Student life
Explore student activities, programs, traditions, and everyday life at Youngstown Academy.
At Youngstown Academy of Excellence, families find a safe, welcoming environment and a strong sense of support. As a proud school choice option in the Youngstown community, we’re committed to creating a place where students feel valued and ready to thrive.
Specialized Learning Environments
Our campus includes spaces where students can learn, play, and perform:
- Gym
- Theater Stage
- Outdoor Play Field
- Playground
Positive School Culture Program
We use a proactive approach to encourage positive behavior and personal responsibility. Students earn points for making good choices and demonstrating school values. These points can be redeemed twice a month at the school store for items like school swag, supplies, snacks, and toys.
Dress Code
Our dress code supports a focused, respectful learning environment:
- Tops: Solid colored polos
- Bottoms: Solid color
- Shoes/Accessories: Closed toe and black
Field Trips & Learning Excursions
Each grade takes at least one educational trip per year, thoughtfully aligned to classroom learning. Recent destinations have included:
- Planetarium
- Waldameer (indoor water and amusement park)
- Scrappers Field (minor league baseball)
- Iron Mills (farm)
Student Activities & School Traditions
Schoolwide traditions bring our community together and celebrate student achievement:
- Kindergarten and 8th Grade Promotion
- Field Day
- Middle School Dance
- Quarterly Academic Awards
- Kindergarten Performance
- Family Bingo Night
- Academic Assemblies
- Spirit Days
- Graduation
- 8th Grade Clap Out
- Holiday Performances
- Motown Performance