Our Eighth Grade program consists of Yakama Culture, Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Physical Education and also drumming and sing. The expectations are set to prepare our students for the high school preperation. Each course integrates a variety of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students are placed in an atmosphere that learning can be achieved individually or in a group setting to reach their maximum potential. They will get one-on-one attention with the teachers and have an opportunity to receive and give peer help. Our goal is to encourage our students in a positive and fun learning environment.
Study of the rights & regulations of all Tribes In government and court cases regarding Treaties, and documents of agreement between Tribes and the U.S. Government. Student awareness of how the Sovereignty and rights of the Indigenous people of the U.S. differ from other citizens.
Students studies the Sahaptin (Ichiskin) first language of the northwest plateau tribes. The plateau tribes consist of Yakama, Colville, Umatilla, Warm Springs of Oregon and Nez Perce of Idaho. Students are required to take two years of the language Class where they will learn to speak, read and write in the Sahaptin language. Parents, community members and elders are often involved in assisting and teaching in the language class.
Yakama Nation Tribal School is an equal-opportunity employer, except as provided under the Indian Preference Act. Yakama Nation Tribal School complies with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following employees have been designated to receive questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Student Civil Rights Coordinator: Maria Diaz - [email protected]
Title IX Coordinator: Joseph Leary – [email protected]
504 Coordinator: Nora Sehnert – nora_sehnert@@yakama.com
Yakama Nation Tribal School 111 Linden St., Toppenish, WA. 98948, 509-865-5121.