Course Scheduling
The curriculum guide and course information that is above has been designed as an aid to students, parents, teachers, and guidance counselors in selecting programs and courses which are best suited to the students' goals, interests, aptitudes, and abilities. A primary goal of the course selection process is to ensure that the student is placed in courses that provide an optimum learning experience, consequently, student placement in academic coursework will be based upon past performance, ability as determined by standardized testing, and teacher recommendation. The proper placement is essential to healthy academic growth and positive self-image and it provides students the opportunity to successfully reach their potential.
In order to plan ahead for the greatest possible high school success, as well as post-school success, all students should assess their aptitudes, interests, talents, and goals before requesting specific courses. Students' choices play a large part in determining their chances for success in the future; therefore, we cannot overemphasize that course requests must be made with the greatest of care.
About York Suburban High School
York Suburban High School is a comprehensive four-year high school. There are programs for all students including general, college preparatory, advanced/honors, College in the High School and Advanced Placement courses. Students may select from approximately 180 courses to fill a seven-period day on a five day a week schedule. Offerings in English, social science, science, and mathematics include semester and year-long courses taught at the General, College Preparatory (CP), Honors (H), Advanced Placement (AP), and College in the High School (CHS) levels. World Language is taught at the College Preparatory (CP), Honors (H), and College in the High School (CHS) levels. Full year courses that meet every day of the cycle are awarded 1.0 credit; semester courses that meet daily, 0.5 credit. Elective courses may last for one or two semesters and will generally meet five days per week. The credit awarded in these courses is based on the number of days they meet per cycle. Please refer to each course description for specific information.
York Suburban High School has a program for gifted and other academically talented students. Honors courses are available for these students as well as the option to take Advanced Placement courses in United States History, World History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Psychology, United States Government, Music Theory, and Studio Art. College in the High School courses are also available in the world languages. In addition to the other programs outlined in this catalog, any qualified student may also concurrently enroll in college courses on local college campuses.
Students with special needs can and will be accommodated in the program. The school counselor and learning support case manager play a vital role in the development of an appropriate program for special needs students. Some students will receive the additional benefit of the Learning Support teachers and classes. In addition, the high school also offers an intervention program and an emotional support program.
A comprehensive set of opportunities are available for students to explore the world of work. Internships, assistantships, community service, employment and shadowing experiences are just a few of the programs in place to encourage all students to look beyond their high school classrooms.
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