Potential YBPCS Students:

To apply to attend YouthBuild DC PCS, please fill out the application linked here. Potential students can also come into campus and fill out a paper application. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to getting to know you!

Para solicitar asistencia a YouthBuild DC PCS, por favor llene la aplicación vinculada aquí. Los estudiantes potenciales también pueden entrar en el campus y llenar una solicitud de papel. Gracias por su interés y esperamos conocerlo.

Enrollment Process

To enroll, individuals must meet the following requirements:

• Be 16-24 years of age

• Be a resident of the District of Columbia

• Have NOT already earned a high school diploma or equivalent

Stage 1: Complete a Program Interest Form

Individuals may submit an application by:

Stage 2: Information Session

Each prospective student that meets the minimum eligibility requirements is invited to an initial information session, during which staff members describe the YouthBuild PCS admissions process, and various program components. Prospective students must be on time for Information Sessions. Late arrivals will NOT be admitted.

Stage 3: Mental Toughness Training

After attending an Information Session, prospective students will be invited to return for "Mental Toughness Training," an intensive, one-week orientation process designed to introduce individuals to the YouthBuild model of learning (and prepare them to step back into the classroom).

Preparation is achieved through a series of workshops, leadership exercises and team-building activities. During Mental Toughness, students must adhere to a series of rules and guidelines to complete the application process. Students must be on time each day of Mental Toughness. While YouthBuild PCS does not discriminate against otherwise eligible applicants, the school's charter does permit it to reject the application of any applicant who fails to demonstrate punctuality and motivation to attend the school.