Question 1

Affordable or Free Internet

Accepted Answer

1. Xfinity Internet Essentials(https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials)

Question 2

Attendance

Accepted Answer

Please refer to the Attendance web page (https://www.ytech.edu/attendance)for more information about how to submit previous, current, and future absences. Additionally, the educational trip form can be downloaded from this page.

Question 3

Calendar & Schedules

Accepted Answer

1. Athletics Schedules(https://www.ytech.edu/schedules)
2. School Calendar(https://www.ytech.edu/calendar)

Question 4

Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Accepted Answer

Per the Department of Human Services, "If your child or teen is uninsured and ineligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance, the Children's Health Insurance Program — or CHIP — may be able to help. Having high-quality, low-cost health insurance helps put your mind at ease." More information is available at https://www.dhs.pa.gov/CHIP/Pages/CHIP.aspx.(https://www.dhs.pa.gov/CHIP/Pages/CHIP.aspx)

Question 5

Clubs & Organizations

Accepted Answer

More information about the many student clubs and organizations offered at York Tech can be found at ycst.info/clubs.(https://ycst.info/clubs) Please note that this list is subject to change at any time depending on student interest and advisor availability.

Question 6

Dual Enrollment Information

Accepted Answer

General Information

• Dual enrollment offers high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to receive college credit and high school credit concurrently.
 • It allows students to accumulate college credits prior to entering college at a reduced cost.
 • Students must have successfully completed a minimum of one advanced course at York Tech (Honors, AP, IB) with a minimum final grade of 80% OR a cumulative GPA of at least 83-86 (3.0).
 • The cost of courses will vary based on the institution and the number of credits for the course(s).
 • The post-secondary institution/college will determine acceptance based on their enrollment requirements. Follow each post-secondary institution/college’s instructions regarding orientation, placement testing, and other requirements.
 • Dual enrollment courses will be weighted at 1.2, with the following college to York Tech credit conversions:
    • 3.0 or 4.0 credit dual enrollment course = 1.0 York Tech credit
    • 2.0 credit dual enrollment course = 0.75 York Tech credit
    • 1.0 credit dual enrollment course = 0.5 York Tech credit
 • Students may be provided the opportunity to have a dual enrollment support period on their York Tech schedule, which will allow them one block per dual enrollment class to work in the Media Center.
 • A student will be permitted to take up to two college courses per semester (fall, spring, summer).
 • Summer dual enrollment courses must be approved by a school counselor by the second week of April of a student's sophomore or junior year(s).
 • When registering for courses, use your personal email address, not your York Tech email. This will assist you after graduation in accessing your accounts and requesting college transcripts, if you need them sent to a separate institution.
 • The college will likely assign you an institutional email account to communicate information specifically about college expectations, coursework, grades, and professor communication.

Dual Enrollment Process and Expectations

• Interested students should schedule an appointment with their school counselor to discuss how this will impact required high school graduation credits.
 • Visit website(s) of dual enrollment entities in partnership with York Tech to review enrollment eligibility, costs, and possible course(s).
 • Download and complete the dual enrollment contract (https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1tg72Cv_Xid0mypgtimDQ-zn_vsb8nsvE)provided by your Tech counselor (one must be completed for each semester).
 • Apply to one of York Tech's dual enrollment agreement partner schools.
 • Enrollment in a course(s) at a post-secondary institution other than those listed as Tech partners need approval on a case-by-case situation with your counselor and/or administration.
 • Complete a transcript release form in the School Counseling Office, which will allow for official transcripts to be sent to post-secondary institution(s).
 • The student’s counselor will submit a York Tech transcript to the requested post-secondary institution/college.
 • The post-secondary institution/college will determine acceptance based on their enrollment requirements.
 • Follow the post-secondary institution/college’s instructions regarding orientation, placement testing, and other requirements.
 • Dual enrollment students are responsible for submitting proof of registration before the semester begins and proof of course completion with official grades after the course ends. Failure to provide this documentation may prevent awarding high school credit for the completed dual enrollment course(s).

Dual Enrollment Partners

• Harrisburg Area Community College
    • Online and at York campus
    • Grades 11-12
    • $175 per credit
    • More information(https://www.hacc.edu/Admissions/HowtoApply/high-school-students/index.cfm)
    • Course catalog(https://www.hacc.edu/ProgramsandCourses/Programs/course-catalog.cfm)
    • Course availability(https://banxeappprod.hacc.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/term/termSelection?mode=search)
 • Harrisburg University
    • Online and at Harrisburg campus
    • Grades 11-12
    • $200 per credit
    • More information(https://www.harrisburgu.edu/academics/non-degree/dual-enrollment/)
    • Degrees and programs(https://www.harrisburgu.edu/programs/)
 • Central Penn College
    • Online
    • Grades 11-12
    • Costs
       • $350 (3.0 credit course)
       • $450 (3.0 credit course with 1.0 credit lab)
    • More information(https://www.centralpenn.edu/uncategorized/dual-enrollment/)
 • Commonwealth University
    • Online
    • Grades 11-12
    • $115 per credit
    • More information (https://www.commonwealthu.edu/admissions/early-college)
    • Academic catalog(https://www.commonwealthu.edu/academic-catalog)
    • Course availability(https://reg-prod.ec.passhe.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/term/termSelection?mode=search&mepCode=003315)
 • Penn State
    • Main and branch campuses
    • Grades
       • Grade 12
       • Exceptions considered for Grade 11
    • $300 per credit
    • More information(https://www.psu.edu/resources/first-year-students/early-and-dual-enrollment)
    • Dual enrollment guidelines(https://dus.psu.edu/dual-enrollment-guidelines)
    • Dual enrollment courses(https://dus.psu.edu/dual-enrollment-courses-spring)

Question 7

Food Service

Accepted Answer

The Food Service page (https://www.ytech.edu/food-service)includes a lot of helpful information, such as:

1. Details about free and reduced-price meals
2. Lunch menus
3. Reimbursable meal specifics
4. A RevTrack customer account guide that will assist parents and caregivers with setting up auto replenish for food accounts

Question 8

Health Forms

Accepted Answer

1. Asthma Inhaler, Self-Administration Medication Form (https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=159xROBdnRC4I3zkpcCmB1qRtTaTwO7m5)
2. Epipen, Asthma Inhaler, Self-Administration Medication Form (https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1fzecR9yWGqtpaUhU1PCY5MmUPSH69QO2)
3. Medical Information Form (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eBJoP-ZH9gGQcBG-y27E2c3579Sx-ypd/view)/ Formulario de Información Médica (https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1z9N4NAEMsFVcguJ3dimcDwJDSjnNtWHT)
4. Medication Form (https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1exqcTf3o6OANNP9fMtnq1xVSiwXevLl-)
5. Physical Examination Form(https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=13swaPriRr_6hKdvHuLDIQ2goxpjt8gbF)

Question 9

Heart of a Spartan Award

Accepted Answer

Visit the Heart of a Spartan Award (https://www.ytech.edu/news/fc11603b-3f21-477c-875d-07a76d25a6af)web page to learn more about how families can participate in this employee-recognition program.

Question 10

Homelessness Information

Accepted Answer

The York County School of Technology is committed to removing barriers for all students facing challenges.  We want to ensure that all students have access to a strong educational program.  Information below is to assist students who are currently experiencing homelessness.  The legal definition of homeless children and youth along with students’ rights are listed below.

Should you have any questions related to homeless children and youth please contact Mr. Gerry Mentz, Director of Student Services, at 717-741-0820 x 5108 or by email at gmentz@ytech.edu.(mailto:gmentz@ytech.edu)

The McKinney-Vento Act: Who is Homeless?

The term “homeless children and youth” means individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence and includes:
1. Children and youths who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or camping grounds due to the lack of alternate accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; are abandoned in hospitals;
2. Children and youths who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings;
3. Children and youths who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations or similar settings;
4. Migratory children who qualify as homeless
 
A Student’s Rights

Students experiencing homelessness have the right to:
1. Immediate enrollment in school, even if lacking paperwork normally required.
2. Attend school in his/her school of origin (if this is requested by the parent and is feasible) or in the school in the attendance area where the family or youth is currently residing.
3. Receive transportation to his/her school of origin, if this is requested by the parent.
4. Services comparable to those received by housed schoolmates, including transportation and supplemental educational services.
5. Attend school along with children not experiencing homelessness. Segregation based on a student’s status as homeless is strictly prohibited.

Additional Resources

1. LIU12 Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (https://www.iu12.org/Domain/154)
2. National Association for the Education of Homeless Children & Youth (https://naehcy.org/)
3. National Center for Homeless Education (https://nche.ed.gov/legislation/mckinney-vento/)
4. PDE Education for Homeless Youth(https://www.education.pa.gov/Policy-Funding/BECS/uscode/Pages/EducationforHomelessYouth.aspx)
5. JOC Homeless Students Policy (https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/ycst/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=AV5HLC48BBB2)

Question 11

Keystone Exams

Accepted Answer

1. Information for Parents and Guardians (https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=11mzdNDYmmVJznxZaOhu98hEap6AHKg8Q)
2. Keystone Algebra I Review Packet (https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1IQZ7lVRHuDxPy-cHKr_3Qv6wVnlMGLRK)
3. Keystone Algebra I Review Packet Answers(https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1wHowwEm312LjwuUcbd3ZxKjQX4GVlPGZ)

Question 12

SATs

Accepted Answer

Juniors and seniors interested in applying to postsecondary institutions may need to take the SATs, depending on the schools to which they might apply. York Tech does not administer the SATs, but there are several testing facilities (https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/test-center-search)in York County. Registration deadlines for the next round of SATs are approaching, so we encourage families to visit collegeboard.com (https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat)to learn more about this potentially critical component of the postsecondary application process. Students with questions about SATs should speak with their school counselor.

Question 13

Scholarship & Financial Aid

Accepted Answer

Students can search for scholarship opportunities by periodically reviewing the Google spreadsheet maintained by the Student Services Department, which is available at ycst.info/scholarships.(https://ycst.info/scholarships) This is not an exhaustive list of all scholarship opportunities, so families are encouraged to monitor other resources as well.

Additionally, information about receiving financial aid is available by watching the recording (https://youtu.be/5LCKccYBUYk?t=96)of a recent Financial Aid 101 presentation given by PHEAA. The presentation slides from York Tech's FAFSA Information Night held on Oct. 16, 2024, can be accessed at this link.(https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iPg36XDGaeKqQA4GSatc-4xiumHmN1fxWlSicrR_tVE/view#slide=id.p1)

Question 14

School Counseling

Accepted Answer

1. School Counseling(https://www.ytech.edu/school-counseling)
   1. Graduation Requirements (https://ytech.edu/school-counseling#graduation-requirements)
   2. Scheduling(https://ytech.edu/school-counseling#scheduling)

Question 15

Schoology Help

Accepted Answer

The following information can be accessed through Schoology.

1. A student’s classes listed in one place
2. Course assignments
3. Due dates for assignments, quizzes, and tests
4. Important announcements from a student’s teachers
5. Communication tools to message a student’s teachers

Schoology can be accessed by following these steps.

1. Returning parents and caregivers should visit www.schoology.com (www.schoology.com)and use their existing login information.
2. Caregivers of new students who do not have an account should follow the below directions.
   1. Log into Skyward and click on Menu>Student. (Refer to Screenshot 1.)
   2. Click on Schoology Information to retrieve the Schoology code. (Refer to Screenshot 1.)
   3. Visit https://app.schoology.com/register.php (https://app.schoology.com/register.php)and enter the access code. Afterward, click Continue.
   4. Fill out the requested information and click Register.

Screenshot 1
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/200bbc_72f9c860b3ef4e909f253180c679f395~mv2.png

If you have any questions regarding setting up or accessing Schoology, please contact the IT Department at 717-741-0820 x4357.

Question 16

Senior Class Information

Accepted Answer

1. Order Caps, Gowns, and Senior Memorabilia(https://studentservicesco.com/)

Question 17

Skyward Help

Accepted Answer

The following information is available in Skyward.

1. Mandatory Form Completion: Demographics, Acceptable Use Policy, Health Form, Student Handbook Sign off
2. Optional Form Completion (when applicable): Parking Permit Pass
3. Absence Reporting: You can submit and view absence requests
4. Fees: You can view fees and payments
5. Food Service: Allows you to see transactions and make payments towards your student’s lunch account.
6. Grades: Both academic history and current. This is your gradebook of record.
7. Health: You can view your student’s school health records.
8. Schedules: Your students daily courses
9. Staff Directory: Allows you to send emails to your student’s teachers
10. Transportation: You can view bus stop location and time of morning pick up 
11. Message Center: You can send messages to your student’s teachers or respond to messages you receive. You will receive important information and updates from administration and from your student’s teachers. You will want to review your settings under My Messages>Settings to ensure you have all your notifications turned on.

Access Skyward (https://ycst.info/skyward)by using the following steps.

1. Caregivers of current York Tech students already have a Skyward account.
2. Caregivers of new students will use the same username and password created when completing the York Tech new student online application. (Caregivers may need to change the screen view from New Student Enrollment to Family Access. Refer to Screenshot 1, listed below.)
3. Caregivers who do not know their username or password should select the Forgot Username and Password link. Enter the email address when prompted to receive reset information by email.

Screenshot 1
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/200bbc_d579cf976a7a46c8a8eecd3c85a9dc89~mv2.png

Use the following links for additional tips and suggestions to improve your Skyward experience.

1. Completing Skyward Forms (https://ycst.info/online-forms)
2. Browser Log-in Instructions (https://ycst.info/skyward-browser)
3. Mobile App Log-in Instructions(https://ycst.info/skyward-mobile)

Question 18

Student Transportation

Accepted Answer

1. Student Transportation Information(https://www.ytech.edu/transportation)

Question 19

Tutoring

Accepted Answer

York Tech’s chapter of the National Honor Society typically offers its Spartan Study Buddies program for parts of the school year. Students who need assistance with coursework may sign up for an NHS tutor. Tutors are limited and sessions are offered on a first come, first served basis.

When tutoring is being offered, information about how to register for a session will be shared with all students and their parents or caregivers via the weekly Spartan Review newsletter.

Question 20

Type 1 Diabetes Information

Accepted Answer

On Oct. 29, 2024, Act 117 was signed into law in Pennsylvania. This law, which is effective Dec. 29, 2024, added section 1414.12, related Type 1 Diabetes Education Parental Notification to the Public School Code. Act 117 enables the Department of Health (DOH) to develop informational materials for parents and guardians about Type 1 Diabetes. Under Act 117, the informational materials must be updated periodically as necessary and must be made available on DOH’s public website. Additionally, beginning with the 2025-26 school year, a school entity or non-public school must make this material available in writing, electronically, or on the school entity or non-public school’s public website to the parent or guardian of a student when the student first enrolls in elementary school and again when a student enters grade six.

Pertaining to this Act:  A “school entity” shall mean a school district, area career and technical school, charter school, regional charter school, cyber charter school or intermediate unit. A nonpublic school shall mean a nonprofit school, other than a school entity, located in this Commonwealth where a resident of this Commonwealth may legally fulfill the compulsory attendance requirements of this ac

The following fact sheet was created under the requirements of Act 117 and is approved for use in Pennsylvania schools.

Type 1 Diabetes Information

This type 1 diabetes information was developed pursuant to the Pennsylvania School Code (24 P.S. §1414.12) and is for school entities and nonpublic schools to provide to parents and guardians of incoming elementary school students and students entering grade six, beginning with the 2025-26 school year.

Type 1 diabetes in children is an autoimmune disease that can be fatal if untreated, and the guidance provided in this information sheet is intended to raise awareness about this disease.

Description

Type 1 diabetes usually develops in children and young adults but can occur at any age.

• Type 1 diabetes can appear at any age, but it generally appears at two noticeable peaks. The first peak occurs in children between 4 and 7 years old. The second is in children between 10 and 14 years old (Mayo Clinic)(https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-1-diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20353011#:~:text=Type%201%20diabetes%20can%20appear%20at%20any%20age%2C%20but%20it,10%20and%2014%20years%20old.).

Type 1 diabetes affects insulin production.

• Normally the body turns the carbohydrates in food into glucose (blood sugar), the basic fuel for the body’s cells.
 • The pancreas makes insulin, a hormone that moves glucose from the blood into the cells.
 • In type 1 diabetes, the body’s pancreas stops making insulin, and blood glucose levels rise.
 • Over time, glucose can reach dangerously high levels in the blood, which is called hyperglycemia.
 • Untreated hyperglycemia can result in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which is a life-threatening complication of diabetes.

Risk Factors Associated with Type 1 Diabetes

It is recommended that children displaying warning signs and symptoms associated with type 1 diabetes described below, should be screened (tested) for the disease by their health care provider.

Risk Factors

Researchers do not completely understand why some people develop type 1 diabetes and others do not. However, having a family history of type 1 diabetes can increase the likelihood of developing type 1 diabetes. Other factors might play a role in developing type 1 diabetes, including environmental triggers such as viruses. Type 1 diabetes is not caused by diet or lifestyle choices.

Warning Signs and Symptoms Associated with Type 1 Diabetes and Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Warning signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children develop quickly, in a few weeks or months, and can be severe. If your child displays the warning signs below, contact your child’s primary health care provider or pediatrician for a consultation to determine if screening your child for type 1 diabetes is appropriate:

• Increased thirst
 • Increased urination, including bed-wetting after toilet training
 • Increased hunger, even after eating
 • Unexplained weight loss
 • Feeling very tired
 • Blurred vision
 • Very dry skin
 • Slow healing of sores or cuts
 • Moodiness, restlessness, irritability, or behavior changes

DKA is a complication of untreated type 1 diabetes. DKA is a medical emergency. Symptoms include:

• Fruity breath
 • Dry/flushed skin
 • Nausea
 • Vomiting
 • Stomach pains
 • Trouble breathing
 • Confusion

Type 1 Diabetes Treatments

There are no known ways to prevent type 1 diabetes. Once type 1 diabetes develops, medication is the only treatment. If your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, their health care provider will be able to help develop a treatment plan. Your child’s health care provider may refer your child to an endocrinologist, a doctor specializing in the endocrine system and its disorders, such as diabetes.

Contact your child’s school nurse, school administrator, or health care provider if you have questions.

References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: About Type 1 Diabetes(https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/about-type-1-diabetes.html)

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Type 1 Diabetes (https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/type-1-diabetes)

Mayo Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-1-diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20353011#:~:text=Type%201%20diabetes%20can%20appear%20at%20any%20age%2C%20but%20it,10%20and%2014%20years%20old.)

Medline Plus: National Library of Medicine; Type 1 Diabetes(https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000305.htm)

Question 21

Work Permits

Accepted Answer

1. Work Permits(https://ytech.edu/hs-office#work-permits)