News from York Catholic High School

Course Selection,
Re-enrollment,
& Tuition Assistance

At York Catholic, we are grateful for your partnership with us in the education of your children who bless our community every day with their talents. Please read the following information thoroughly as it contains important information regarding course selection, re-enrollment, and tuition assistance for the 2020-2021 school year.

Online Course Selection

Junior High

Junior high students will register for courses online during computer class this month.

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Senior High
Senior High students should be talking with their subject level teachers regarding appropriate course selection for 2020-2021. Students in grades 9 through 11 now have access to the online course selection portal in Vision. This will remain open until February 21. During this time, students should select their courses for next school year. After completing the process online, students are instructed to print the course selection sheet and have each of their teachers sign next to the desired subject courses. A parent signature is required as well. These forms will be due February 21.

Parents, please take the time to click here to review our course catalog for next school year. We are excited to be offering four new courses: Music Theory for grades 10-12, American Cultural Studies for grade 12, AP Language & Composition for grade 11, and AP 2D Art and Design for grade 12.

Re-enrollment
In an effort to prepare for the budget and enrollment numbers for next year, our re-enrollment process is aligned with our course selection. Tuition figures for next year will be published in early April after budget approval by the School Board. In order to budget appropriately, we are asking families to re-enroll now. The early re-enrollment fee is $200.00. After February 21, 2020, the re-enrolment fee will increase to $250.00, with an increase to $300.00 after April 3, 2020. $200.00 of the re-enrollment fee will be applied to your child's 2020-2021 fees.

Tuition Assistance

If you plan to apply for tuition assistance for the 2020-2021 school year, please be sure to do so no later than March 1, 2020. Please be sure to note the new deadline as it is earlier than previous years. Please see the additional information below titled " Letter regarding the FACTS Tuition Assistance Application & Neumann Scholarship guidelines ." If you require assistance in completing this application, you may make an appointment for February 11 with our Business Office Manager, Ms. Heather Dougherty. Please contact her at 717-846-8871 x315 or [email protected] .

Please click on the documents below for information and/or completion:

Again, we thank you for choosing York Catholic and we look forward to a continued partnership with your family next school year.

Parent Referral Program

If you know a friend, family member, or anyone looking for a high-quality, Christ-centered education for their children who do not already attend a Catholic school, you could receive a $250 credit toward your child's tuition at York Catholic.

York Catholic's Parent Referral Program is a win-win for everyone involved. Referred students receive an outstanding education from York Catholic, while parents of the referred families get peace of mind knowing their child is gaining so much more than just a top-notch education. Families who refer someone who registers at York Catholic receive a $250 credit towards their child's tuition.

You, as parents, are our best ambassadors. In order for the Parent Referral Program to be a success, we need information about individuals who may be interested in joining the York Catholic family. All you need to do is click HERE to fill out the form. If the family you refer attends York Catholic through their first semester, your family's tuition will be credited $250, spread into 4 credits applied to the months of February, March, April, and May.

It really is that simple. So go ahead. Please click on the link above and allow us the opportunity to do what we love -- help to develop, nurture and encourage children so they may grow in faith, mind, and heart. Mail or email the form to us and we will take it from there!

The Parent Referral Program is open to all parents of current York Catholic students. The tuition credit is not available for referring your own children. The $250 credit is only good toward tuition on a student's account; no cash is given, and it is non-transferrable. A referred student applies only to a new student from a non-partner school.

Thank you for all you do for our school!

York Catholic Fund Annual Appeal

Did you know YC students complete an average of 20,000 hours of community service each year? Here at York Catholic we know "Values Matter" more than ever. The values installed through a York Catholic education are timeless as our students learn compassion and service towards others, all while becoming their best selves. It is our hope that you will continue to support our students in their journey. Through the York Catholic Fund, we welcome unrestricted gifts, which are critically important as they address the financial gap between tuition dollars and the actual cost per student. Additionally, unrestricted gifts provide operating budget support, tuition assistance, and extracurricular support. Every gift, whatever the amount, is greatly valued by York Catholic!

PSAT 10

Any interested sophomore is invited and encouraged to take the PSAT 10 this spring at York Catholic. The PSAT 10 mirrors the PSAT, and offers a tenth grader the opportunity to preview and practice for the actual PSAT without stress over score reporting. Scores from the PSAT 10 are not reported and do not impact college applications in any way. Students benefit from the opportunity to engage with the material and become familiar with the format of the test before taking the PSAT in October of their junior year. PSAT test scores do count; those scores are referenced to determine Merit Scholars, and free practice tests are available online through College Board. Features of the PSAT 10 are as follows:

The PSAT 10 is a three-hour exam, featuring a math section and a reading/writing section.
Each section is worth 760 points for a possible total composite of 1520.
The math section targets algebra and advanced math problems. A spring testing session is optimal as sophomores will be concluding a year of Algebra II.

The test will be offered at York Catholic from 8-11 AM on Saturday, April 18. Any interested sophomore must register by February 14. Click here for the registration form; they are also available in the main office. Cost per student is $20.00, and checks can be made out to York Catholic. Questions may be directed to Kathy Hand at [email protected] .

Junior High Dance

The 7th & 8th Grade students are invited to the Junior High Dance on Friday, February 7, from 7-9 PM in the cafeteria. The theme is "Black & White." 7th graders should dress in white and 8th graders should dress in black. Cost is $5 and must be payable no later than during homeroom Friday, February 7. Tickets will not be sold at the door as was previously advertised. Please refer to the After-school Dress Code guidelines on page 15 in the Student Handbook/Agenda.

Employment Opportunity

Looking for a fun part-time job where you can also see your children every day? York Catholic is seeking a Cafeteria Aide to help prepare lunches and assist with clean-up Monday through Friday from 8 AM-1 PM throughout the school year. Clearances will be required when hired. Please send resume, Diocesan application, (available on the York Catholic website), and letter of interest to the following:

Jackie Stubbs

Cafeteria Manager

York Catholic High School

601 East Springettsbury Avenue
York, PA 17403

[email protected]

Badminton Tournament

Student Council will be hosting a badminton tournament at York Catholic on Saturday, February 15, from 10 AM-12 PM. Students interested in participating in the tournament must submit their permission slip and registration fee to Mrs. Wertz in room 204 by Tuesday, February 11.

Box Tops Collection

Please check your boxed and canned goods for the Box Tops for Education logos.

If your box top is marked with this logo, please cut it out and send it to school.

If it is labeled with this box top, please scan your receipt.

Click here for more information and to download the Box Tops for Education app to scan your receipt. Be sure to select York Catholic High School as your school of choice. Our next student reward deadline is February 14, so please have your box tops into school and/or scanned by this date. This is the major fundraiser for Junior High Student Council and Junior High activities. You don't have to buy anything or sell anything! Please try to join forces with friends, family, and neighbors to collect or scan as many box tops as possible. The homeroom collecting the most box tops will be rewarded!

Early Dismissal

We will be dismissing students at 11:30 AM on Friday, February 14, so teachers may attend an important In-service. School districts will run their pick-up earlier to accommodate our students. There will be no supervision available in the building after 11:30 AM. Any students remaining after dismissal will need to call a parent or guardian for pick-up.

No School - Presidents Day

School is closed Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day.

College & Career Update

Did you know there is a College & Career Blog, accessible on the Guidance section of the York Catholic website? Updates with valuable information and special programs are shared in the blog to help parents and students to prepare for the future.
Seniors are busy applying for scholarships to help with college costs and are utilizing the information in their Google Classrooms. Scholarship summaries and applications are arriving each week with application due dates in the next couple of months. Scholarship search engines are also listed on the Scholarship page of the YC Guidance section of the school website for finding scholarships outside of the York area.
Juniors are completing their YouScience inventories on the SCOIR Guidance system in preparation for career research customized to each student's aptitudes, interests, and personality traits. Juniors are also meeting with Mrs. Phillips to plan for their college entrance testing (SAT & ACT) and mapping out course schedules for senior year based on future planning and goals.

Sophomores will be meeting with Mrs. Phillips in small groups beginning next month to create a College Board account, begin the YouScience inventories, and complete some career exploration.
The US Naval Academy Parents' Club of Central PA is sponsoring a bus trip to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday, March 28. The purpose of the trip is to give interested students and their parents an opportunity to see the Academy first hand, learn about the application/appointment process, and meet with local area high school graduates who are presently midshipmen at the Academy. The cost of $95 per person includes transportation to and from the Academy, a presentation by a USNA Admissions Officer, a guided tour, and lunch. Interested students should reserve early with payment. Please make checks payable to the "USNA Parents' Club of Central PA." To confirm a reservation please send payment to: Joe Innerst, 377 Benyou Lane, New Cumberland, PA 17070. Please include your phone number and email address.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Eva Phillips, YC College & Career Counselor, at [email protected] or 717-846-8871 x432.

Retreat - Grade 7

The 7th grade class will be enjoying a Retreat Day on Thursday, February 13, from 8:30 AM-3 PM at Holy Infant Parish in Manchester, PA. The day will be led by the NET Ministries Team and the theme will be "Fully Alive (True Happiness)."

We need host families to house and feed same-gender pairs of the NET Team for one night on Wednesday, February 12. It is a wonderful chance to get to know some faithful young Catholics on their year of service to the Church and it's youth! For more information on hosting, please contact Marie Krueger at [email protected] or 717-846-8871 x336.

Prom Dress Code

Please be reminded of our Formal Dress Code Agreement in preparation for Prom shopping.

For Young Women:

Gowns may not:

Be shorter than two inches above the knee
Be extremely low cut front or back
Have slits higher than the knee
Have bare midriffs or cut outs
Have transparent or translucent material
Have nude or flesh-tone colored material as a primary or secondary base color

For Young Men:

Must wear a suit or sport coat, dress shirt, and tie
Must wear dress shoes (sneakers are not permitted)
May not wear earrings
Must be clean shaven

Congratulations

Optimist Essay Contest

Senior Lorraine Schlosser placed 1st in the Optimist International Essay Contest among 34 entries from high school students throughout York County. Students were asked to write a response to the question, "Is Optimism the Key to Achieving the Dreams you Imagine?" Lori wrote about her mission trip to West Virginia during sophomore year where she helped to build a ramp for a disabled woman. This inspired Lori to pursue the field of occupational therapy to help others in spreading optimism and hope.

County Honors Band

Congratulations to the following students who auditioned and were selected to participate in the York County High School Honor Band Festival:

Left to right: Brian Inman (trombone), Mason Kovach (trumpet), Evan Costlow (oboe), Nate Gingerich (trumpet), Emily Danczyk (clarinet), Dominic Blanchard (baritone saxophone), and missing from photo Hunter Karpulk (trombone). These students will perform in the York County High School Honor Band Festival Concert on Saturday, February 8, at 2:00 PM at Central York High School.


	Joe Rizzuto, Paige Gordon, Emily Danczyk, Corrinne Oswald, Wyatt Miller

Honors Choirs

Congratulations to the York Catholic students who auditioned and were selected for the York County Honors Choirs from 21 public and private school districts, homeschools, churches, and voice studios of York County.

Junior Honors Choir (Grades 7-8-9)

Wyatt Miller (also a member of the Synergy select choir)

His performance is Saturday, February 8, at 7 PM at Zion UMC, 1030 Carlisle Road in York. For additional performances, click here.

Senior Honors Choir (Grades 10-11-12)

Emily Danczyk (also a member of the Concorde select choir)

Paige Gordon

Corinne Oswald

Joseph Rizzuto

Their performance is Sunday, February 16, at 7 PM at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 311 Haines Road in York. For additional performances, click here.

Music Association Meeting

Parents of music and choral students are welcome to attend the York Catholic Music Association meeting on Tuesday, February 11, at 6:30 PM. The meetings usually last approximately one hour and everyone's input and feedback are welcomed and appreciated. Your help in planning and implementing the efforts of the YCMA are critical.

YC Athletic Booster Club Meeting

The YC Athletic Booster Club will be having a general meetin g Wednesday, February 19, from 7-7:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Please join us to discuss our upcoming events.

We are looking for individuals to get involved and learn more.
We need volunteers to help with our upcoming designer purse bingo.
We need help to coordinate volunteers for our spring sports.
We are working on improving our communication outreach as well.

Join us at the meeting to discuss these items and more. If you can't make it to the meeting and are still interested in helping or learning more, or if you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Booster Club at [email protected]. Please note the future meetings so you can add them to your calendar, the 3rd Wednesday of the month, March 18, April 15, and May 20. All meetings take place at 7 P M in the York Catholic cafeteria.