Run with the STAMPEDE...

Service
Teamwork
Achievement
Mastery
Passion
Ethics
Dedication
Excellence


Service
* The importance of all students giving back to their community
* Graduation requirement of 40 hrs Community Service
* Mustang Pride Day
* Levels of Community Service Achievement

Teamwork
* Involvement of teachers, students, parents, administrators, and staff to make YLHS the best school in the world
* ASB/ Link Crew/ Student Senate/ House of Reps./ Athletics/
* Fine & Performing Arts/ Clubs/ PAL/ PTSA/ Staffulty/ Site Council

Achievement
* Our expectation is that all students will be prepared to continue their success in some form of higher education: Vocational, community college, 4 year University
* Graduation Requirements, CHSEE, CST Scores, AP Scores, etc.
* Academy certificate, A-G Requirements, Low Truancy and Tardy Rates

Mastery
* Full command of skills necessary to build a foundation for post secondary goals
* AP Scores, Proficient-Advanced on CST scores, CAHSEE scores, Common Assessments in all content areas

Passion
* The hope for all students to find what gives them the spark that leads them to future successes.
* Participation in Academic Teams, Athletics, Arts, Clubs, etc.

Ethics
* Student will make choices that demonstrate a sound moral base
* Academic Honesty Policy, Awards/ Scholarships given, Character Education, etc.

Dedication
* The expectation that all students will apply their learning and knowledge to perform to their highest potential.
* Data shows our low drop out rate, high graduation rate, number of students attending a post-secondary education institutions, academic teams, athletics, Arts participation (4 yr commitment), etc.

Excellence
* To surpass or do better than the norm
* Scholarships, Awards, Championships, CST/ API Scores (Proficient-Advanced), AP Scores