Last Update: Monday July 7, 2008

   
The Academy
  • is a group tutorial service for home educated students in middle, junior and senior high school in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, western Wisconsin and surrounding areas.

  • is sponsored by YEAH (Youth Educated At Home), a Minnesota non profit organization serving the needs of home educated youth since 1988.  To learn more about YEAH and its services, please visit www.ouryeah.org.

LATEST NEWS

The YEAH Academy OPEN HOUSE 

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 6:00-9:00 PM 

  • Located at Bethany Baptist Church, 2025 Skillman Avenue West, Roseville, MN 55113 (site of The Academy classes).

  • Attending one of the two Orientation & Information sessions (one at 5:30-6:00 and one at 8:30-9:00) are recommended for both new attendees and returning families. 

  • Updated information will be presented at these meetings.

  • To make sure that a class is a good fit for your child and your family, we encourage families to come to the Open House, visit with the tutors and examine their curriculum; go home and talk to your spouse and child, pray about it, sleep on it and then put it in the mail.

  •  ATTENTION: ROAD CONSTRUCTION: 

Restricted HIGHWAY ACCESS TO YEAH ACTIVITIES AT BETHANY CHURCH for an unspecified length of time.  ROAD CONSTRUCTION--use alternate route: Bethany Baptist Church, site of The Academy Open House is located at 2025 Skillman Avenue West, Roseville, MN 55113, on the corner of Skillman Ave and Cleveland Ave.  Usual directions are to exit south on Cleveland off of Hwy 36 and 35W.  This exit is closed for repairs for an undetermined amount of time. Recommended alternate route: exit off of Hwy 36 south onto Fairview Ave (one exit east of Cleveland), go south to Co Rd B, go west/right on Co Rd B to Cleveland.  Go south/left on Cleveland for two blocks.  Church is on the left.  Enter the north church parking lot off of Cleveland and use either of the North entrances into the church. 

YEAH MEMBER CODES DECODED:

  • Who? Each YEAH member has a member code.

  • Where? A code # is located on the address label of your 2008-09 fuchsia catalog, after your name.

  • What? "Y"=YEAH member; "A"= Academy member for 2007-08; "R"=Renewing member or "N"=New member for 2007-08; "07"= memberships for the year 2007-08.

  • How does my code affect my registration for Academy classes? Priority sequence goes to (1) YAR07, (2) YAN07, (3) YR07 and (4) YN07. Priority of older students over younger students, and those who have met Academy course sequence prerequisites will also have priority within The Academy categories.

  • When? All of the above codes are eligible to register for 2008 Fall Academy classes beginning on July 23.  Any codes with "08" at the end may begin to register on August 1st.  (Reminder: All registrations received on July 23, 24, and 25 will be processed on July 26.  It is NOT a first-come, first served basis within these dates.  July 26 and thereafter, all eligible registrations will be on a first-come, first-served basis.)

  • Why? To make sure that a class is a good fit for your child and your family, we encourage families to come to the Open House, visit with the tutors and examine their curriculum; go home and talk to your spouse and child, pray about it, sleep on it and then put it in the mail.

  • Questions? Contact YEAH@mtn.org 

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE FOR ACADEMY CLASSES

  • Current YEAH members:   The 2008-09 catalog has been mailed to current 2007-08 YEAH members.  WATCH FOR THE BIG BRIGHT FUCHSIA CATALOG IN YOUR MAILBOX!  It includes 2008-09 registration material for both The Academy classes and renewal information for YEAH memberships.  We are revising our membership format, so please wait until you get this information to renew your membership for 2008-09. 

  • NEW 2008-09 YEAH membership form and the Fall 2008 Academy class registration forms are available online.  Please do not send them in until July 23rd, after the July 22nd Open House.  

  • NEW: YEAH and The Academy Calendar for 2008-09 is available on the YEAH website: www.ouryeah.org  

  • NEW YEAH & YEAH Academy MEMBERSHIPS (those currently not YEAH members) for 2008-09 may be received at any time but will become official on August 1st. New memberships for 2008-09 may begin registering for The Academy classes on August 1st.   Click here for membership information.  YEAH Memberships for 2007-08 are no longer available or being accepted.  Direct all questions to YEAH@mtn.org.  

UPDATES

  • The Academy Schedule for 2008-09 is now available on this website and has been updated and revised as of June 29.  Check out course descriptions for curriculum needs and updates.  

  • Subject to REVISIONS and ADDITIONS at any time.  

  • PRINTED CATALOG CORRECTION: Ed Skills I is now for grades 9-10 (page 35 & 36 list grades 8-10 in error); PSEO Chemistry is offered ONLY in the FALL semester (not Spring semester as listed on page 35 in error)

  • Website data preempts information included in the printed catalog.

  • NOTE: Registrations for Fall 2008 classes will NOT BE ACCEPTED prior to July 23rd. Any registrations received prior to this date will be returned for re-submission on July 23rd. 

REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

for Fall 2008 YEAH Academy classes for Middle, Junior & Senior High School (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday classes)

  • July 22, 2008

Open House for The Academy 2008-09 classes is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22: 6:00-9:00 PM (Orientation & Informational Meetings from 5:30-6:00 and again at 8:30.  All are encouraged to attend.  New information will be presented at this meeting relating to both the Open House and the Fall Schedule.) 

  • July 23-25, 2008

Registration BEGINS for The Academy 2008-09 classes for current 2007-08 YEAH members, with 1st priority given to YEAH Academy 2007-08 members and 2nd priority given to YEAH 2007-08 members.  NOTE: Registrations received between July 23-25 are not processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • July 26, 2008

Fall 2008 registrations received on July 23-25 from 2007-08 YEAH members will be processed with priority status. (i.e. this includes details such as, but not exclusive to: YEAH Academy enrollment for 2007-08, history and longevity of YEAH membership, age/grade of student, pre-requisites set by tutor are met, etc.)

  • July 26-July 31, 2008

Fall 2008 registrations received between July 26-31 and thereafter from 2007-08 YEAH members will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis

  • August 1, 2008

2008-09 YEAH and YEAH Academy memberships begin.  Registration begins for new YEAH Academy 2008-09 members. (Must be a YEAH Academy member to register for classes at The Academy.  See www.ouryeah.org and link to membership for details.)

  • Fall Semester 2008

Classes begin on September 2 (Tu), 3 (W), 4 (Th) & 8 (M) -- Ends on Nov 20 (Th), December 9 (Tu), December 10 (W), & December 15 (M)

  • Spring Semester 2009

Classes begin on January 19 (M), 20 (Tu), 21 (W) & 22 (Th)  -   Ends: April 27 (M), 28 (Tu), 29 (W) & TBD (Th)

  • Full Schedule for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 is now available on this website, subject to revision at any time. Click here for complete class schedule. 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Snow Days or Bad Weather Policy: Updates for cancellations or schedule changes for The YEAH Academy at Bethany Church are determined by The Academy Administrators and will be posted on both the YEAH and The Academy websites by 11:00 PM the night prior to the Snow Day and Email messages will be sent to all Academy families.  Typically, schedules are changed rather than cancelled.  Families are to make decisions based on the ultimate safety of their students and drivers. 

Because our students come from a hundred mile radius in every direction, weather and roads can be dangerous is some areas and perfectly safe in others. However, families are urged to make decisions based on the ultimate safety of their students and drivers. Tutors will understand if they cannot attend or are late due to weather related delays.  Website or Email postings are not possible during the day due to lack access to internet connections at the church, but please be available if your students contact you with an altered afternoon schedule should weather turn. 

REMINDER The safety of our students and their families should take top priority.  Please consider this when deciding whether to travel in hazardous conditions.  Our families drive to The Academy classes from a radius of 1.5 hours in any direction.  Depending on the tracking of any storm, it will obviously affect some students more than others.  If weather looks questionable, please check the websites and your Email for updates before heading out.

Schedule changes for Church Funerals which conflict with YEAH use of the facility will be posted on both YEAH websites as soon as they are known and Email messages will be sent to all Academy members. Check your Email routinely prior to coming for classes. 



NEW for 2008-09: YEAH & YEAH ACADEMY MEMBERSHIPS 

NOTE: Families must be YEAH Academy members to enroll in The Academy classes

LEVEL ONE: YEAH ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP

  • Cost: $45.00 annual fee per family. Memberships run from August 1st - July 31st and must be renewed annually.  Checks payable to YEAH Academy. 

  • YEAH Academy Membership allows members to enroll in classes at The Academy, per space available. (NOTE: All families must have a YEAH Academy membership to enroll students in The Academy classes; there is NO additional Academy registration fee.)  Memberships received between July 1-31 are applied to the following year. 

  • YEAH Academy members have 1st priority registration for all The Academy Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday classes (after July Open House for the upcoming year).  

  • YEAH Academy members are give 1st priority consideration for YEAH Commencement Ceremony for graduating seniors. 

  • YEAH Academy members are given 1st priority registration and YEAH member-discounted rates for Thursday classes and all Workshops.

  • YEAH Academy members are given 1st priority registration and YEAH member-discounted rates for YEAH events including Ski Days, PLAN testing, College Fair, etc. 

  • YEAH Academy members have personal on-site family folders at The Academy for up to date YEAH communication.

  • YEAH Academy families receive the annual YEAH catalog mailed directly to their home.

  • YEAH Academy families receive regular YEAH Email correspondence with updates on YEAH events and other homeschool opportunities. 

LEVEL TWO: YEAH MEMBERSHIP

  • Cost: $15.00 annual fee per family. Memberships run from August 1st - July 31st and must be renewed annually.  (This $15.00 is included in the YEAH Academy membership fee and does not need to be included.) Memberships received between July 1-31 are applied to the following year. 

  • YEAH Membership is a sustaining membership in YEAH even if the family does not participate in The Academy classes.  YEAH members may upgrade to a YEAH Academy membership at any time during the fiscal year for an additional fee of $30.00. 

  • YEAH members have 2nd priority registration for all The Academy Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday classes (after July Open House for the upcoming year)  Families must upgrade to a YEAH Academy membership (additional $30.00 due) to register for The Academy Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday classes.

  • YEAH members are given 2nd priority consideration for YEAH Commencement Ceremony for graduating seniors (after YEAH Academy members). 

  • YEAH members are given 2nd priority registration and YEAH member-discounted rates for Thursday classes and all Workshops.

  • YEAH members are given 2nd priority registration and YEAH member-discounted rates for YEAH events including Ski Days, PLAN testing, College Fair, etc. 

  • YEAH families receive the annual YEAH catalog mailed directly to their home.

  • YEAH families receive regular YEAH Email correspondence with updates on YEAH events and other homeschool opportunities. 

PROGRAM PARTICIPANT

  • Cost: There is no cost for inclusion in this plan, but participants must submit YEAH membership form and the necessary forms for each activity. Event and Workshop fees are paid per event at regular full fee rates. 

  • Program Participants may join YEAH or YEAH Academy at any time during the year (see above). 

  • Program Participants may not register for The Academy classes on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday without joining as a YEAH Academy member (details above).

  • Program Participants are given 3rd priority registration for Thursday classes and all Workshops, to be paid per class or event at regular fees.  (NOTE: Typical regular fees range from $2.00 to $15.00 per event over that of the YEAH Academy and YEAH member-discounted rates.)   

  • Program Participants must join as YEAH members to be considered for participation in the  YEAH Commencement Ceremony for graduating seniors (after YEAH Academy and YEAH members). 

  • Program Participants are given 3rd priority registration with the ability to participate in YEAH events including Ski Days, PLAN testing, College Fair, etc. (NOTE: Typical regular fees range from $2.00 to $15.00 per event over that of the YEAH Academy and YEAH member-discounted rates.)   

  • Program Participants may receive the annual YEAH catalog mailed directly to their home for a fee of $5.00, orders prepaid to YEAH (send to YEAH, 5532 St. Stephen Street, St. Paul, MN 55112)

  • Program Participants receive regular YEAH Email correspondence with updates on YEAH events and other homeschool opportunities. 

  • NOTE to current YEAH members who might consider letting their YEAH membership lapse for any length of time:  Lapsed YEAH memberships will automatically revert to New Membership status when a family re-joins YEAH; all seniority status will be lost and may directly affect one's priority status for events such as YEAH Commencement and enrollment in The Academy classes. 

WHY Join YEAH? and WHY Continue my YEAH membership even when we're not utilizing YEAH's services this year?

  • YEAH membership entitles your family to receive discounted rates for workshops, events and registration (typical savings of $2.00 to $15.00 person for workshops, PLAN testing, skiing and other events.)

  • YEAH Academy membership provides priority status for registration for courses at The Academy and may make the difference if a student is able to enroll in a desired class.

  • Continuous YEAH membership (without lapses) accumulate and "count" when it matters for participation in member-only events such as YEAH Commencement Ceremony and placement in high-demand Academy courses.

  • YEAH membership fees cover expenses for services enjoyed by all: website management; sponsorship of events; workshops; college fairs; testing services; etc. services that are open to and enjoyed by all home educators.

  • YEAH membership ensures that YEAH's high quality services will continue to be available to the home school community now and into the future.

 


To members of YEAH and the homeschool community at large,

From the Board of Directors of YEAH and The Academy:
RE: This notice is to clarify rumors that currently abound regarding the future of YEAH and The Academy. If you have questions, we ask that you direct them personally to Cher B., Exec Director of YEAH and The Academy at YEAH@mtn.org. Thanks.
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1) The Academy classes plan to remain on the current track through the foreseeable future at its present location in Roseville.
2) YEAH and The Academy are not starting any satellite classes at any other church or location - nor are we discussing such plans with any individuals or groups.
3) YEAH plans to remain on its current course - which includes plans for YEAH Commencement Ceremonies.
4) The only YEAH activities that have been released are (1) the senior high homeschool prom which was taken up by an independent group of home educated teens and moms and (2) the semi-annual YEAH Booksale.  Watch for details via future links on the YEAH website.
5) Options for the future growth of YEAH and The Academy are being actively explored and will be posted on this website and the YEAH website www.ouryeah.org when things are more definite. Current growth has included Monday Middle School classes (Fall 2007), Tuesday Evening Adult Education Workshops (Spring 2008) and NEW FOR Fall 2008: Thursday Skills for Living classes.  Updates as available will be posted on the website. 
6) Meanwhile, we ask your prayers as we consider individual and corporate options, and 
7) Continue to keep the activities of YEAH and The Academy classes in your upcoming plans!

 

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