Yap Catholic High School, also referred to as YCHS, is a private, four-year,

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-affiliated preparatory high school serving young men and women in the State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia. YCHS was established in 2011 and operated by the USA East Province of the

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. After its first school year out of the St. Mary Mission in Colonia, YCHS opened its new rural campus on August 19, 2012 in Lamer Village, Rull Municipality, State of Yap,

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. Its campus has 8.9 hectares (22 acres) of land bordered by tropical dry forest and savanna, and a pond nicknamed the Machbab Mere beside the four classroom buildings. At least two buildings are powered by solar panels. As a relatively young university preparatory school, a large percentage of YCHS alumni are currently studying in universities either within the FSM or overseas. Countries where the alumni are currently studying include the FSM,

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, and the

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. In summer 2023, the library collection of the Micronesian Seminar was moved from Xavier High School in Chuuk to its new home in a dedicated building at the YCHS campus.

Academic curriculum

As a university preparatory school, YCHS had developed an academic curriculum that is able to equip its students for university entrance and career as well as prepare students in terms of their spiritual formation in the Catholic faith. For four years, all students are required to take courses in the Catholic religion,

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, English language arts, social studies and

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. Additional courses also offered at YCHS include supplemental math review, algebra review, silent reading, physical education, art, student skill building, computer literacy, health, SAT preparation and college counseling. Students at YCHS take the

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offered by the

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as the university entrance examination of choice.

Finances

The YCHS monthly tuition rate was $70 with the full-year tuition rate, which included the Summer Session tuition, as $700. However, YCHS does offer financial assistance options to students and families in need.

References

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Yap Catholic High School
Schools in the Federated States of Micronesia Yap Catholic secondary schools in Oceania 2011 establishments in the Federated States of Micronesia Educational institutions established in 2011 {{Micronesia-stub

Academic curriculum

Finances

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