York Suburban School District is pleased to help college education majors pursue their required field experience hours by inviting them into our classrooms. Students will be exposed to a variety of instructional techniques and curriculum objectives even in a short period of time. However, to ensure the safety and security of our students and to ensure the college student has a meaningful experience, students must follow these procedures.
The student must request permission to complete observation hours in one of York Suburban School District's six buildings. The request must be sent to the school's principal in writing (email is permitted). Email addresses for each principal are on our Leadership Team page. The request must include the following:
- The student's name
- The associated college course
- The number of hours needed
- The specific dates and times when the student will be available
- The content area the student wishes to observe
- Stated confirmation that the student has obtained the three required clearances
Requests must be received at least two weeks in advance of any observation. Furthermore, each school building limits the number of observers per content area, so students should make arrangements as soon as possible.
After requests are received and approved, the information will be forwarded to content area teachers, who will arrange observation times directly with the student.
On the first day of the observation, the student must come immediately to the main office. The student is required to provide proof of enrollment in the appropriate college class (a transcript or letter from the professor is acceptable), as well as copies of the student's clearances (State Police, Public Welfare Child Abuse, and FBI Criminal History). The documents will be kept on file in the main office.
On each day of observation, the student must check in at the main office and register as a visitor. Students are expected to dress and conduct themselves professionally throughout the process. Failure to do so may result in the revocation of observation privileges.
It is a privilege to support future educators, just as we believe it is a privilege for future educators to observe in our school buildings. We appreciate everyone's cooperation in following these procedures so that observations are both meaningful for the student and do not represent a burden on our teaching staff and students.
