Wilson Creek Jr./Sr. High School operates both regular and special education programs for 66 boys, ages 12-18, who are residents of Trinity Youth Services - Yucaipa. Wilson Creek is a nonpublic school certified by the California State Department of Education Nonpublic Schools and Agencies Unit. Wilson Creek Jr./Sr. High School, a division of Advanced Education Services, is under contract with the Yucaipa/Calimesa Joint Unified School District and selected educational agencies.

Wilson Creek's staff-to-student ratio for adults who work directly with children is 1 adult to every 4 students. Average class size is 13. The overall ratio of adults to students is 1:3. Our students participate in a full academic load which includes the following course load during their 360-minute day (7:40 am - 2: 10 pm):. General instruction to include Vocational Education, World and American History, Government, Economics, English, Heath, Physical Education, Earth Science, Biology, Physical Science, Life Science, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and electives. Two periods a day include remedial or supportive math and Language Arts courses. Wilson Creek follows the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District course of study.

The mission of Wilson Creek Jr./Sr. High School and Advanced Education Services is to provide each child, family, and adult we serve with quality educational programs so they may be empowered to lead successful and productive lives.

We believe:

1. Every child can learn and should be given that opportunity.

2. All children can put forth their best effort to take full advantage of their opportunities.

3. Progress in education requires mutual respect between students and teachers.

4. Education must be a combined effort on the part of students, teachers, family, and community.

5. Excellence is the only goal for which to strive.

Parents, other volunteers and businesses make a valuable contribution, which increases the quality of education that our students receive.

Parents are encouraged to become involved as volunteers in the educational program. The principal appoints parents as volunteers to assist the school and will provide a volunteer orientation and specific assignments for volunteers.

Businesses, through partnerships with our school, enhance and support educational opportunities for our students. Cooperative programs which meet the goals and objectives of the instructional program are encouraged.

As with other school personnel, volunteers must meet certain qualifications and accept certain responsibilities that include a genuine interest in helping students, a warm and friendly attitude, an ability to work with others in the school, an acceptance of individual differences in students, and an appreciation for all racial and ethnic groups.

Historically, Wilson Creek students experience from two to four grade levels growth in mathematics for every year of instruction. They generally gain two months in reading test scores for every month at Wilson Creek. Currently 84% of the student body carries a B or better Grade Point Average (GPA).

There are two special gifts to give to children - roots and wings.

Included in our 8 period day are three Direct Instructional Mathematics, Writing and Reading classes. Students are assessed for need and placed accordingly. They must master skills before moving onto the next level. Assisting out students to improve Reading, Writing, and Mathematic skills.

Part of our Physical Educational program is CIF basketball, baseball. Students learn sportsmanship and responsibility. They must maintain high behavior scores and at least a C average in their academics to be a team member.

Students at Wilson Creek go on several classroom outings throughout the year. Extended learning adventures include events such as the Living Desert in Palm Desert, the Riverside Playhouse in Riverside, the Pacific Aquarium in Long Beach, the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, the International House of Blues at Disneyland, the Museum of Science and Industry, the Los Angeles Museum, the LA County Fair and the LA County Zoo all in Los Angeles.

The students are also involved and devoted to helping in their community. After the devastating fires of Fall 2003, Wilson Creek students surveyed and studied the effects of these events on their community by studying them with local fire fighters.

At Christmas, selected students performed a Christmas variety show and presented hand made gifts to some of our senior citizens in Yucaipa.  Students and staff also participated in fundraising activities such as an annual Teddy Bear, NASCAR races and Trinity Celebrity Golf tournaments.