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YHS Y-LINE: WEEK OF APRIL 13TH3rd QUARTER GRADING3rd quarter grades were compiled/completed on Tuesday April 14 and will be posted on Friday (report cardsmailed). As you are aware, the division has stated that students can still improve their quarter 3 grade duringquarter 4 if they choose to do so. Please contact your teachers if you would like to have an opportunity toimprove your quarter 3 grade. Teachers will complete grade changes with guidance once any grade has beenapproved.4TH QUARTER LEARNING MODULESLearning Modules containing new 4th quarter instruction will be available beginning April 20th. Modules willbe posted on Mondays and students will be able to complete modules throughout the week. Modules aredesigned to incorporate direct instruction, engaging activities and interaction between students andteachers. More information about these modules, an example of a Learning Module and sample studentschedules will be provided by the division on Friday.NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SENIORSIf you wish to buy your NHS stole for graduation, you can now do so directly by going tohttps://www.nhs.us/students/ You will have to create an account, then Ms. Hardesty will be sent an e-mailto verify your membership. Once verified you should purchase Product #7510041 the NHS Carolina BluePendant Stole. Use code IND20 to save 15 percent.ACCESS TO TEAMS AND CITRIXPlease open the attachments below for specific directions that will assist students and parents in accessingthese helpful sides for Quarter 4. Additionally, all students need to be reminded to check their YCSD emailaccount.Student ParentStudent AccessHandout Final.pdf Office Aspen Citrix YCSD Handout.pdfREFUNDS FOR LUNCH ACCOUNTSRefunds for lunch accounts will come through BETH HALL at the SBO. Please have parents send anEMAIL REQUESTING A REFUND to ehall@ycsd.york.va.us Include student's name, school , IDnumber and address to mail check. All lunch accounts will be refunded upon written request FROMTHE SBO. All related questions concerning lunch accounts may be directed to Beth Hall.SENIOR NEWS: CLASS OF 2020 UPDATESHerff-Jones Orders (caps, gowns, announcements, etc.)All Herff-Jones orders (caps & gowns, graduation announcements, etc.) were scheduled to be delivereddirectly to home addresses during the first two weeks of April. If you haven’t received your order, feel freeto contact Herff-Jones directly at 804-598-0971 or info@vagrad.com.Senior Slideshow SubmissionsIn keeping with tradition, we will produce a senior slideshow for the class of 2020, which will be availableon social media closer to the end of the school year. If you would like to be included in the slideshow,please send a baby picture and recent/senior picture of yourself to yorkhigh2020@gmail.com.****Stay tuned to the Y-line and/or the Senior News website (https://tinyurl.com/yhsseniornews) foradditional updates
News from the School Counseling DepartmentMr. Clifton HarmonSchool CounselorStudents A-G (Grades 10-12)charmon@ycsd.york.va.us(757) 898-0506Mrs. Michele WilliamsDirector of School CounselingStudents H-O (Grades 10-12)mwilliams@ycsd.york.va.us(757) 898-0505Mrs. Kara HoggeSchool CounselorStudents P-Z (Grades 10-12)khogge3@ycsd.york.va.us(757) 898-0507Mrs. Heather ProVorseSchool Counselor (full-time at YHS starting this school year)Students A-Z (Grade 9)hprovorse@ycsd.york.va.us(757) 898-0589Attention all 9th, 10th and 11th graders:Please return your yellow registration forms with a parent signature to your schoolcounselor as soon as possible. Also remember that No Class Permission forms (forRISING SENIORS ONLY), Virtual Virginia registration forms, Career Mentorship, andYearbook applications are also due to your school counselor, as well. Please returnall signed forms via email to your School Counselor.College Acceptance Letters and Scholarship DocumentationPlease remember to send your counselor (via email) any college acceptance letters and/or notification ofmerit based scholarships you have received to date.Attention Seniors:The York County School Division’s Community Service Program offers recognition to students who perform150 or more hours of community service during grades 9 through 12. Students who participate in thisprogram receive a Community Service seal on their diploma. We ask that any senior wanting to participate inthis optional program email the community service log (included below) to their School Counselor by Friday,May 1, 2020.CAREER CONNECTION:For any questions or information in regards to Career Exploration, Work Base Readiness Skills or Work BaseLearning please feel free to contact me;Mari Cox Career Coach Mcox@ycsd.york.va.us2 Great resources to search and explore Career Clusters and Career opportunities are:* Virginia Career View.org at https://www.vaview.vt.edu for K-12 "Vital Career Information for Educationand Work"* VA Wizard.org at http://vawizard.org/wizard/home
COMMUNITY SERVICE LOG for the Class of 2020Record the date of service, the service rendered, the location of the service and the number of servicehours. Students are responsible for identifying a supervisor for each community serviceactivity. Supervisors must verify earned hours by signing the Community Service Log and providing theircontact information. Students will submit community service logs to their School Counselor. For Springof 2020 submission, please use this log to document community service hours for the following: YCSDHonors Program (min. 20 hours), the Civics Seal (min. 50 hours), and the YCSD Community Service Seal(min. 150 hours).Work-Based Learning Opportunities at York High SchoolWork-based learning experiences enable students to apply classroom instruction in a real-world business orservice-oriented work environment. Below are several of the opportunities that are available at York HighSchool to help you explore the world of work.FASHION MARKETING I CO-OP 81401Grades 10-12CO-OP 2 CreditsStudents gain basic knowledge of the apparel and accessories industry. Students develop general marketingskills necessary for successful employment in fashion marketing, general marketing skills applicable to theapparel and accessories industry, and specialized skills unique to fashion marketing. Personal selling, salespromotion, purchasing, physical distribution, market planning, and product/service technology as well asacademic skills (mathematics, science, English, and history/social science) related to the content are part ofthis course. Computer/technology applications supporting this course are studied.NOTE: Students in this course have an opportunity to take an Industry Certification Test.SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING I CO-OP 81751Grades 10-12CO-OP 2 CreditsStudents develop an understanding of fundamental marketing concepts and theories as they relate to thesports, entertainment, and recreation industries. Students will investigate the components of branding,sponsorships, and endorsements, as well as promotion plans needed for sports, entertainment, andrecreation events. The course also supports career development skills and explores career options. Academicskills (mathematics, science, English, and history/social science) related to the content are a part of thiscourse.NOTE: Students in this course have an opportunity to take an Industry Certification Test.CAREER INTERNSHIP 982610Grades 11-12 1 CreditStudents apply academic and technical knowledge and skills through paid work experiences. The school andthe employer plan, coordinate and supervise on-the-job training activities to align with the student’s careerfield of interest. Students will be required to work a minimum of 280 hours during the school year andcomplete all required documentation and reflection activities.NOTE: Students must complete an application from the employing agency.CAREER MENTORSHIP 982893Grades 11-12 1 CreditThis course is a non-paid, work-based experience that allows students to apply knowledge, develop skills, andsee a strong work ethic in practice. Students log 140 hours in a sponsoring work site and present a finalproject to earn one credit.Prerequisite: Application
CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE 982620Grades 11-12 .5 CreditThis is a Pass/Fail course offering students working at an after school and/or summer job an opportunity toearn an additional .5 elective credit for every 70 hours worked. This is not to exceed a total of (2) credits or280 hours during their high school experience. Students must submit required documentation consisting of aSupervisor Evaluation Form indicating successful demonstration of Workplace Readiness Skills as well assubmission of a log of hours worked validated by the employer.Useful Web Addressessat.collegeboard.org – Register for the SAT, practice the SAT, research colleges and scholarships.www.actstudent.org – Register for the ACT, practice the ACT.www.fastweb.com – Research scholarships, search for colleges.www.fafsa.ed.gov – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (form and information).www.eligibilitycenter.org – Register with the Clearinghouse to play varsity sports at a Division I or Division IIcollege.www.nacacnet.org – Site for National Association for College Admissions Counseling. Click the Students andParents section. Loaded with tons of accurate information and 4320 -YHS School Counseling Webpage: Make it a favorite so youcan keep updated on scholarship opportunities, upcoming events, college information, etc.We want you to know how much we miss our students and families andwe hope you are doing well! We are so proud of what you have beenable to accomplish during this transition. You are incredible! Let’s keepthat positive Falcon spirit alive and continue the great work .
Office Aspen Citrix YCSD Handout.pdf REFUNDS FOR LUNCH ACCOUNTS Refunds for lunch accounts will come through BETH HALL at the SBO. Please have parents send an EMAIL REQUESTING A REFUND to ehall@ycsd.york.va.us Include student's name, school , ID number and address to mail check. All lunch accounts will be refunded upon written request FROM THE SBO.
