March Headlines

Juniors take the English SOL tests the week of March 3rd through March 7th.

The next Parent Partnership will be on Thursday, March 13th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Students are presenting projects from different classes to new prospective classmates and their parents.

The Great Computer Challenge at Old Dominion University is on Saturday, March 15th. This year, YRA is sending five teams sponsored by four teachers. Over 120 teams participate and compete in categories such as desktop publishing and presentations along with graphic arts, Web design and digital music composition.

Students have the day off March 24th as a student holiday. If there is no inclement weather days off from school this year, students will also have Friday, March 21st off.

Daylight savings time comes early this year on Sunday, March 9th. Make sure you set your clocks ahead one hour!

York River Academy of Technology expanded to include an eleventh grade in 2007.  New computers and state of the art software allow students to accomplish more than ever before.  Small class size, no larger than a 12, allows each teacher to offer individualized attention. Students continue to seek out the latest technologies which have separated YRA from other public schools in the area.  The demand for workplace readiness skills keeps YRA in the forefront as one of the places where businesses can look for dedicated young first time employees.

As one of only two charter schools in Virginia, YRA is on the cutting edge of delivering instruction along with its innovative technologies.  Students participate in real life authentic assessments including creating Web sites for local businesses, delivering informational podcasts about current events, and conducting scientific research to ensure a healthy community.