Yellowstone Academy (YA) is an accredited K-8 public school district and an accredited private high school staffed by Montana-certified teachers and administrators, paraeducators, and support personnel. YA is located on the YBGR main campus and provides various educational settings in order to ensure an atmosphere where educational success is achievable for each youth.
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The high staff to student ratio allows for small group and individual instruction, flexible scheduling, and individualized prescriptive teaching/learning. Each student receives an educational assessment to identify strengths and determine current levels of functioning/achievement. Results of this assessment, referral documents, and educational histories are used to create individualized education plans.
Students are placed in courses that are appropriate for their age, development, grade, skill level, and learning style as well as their interests, strengths, and future goals.
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Our continuum of instruction includes self-contained and rotation classrooms with departmentalized classes in Science, Mathematics, English, and Social Studies. In the area of fine arts, students may take elective classes in Art, Music and Choir. Practical art electives include Drafting, Small Engines, Welding, Woodworking, Horticulture, and Construction. An equestrian program is available and utilizes the YBGR year-round riding arena. Seasonal offerings include instruction in downhill skiing.
Monthly performance summaries are available upon request. Additionally, upon program completion, a Discharge Summary and transcript are completed for each youth and sent to the receiving school district and/or parents upon request. Credits earned are transferable. Students graduating from Yellowstone Academy may have the opportunity to receive a diploma from their home school district.
State of Montana Graduation Requirements
| English | |
4 Credits |
| Math | 3 Credits | |
| Social Studies | 3 Credits | |
| Science | 3 Credits | |
| Health Enhancement | 1 Credit | |
| Fine Arts | 2 Credits | |
| Vocational/Practical Arts | 2 Credits | |
| Electives | 2 Credits | |
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| TOTAL | 20 Credits | |
Day school
Through partnerships with Yellowstone Academy and other schools, Day school offers mental health services during school hours. A therapist and behavioral specialist work together with school staff to provide a therapeutic environment in a self-contained classroom where at-risk children/youth are challenged to grow socially, emotionally, and academically.
For a child to be admitted to either of these programs they must be approved by their local school district and qualify through a mental health assessment. Admission to the program is made in consultation with mental health case management.
Additional Employment Opportunities:
For teaching and additional staff opportunities at Yellowstone Academy please call 406-656-2198 or write to:
Yellowstone Academy
1750 Ray of Hope Lane
Billings, MT 59106
Application:
- Application - Summary of Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act included in application.
