YIS focuses on the whole student: academics, physical education, and social-emotional health.  Today, there is a focus on 21st-century skills. Colleges and places of employment are now highlighting the need for students to have these life-long skills. These skills are called Social Emotional Learning skills and they impact a person’s relationships, ability to maintain employment, and physical well-being.  At YIS, we recognize the importance of developing the whole child.  Our counseling department focuses on character lessons, communication, and problem-solving skills, growth mindset, self-regulation, and resiliency development. Teachers also have experience in how to implement social-emotional learning into their classrooms.