Youth Court School

The Youth Court School is committed to providing a quality interim educational program that will allow each juvenile the opportunity to achieve a higher learning potential while being detained at the Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Justice Center.

The Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Center Youth Court judges, court administrator, detention director, counselors, teachers, and staff believe that all students can learn.

The objectives of the school are to:

• Allow youth enrolled in the Jackson Public School District an opportunity to keep current with their studies and facilitate their return to their home school.
• Give students an opportunity to succeed in their academics, which in turn can assist in improving self-esteem and promoting advancement to post-secondary education.
• Provide opportunities for students not enrolled in school to explore education re-enrollment, pre-GED/GED courses, tutorials, life skills, and vocational opportunities.
• Comply with state and federal regulations that require all youths to attend school.
• Ensure the youth's right to be educated.

Academics

• English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Social Studies are taught to Youth Court students.
• Pre-GED and GED classes are offered to students enrolled in the Education Options program.

Programs

• Youth Court's Education Options program provides opportunities for students not enrolled in school to explore school re-enrollment, pre-GED/GED courses and tutorials, life skills, and vocational opportunities.

Educational Activities

• Red Ribbon Week
• Gospel Fest
• Black History Month
• Cultural Extravaganza
• Motivational Speakers
• Science Fair
• Spelling Bee
• Knowledge Bowl
• May Day Week
• College Day
• College Spirit Week
• Career Fair