Please note that our Return to Learn Plan is an addendum to our Student Handbook. You are reminded of the following procedures for Quarantine and Student Travel:
Quarantine
IF A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER OF A STUDENT OR SCHOOL EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN TESTED AND IS WAITING FOR RESULTS, THE STUDENT OR SCHOOL EMPLOYEE MUST QUARANTINE AND MAY NOT COME TO SCHOOL UNTIL THE RESULTS ARE KNOWN AND THE SCHOOL NURSE HAS GRANTED PERMISSION TO RETURN.
When informed an immediate household member has been tested, the student or staff who resides in the same home will quarantine until the result of the test is confirmed negative. If the result of the immediate household member's test is positive, the student or staff member who resides in the same home will quarantine for 10 days.
Students or staff who may have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 are required to quarantine for 10 days, even if the student or staff tests negative or feels healthy since symptoms may appear 2 to 10 days after exposure to the virus. Please see the latest criteria from the Centers for Disease Control on "exposure" and "quarantine."
Please be reminded, if a student tests positive for COVID-19, families are obligated to inform the school for the health and safety of the entire school community. This applies even when we are not in person or in session. Please email the school nurse at sdeluca@yorkcatholic.org.
Student Travel
School staff and school community members will abide by the Diocese of Harrisburg requirement on quarantine for travelers to other states. Any school staff or students traveling outside of PA are required to quarantine for 10 days. Likewise, any school staff or students entering the US from abroad (international travel) are required to quarantine for 10 days. Since international travel includes a wide range of situations, those affected bring their individual circumstances to the principal who will consult with the Secretary for Education to make a final determination.
This applies to those who have traveled outside of Pennsylvania. It does not apply to household members who did not travel out of state. However, if the individual who is under quarantine develops any signs or symptoms or has a positive test result, their close contacts, including household members, should also quarantine.
Any student or staff member who is required to quarantine must notify the following:
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Capital Campaign Phase II |
Just a few short months ago, we kicked off Phase II of the Grow Today, Impact Tomorrow Capital Campaign and the response has been incredible! With $3 million pledged, we are closing in on our $4.5 million goal. To raise the remaining funds, which will be used to complete the Junior High conversion, infrastructure improvements, installation of a new press box and stadium bleachers, relocation of the grotto, creation of a Rosary Walk, and upgrades to our parking lot, we need the support of our alumni, parents, and community!
There are many ways you can give to the campaign including a one-time gift or through a pledge over multiple years. There is also the opportunity for several naming opportunities, detailed below, offered to recognize the generosity of donors. As always, we thank you for the support you continue to show York Catholic each and every day.
Rosary Walk
Donors contributing $5,000+ will be recognized on our Rosary Walk through a Prayer Bead stone. This beautiful new Rosary Walk will be stationed in the relocated Grotto.
Stadium Facilities
Brand new bleachers will be installed at our Athletic Turf Field. Contributions of $1,000 will purchase one bleacher seat* or a bleacher section can be donated for $75,000.
*Please note, the honor of naming the bleacher seat does not guarantee admission to events or reserve the actual seat.
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As we transition to planning for 2021-2022, 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 2021-2022 school year, as well as the tentative calendar-at-a-glance. Links to important documents are included at the end of this article. |
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Course Selection - Parent Information
Please take the time to review our course catalog for next school year. Also, please watch the video presentation pertaining to your student's grade for next year. The video provides additional information beyond course descriptions, to include very specific requirements and elective options by grade level. 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 letter and are also posted on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org in the home page Announcements section. 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 additional elective opportunities not offered at YC.
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.
Course Selection - Student Process
Junior High
Junior High students have completed their course selection.
Senior High
Senior High students should be talking with their subject level teachers regarding appropriate course selection and level (1, 2, H, or AP) for 2021-2022. Students currently in grades 9 through 11 have access to the online course selection portal in VISION now. This will remain open until February 19. 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 26.
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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 19, 2021. After February 19, 2021, the regular re-enrolment fee of $250.00 will be in place, with an increase to $300.00 after April 9, 2021. $200.00 of the re-enrollment fee will be applied to your child's 2021-2022 required technology and capital improvement fees for 2021-2022 ($100.00 each).
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Tuition Assistance
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 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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Spread the Word About Open House |
If you know someone 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 Sunday, February 21, by appointment between 12-2 PM. Families 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 2021-22 school year. Attendees should request a visitation time for Open House by clicking below or at www.yorkcatholic.org. COVID screening, mask protocol, and social distancing will be observed. Please contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x220 with any questions.
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Students may pay $1 to wear blue or gold shirts for the next four Fridays in support of the Four Diamonds fight against pediatric cancer. Blue is the official color of the Four Diamonds and yellow is the color recognized to support cancer patients. Students should pay their $1 in homeroom on Friday. Uniform pants, skirts, or skorts must be worn.
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Our Missions Collection on Wednesday, February 24, 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 2021 YC Missions Collection during homeroom is another way to donate to this worthy cause.
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Even though the 2021 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 ordering online following these easy steps by March 31:
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Go to www.balfour.com
- Click Shop My School
- Select York Catholic High School
- Scroll down to Yearbooks
- Click on Order Now
- Complete the form
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We have rescheduled the dates that our Balfour ring representative will be here to take class ring orders from Juniors. Balfour accepts orders online at www.balfour.com, but if you prefer to have assistance with sizing, customizing, and ordering, the rep will be here Monday, February 22, and Tuesday, February 23, during 6th period lunch for Juniors, and Monday, February 22, from 4-5:30 PM for parents. Balfour will have full display cases for students and parents to view as they try to select just the right ring. Mask protocol and social distancing will be observed. 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 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. Free practice tests are available online through www.CollegeBoard.org. 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 17. Any interested sophomore must register by February 19. Click below 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 khand@yorkcatholic.org.
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York Catholic will be providing an in-school SAT for Juniors only on Tuesday, April 27. All Juniors wishing to take the SAT at York Catholic on this date must submit payment and registration by March 1. The SAT registration form will be distributed in homerooms this week and is also available in the guidance office or by clicking below. The cost of the SAT exam is $52 and checks should be made payable to York Catholic. For more information, please contact Mrs. Kathy Hand at khand@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x313 or Mrs. Eva Phillips at ephillips@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x432.
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Guaranteed Admission
At York Catholic, we have six colleges that have signed agreements with us to provide guaranteed admission with minimum criteria provided by the colleges. We are in the process of adding a seventh university to this list. Each week, we will highlight a different college with their admission criteria for a guaranteed admission to their college.
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Carlow University
Carlow University is a vibrant and well respected Catholic university located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Oakland district. Though it is a small college of about 2000 students, Carlow offers a wide variety of fields of study and a vast 14 acre campus with easy access to numerous city opportunities and events. Some of the special majors include Nursing, Behavioral Neuroscience, Criminology, Early Childhood Education, Forensic Accounting, Social Work, Business Management, and Respiratory Care. Carlow is in the process of adding a graduate Physician Assistant program which will serve college graduates who qualify and want to pursue this avenue of healthcare. For more information, please visit Carlow’s website at https://www.carlow.edu/.
Carlow University will guarantee admission and a renewable merit scholarship to graduates of York Catholic High School who enroll at Carlow as first time, full time students in the fall semester immediately following their graduation from YC.
To qualify, a student must earn a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade average on a 4 point scale by the end of junior year, have a minimum score of 1060 on the SAT (EBRW & Math), 21 Composite on the ACT, or 68 CLT, and be in good standing at YC. Carlow will superscore each of the tests if a student should take them more than once. Please click here for the Guaranteed Admission Agreement with Carlow University.
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Students and parents are encouraged to email Mrs. Eva Phillips, College & Career Counselor, at ephillips@yorkcatholic.org if you have questions about this Guaranteed Admission plan, or any other college plans.
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Virtual Youth Lenten Retreat |
All students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to participate in the Diocese of Harrisburg’s Virtual Youth Lenten Retreat on February 20 from 1-2 PM. Chris Wood will explore Jesus’ greatest time of fear, pain, and suffering during his final steps to Calvary and His Crucifixion. To register for this free retreat, please click the box below by February 18. York Catholic freshman, Taylor Thomas, is a member of the Diocesan Youth Council offering this retreat. Thank you Taylor!
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Support the Spring Performance |
York Catholic is accepting advertisements from supporters and local businesses for its virtual Senior High spring performance of “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play.” Click below for an ad form. All ads and payments are due no later than Monday, March 1, and can be forwarded to the YC main office or emailed to info@yorkcatholic.org.
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York College of Pennsylvania’s annual York Community Art Scholars Exhibition (YCASE) celebrates the art produced by York-area high school students and provides promising young artists with opportunities for advanced education, a collegial space for honing artistic skills, and the chance to work with local leaders to advance the cultural offerings of York.
Each year, student artists from high schools throughout York County participate in the YCASE programs including exhibitions and workshops. Participating student artists are eligible for cash awards and gift certificates to Downtown York arts venues, and one student is selected to receive a $20,000 DelliCarpini Community Art Scholarship to study an arts-related field at York College of Pennsylvania.
York Catholic student-artists in grades 9-12 are participating in the YCASE Virtual Art Walk that opens today.
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All spring sports teams will begin practices Monday, March 8. Students in quarantine are not permitted to participate until their quarantine ends.
Online Forms
Students wishing to participate in athletics must have the following paperwork filed online at PlanetHS.com:
- PIAA Physical Form (online)
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Athlete & Parent Agreement (last page of physical form) - (online)
- ImPACT Test (online)
Click here to access the instructions for uploading online information to PlanetHS.com.
Offline Forms
Additional offline paperwork is also required.
- COVID Waiver Form (offline form)
- PIAA Physical Form section 7 &/or 8 (offline form)
Please click here for the required COVID Waiver Form to be signed by all student-athletes and parents.
If a student is planning on playing a Spring sport and also played a Fall or Winter sport, please complete one of the 2 following forms and email it to Mr. Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org before the first practice.
Click here if the athlete was NOT seen by a doctor during the Fall or Winter season.
Click here if the athlete WAS seen by a doctor during the Fall or Winter season.
Failure to submit the required online and offline 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. Students wishing to play a spring sport MUST verify the paperwork and ImPACT test are on file with Mr. Cross no later than Wednesday, March 3, at 3 PM; no exceptions.
Physicals
Spring athletes needing a physical can call OSS Health to schedule an appointment at 717-848-4800. Appointment times are being offered February 24 at the York location and March 2 at the Hanover location. A parent or guardian should accompany the student-athlete. Cost is $15. Click here for the OSS flyer. Please be sure to complete the medical information online at www.planeths.com before arriving and only print the 2 pages indicated for the doctor to review and complete. Please note sports physicals may also be conducted by your private physician or at a local urgent care center. Co-payments apply. Physicals must be completed and uploaded to www.planeths.com no later than March 3 at 3 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330.
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Junior High Girls' Volleyball Sign-ups |
York Catholic has two junior high girls’ volleyball teams looking for players from grades 7 & 8. The season runs March 8-May 5. Practices and games are immediately after school. Most girls who played on the high school team which finished ranked 5th in the state this year got their start with YC Junior High volleyball. Interested students should contact Coach Autrey at pautrey@yorkcatholic.org for more information or to sign-up.
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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 home page of the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org.
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York Catholic
601 E Springettsbury Ave, York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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