Virtual or In-School
Parents are reminded that Friday, March 26, is the deadline to have your student(s) switch from virtual to in-school or vice versa for the 4th marking period. Please email Mrs. Hand at khand@yorkcatholic.org by 3 PM Friday, March 26, if you plan to make a change.
Travel Update
Travel restrictions for travel within the United States ended March 4 for our staff and families. For any cases of international travel, we are continuing to follow the CDC guidelines, which can be found in this link:
At the start, travel restrictions were put in place partly because of the situations in other states, when some were in worse shape than others. They were also put in place because of the habits of travel. In other words, when travelling, you are at more places (restaurants, gas stations, airports, etc.), and encounter more people, leading to more potential risk.
So, we encourage you to keep in mind that we are still in a pandemic. Risks still exist and we do not want to jeopardize our communities. That commitment is what has made us so successful throughout the school year. Families that travel are expected to practice social distancing, handwashing, and mask wearing in order to continue to keep our communities healthy.
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.
Any student or staff member who is required to quarantine must notify the following:
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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 re-enrollment fee is $250.00, 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 each).
Please click on the documents below for information and/or completion:
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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Creative Ways to Afford Catholic Education |
Learn how to afford Catholic education without impacting your monthly budget on Wednesday, April 7, from 7-8 PM at York Catholic. Registration for the program is required by March 30 by clicking the button below. COVID screening, mask protocol, and social distancing will be observed.
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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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"Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play" |
Enjoy the theatrical talents of York Catholic Senior High students at the virtual spring performance of “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play.” Spies, murder, love, and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock are brought to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the master of suspense’s earlier films. Virtual show times are Friday, April 16, at 7 PM; Saturday, April 17, at 7 PM; and Sunday, April 18, at 2 PM. Stream price is $20 per device plus $3.95 service charge.
Click here for the York Daily Record's front page story about our students adapting to Covid restrictions for their production.
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Congratulations to our “I-rish You Luck” winners: Albert Miller, Lisa Klinedinst, Abby Snelbaker, Hilary Gans.
Thank you to everyone for showing your support of YC!
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We have revised our Easter Break schedule. Wednesday, March 31, is now a full day off for students. Faculty and staff will be attending a morning In-Service. We will return to school Tuesday, April 6.
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Beginning Tuesday, April 6, we will be transitioning our dress code to 4th quarter regulations.
General Dress Code:
Senior High boys and girls may begin wearing the uniform polo in white or navy blue, while the Junior High boys and girls may wear the uniform polo in white only.
Girls:
It is the responsibility of the parents and students to ensure that skirts or skorts are within two inches (2”) of the knee. Please check all skirts and skorts to ensure this standard is upheld as each morning the students have uniform check.
Boys:
All Boys may wear Flynn & O’Hara uniform khaki shorts, and only calf length socks in black, brown, tan or navy, with minimal emblem are permitted.
The complete dress code can be found in the Student Handbook on pages 16-20.
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Military Opportunities
If you have a son or daughter currently in 10th or 11th Grade who is interested in attending a United States Military Academy, you are encouraged to attend the U.S. Service Academy Night offered on Wednesday, April 7, from 5:30-7:30 PM. This event for students and families in the York, Cumberland, and Dauphin counties will be held at:
U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (AHEC)
950 Soldiers Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
Information will be provided regarding the US Service Academies and the Congressional Nomination process.
YCAL Career Exploration Programs
Students in grades 10 through 12 can sign up for the remaining York County Alliance for Learning (YCAL) programs for the spring of 2021. Students can click here for the list of available career explorations and to sign up.
Please contact Mrs. Eva Phillips, College & Career Counselor, at ephillips@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x432 if you have any questions about either program.
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Congratulations to 3 York Catholic students who participated in the Microbiology category at the York County Science & Engineering Fair:
Junior Division: Erika Lyter (left) and Grace Rapp (right)
Senior Division: Jillian Bick (center)
Jillian won 1st place and Erika and Grace received 3rd place awards.
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Congratulations to Matthew Doyle and Emily Danczyk who were selected to All-State Chorus. They join Mason Kovach selected to All State Jazz Band-Trumpet and Evan Costlow selected to All State Wind Ensemble-Oboe who were announced earlier. The 2021 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Virtual All-State Festival will take place online April 14-17. |
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Congratulations to the girls basketball team who won the sportsmanship award for YAIAA division 3 teams! |
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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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