Back to School Guide 2020/21: https://5il.co/j4ie
As we start back to school in the next few weeks, please take time to read through our Back to School 2020-21 guide. This guide contains information about start of school dates, our red and yellow phases, LEAP day schedules, and instruction for A/B and full time virtual students at the elementary, middle and high school.
Cross Country Update: Due to the weather and covid guidelines we will not be able to hold practice tonight. We will have practice tomorrow night Tuesday, August 4th to make up for it. Have a great evening and stay safe.
The high school would like to thank all the parents and students that turned in textbooks from last school year during the textbook drive. For any individuals that still have textbooks in their possession, please turn in these books as soon as possible. Textbooks should be turned in no later than Thursday, August 6. If the textbooks are not turned in by Friday, August 7, then a fine will be placed on student accounts. For those that haven't already spoken, emailed, or made arrangements with Ms. Armstrong about bringing in textbooks after Thursday, August 6 deadline, please contact Ms. Armstrong at monique.armstrong@yorkprepsc.org as soon as possible. Any other questions or concerns about textbooks can be submitted to Ms. Armstrong.
2020 School Supply Lists:
Elementary K-4th: https://5il.co/9egq
Middle 5th-8th: https://5il.co/9egr
High School 9th-12th: https://5il.co/iv81
Patriot's Promise Update:
York Prep's before school care and after school care, Patriots Promise is currently taking applications for the 2020/21 school year for grades Kindergarten - 12th. Applications will be taken first come/first serve and should be emailed Ms. Blanchett. Please include the form as well as the voided check when completing the application. New and returning Patriots Promise students must complete the enrollment form and provide a voided check to complete registration. Due to our A/B schedule, Patriot's Promise cost will be adjusted to $24.00 per week until our schedule changes. Please email Ms. Blanchett with questions at debra.blanchett@yorkprepsc.org.
Patriot's Promise Link: https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/york-prep/page/patriot-s-promise-before-and-after-school-program
Board Meeting Agenda for 7/30/20: https://5il.co/irpx
York Preparatory Academy's new revised calendar is now posted on our website at the following link: https://5il.co/d1cb
High School Transportation Form for Hybrid Learners:
As we prepare for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, it is imperative that we know how your student will be arriving and leaving school. If you have a child in grades 9-12 who will be doing the hybrid learning option, please fill out this FORM no later than Friday, August 14. Parents/guardians only have to fill out one form for the entire family. If you should have any questions or concerns once you have completed the form, you can email monique.armstrong@yorkprepsc.org.
FORM LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC2Rb6oJRAejqZshhKbXzWS7Zh7dQvMghI7dStRifuRsZSXw/viewform
The high school will be hosting a "Textbook Drop-Off" drive from 9am-12 noon on July 20, July 27, and August 3. Please drop off textbooks at the car loop entrance. There will be a designated cart labeled "Textbooks Drop-Off." Please place the books on the cart. Please label each textbook with the student's name and grade.
The Cross Country coaches will hold an interest meeting on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 6pm in the Student Union gym. Please check out the following link for additional information. #PATRIOTPRIDE https://www.yorkprepsc.org/article/271727?org=athletics
7/15/20: Message from York Prep Administration
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Reminder: Volleyball Interest Meeting Today
The volleyball coaching staff will host an interest meeting on Monday, July 13th at 6:00 pm in the gymnasium. For the safety of all in attendance, we are asking all attending to practice social distance and wear a mask.
Pandemic EBT is a one-time electronic benefit transfer to help supplement family food costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and prolonged school closures. Please click on the following link for additional information.
LINK: https://5il.co/i5zu
Online Free and Reduced Lunch Applications Available!
Each school year we ask all families to complete an application to apply for school meal benefits. You can now apply online for your student to receive free or reduced price school meals. Your application will be sent from a secure website directly to York Preparatory Academy, so you don’t need to worry about filling out a paper form that could be lost or misplaced.
LunchApplication.com has been designed to make it easy for you to know exactly what information you need to provide and to guide you through the process.Once your application has been received, YPA will determine your eligibility and send you a letter with the results. Or, you can create an account on LunchApplication.com and you will receive your results via email. LunchApplication.com is an easy, secure and convenient way to apply for free or reduced meals. To apply, simply go to LunchApplication.com and click “Apply Now.”
https://www.lunchapplication.com/
York Prep Update 7/08/20: Kindercamp, Fall Re-opening, Volleyball Information
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The volleyball coaching staff will host an interest meeting on Monday, July 13th at 6:00 pm in the gymnasium. For the safety of all in attendance, we are asking all attending to practice social distance and wear a mask.
Athletes must have their physicals and participating waivers completed and turned in before they will be allowed to practice. Girls also need to make sure they wear a mask to practice, bring their own water bottle and towels.
Middle/JV girls will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 AM. A schedule will be sent out.
Varsity girls will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00. A schedule will be sent out.
York Preparatory Academy's Fall Re-Opening Update: http://web-extract.constantcontact.com/v1/social_annotation_v2?permalink_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fmyemail.constantcontact.com%2FYork-Prep-Fall-Re-Opening-Update.html%3Fsoid%3D1102801309978%26aid%3Dwhtwair4wJA&image_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlsvc01-prod.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa119414c001%2Fc9aa35b5-f7a7-4dc2-985c-2523b790d2cb.jpg%3Fver%3D1566562593000&fbclid=IwAR3NA-qO5uWccd_D7ww781MXvXylHed3RDL6CZav5GxCHxy5nOyiC1hD2K0
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications Opens Today: We ask all families to complete our Free/Reduced Lunch application each school year. We will begin accepting completed applications starting 7/01/20 at the Student Union. When completing the form, please make sure that your form is completely filled in. If you do not wish to disclose your income information, please fill in the student names and then write DECLINE across the section that is labeled "Step 3". Please contact Hally Adams with any questions at hally.adams@yorkprepsc.org.
Form Link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/767451/reducedlunch.pdf
Doctors Care is offering $15 athletic physicals for a limited time. Reminder- all student athletes must have an updated physical (dated after April 1, 2020) to participate in sports in the 2020-21 school year. Physical forms are found at https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/athletics/browse/144272
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