I'm writing with information regarding the continuation of Distance Learning and the transition from Quarter 3 to Quarter 4.  

First, thank you for your amazing efforts this last week.  We continue to appreciate the hard work of our community and the support you have all offered our teachers and one another.

Second, as the current climate regarding COVID-19 containment efforts continues to affect normal operations of schools, much is still unknown.  We do know this afternoon, Governor Wolf extended the closure of schools through April 10. York Catholic will continue with its Distance Learning Plan for the duration of those two weeks as will the other high schools within the Diocese of Harrisburg according to Superintendent Daniel Breen.

We know there are many other uncertainties at this time regarding any possible continued school closures after Easter, and unknowns surrounding the true impact of this world pandemic on our community and families.  We will continue to maintain continuity of education for our students via Distance Learning, while respecting the varied social, emotional, economic, and other impacts this situation is having on all of you and your families. 

As such, we feel it prudent to close the 3 rd Quarter sooner rather than later.  The original closing of the 3 rd Quarter was scheduled for Friday, April 3.  In light of student and staff adaptations to online learning, we believe it is in the best interest of students to effectively end the 3 rd Quarter and grades as of Friday, March 20.  With the 3rd quarter ending earlier than scheduled, students will be given until March 30 to submit any late work from the 3 rd Quarter assignments.  This includes any work provided online from March 17 through March 20.

Teachers will still provide online assignments moving forward, however, all grading efforts moving forward will be for the 4 th Quarter. We anticipate final Quarter 3 report cards being available to students and parents via Vision, our Learning Management System, by Wednesday, April 8.

As the landscape continues to leave us with unknowns, we will continue to remain flexible while maintaining continuity of education.  Thank you for your continued support and patience through this uncertain time.

Sincerely,