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< Back to EPG Contents Special Ed. Courses English [Keystone] , Science [Keystone] , and Social Studies Weight 1.0 All classes are adapted and modified from the regular education curriculum to meet the needs of IEP students. Keystone exam for literature will be given after completion of English 2 and Biology exam after completion of biology. Algebra A (300AL) [NCAA] 1.0 credit, Grade 9, Weight 1.0 Algebra A is the first of two full year algebra courses offered to students who have an IEP. Students will solve problems that involve real numbers, algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, using formulas, reading problems, polynomials, graphing, and factoring. Students will develop critical thinking skills and number awareness throughout the course. Algebra B (300BL) [NCAA] 1.0 credit, Grade 10, Weight 1.0 Algebra B is the second full year math course offered to students with an IEP. Students must successfully complete Algebra A prior to completing Algebra B. Students who complete both courses will meet the Algebra 1 requirement for graduation. Students will solve problems that involve real numbers, algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, using formulas, reading problems, polynomials, graphing, and factoring. Students will develop critical thinking skills and number awareness throughout the course. Prerequisite: Algebra A and B. Algebra/Geometry Concepts (304L) 1.0 credit, Grade 11, Weight 1.0 Algebra and Geometry Concepts is a full year course offered to students with an IEP. Students must complete Algebra A and B prior to entering this course. This course will prepare students to take the Keystone Algebra Exam in the first half of the year. Content includes: algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, graphing, functions, factoring and polynomials. The second portion of the year students will explore various concepts of Geometry including: points, lines, angles, triangles, parallel lines, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, perimeter, area, and volume. Logical thinking, reasoning, and constructions will also be included. Prerequisite: Algebra A and B. Application Based Math (307L) 1.0 credit, Grade 12, Weight 1.0 Application Based Math focuses on mathematical reasoning and problem solving for students with an IEP. This course is designed to guide students with examples and activities that they may encounter in their daily lives. Mathematical topics consist of basic algebra, geometry, banking, and money management. Prerequisites: Algebra A and B. Skills for Success (950) 1.0 credit, Grade 9-12, Weight 1.0 Skills for Success is determined by IEP placement. It is designed for students who are in need of a support period to assist with social–emotional skills not taught in a traditional academic setting. The primary goal of this course is to increase the students’ basic social and behavioral skills that are necessary for them to function in a mainstream setting and in the community. The class will focus on transitioning from middle school to high school to the world of work or college. This will include personal responsibility, organizational skills, coping skills, team building skills, and time management. In order to be enrolled in this course, it must be written into the student’s IEP. Suggested Math Progression The following is provided to give students an idea of how they could potentially progress through the math courses over a four-year period. Special Education Progression Grade 9 — Algebra A Grade 10 — Algebra B Grade 11 — Algebra/Geometry Concepts Grade 12 — Application Based Math < Back to EPG Contents Back to Top

< Back Back-to-School Info We hope your summer has been enjoyable and relaxing! As you begin to prepare for the start of a new school year, please review this page and the important reminders it contains. Feel free to call us at 717-741-0820 x5112 with any questions. Important Dates Aug. 12 — Deadline to order uniforms (details below) Aug. 14 — Back-to-School Night (details below) Aug. 20 — All new students entering Grades 9-10 report Aug. 21 — All students report Back-to-School Night All new and returning students and their families are invited to attend Back-to-School Night on Aug. 14. Attendees may visit during one of two sessions: 12:30-3 p.m. and 5:30-8 p.m. During the event, students may pick up a hard copy of their schedule, visit with teachers, and stop by various informational stations. New students will also be given their laptops and Spartan JAM shirts. Please note that all in-person uniform purchases have been discontinued, including during Back-to-School Night. Uniform orders made through the online School Store by Aug. 12 will be available for pick up during Back-to-School Night. First Day for New Students All new students entering Grades 9-10 will begin school on Aug. 20. The day will include a unique event called Spartan JAM and other orientation activities. Please visit this link prior to Aug. 20 for important details about the day’s dress requirements and itinerary. School Calendar The school calendar can be found at ytech.edu/calendar . Several changes were approved in May, so parents and caregivers should discard previous versions and download the updated document. School Day Entry & Dismissal Students will be admitted into the building on school days at 7:40 a.m. The warning bell will ring at 8:05 a.m., and students must be in their home room at 8:10 a.m. Dismissal will be at 3 p.m. each day. Skyward Access The following information will be made available in Skyward starting on Wednesday, Aug. 7 , unless noted otherwise: Schedules — Student schedules will be available in the Schedule section of Skyward. Bus Transportation — Bus stop locations and pick-up times will be found in the Transportation section of Skyward on or slightly after Wednesday, Aug. 7. Students should arrive at their stops 10 minutes prior to the listed pick-up time. If the bus is running late, students should wait at the stop for 20 minutes after the scheduled pick-up time. Student Lockers — Student locker numbers and combinations will be found under the Student Profile section of Skyward. Skyward Online Forms — Parents and caregivers should log in to Skyward and complete the required forms (some of which are shown on this screenshot ) for each student enrolled in York Tech. The forms include things like emergency contacts, demographics, health information, Acceptable Use Policy, and Student Handbook. Student Parking Permits — Parents and caregivers can complete the online parking permit form through Skyward. The parking permit application cannot be submitted by students, and printed forms are no longer accepted. Students are permitted to park in the designated student areas outlined on this map . Cafeteria — All students will receive free breakfast during the 2024-25 school year. Parents and caregivers may put money in students’ cafeteria accounts by using Skyward. Click on the Food Service tile and select the Click Here button to make a payment. Information on cafeteria services, including free and reduced meal forms, can be found on the Food Services page of our website. Senior Open Lunch Permission Form — Eligible seniors who wish to receive an open lunch must have a parent or caregiver complete the Senior Open Lunch Permission Form through Skyward. Free and Reduced Meals A new free and reduced meal application must be submitted every school year for qualified families, even if an application was approved last school year. Additionally, both York Tech and a family’s home school district must receive a new free and reduced meal application if the family has students attending both York Tech and the home school district. Visit the Food Services page of our website and click on the Free & Reduced Meals section to access the current applications. Attendance Procedures Please visit ytech.edu/attendance to learn about properly reporting student absences, early dismissals, and tardiness. Student Laptop Distribution Laptops will be distributed to new students during Back-to-School Night on Aug. 14 and Spartan JAM on Aug. 20. All students should bring their school-issued laptops with them on the first day of school. Student Cell Phone Usage Please review page 15 the Student Handbook with your child regarding York Tech’s policy for the use of electronic devices in school. Limiting the use of cell phones is critical to maintaining distraction-free learning environments. Dress Code Technical uniforms are an important part of the professional culture at York Tech. They promote school spirit, cultivate a sense of belonging, and contribute to an environment focused on learning. As such, all students are required to abide by the uniform requirements each school day. Dress code requirements can be found on page 13 of the Student Handbook . Deadline to Order Uniforms In-person uniform purchases have been discontinued. All purchases must be made through the online School Store . Those wishing to place a uniform order and pick it up before the first day of school must submit the online order no later than noon on Aug. 12. Orders placed by this deadline will be available for pickup during Back-to-School Night on Aug. 14. Specific uniform requirements for each program can be found by visiting ytech.edu/career-programs , clicking on a program name, and downloading the document located in the uniform section. Student Pictures Students in Grades 9-11 will have their pictures taken on Aug. 27 for yearbook and photo I.D. purposes. Seniors will take pictures on Aug. 27 for photo I.D. purposes and on Aug. 30 for formal yearbook poses. (Drapes and tuxes will be provided on Aug 30.) Picture retakes for all students will be on Oct. 17. Jostens will email online order forms to families in the near future. All students MUST have their picture taken even if they do not intend to buy a photo package. (The pictures will be used to print student IDs.) Students should wear their uniforms on picture day. They will have the opportunity to change into a school-appropriate shirt of their choice for pictures. School-Wide Communication Please visit ytech.edu/comms-pr to learn more about how important information will be communicated during the school year, including closings and delays. Thank you for your attention to these key details, and we look forward to seeing you in a few short weeks! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ¡Esperamos que haya disfrutado del verano y haya disfrutado de él! Mientras se prepara para el inicio de un nuevo año escolar, revise esta página y los recordatorios importantes que contiene. No dude en llamarnos al 717-741-0820 x5112 si tiene alguna pregunta. Fechas importantes 12 de agosto — Fecha límite para solicitar uniformes (detalles a continuación) 14 de agosto — Noche de regreso a clases (detalles a continuación) 20 de agosto — Todos los estudiantes nuevos que ingresan a los grados 9 y 10 se presentan 21 de agosto — Todos los estudiantes se presentan Noche de regreso a clases Se invita a todos los estudiantes nuevos y antiguos y a sus familias a asistir a la Noche de regreso a clases el 14 de agosto. Los asistentes pueden asistir durante una de las dos sesiones: de 12:30 a 3 p.m. y de 5:30 a 8 p.m. Durante el evento, los estudiantes pueden recoger una copia impresa de su horario, hablar con los maestros y pasar por varias estaciones de información. Los nuevos estudiantes también recibirán sus computadoras portátiles y camisetas de Spartan JAM. Tenga en cuenta que se han interrumpido todas las compras de uniformes en persona, incluso durante la Noche de regreso a clases. Los pedidos de uniformes realizados a través de la tienda escolar en línea antes del 12 de agosto estarán disponibles para retirar durante la Noche de regreso a clases. Primer día para nuevas estudiantes Todos los nuevos estudiantes que ingresen a los grados 9 y 10 comenzarán la escuela el 20 de agosto. El día incluirá un evento único llamado Spartan JAM y otras actividades de orientación. Visite este enlace antes del 20 de agosto para obtener detalles importantes sobre los requisitos de vestimenta y el itinerario del día. Calendario escolar El calendario escolar se puede consultar en ytech.edu/calendar . En mayo se aprobaron varios cambios, por lo que los padres y tutores deben descartar las versiones anteriores y descargar el documento actualizado. Entrada y salida del día escolar Los estudiantes ingresarán al edificio los días de clases a las 7:40 a. m. La campana de advertencia sonará a las 8:05 a. m. y los estudiantes deberán estar en su salón de clases a las 8:10 a. m. La salida será a las 3 p. m. todos los días. Acceso al Skyward La siguiente información estará disponible en Skyward a partir del miércoles 7 de agosto, a menos que se indique lo contrario: Horarios : los horarios de los estudiantes estarán disponibles en la sección de Horarios de Skyward. Transporte en autobús : las ubicaciones de las paradas de autobús y los horarios de recogida se encontrarán en la sección de Transporte de Skyward el miércoles 7 de agosto o un poco después. Los estudiantes deben llegar a sus paradas 10 minutos antes de la hora de recogida indicada. Si el autobús se retrasa, los estudiantes deben esperar en la parada durante 20 minutos después de la hora de recogida programada. Casilleros para estudiantes : los números y las combinaciones de los casilleros para estudiantes se encontrarán en la sección Perfil del estudiante de Skyward. Formularios en línea de Skyward : los padres y tutores deben iniciar sesión en Skyward y completar los formularios requeridos (algunos de los cuales se muestran en esta captura de pantalla ) para cada estudiante inscrito en York Tech. Los formularios incluyen cosas como contactos de emergencia, datos demográficos, información de salud, Política de uso aceptable y Manual del estudiante. Permisos de estacionamiento para estudiantes : los padres y tutores pueden completar el formulario de permiso de estacionamiento en línea a través de Skyward. Los estudiantes no pueden enviar la solicitud de permiso de estacionamiento y ya no se aceptan formularios impresos. Los estudiantes pueden estacionar en las áreas designadas para estudiantes que se indican en este mapa . Cafetería : todos los estudiantes recibirán desayuno gratuito durante el año escolar 2024-25. Los padres y tutores pueden depositar dinero en las cuentas de la cafetería de los estudiantes mediante Skyward. Haga clic en el mosaico de Servicios de alimentos y seleccione el botón Haga clic aquí para realizar un pago. Puede encontrar información sobre los servicios de cafetería, incluidos los formularios de comidas gratuitas y reducidas, en la página de Servicios de alimentos de nuestro sitio web. Formulario de permiso para almuerzo abierto para personas mayores : los estudiantes de último año que cumplan los requisitos y deseen recibir un almuerzo abierto deben hacer que un padre o tutor complete el Formulario de permiso para almuerzo abierto para personas mayores a través de Skyward. Comidas gratuitas y a precio reducido Las familias que reúnen los requisitos deben presentar una nueva solicitud de comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido cada año escolar, incluso si se aprobó una solicitud el año pasado. Además, tanto York Tech como el distrito escolar de origen de la familia deben recibir una nueva solicitud de comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido si la familia tiene estudiantes que asisten tanto a York Tech como al distrito escolar de origen. Visite la página de Servicios de alimentos de nuestro sitio web y haga clic en la sección Comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido para acceder a las solicitudes actuales. Procedimientos de asistencia Visite ytech.edu/attendance para obtener información sobre cómo informar correctamente las ausencias, salidas anticipadas y tardanzas de los estudiantes. Distribución de computadoras portátiles para estudiantes Se distribuirán computadoras portátiles a los nuevos estudiantes durante la Noche de regreso a clases el 14 de agosto y Spartan JAM el 20 de agosto. Todos los estudiantes deben traer sus computadoras portátiles proporcionadas por la escuela el primer día de clases. Uso del teléfono móvil por parte de los estudiantes Revise la página 15 del Manual del estudiante con su hijo para conocer la política de York Tech sobre el uso de dispositivos electrónicos en la escuela. Limitar el uso de teléfonos celulares es fundamental para mantener entornos de aprendizaje libres de distracciones. Código de vestimenta Los uniformes técnicos son una parte importante de la cultura profesional en York Tech. Promueven el espíritu escolar, cultivan un sentido de pertenencia y contribuyen a un entorno centrado en el aprendizaje. Como tal, todos los estudiantes deben cumplir con los requisitos del uniforme todos los días escolares. Los requisitos del código de vestimenta se pueden encontrar en la página 13 del Manual del estudiante . Fecha límite para solicitar uniformes Se han descontinuado las compras de uniformes en persona. Todas las compras deben realizarse a través de la tienda en línea de la escuela . Quienes deseen realizar un pedido de uniforme y retirarlo antes del primer día de clases deben enviar el pedido en línea a más tardar al mediodía del 12 de agosto. Los pedidos realizados antes de esta fecha límite estarán disponibles para retirar durante la Noche de regreso a clases el 14 de agosto. Los requisitos de uniforme específicos para cada programa se pueden encontrar visitando ytech.edu/career-programs , haciendo clic en el nombre de un programa y descargando el documento ubicado en la sección de uniformes. Fotografías de estudiantes Los estudiantes de 9.º a 11.º grado se tomarán fotografías el 27 de agosto para el anuario y la identificación con fotografía. Los estudiantes de último año se tomarán fotografías el 27 de agosto para la identificación con fotografía y el 30 de agosto para las poses formales del anuario. (Se proporcionarán cortinas y esmóquines el 30 de agosto). Las nuevas tomas de fotografías para todos los estudiantes se realizarán el 17 de octubre. Jostens enviará por correo electrónico a las familias los formularios de pedido en línea en un futuro próximo. Todos los estudiantes DEBEN tomarse una fotografía, incluso si no tienen intención de comprar un paquete de fotografías. (Las fotografías se utilizarán para imprimir las identificaciones de los estudiantes). Los estudiantes deben usar sus uniformes el día de la fotografía. Tendrán la oportunidad de cambiarse a una camisa apropiada para la escuela de su elección para las fotografías. Comunicación en toda la escuela Visite ytech.edu/comms-pr para obtener más información sobre cómo se comunicará la información importante durante el año escolar, incluidos cierres y demoras. Gracias por su atención a estos detalles clave. ¡Esperamos verlo en unas pocas semanas! Fuel Your Future York Tech has been helping to shape students' futures since 1969. If you think we might be a good fit for you, be on the lookout for more information about our annual Open House in November. 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Environmental Club Description All York Tech students are invited to participate in the Environmental Club, which is committed to getting members outdoors and in touch with local natural resources. Activities include local hiking, community service projects, and attending special programs to foster an appreciation for nature. The club’s engagement ranges from working with local leaders in the community to learning how to be stewards of the environment to just spending time together outdoors. Advisors Ms. Kimberly Pavlick Mr. Jacob Fox

< Back Spirit Week York Tech's Drama Club will be hosting a Spirit Week from March 18-21 , 2025, to celebrate the upcoming musical, West Side Story . All clothing must be school appropriate and adhere to the dress code, as outlined in the Student Handbook. Tuesday, March 18 Music/Artist Appreciation Day — Wear a shirt with your favorite artist or band on it. Traveling Tom’s Coffee Truck will be at lunches. Wednesday, March 19 Vintage Clothing Day — Wear vintage clothing to represent the many decades of West Side Story in musical theater. Kona Ice Truck will be at lunches. Grade 9 — 1960s Grade 10 — 1970s Grade 11 — 1980s Grade 12 — 1990s Thursday, March 20 Teachers vs. Students — Students should dress like teachers, and teachers should dress like students to promote unity amongst students and staff. Farm Show milkshakes will be sold at lunches. Friday, March 21 Green and White Day — Wear green and white to celebrate students from 14 school districts coming together as one! An authentic New York hot dog cart will be at lunches. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - El Club de Drama de York Tech organizará una Semana del Espíritu Escolar del 18 al 21 de marzo para celebrar el próximo musical, West Side Story . Toda la vestimenta debe ser apropiada para la escuela y cumplir con el código de vestimenta, como se describe en el Manual del Estudiante. Martes 18 de marzo Día de Apreciación de la Música/Artistas — Use una remera con su artista o banda favorita. El camión de café Travelling Tom’s Coffee Truck estará en los almuerzos. Miércoles 19 de marzo Día de Ropa Vintage — Use ropa vintage para representar las muchas décadas de West Side Story en el teatro musical. El camión de hielo Kona estará en los almuerzos. Grado 9 — Década de 1960 Grado 10 — Década de 1970 Grado 11 — Década de 1980 Grado 12 — Década de 1990 Jueves 20 de marzo Maestros vs. Estudiantes — Los estudiantes deben vestirse como maestros, los maestros deben vestirse como estudiantes para promover la unidad entre los estudiantes y el personal. El camión de batidos de la feria agrícola estará presente en los almuerzos. Viernes 21 de marzo Día verde y blanco — ¡Celebra la unión de los estudiantes de 14 distritos escolares! En los almuerzos habrá un auténtico puesto de perritos calientes de Nueva York. Fuel Your Future York Tech has been helping to shape students' futures since 1969. If you think we might be a good fit for you, be on the lookout for more information about our annual Open House in November. In the meantime, we welcome the chance to answer your questions, so don't hesitate to reach out! Contact Us

Coach Mindy Miller Unified Track Coach Mindy Miller mmiller@ytech.edu Additional Information Unified bocce is one of the sports offered directly by York Tech. Therefore, students who choose to participate will play under the York Tech Spartans name and logo. In addition to the head coach, this team is proudly led by assistant coach Brian Honeychuck. For information about the team's full schedule, tryouts, rules, and more, email the coach listed above. Additionally, use the link below to view the team's schedule of upcoming games. Schedules Icon by icons8

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