Monday, February 06, 2012 - Cycle Day 5
 
York Suburban High School
York Suburban School District educates, challenges, and prepares students to shape the future.
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Announcements
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 *Students who will be Juniors and Seniors during the 2011-2012 school year are encouraged to apply to be a part of the York County Alliance for Learning mentoring programs. These programs meet under the direction of professionals in several different career clusters and provide students with insights into jobs, careers and opportunities within the field.  Applications and information are available at the YCAL website: www.ycal.us and must be turned into your child's Guidance Counselor by September 15, 2011.  Students who plan to enroll in the ACE program (Design or Trades) must also complete the application link provided in the general application.
     

Career Opps. Corner
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Work Permit Information
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York Suburban High School Guidance Office issues work permits for all minors residing in the district regard-less of where they attend school. 

 

The Pennsylvania Child Labor Law requires minors to obtain work permits prior to beginning work.  Please see the Information link below for more details.

 

 INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORK PERMIT

 

Application forms are available at the link below or in the Guidance Office at the High School. Section A is to be completed by the applicant (except the signature block for the Issuing Officer). Section B is to be completed and signed by their parent or guardian (MUST BE SIGNED IN FRONT OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEE). Section C is to be completed and signed by the prospective employer. Section D is to be completed and signed by a physician or the like.

 

When the application is complete, please bring it to the High School Guidance Office along with one (1) form of legal identification that shows the applicant's name and birthday (Driver's License, Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, Passport, etc.).  A permit is usually issued immediately.  Call the Guidance Office if you have any questions.

 

Work Permit Information

How to Obtain a Work Permit

Work Permit Application
     

Guidance and Counseling Services
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Office Hours During School Year
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Summer Hours

Monday through Thursday 7:30 - 4:30

CLOSED FRIDAYS


Counselors are available

by appointment only during the summer.


Counseling Department Staff

2011-2012 9th Gr 10th Gr 11th Gr 12th Gr
Jamie Britton Counselor E-J E-L E-L E-I
Karen James Counselor K-Q M-Q M-Q J-Q
Suzann Pranaitis Counselor R-Z R-Z R-Z R-Z
K. Tina Soullaird Counselor/Director of Guidance A-D A-D A-D A-D

Stephanie Petersen

 Guidance Secretary
Denise Stayman Guidance Secretary

 
   

 
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Karen James

Jamie Britton

 

YSHS Guidance Office

YSHS Guidance Office

 

 

Tina Soullaird
     

Counselor Assignment
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Every student is assigned to a counselor according to the first letter of their last name. The assigned counselor serves as the advocate for the student in many ways. To truly recognize their needs, counselors meet with individual students on a regular basis. A personal relationship develops that is nurtured through four years. If additional curricular assistance is needed, counselors can match peer tutors with students. On an individual basis, a counselor will work with students on everything from career exploration and post-secondary planning, to decision making and time management. Counselors review every college and employment application that is processed by the school. They prepare and administer a variety of tests and assessments for students, and help them to interpret the scores. The counselor also serves as the liaison between many departments for students with special needs.

The department boasts a student-to-counselor ratio of 212:1. Counselors and the career coordinator work with individual students to gain opportunities in shadowing, internships, volunteer service, and employment. Some students will take advantage of our affiliations with a vocational high school, the PA Governor's Schools, and local colleges. Counselors work with students in identifying what programs are appropriate for their individual needs and the steps to gaining placement in the programs. All of these programs are used to enhance the four year experience of the student while better preparing them for the demands of life beyond high school.
     

The Guidance Suite
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To support the curriculum, there is a wealth of resources available to all students. The guidance suite includes four counseling offices, a reception and secretarial area, a conference room, resource and student work area, and Guidance Express. Guidance Express ("GE") is a computer lab organized into self awareness, tutorial, study skills, employability, and career modules with bookmarked websites and material pertaining to each. College and vocational school catalogs, brochures, and applications are shelved and filed and are available for the students' use throughout the day. Handbooks and data books are updated on a regular basis. Current financial aid information is available as well as resources for the programs through the armed services.

Every student has access to the many programs and services of the Counseling Department. It is the objective of the department to maintain a program that meets the needs of all students. To promote the involvement of parents, the Guidance Office is staffed with one counselor Wednesday evenings until 8:00 p.m. Please remember that an appointment ensures your needs will be met in a timely manner.
     

 
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Transcript Release
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A transcript release form must be completed and signed by the student or alumni (unless the student is under the age of 18, at which point, the parent and/or guardian must sign).  The completed form can either be faxed to 717-885-1273 or mailed to the guidance office, at 1800 Hollywood Drive, York, PA 17403.

 

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A TWO WEEK TURNAROUND TIME PERIOD FOR ALL TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS. 

 

Transcript Release
Form-Alumni

 

Transcript Release
Form-Current Students
     

2012 2013 Course Catalogue
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2012-2013 Course Catalog is now available.   Click here to check out the current course offerings.
   

College Visits at YS
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The following schools will be visiting with YS students.  Students are asked to contact the Guidance office in advance for a pass to meet with a school representative.  Thank you!

 

Please check back for Spring visits to YS!