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:
Recent Change - Quarantine
In consultation with doctors who are advising the Diocese of Harrisburg, our quarantine policy has been revised. You have the option of having your student get a COVID test on day 7 after exposure and they may return to school and activities earlier IF there is a negative result on that test. Proof of the negative result must be sent to the school nurse at sdeluca@yorkcatholic.org. Please note that the test date cannot be earlier than 7 days after exposure.
If your student has been fully vaccinated and is 2 weeks past their last COVID vaccine, they do not need to quarantine. Proof of the vaccination dates must be sent to the school nurse at sdeluca@yorkcatholic.org.
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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There is no school scheduled on Friday, April 30. Teachers will be attending an In-Service Day.
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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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If you know someone who is looking for alternate options for their child’s education, please encourage them to check out York Catholic for students in grades 7-12.
York Catholic will host Open House on Wednesday, May 5, by appointment between 6-7:30 PM. Enjoy a private tour to see how YC blends tradition with technology in the classroom as you make a decision about your child’s education for the 2021-22 school year. Attendees should request a visitation time for Open House at www.yorkcatholic.org. COVID screening, mask protocol, and social distancing will be observed. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x220.
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Projected Senior Schedule |
The senior class schedule for May 2021 is listed below. Attendance is mandatory at all events. If a student does not attend a mandatory event, conferral of his or her diploma will be held until those hours are made up at school during the week or after graduation. No trips will be approved for seniors after May 1.
May
11 Last Regular Class Day
12 Exams (Math & Social Studies)
13 Exams (Religion & Science)
14 Exams (English & Foreign Language)
17 Senior Clean-up & Rehearsal for Graduation & Photo 8:15 AM-1 PM
18 Rehearsal for Graduation at St. Joseph York Church 9 AM-12 noon
19 Senior Awards Assembly 8:30 AM-10:30 AM (tickets required-2 per student)
20 Rehearsal for Graduation at St. Joseph York Church 9 AM-12 noon
20 Senior Celebration at Heritage Hills Terrace Room 6-8 PM (Seniors only)
21 Baccalaureate & Graduation at St. Joseph’s, York 7-9 PM (tickets required-2 per student)
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Final exams for seniors are scheduled for May 12-14.
As a reminder, no trips will be approved during final exams (Student Handbook/Agenda pg. 31). Students will not be permitted to take a make-up exam due to a trip.
Students who take more than one class in a major subject area will take the second conflict exam during the conflict time slot on the day of their scheduled exam. The exam schedule is as follows:
May 12
Exam 1: Math
Exam 2: Social Studies
Exam 3: Conflict Exams
May 13
Exam 1: Religion
Exam 2: Science
Exam 3: Conflict Exams
May 14
Exam 1: English
Exam 2: Foreign Language
Time Schedule
8:15 AM - report to homeroom
8:40-9:40 AM - Exam 1
9:55-10:55 AM - Exam 2
11:00 AM - dismissal
11:10-12:10 PM - Conflict Exam
School districts will only pick-up at 3 PM. Students testing in the AAC may be dismissed at a later time according to documented learning needs. All students are required to leave the building at the conclusion of exams.
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Baccalaureate & Graduation |
York Catholic’s Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation for the Class of 2021 will be held Friday, May 21, at 7 PM at St. Joseph Church in York. We are honored to have Father John Kuchinski, York Catholic chaplain and pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, as our celebrant and homilist. Mr. Daniel Breen, the Diocese of Harrisburg’s Superintendent of Catholic Schools, will confer diplomas.
A ticket is required for attendance at Baccalaureate/Graduation. Each Class of 2021 student will receive 2 tickets at Graduation practice to distribute to their guests. Students who do not intend to use all of their allotted tickets should return the extra ticket(s) as soon as possible to Mrs. Sheila Gick in the main office.
COVID screening, mask protocol, and social distancing will be observed. Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
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Senior Awards & May Crowning |
The Senior Awards Ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 19, from 8:30-10 AM in the auditorium. Each senior is permitted to have 2 guests attend. COVID screening, mask protocol, and social distancing will be observed.
The May Crowning will take place in the auditorium as part of the Senior Awards Ceremony.
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Parents of seniors, please don’t forget to mail congratulatory cards and letters, as well as a 3x5, 4x6, or 5x7 photo of your child (when he or she was younger than age 5) into the main office. Please be sure to label the photo with your child’s name on the back of the photo. Please be sure not to enclose the photo in the same envelope as a card or letter. We want to preserve the privacy of the cards and letters. All items should be placed in one large envelope and sent to York Catholic by Friday, April 30.
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Class of 2021 congratulatory yard signs have been created for our graduating seniors. If you are interested in ordering, please click below to order by April 30. The cost of each sign is $26+tax.
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Advanced Placement will be administered online on the dates listed below. All exams begin promptly at 8:15 AM.
May 4 AP Calculus AB & BC
May 5 AP English Composition & Literature
May 6 AP US History
May 12 AP English Composition & Language
May 14 AP Biology
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Notre Dame Club Essay Contest
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The Notre Dame Club of Harrisburg is offering a $500 award to a female student based on an essay submission focusing on “Women’s Contributions to the Law,” and may focus on particular women, women’s rights, or other related topics. The deadline is April 30.
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Student Cornhole Tournament |
The Senior High Cornhole Tournament scheduled for Sunday, May 2, has been cancelled.
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Our Spring Concerts scheduled for May 2 and May 3 have been postponed. Please keep an eye out for the rescheduled dates to be published in a future Irish Eye e-newsletter.
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Don't miss a wonderful night of student music and creative performances. Senior High students are welcome to come out to the YC Coffee House on Friday, May 7, at 7 PM in the auditorium. A limited number of seats will be available. Performers and student audience members will sign-up during lunches May 3-7. The cost is $1 that will be donated to the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry. Performers will be given 2 tickets for their guests. COVID screening, mask protocol, and social distancing will be observed. No food or drink is permitted.
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Any student who is registered for the 2021-2022 school year at York Catholic, is a musician, dancer, or interested in color guard, should sign up for Marching Band!
YC students who are instrumentalists need to play at least at an intermediate level. Students who are new to York Catholic need to audition in person or provide an audition recording. The audition will require the student to play two different scales of their choice and a selection from a private lesson piece or concert piece. In-person audition dates are Friday, May 14, from 3:15-6:30 PM and Saturday, May 15, from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Please email Ms. Mezza to schedule an audition time at cmezza@yorkcatholic.org.
New YC students who wish to join the color guard must audition. Auditions will take place in August during New Member Band Camp.
Click below to sign-up for Marching Band and Color Guard by May 22.
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Cheerleading tryouts for the fall will be held May 10-13 from 3-6 PM. Students wanting to tryout must be fully registered for the 2021-22 school year. Contact Heather Hoffman at 717-846-8871 x220 or hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org for more information.
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If you purchased $1,000 or more with the St. Joseph York Scrip program, please click below for the Scrip Scholarship form to help offset your York Catholic tuition. Forms are due to the parish office by April 30.
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Each month, our students support a charity or non-profit organization through their Missions Collection. Earlier this month, our students’ generosity hit a record peak by collecting the most money ever for a single beneficiary. OutreachPARAGUAY hit a soft spot in our students’ hearts as it is the organization founded by Spanish teacher, Milner Sosa, and his wife Eileen.
OutreachPARAGUAY works in collaboration with the Paraguayan Ministry of Health, local community members, educators, and health care professionals to develop and implement meaningful and sustainable projects that focus on the following areas:
- improving the health and well-being of rural communities
- providing participants with an opportunity to learn about the delivery of healthcare throughout Paraguay
- providing participants with a glimpse of the life, land, and culture of Paraguay
Funds the students collected will go toward:
- the purchase of medications
- the purchase and shipping of medical supplies and instruments
- the maintenance of local health posts and schools in rural areas
- the purchase of teaching resources
- the costs of shipping gently used clothing
- the purchase and distribution of books to elementary schools in rural areas, etc.
In addition to over $2,000 raised by our students, the members of the Spanish Club also collected books for the Sosas to provide to the schools in Paraguay.
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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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