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As we approach the end of this school year, York Catholic extends our thanks to each and every incredible donor who made this year and the 92 before it possible! Many of you attend, sponsor, or donate to our annual spring gala. For 2021, we made the decision to celebrate the 20-21 gala on September 11, 2021 in order to more safely gather together. This fall event will be called We Are YC Celebration and it will focus on the tenants that we have always focused on - our students and Catholic education. In the spring of 2022 we will resume our regular gala.
In order to hit our 2020-2021 Annual Fund goal of $300,000 by June 30, we are asking our generous alumni, friends, and community to consider making a donation towards our "Student Experience" appeal, which we usually request during our annual gala. This appeal assists York Catholic in closing the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating our talented and inspiring students.
Please consider making a donation to help us finish this school year strong! Each dollar donated will go towards the cost of tuition for our incredible students. Thank you for caring and giving!
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If your child has received, or plans to receive, the COVID-19 vaccine, please email a photo of the vaccine card to the school nurse at sdeluca@yorkcatholic.org.
Having this information on file will eliminate the need for the student to quarantine next school year if they are identified as a close contact to someone who has contracted COVID-19.
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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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Immunizations
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established school immunization requirements for all students. The regulations are intended to ensure that children attending school in PA are adequately protected against potential outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. A child must have the required medically-appropriate vaccines or a plan to complete those vaccines or risk exclusion from school.
Children in grades 7-12 need the following immunizations for attendance:
- 4 doses of tetanus * (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of diphtheria* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of acellular pertussis* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 doses of polio (4th dose on or after 4th birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose given)
- 2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (usually given as MMR)
- 3 doses of hepatitis B
- 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity
- 2 doses meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)
- 1st dose is given 11-15 years of age; a 2nd dose is required at age 16 or entry into 12th grade.
- If the dose was given at 16 years of age or older, only one dose is required.
- 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) – age 11 or older
* Usually given as DTaP or DTP or DT or Td
RETURNING STUDENTS
If you submitted doctor’s documentation of the administration of these vaccines previously to the York Catholic nurse, you do not need to repeat this step unless an additional booster or immunization is needed or has been given in the past year. Students entering grades 10, 11, & 12 – please note the dose requirements for the MCV vaccine. If your child has received the COVID-19 vaccine, please share a copy of the vaccine card so they can be removed from the potential quarantine list of close contacts.
NEW STUDENTS
All new students must submit doctor’s documentation of the dates the above doses were administered to the York Catholic nurse. If any of the required immunizations will not be given by August 18, 2021, please click here for the PLAN form to detail the dates the immunizations are scheduled to be given. If your child has received the COVID-19 vaccine, please share a copy of the vaccine card so they can be removed from the potential quarantine list of close contacts.
Under Pennsylvania state law, students without the required immunizations or a plan with scheduled dates of administration on file, cannot be admitted to school.
Incoming 11th Grade Physicals
The School Health Law of Pennsylvania requires that all children must have a medical examination upon entry into grade 11. A medical examination is also required for those children who have transferred to York into any grade from other states or from other Pennsylvania areas and who have not sent records of previous examinations. Please click here for the School Physical Form to be completed by a private physician. Return the form to the school nurse no later than August 18. Any student who does not return this form will receive a medical examination by a school physician.
Incoming 7th Grade Dentals
The School Health Law of Pennsylvania requires that children receive a dental examination upon entry into grade 7. Please click here for the School Dental Form to be completed by a private dentist. Return the form to the school nurse no later than August 18. Any student who does not return this form will receive a medical examination by a school dentist.
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If you have not received your bus transportation information from the school district where you live, please click on the link below to print and complete your form. Please mail your form to the school district where you reside no later than June 11.
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FlynnO'Hara, our official provider of school uniforms, welcomes York Catholic School's families for a uniform shopping event on July 8 or July 14. The staff will be available to measure students, answer questions about the uniform, and help you shop for the upcoming school year. Appoint times are required. Please click below to schedule an appointment. Please note the date has changed from July 15 to July 14. The flyer FlynnO'Hara provided still says July 15, but when you access their scheduling calendar, the correct date of July 14 is showing.
The following items have officially been retired and are no longer part of the official school uniform:
- white pullover sweater for boys and girls
- blue pants for boys and girls
- blue skort
- khaki panel skort
Additions to the current dress code:
- khaki pants for all grades for boys and girls
- khaki pleated skort
Parents are reminded of the following:
- All uniform attire should be in good repair, free of holes and tears
- Skirts can be no more than 2” above knee (front & back)
- Female socks can be navy blue or green - solid - calf length or knee high
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Summer Reading & Math Assignments |
Students are reminded their Summer Reading and Math assignments are due Friday, August 27. Each current student has received information regarding their assignments. The assignments are also available on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org on the Forms & Documents page in the Course Related section.
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Join Mrs. Henson on a journey through a galaxy far, far away as she guides you through the intersection of Shakespeare and Sarlaccs. The Summer Shakespeare Seminar 2021: Shakespeare and Star Wars will polish your acting, elocution, and analysis with this fun, free, five-day affair July 26-30 from 12-2:30 PM. This is open to rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. To register, email Mrs. Henson at chenson@yorkcatholic.org.
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The accolades keep rolling in for members of our girls’ lacrosse team. Regional coaches from the Central Pennsylvania region named the following YC players for honors (left to right):
Grace Doyle
Central Pennsylvania All-Academic Team
Sydney Mentzer
Central Pennsylvania All-American
Shannon Staples
Central Pennsylvania All-Academic Team
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Open Gyms
Many teams will be holding open gyms throughout the summer for informal practice time. Please contact the head coach for a schedule.
Fall Practices Open
Varsity football heat acclimation practice begins August 9 with all other Fall sports teams beginning practice on Monday, August 16. For exact practice times, contact the head coach or Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x330.
Online Sports Paperwork
Students wishing to participate in fall athletics during the 2021-22 school year must have the following paperwork filed online at PlanetHS.com no later than Wednesday, August 4, at 3 PM; no exceptions.
- PIAA Physical Form
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Athlete & Parent Agreement (last page of physical form)
- ImPACT Test
If you have not previously played on a York Catholic athletic team, PlanetHS.com accounts must be set-up by each athlete and his or her parent. Please click here for the instructions on how to set-up an account. If you played on a York Catholic athletic team last year, you already have an existing account. Please use the same ID and password you used last year.
Planet HS will update our forms on June 1. Please do not complete forms until June 1. ALL athletes must upload updated paperwork to be eligible to play during the 2021-22 school year. Doctors’ signatures must be dated AFTER June 1, 2021.
Click here to access the instructions for uploading information to PlanetHS.com. Students wishing to play a fall 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, August 4, 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.
Physicals
OSS Health is hosting sports physicals for fall athletes on June 12, and July 7 at their Powder Mill Rd York location. Please call 717-848-4800 to schedule an appointment; walk-ins cannot be accommodated. A parent or guardian should accompany the student-athlete. Cost is $15. 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 the planeths website will be updated with the proper forms on June 1. Do not complete or print the forms prior to June 1. If you choose the June 1 physical date, it would be recommended to make your appointment in the afternoon to give you time to complete the paperwork that becomes available that morning.
Sports physicals may also be conducted by your private physician or at a local urgent care center, however, they must be dated AFTER June 1, 2021. Co-payments apply.
Physicals must be completed and uploaded to www.planeths.com no later than August 4 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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We have a variety of old sports uniforms that are available for purchase. Email Assistant Athletic Director Josh Cross at jcross@yorkcatholic.org to schedule a time to come in to see what we have!
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Apparel selections for the 2021-22 Marching Band show, "Hephaestus' Workshop" are now available on the online Spirit Store.
Please place your order by August 8.
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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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