Please click below to carefully review the Diocese of Harrisburg/York Catholic Middle & High School COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan 2021-22. As COVID-19 guidelines evolve, our school will continue to adapt to the recommendations issued by federal, state, Diocesan, and local entities for our area. Any changes will be communicated through the weekly Irish Eye e-newsletter.
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School is closed Friday, February 18, for a Teacher In-Service Day and closed Monday, February 21, in observance of Presidents Day.
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Re-enrollment,
Tuition Assistance, & Course Selection
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Thank you for your support this school year as we continue to offer the finest Catholic education in the area while adapting to changing protocols for the health and safety of our community. As we transition to planning for 2022-2023, we ask that you please read the following information thoroughly as it contains important information regarding course selection, tuition assistance, and re-enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year. Links to important documents are included at the end of this article.
Course Selection
Parent Information
Please take the time to review our course catalog and grade-level course registration materials for next school year. These resources will assist as you engage in conversation with your student at home regarding their schedule options for next school year. Both resources are linked at the end of this article and are also posted on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org in the Parents & Students section under News & Announcements. We will continue our partnership with several colleges and elective high school entities, to include Alvernia University for College in the Classroom credit, Dual Enrollment at three local York County colleges for credit, the York County School of Technology flex program for grades 11 & 12, and the Virtual High School for elective opportunities.
After reviewing the information online, please feel free to contact Mrs. Kathy Hand, Director of Studies, with any further questions you may have. She can be reached at khand@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x313.
Student Process
Mrs. Kathy Hand, Director of Studies, and the Guidance Department visited Middle School classrooms the week of January 31 regarding the course selection process for next school year. Middle School students were given a list of courses for the 2022-2023 school year to share with you. As part of the pre-course selection process, please review that list with them, provide the necessary parent signature, and have your student return the course selection form. Signed Middle School forms are due to homeroom teachers by tomorrow, Friday, February 11. Middle School students will register for courses online during Religion class in mid-February.
High School students should be talking with their subject level teachers regarding appropriate course selection and level (1, 2, H, or AP) for 2022-2023. High School students currently in grades 9 through 11 now have access to the online course selection portal in VISION. This will remain open until February 18. During this time, students should select their courses, and appropriate levels based on teacher recommendations, for next school year. After completing the process online, students are instructed to print the course selection sheet and review with parents for parent signature. The final step is for students to have each of their teachers sign the course selection sheet next to the desired course to document their approval. These signed forms are due to homeroom teachers by Friday, February 25.
Re-enrollment
In an effort to prepare for the budget and enrollment numbers, we have aligned the re-enrollment process with our course selection calendar. 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.
To do so, we are offering a discounted early re-enrollment fee of $200.00 per student if paid by February 17, 2022. After February 17, 2022, the regular re-enrolment fee of $250.00 will be in place, with an increase to $300.00 after April 8, 2022. $200.00 of the re-enrollment fee will be applied to your child’s 2022-2023 required technology and capital improvement fees for 2022-2023 ($100.00 each).
Tuition Assistance
If you plan to apply for tuition assistance for the 2022-2023 school year, please be sure to do so no later than March 1, 2022. We are using a NEW service for this process called Simple Tuition Solutions (STS).
Important Documents
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.
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If you have a friend or neighbor who is looking for alternate options for their child’s education, be sure to encourage them to check out York Catholic for students in grades 7-12. York Catholic will host Open House on Thursday, February 17, by appointment between 6-7:30 PM. Guests can enjoy a private tour to see how YC blends tradition with technology in the classroom as they make a decision about their child’s education for the 2022-23 school year. Attendees should request a visitation time for Open House by clicking the button below. If there are any questions, please contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x220.
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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 below 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 box below 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!
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Host Families Needed for 1 Night |
The 7th grade class will be enjoying a Retreat Day on Thursday, February 17. The day will be led by the NET Ministries Team based in St. Paul, MN.
Host Families Needed
We will need host families to house and feed same-gender pairs of the NET Team for one night on Wednesday, February 16. It is a wonderful chance to get to know some faithful young Catholics in their year of service to the Church and it’s youth!
Here's what would be needed:
- Host two missionaries in your home.
- Missionaries will stay overnight in your home on Wednesday, February 16. They bring their own sleeping bags and toiletries, so no spare beds are required.
- Provide dinner and breakfast for them.
- Drive them to York Catholic the morning of Wednesday, February 17, to arrive by 8:15 AM.
For more information on hosting, please contact Mr. Paul Miller at pmiller@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x341 as soon as possible.
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Science & Engineering Fair |
Set-Up
Students participating in this year's Science Fair should plan to stay after school on Thursday, February 17, from 3-4 PM for set-up. Students should bring their poster, paper, and lab notebook to school with them that morning and store them in room SL4 (Mr. G's room) for the day. Bus riders will need to arrange alternate transportation that day. Presenters should plan to attend the Science Fair that evening from 6-7:30 PM in full school uniform.
Event
Eight students will be presenting science fair projects to judges on Thursday, February 17, from 6-7:30 PM. These students have been enrolled in the Science Research and Writing semester-long class. After performing individual and unique experiments, students present the data they collect over 16 weeks through a technical paper, visual poster, and verbal presentation. First place winners will proceed to the York County Science and Engineering Fair, which takes place at the Penn State - York campus in March.
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Juniors interested in taking the SAT at York Catholic may do so on Wednesday, March 23, from 8:30 AM-12 noon. The SAT is a 3-½ hour exam, featuring math and reading sections. Each section is worth 800 points for a possible total composite of 1600.
Interested Juniors must register by February 16. Click the button below for the registration form; forms are also available in the main office. Cost per student is $55 with checks payable to York Catholic. The registration fee is non-refundable. Questions may be directed to Kathy Hand at khand@yorkcatholic.org.
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Any interested sophomore is invited and encouraged to take the PSAT 10 this spring at York Catholic. The PSAT 10 is an optional exam that 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 AM-12 PM on Saturday, April 9. Any interested sophomore must register by February 16. Click the button below for the registration form; forms are also available in the main office. Cost per student is $20 with checks payable to York Catholic. The registration fee is non-refundable.
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Those Box Tops are Valuable! |
Please check your boxed and canned goods for the Box Tops for Education logos.
If your box top is marked with the logo to the right, please cut it out and send it to school.
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If it is labeled with the box top logo to the left, please scan your receipt.
Click the button below 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 10, so please have your box tops into school and/or scanned by this date. This is the major fundraiser for Middle School Student Council and Middle School 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!
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On March 12, over 250 York Catholic high school students will once again join the efforts of over 280 high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools to have fun and work to conquer pediatric cancer. Based on Penn State’s successful THON, a 46-hour dance marathon, Mini-THON challenges students to stay on their feet while participating in a number of high energy activities including Zumba, Relays, and Speedball. All proceeds accumulated through the efforts of Mini-THON are donated directly to The Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital, Hershey, PA. In eight years, York Catholic has raised over $150,000 to help conquer pediatric cancer. This year our goal is to raise $20,000 and raise awareness “For the Kids.”
All high school students who are interested in participating should follow these 3 easy steps:
- High School students must first join the YC Student Body Google Classroom which serves as a home base for information and forms for the event. This Google Classroom is accessible by YC students only.
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Next, high school students can register for Mini-THON by completing the permission slip and paying the $20 registration fee on FamilyID.com during the week of February 7. All permission slips and fees must be submitted on FamilyID.com by February 11 to be able to participate. Students will be asking parents for their family’s FamilyID.com ID and password.
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Once registered, participants will have until February 25 to raise $30 in donations. Participants are encouraged to use The Four Diamond’s Online Social Fundraising Website, DonorDrive at https://fourdiamonds.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=3322 to collect their donations. Students who use DonorDrive will have the opportunity to request online credit card donations from family and friends via social media platforms. As a 2nd option, cash or check donations will also be accepted and can be dropped off in the main lobby before school during the week of February 21. Students who submit donations via cash or check must also submit a Donation form with each individual donation (Donation forms are in the Google Classroom). All checks should be made out to York Catholic Mini-THON. Write “donation” on the memo line along with the student’s name.
All money submitted for Mini-THON is non-refundable. Students may wear their Mini-THON t-shirts, sneakers, and pants or modest shorts to the event. Students are reminded of York Catholic’s Academic Eligibility Policy.
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Our Missions Collection on Wednesday, February 16, will be donated to Penn State Hershey's Four Diamonds Fund. The mission of the Four Diamonds Fund is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting children treated at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital through superior care, comprehensive support, and innovative research. Since its creation in 1972, the Four Diamonds Fund has helped thousands of children and their families, while supporting pediatric cancer research. Penn State's programs are made possible thanks to the generosity of many donors, Mini-THONS, and THON held every year at Penn State's University Park. The February 2022 YC Missions Collection during homeroom is another way to donate to this worthy cause.
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The Student Council will be hosting a Souper Bowl Soup Drive February 7-11 to tackle hunger in our community. We will be collecting cans of soup in the cafeteria and all donations will go towards the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry.
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Since we did not have school last Friday, our Green & Gold dress down day and Talent Show have been rescheduled to tomorrow, Friday, February 4. We invite all students and faculty to show their Irish Pride while following the casual dress code found on page 19 of the student Handbook/Agenda. Our annual Talent Show also takes place February 4 at 1:30 PM where our students get an opportunity to showcase their talents for their peers and teachers. Parents of performers are welcome to attend.
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It is time for the class 2023 to consider the purchase of a York Catholic keepsake, a class ring!
Visit www.Balfour.com and type in York Catholic High School when asked to shop your school. The gallery is extensive with selections for everyone and the opportunity to personalize with your name and activities. Ordering is done online, with easy payment options spread over three months if needed.
Any junior needing help with sizing should stop by Mrs. Kemp’s desk in the main office. She has sizing rings available.
Delivery estimates are four to six weeks. Order by April 1 to have your class ring in time for our traditional Junior Ring Ceremony on May 27. We will celebrate the class of 2023 as they assume leadership of the school, and will commemorate their senior status with the blessing of the rings.
A ring purchase is not required.
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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
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The SportsLeader program, which has primarily been devoted to virtue formation through athletics, has created an expanded model to serve an entire school, parish, and/or community. This new program has a new yet familiar name: Virtue=Strength. This program is an enhancement to the SportsLeader program, yet separate as it is designed to be used by teachers and staff across the entire student body.
Click below for the Virtue=Strength parent newsletter that helps reinforce virtue formation at home.
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Online Sports Paperwork
Students who played on a York Catholic Fall 2021 or Winter 2021-22 sports team:
Please click here to complete the required recertification form through FamilyID.com no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM.
Students who did not play on a York Catholic Fall 2021 or Winter 2021-22 sports team:
Parents of athletes who wish to play a spring sport and did not participate in a fall or winter sport must complete the required online forms at FamilyID.com. Please click here for the instructions on how to set-up an account and access the forms.
Students wishing to participate in spring athletics during the 2021-22 school year must have their required paperwork filed online at FamilyID.com no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM; no exceptions.
Students wishing to play a spring sport MUST verify the paperwork and ImPACT test are on file with Mr. Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330 no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM.
Failure to complete the online paperwork by the deadline will mean the student will not be permitted to practice the first day of the season. For some sports, this could mean the student will not make the team.
Support is available 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, and messages will be returned promptly.
Physicals
Students who played on a York Catholic Fall 2021 or Winter 2021-22 sports team:
Please click here to complete the required recertification form through FamilyID.com no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM.
Students who did not play on a York Catholic Fall 2021 or Winter 2021-22 sports team:
Student-athletes are reminded that a physical is required prior to the start of the sports season. Please be sure to complete the medical information online at www.familyID.com before arriving at your doctor's appointment and only print the 2 sections indicated (sections 6 & 7) for the doctor to review and complete. All physicals must be dated AFTER June 1, 2021. OSS Health is now scheduling appointments for spring sports athletes only. Click here for the dates and locations. Call 717-848-4800 to schedule your appointment. The cost is $15. Physicals must be completed and uploaded to www.familyID.com no later than Wednesday, March 2, at 3 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330.
Practices Begin
All spring sports teams will begin practices Monday, March 7. For exact practice times, contact the head coach or Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330.
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Congratulations to the following students who auditioned and were selected to the York County Middle School Honors Band (left to right): Evan Kalbarczyk (alto sax), Emily Weller (flute), Josselyn Collier (clarinet), John Mullen (trumpet).
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Performances
Enjoy the musical talents of York Catholic students at the spring musical performances of “The Wizard of Oz!” Show times are Friday, March 4, at 7 PM; Saturday, March 5, at 7 PM; and Sunday, March 6, at 2 PM. Adults $10; Students (age 5-18) $8. All seats are General Admission. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the show or pre-ordered by clicking below.
Special Event: Crafts with the Cast! Join Dorothy and her friends from the cast of York Catholic’s Spring Musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” The Party includes crafts, dancing, games, photographs with the cast, and snacks. Join us Saturday, March 5, from 12-2 PM in the York Catholic cafeteria. Cost is $5 per person. Masks are required. Register by clicking the button below.
Apparel
The Spirit Store is now taking orders for apparel items for this spring’s high school musical, “The Wizard of Oz.” Click the button below by February 12 to place your order.
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The York Catholic Fund is YC's annual giving program and is integral to advancing the mission of our school.
The YC Fund allows families, alumni and friends to connect to our cause and sustains and propels the life of the school through the enrichment of our academic, spiritual, and extracurricular programs. It provides funds that have an immediate impact on the diverse student programs that are the hallmark of the York Catholic experience.
No matter how much you may be able to give, your support of the YC Fund makes a tremendous difference. Participating at an amount meaningful to you is at the heart of our annual appeal and we ask that you prayerfully discern a meaningful amount to donate.
Please click the button below to use our online donation page.
Thank you for supporting our current students and future alumni!
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Even though the 2022 color yearbooks are not distributed until May, NOW is the time to place your order for a book. Extra yearbooks are not available in May. Only what is ordered is delivered to YC for distribution. Please do not send any money to school with your student. Balfour handles the order taking and payments allowing the yearbook advisor and staff additional time to produce the best yearbook ever. All orders are taken by phone by calling the Balfour ordering line at 1-800-944-5930 or by clicking the button below to order online.
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During inclement weather that would cause a school closing or delay of schedule, York Catholic will call/text/email you through our One Call Now Emergency Notification system. Other modes of notification include WGAL TV-8, Fox43, and the YC website. Students from individual school districts are automatically excused if their district closes and does not provide transportation to YCHS. The exceptions to this are Southern and Southeastern. These students follow York Catholic’s delay and closing schedule. |
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Previous issues of York Catholic's Irish Eye e-newsletter can be found on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Go to Parents & Students - News & Announcements and click on the link in the right sidebar under Additional Resources.
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York Catholic Middle & High School
601 E Springettsbury Ave, York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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