York Catholic or as we call it, “YC,” has been a

co-educational leader for students in grades 7 through 12

in York County and Northern Maryland for 90 years. We

are committed to empowering students to grow

intellectually, socially, and spiritually in a caring Christian

atmosphere.

Our students FIND ACCEPTANCE, BECOME INVOLVED,

GIVE BACK to the community, & REACH THEIR GOALS.

Upon graduation, our students are confident, well-rounded

young adults who become contributing members of

society.

♣ 612 students, grades 7 through 12

♣ We serve students

from every public school district in York County as well as Northern MD

♣ 35% of current student

population came from schools other than our Catholic elementary schools

♣ 17% of our current

student population is non-Catholic

YOU BELONG AT YORK CATHOLICYOU BELONG AT YORK CATHOLICYOU BELONG AT YORK CATHOLIC

YOU BELONG IN OUR CLASSROOMSYOU BELONG IN OUR CLASSROOMSYOU BELONG IN OUR CLASSROOMS From our Academic Assistance Center for those with documented learning challenges to our Advanced Placement classes, our faculty is equipped to handle many levels of learning. Our curriculum includes academic, college prep, honors, and advanced placement levels of study. In conjunction with Alvernia College, York Catholic offers additional college dual credit options available in social studies, foreign language, and business. Our Virtual High School program allows students access to 200+ unique online courses beyond our existing curriculum. Our faculty prides themselves on blending 21st century technology with traditional teaching. York Catholic offers technology necessary for students to learn problem solving skills and collaboration in a team setting. Our students use their Chromebooks to stay connected through Google classroom while still engaging in face-to-face discussions to strengthen their critical thinking skills. The faculty at York Catholic is extremely dedicated to the academic needs of our students. They make time before or after school to meet with students who request extra help. When you ask York Catholic students about the

best thing at YC, they will often say “the caring teachers.”

♣ Dedicated, certified faculty with 46%

holding an advanced degree ♣ 20 alumni currently work full time in the

building ♣ Our current average class size is 20 and

current student/teacher ratio is 14:1 ♣ 46 Lay Faculty and 1 Religious Faculty ♣ Academic, college prep, honors, and

advanced placement levels of study ♣ Art and music programs ♣ Online access to homework and grades ♣ Math and Reading specialists available

through the LIU ♣ Tutoring available

THREE GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

Decades of combined guidance experience.

Hundreds of college acceptances. Millions in

scholarships and grants awarded. You will have a

counselor who stays with you for the duration of

your YC experience plus a college and career

counselor for all of your post graduation needs.

YOU BELONG IN OUR HALLWAYSYOU BELONG IN OUR HALLWAYSYOU BELONG IN OUR HALLWAYS

74% of the class of 2018 earned over $11 MILLION in college scholarships.

2018 SAT AVERAGES

YCHS Nat’l PA

Critical Reading 562 536 547

Math 535 531 539

Total 1097 1067 1086

Every student in our school is individually known and loved. Teachers are more familiar with students’ individual needs and are able to give their students more one-on-one attention during class.

Because we are small, we can offer big opportunities for our students to shine –

in academics, fine arts, music, service, and/or athletics. There is something for everyone on our campus.

“Everyone has driven past York Catholic or at least heard of the historic

building on Springettsbury Avenue, and I was one of those people. With a long

proud family history of uncles and grandparents going to York Catholic, I knew

it was my time to continue the tradition. After going to public school for years, I

saw myself not growing in my studies or as an athlete. Not knowing everyone

in my grade was an issue for me because I did not have the immediate

connection with my peers. But I knew once I set up the meeting with Ms.

Hoffman, that my life was going to change. I walked in the building and felt the

immediate positive energy coming through all of the students and faculty.

Everyone said hi to me and asked where I was coming from and told me

about the experience they have had at York Catholic. I knew in my

mind that this was the place for my future.

Once I made the transition, I was a part of

the family right away. Being an athlete, York Catholic puts

everyone in the best possible place as an athlete for you to succeed. When

you wear the York Catholic uniform on a Friday night or on the soccer field,

you are a part of an historic program — a program filled with great tradition

and success. Also, getting involved in clubs was the best choice I have ever

made. It makes the York Catholic experience even better. Every club allows

you to put your own input into the school, and that is what makes our school

different from everyone else. I am a part of a family. A family that will take care

of me while I’m in school and once I graduate. I know I can always go back

and look to my teachers if I ever need them again. Going to York Catholic is

not just a change in school, it is a life changing experience. Once an Irishman,

always an Irishman.”

FIND ACCEPTANCE LIKE ANTINIO STAUB FIND ACCEPTANCE LIKE ANTINIO STAUB

YOU BELONG ON OUR STAGEYOU BELONG ON OUR STAGEYOU BELONG ON OUR STAGE

AND IN OUR CLUBSAND IN OUR CLUBSAND IN OUR CLUBS

Our York Catholic students

are very well-rounded. While

academics are the priority,

extracurriculars are always

encouraged. Because we are a

small school, students are

encouraged to participate in as

many clubs as their schedules

allow. This keeps our students

well-rounded and allows all of

our clubs to be successful.

Our rich performing and

visual arts programs encourage

students to explore their more

creative side. Students can

express themselves in art,

music, and theatre. Programs

include: acting, singing,

orchestra, stage management,

drawing, painting, sculpture, as

well as many instrumental and

vocal clubs and classes. Two

annual stage productions and

our art show showcase some of

our students’ artistic talents.

Activities at YC:

ALPHA ♣ Art Club ♣ Auditorium

Assistants ♣ Bowling ♣ Brass Choir ♣

Chess Club ♣ Chorus ♣ Colorguard♣

Concert Band ♣ Concert Choir ♣

Country Meadows Club ♣ Digital

Animation Club ♣ Envirothon ♣

Eucharistic Ministers ♣ Geography

Bee ♣ German Club ♣ Homecoming

& Prom Committees ♣ Jazz Band ♣

Junior High Band ♣ Junior High Choir

♣ Keepers of the Command ♣ Library

Aide ♣ Marching Band ♣ Math

Counts ♣ Mission Moderators ♣ Mock

Trial ♣ Musical ♣ National Honor

Society ♣ One-Act Play ♣ Ping Pong

Club ♣ PROPS (Proper Respect for

God) ♣ SADD ♣ Science Fair ♣

Senior High Play ♣ Ski Club ♣

Spanish Club ♣ Stage Crew ♣

Stewards of the Earth ♣ Strings

Ensemble ♣ Student Ambassadors ♣

Student Council ♣ Ultimate Frisbee

Club ♣ Varsity Club ♣ Yearbook

“York Catholic High School has so much to offer to their students with an outstanding number of activities, clubs, and teams. Almost every student at YC takes advantage of these opportunities in one way or another and are encouraged to participate in as many ways as they can. Personally, I have been a part of many of these groups including competitive, basketball, and football cheerleading squads, track and field team, fall play and musical cast, concert and graduation choir and band, student council, student ambassadors, culture club, and homecoming committee. Each of these activities lets me express myself and brings me closer to different groups of wonderful people who I wouldn’t have had the chance to meet if I hadn’t joined. Not every person will enjoy the same activities, but I can promise any prospective student that they will find a group at YC that lets them

pursue their own interests. At York Catholic, we are more than classmates; we are a family. In the YC family, there is a place for everybody. Whether it is

through one activity or 12, know that You Will Belong at York Catholic!”

BECOME INVOLVED LIKE PAIGE GORDON BECOME INVOLVED LIKE PAIGE GORDON

YOU BELONG ON OUR FIELDSYOU BELONG ON OUR FIELDSYOU BELONG ON OUR FIELDS You will become a member of the Fighting Irish. You will have the benefit of learning from veteran coaches and accomplished alumni. You will be taught fundamentals and will push yourself to become the best version of you. Long after the play-by-plays and final scores are forgotten, the traits learned while participating and friendships made while working together will carry with you throughout life. YC students have the opportunity to compete on 45 sports teams at the varsity, junior varsity, and junior high levels.

AND ON OUR COURTSAND ON OUR COURTSAND ON OUR COURTS

Our tradition of success

♣ 18 state championships ♣ 34 district championships ♣ 26 league championships ♣ 81 division championships

♣ Football ♣ Soccer

♣ Basketball ♣ Tennis

♣ Cross Country ♣ Golf

♣ Baseball ♣ Softball

♣ Girls’ Volleyball ♣ Lacrosse

♣ Cheerleading

♣ Track, Field Hockey, and Wrestling (co-op)

Our student section affectionately calls

themselves the “Catholic Crazies.” While their

behavior is far from crazy, they show a crazy

amount of Irish pride at our sporting events!

The students choose dress code themes for

games, buckle in and ride the student section

roller coaster, and yell with the cheerleaders.

They support their teams in sunshine, rain, and

snow. They travel miles to support their

classmates. They celebrate their triumphs and

lament their losses. Together they are a team.

They are a family.

Throughout the school year, our students

look forward to participating in many of the

“extra” events offered to them. These events

include Mini-THON®, dances, coffee house

nights, the color run, talent show, speech

festival, bonfire, spirit week, and the badminton

tournament, just to name a few.

AND AT OUR EVENTS!AND AT OUR EVENTS!AND AT OUR EVENTS!

YOU BELONG IN OUR STANDSYOU BELONG IN OUR STANDSYOU BELONG IN OUR STANDS

YOU BELONG IN OUR COMMUNITYYOU BELONG IN OUR COMMUNITYYOU BELONG IN OUR COMMUNITY When faith is integrated into a rigorous academic program, York Catholic students gain a more complete education and world view. A York Catholic student benefits from dynamic, daily formation through religious classes, weekly chaplain visits, and a variety of liturgy opportunities. Our students can attend our weekly Thursday liturgy and participate in our monthly liturgies as lectors, gift bearers, choir members, altar servers, and Eucharistic Ministers. Adoration and Reconciliation are offered at various times throughout the year. Prayer is a regular occurrence in our daily lives. Every class starts with classroom prayer and we pray as a united school community at the start of the day, noon time, and to end our day. We also emphasize service and community. We encourage our students to reach out to those in need and to assume responsibility for helping to make their world a better place. Community service is a huge part of our daily lives. Last year, our students volunteered over 20,000 hours of service to our local community. Our students learn to live the Gospel values taught by Jesus; they learn to walk with God.

But what if I’m not Catholic? York Catholic accepts students of all religions. Approximately 17% of our students are non-Catholic, and approximately 35% of our students attended a public or non-Catholic school prior to York Catholic. While Religion is a required class, your Religion teacher will help you navigate this new experience.

GIVE BACK LIKE GRACE KEESEY

“Service is a very important part of my life. I enjoy helping those who are in need in our community. Being able to make someone else’s day makes me want to continue serving and to encourage others to serve too. My favorite place to serve was the Holiday Drive at the Bon Ton. The Holiday Drive is run by the Children’s Home of York which is a nonprofit organization that serves children who are victims of trauma and their families. Every year around Christmas, other volunteers and I help collect and sort toys for the Drive. Each child writes down things they want for Christmas, then people in the community donate new toys and gift cards to the Drive. Each item is then tied with the child’s name and sorted. Being able to help kids get gifts for Christmas really warms my

heart and is the only gift that I need. I truly love serving to make a difference in the world and I never plan to stop.”

GIVE BACK LIKE GRACE KEESEY

HOW DO I BECOME A PART OF HOW DO I BECOME A PART OF HOW DO I BECOME A PART OF

YORK CATHOLIC?YORK CATHOLIC?YORK CATHOLIC? Admissions process

♣ Complete application. ♣ Print the Unofficial Records Release Form and give it to your current school. ♣ Return application with the $25 application fee.

Ms. Hoffman, our Admissions Director, will be in touch to set up an interview once all documents are received. An investment in your future York Catholic understands the financial demands a Catholic education can put on the family. However, seeing the outcome of your well-rounded child is a blessing beyond the years of sacrifice. All financial aid applications are completed online through FACTS tuition management (https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3NGSK). The deadline for the 2019-20 school year is April 15, which includes sending all supporting documents to FACTS. You will use financial information from 2018. Often applications are delayed because the family did not send supporting documents. While admissions applications are accepted after the April 15 deadline, the financial aid funds are far more limited after this date. 36% of our current student population receives financial assistance. Families with multiple children enrolled at York Catholic are eligible for a break on tuition. Student transportation Students travel to York Catholic via various school district busing services, the York Catholic southern buses, or parent/student carpools. York City busing is available through Rabbit Transit for a fee and York Catholic’s southern busing is also an additional fee.

REACH YOUR GOALS LIKE DYLAN SMITH speaker one night in front of the whole

summit. I also bonded with so many

members of my group and the overall

program. It felt like I had known

everyone there for years, instead of a

couple days. The leader of the program

even asked me where I learned how to

communicate effectively with group

members, where I learned my

leadership skills, and how I became

such an eloquent public speaker. And I

answered him by saying I learned

it all from York Catholic

High School. I would have

never had the great

experience that I had at

Harvard without the skills

YC had taught me since

the beginning of 7th

grade.”

“Last summer I had the amazing

opportunity to attend an Ambassador

Leadership Summit at Harvard

University. This was a week-long event

where I stayed on campus learning

various leadership skills that would

prepare me for life after high school. I

had the privilege to spend the week

alongside kids my age from all across

the United States and the world. After

being divided into groups of about 15

students, each one of us worked

together to form a community action

plan that would solve a particular

problem in our community. We

listened to two panels that taught us

about college life and the need for

global cooperation, and some down

time was also available to get to know

our fellow students and proctors.

I worked hard to quickly make a

name for myself in my group and in the

overall summit. My idea for the

community action plan was accepted

by my group. The teacher for the

group even saw my leadership skills

and chose me to introduce our guest

REACH YOUR GOALS LIKE DYLAN SMITH

Everyone matters. Everyone belongs.

You belong in our classrooms, on our fields,

and in our clubs. You are safe

in our hallways.

At York Catholic...

Everyone belongs.

Everyone matters.

For more information, contact Ms. Heather Hoffman 717-846-8871 x220

hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org www.yorkcatholic.org