A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL BAGDASARIAN
The second semester is in full swing at York. It's exciting to see our students in school after the restful winter break!
 
Each year we set goals in our building to improve student success. One of our goals was to improve student learning by growing our first semester passing rate (% of students who pass all their classes.) Last semester our students achieved a first semester passing rate of 97.18%; the highest passing rate over the past five years.
 
Passing rate growth is attributed to many factors. These factors include more consistent grading practices in courses, supporting students by name and need, elimination of traditional final exams, Saturday Academy, Winter Academy, focus of social emotional learning in addition to our teachers and students demonstrating grit and determination to achieve at high levels.
 
York is an amazing school with spectacular teachers and students. We remain committed to supporting our students academically, socially, and emotionally, regardless of the pandemic challenges.
 
Have a wonderful weekend!
 
Dr. Shahe Bagdasarian
Principal
York High School first semester passing rates from 2017-2021. Passing rates are determined by students who pass all of their courses.
Important Dates
January 26: Student late arrival
February 3-6: Winter Play
February 2: Student late arrival
February 8: Jazz Ensemble Concert
February 9: Student late arrival
February 10: Winter Choral Concert
February 16: Student late arrival
February 17: Winter Orchestra Concert
February 21: No School- Presidents Day
February 23: Student late arrival
February 24: Winter Band Concert
February 28-March 4: Fine Arts Week
2022 YORK SUMMER SCHOOL
We are now accepting enrollment requests for Summer School 2022. You can find the Enrollment Requests GoogleForm on the Summer School Webpage. The webpage also includes the dates, the course offering book, and other helpful information. Of special note is our enrollment timeline, with the initial phase of enrollment closing on 1.25.22 and then reopening on 2.21.22. For that information, and other summer school information, please check here.
PROM AND GRADUATION UPDATE
PROM
A recent article in the Elmhurst Patch implied that students would be required to have a COVD vaccine in order to attend our prom at the Museum of Science and Industry on April 23. The information that was published was not accurate. York's prom is still scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 23 at the Museum of Science and Industry. We are working with the venue to ensure that we create an inclusive event for our students, regardless of vaccination status.

GRADUATION
Graduation will take place on Sunday, May 22 in the stadium. Outdoor graduations present some logistical challenges and we will ensure that a contingency plan is devised in the event that we experience inclement weather.

More specific information on prom and graduation will be shared with families next month.
ATHLETIC UPDATES
Click HERE to read about York athletic updates.

Go Dukes!!
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