ATTENTION STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND CAREGIVERS
Beginning Monday September 20th all students at York Tech must wear a mask to attend school.
We are requesting that you respect our obligation as a Pennsylvania public school to comply with the PA Department of Health masking order issued Tuesday August 31st that went into effect September 7th. We have provided ample notification to comply with this order.
On Sept 2nd, students and families were informed of the order and the procedure to request a 504 plan with the student’s doctor’s recommendation to be in place by Friday September 17th.
We want to thank all the students and families who are following the PA Department of Health’s masking order and helping us keep everyone safe at York Tech.
This Order is not a mask optional policy.
Any school entity simply permitting a parent's sign-off without evidence that the student has a medical or mental health condition or disability that precludes the wearing of a face covering is not in compliance with the Order. Under the Order, and as set forth in PDE's Answers to FAQs, school entities must require all individuals, two years of age and older, to wear face coverings unless the individual has a medical or mental health condition or disability that precludes the wearing of a face covering. In accordance with Section 3 of the Order, before an individual is excepted from the Order, all alternatives to a face covering, including a face shield, are to be exhausted. It is recommended that any exception be in accordance with eligibility under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or IDEA for such medical or mental health condition or disability. School entities should follow their established processes for determining student eligibility under those laws, including any medical documentation that they would normally require. There are exceptions to the Order; however, a parent's opposition to the Order is not one of them.
COVID-19 Dashboard for the 2021-2022 School Year
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9/14/2021
On September 10, 2021 the Pennsylvania Department of Education in conjunction with Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services released information reiterating the requirements of the masking order. Please read the below message carefully and at length.
York Tech will continue to follow the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Pennsylvania Department of Education administrative orders requiring face coverings in schools. York Tech is committed to the health and safety of all students and employees and protecting our school community from COVID-19.
For more details please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education website https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/emergencyplanning/COVID-19/messages/September2021/Pages/September10.aspx
Relatedly, this Order is not a mask optional policy. Any school entity simply permitting a parent's sign-off without evidence that the student has a medical or mental health condition or disability that precludes the wearing of a face covering is not in compliance with the Order. Under the Order, and as set forth in PDE's Answers to FAQs, school entities must require all individuals, two years of age and older, to wear face coverings unless the individual has a medical or mental health condition or disability that precludes the wearing of a face covering. In accordance with Section 3 of the Order, before an individual is excepted from the Order, all alternatives to a face covering, including a face shield, are to be exhausted. It is recommended that any exception be in accordance with eligibility under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or IDEA for such medical or mental health condition or disability. School entities should follow their established processes for determining student eligibility under those laws, including any medical documentation that they would normally require. There are exceptions to the Order; however, a parent's opposition to the Order is not one of them.
Homecoming Tickets Click Here!
Date: October 16, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ticket sales will begin on
September 20, 2021 – October 1, 2021.
Guest forms available in the high school Office.
