Parent-Guardian Resources – York Suburban Middle School

Middle School Parent/Guardian Resources

Educational Trips for Students

Students may be excused from school attendance for up to five (5) school days per year to participate in educational tours or trips when such trips are evaluated and approved by the school principal in advance.

The trip dates may be non-contiguous but cannot be taken with the first and last ten days of the school year, nor during standardized testing windows. Print this form or pick one up at the school office and must be submitted no less than two (2) weeks prior to the trip.

Student Supplies

Please see the list of Student Supplies needed for the 2018-2019 school year below.

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Chromebook 1:1 Program

e500 Chromebook

Chromebook Guidelines and Agreement

Directrices Del Programa Chromebook

Chromebook Insurance Policy

Póliza de Seguro Chromebook

Student Handbook

For answers to questions you may have, please click on our Parent-Student Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct.

Student Agenda

Code of Conduct

Absence Notes

can now be submitted online!!

Just click on the Absence Note below.

District-Wide Parent/Guardian Resources

Parent/Guardian Access Links

Online payments for meals,
plus transaction history of food purchases and to setup automatic lunch account replenishment, visit K12.paymentcenter.com.

Free & Reduced Meal Information (includes breakfast and lunch)

District Forms & Publications

Absence Forms

Pre-Planned Educational Trip Form or Tour Request for Excused Absence From School Form (MUST be submitted AT LEAST 2 WEEKS prior to requested absence)

Absence Excuse Form - This is the "paper" excuse slip.

Online Absence Excuse Form are available on each building's Parent-Guardian Resources page.

Chromebook Information

Chromebook Guidelines and Agreement

Directrices Del Programa Chromebook

Chromebook Insurance Policy

Póliza de Seguro Chromebook

Health Forms

Dental Examination Form

Physical Examination Form

Medication Form for Medication Administered by the Nurse's Office (Students are not permitted to carry prescription or OTC medicine except as permitted by Board Policy using the form below.)

Self-Administration of EpiPens and Inhalers

Sunscreen Regulations

Attention Parents: With the sunny weather and outside activities approaching please note the following message to keep our students Sun Safe. We encourage the application of sunscreen at home in the morning before the school day when extended outdoor activities are scheduled. We also encourage and allow sun protective clothing including hats. The PA School Code was recently amended to include sun protection measures for students. It now allows for the use of a non-aerosol topical sunscreen product by students in school. The sunscreen must be FDA approved. The parent/guardian must submit two forms which can be found below. The first form is for the parent/guardian to submit allowing the student to use the topical sunscreen. The second form is for the student to submit stating that they are aware of the proper use and safety precautions of the product and will handle it appropriately. Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Parent/Guardian Sunscreen Form

Student Sunscreen Form

Volunteer Information

The York Suburban School District welcomes those who wish to volunteer their time and talent to benefit the students of the district. In order to volunteer, authorization must be granted by the appropriate district administrator. In many cases, legislative acts require background checks and clearances before an individual can be approved to volunteer.

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Resources and Information

Get the NEW Infinite Campus App!

Important Information for ALL Parents/Guardians

LIEP Guidelines

Special Education

YSSD Approved Websites List for Parents

Online Safety - Talking with your Children

Homeless - McKinney Vento Act

Education for Homeless Youth-BEC

Local Food Programs for Food Insecure Families

Health Services

Health Services Related Policies

Elementary School Nurses

LEARNING TO BE HEALTHY:

A CHILD'S MOST IMPORTANT LESSON

Welcome! Our elementary nurses work together to provide health services, screenings, and emergency care for your children during the school day. All four elementary buildings are covered by a nurse at all times. Please feel free to contact any of us with any questions or concerns about your child's health and wellness. Here are the nurses covering each elementary building:

Charmanique Gingles, RN, BSN Yorkshire Elementary and Middle School

cgingles@yssd.org

Amy Kitner, RN M ed. Valley View Center and High School

akitner@yssd.org

Krista Wolfenberger, RN, CSN East York and Indian Rock

kwolfenberger@yssd.org

We also have 3 health room nurses that cover each building when the certified nurse is in another building:

Colleen Stanley, RN Yorkshire and Middle School

Tammy Daugherty, LPN Valley View and High School

Tae Ju, RN Indian Rock and East York

Please feel free to contact any of us by phone or email at any time with questions or concerns. We look forward to working with your children at York Suburban!

Please review the following information about one of the major challenges that we face in caring for students: Spread of infection.

Because parents know their children best, you will need to decide when your child is too ill to be in school. Here are some guidelines to follow:

Students should not come to school:

With a fever (temp over 100). Children should be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
With vomiting, or severe diarrhea. They may return to school after 12 hours with no symptoms.
With any severe cough or breathing difficulty.
With known chicken pox, ringworm or impetigo, until released by a physician for school attendance.
Children with head lice must be treated and checked by the school nurse before returning to school.
With irritated, red, itchy eyes with mucus discharge (crusting on lashes).
With unusual rash, or rash associated with a fever.
With any new complaint which requires a physician's evaluation.

***IMPORTANT: PLEASE HELP US PREVENT THE SPREAD OF ILLNESSES AND INFECTIONS AT SCHOOL. SOME CHILDREN HAVE IMMUNE SYSTEM CONDITIONS AND ARE VERY PRONE TO DEVELOP LIFE THREATENING INFECTIONS. IF YOUR CHILD HAS A FEVER, PLEASE DO NOT SEND THEM TO SCHOOL. CHILDREN MUST BE FEVER FREE FOR 24 HOURS (WITHOUT THE USE OF FEVER REDUCING MEDICATIONS) BEFORE RETURNING TO SCHOOL. CHILDREN WHO DEVELOP FEVERS OR OTHER SIGNS OF INFECTION AT SCHOOL WILL BE SENT HOME PROMPTLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP IN KEEPING ALL STUDENTS HEALTHY AND READY TO LEARN!

Middle School Nurse

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year!

My name is Charmanique Gingles, School Nurse for York Suburban Middle School and Yorkshire Elementary School. I am a certified school nurse. I look forward to working with students and families to promote healthy lifestyle choices! Since I rotate to 2 schools, Mrs. Colleen Stanley, RN, will be covering both YSMS and Yorkshire when I am at the other school. My schedule for the 2017-18 school year is as follows: Days 1, 2, and 3 - Yorkshire. Days 4, 5, and 6 - YSMS. Please feel free to contact either Mrs. Stanley or me with any questions or concerns regarding your child's health at school.

Please review the following information about one of the major challenges that we face in caring for students: Spread of infection.

Because parents know their children best, you will need to decide when your child is too ill to be in school. Here are some guidelines to follow:

Students should not come to school:

With a fever (temp over 100). Children should be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
With vomiting, or severe diarrhea. They may return to school after 12 hours with no symptoms.
With any severe cough or breathing difficulty.
With known chicken pox, ringworm or impetigo, until released by a physician for school attendance.
Children with head lice must be treated and checked by the school nurse before returning to school.
With irritated, red, itchy eyes with mucus discharge (crusting on lashes).
With unusual rash, or rash associated with a fever.
With any new complaint which requires a physician's evaluation.

***IMPORTANT: PLEASE HELP US PREVENT THE SPREAD OF ILLNESSES AND INFECTIONS AT YSMS. SOME CHILDREN HAVE IMMUNE SYSTEM CONDITIONS AND ARE VERY PRONE TO DEVELOP LIFE THREATENING INFECTIONS. IF YOUR CHILD HAS A FEVER, PLEASE DO NOT SEND THEM TO SCHOOL. CHILDREN MUST BE FEVER FREE FOR 24 HOURS (WITHOUT THE USE OF FEVER REDUCING MEDICATIONS) BEFORE RETURNING TO SCHOOL. CHILDREN WHO DEVELOP FEVERS OR OTHER SIGNS OF INFECTION AT SCHOOL WILL BE SENT HOME PROMPTLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP IN KEEPING ALL STUDENTS HEALTHY AND READY TO LEARN!

Announcements:

All 6th-grade students are required to return a completed physical exam form.

All 7th-grade students are required to return a completed dental exam form.

If your child does not have a completed physical or dental form returned by December 21, they will be scheduled with our school doctor and/or school dentist for the exam.

FOR PARENTS OF NEW STUDENTS:

All new students must have a record of immunizations, completed health history, physical form, and dental form. Immunization records may be obtained from your healthcare provider. Other forms may be downloaded from the "Health Forms" section or by clicking on the links above.

If your child is transferring from a school in Pennsylvania, we will receive their record from their previous school which may contain the required physical and dental forms. Students transferring from another state will need to provide a new physical and dental form or a copy of a recently completed exam report. Thank you for your cooperation! We look forward to working with your student at YSMS!

High School Nurse

School Nurse

Amy Kitner RN

Health Room Assistant

Tammy Daugherty LPN

Phone: 717-885-1270 x8010

Fax: 717-885-1271

High school provides many challenges for your child. Please talk to your child to see how s/he is coping. Communication is a powerful tool for parents and school staff to support the children as they deal with the demands of high school.

In an effort to support parental decisions, if you decide to send your child to school, I will encourage him/her to remain in school - unless there are observable or measurable signs of illness.

The incidence of Pertussis (whooping cough) has increased markedly in the past 30 years. There have been 74 cases in York County since January 2010 - predominantly in the 5-18 year age group. Talk to your child's doctor about their level of immunity. If their last pertussis vaccine was 6 or more years ago, they could be at risk for the disease. Parents are also at risk for pertussis - talk to your own doctor about getting a Tdap vaccine!

Attention: Parents of 11th-grade students

All 11th-grade students are required by the state to have a current Physical Exam (PE) form on file with their school nurse (10th-grade Physical Exam reports are acceptable).

Please return your child’s Physical Exam report (or a copy of their sports physical) to the school nurse by the first day of school of their junior year. Physical Exam forms are available in the HS Office or on the district website.

In Addition:

Please be aware that The Pennsylvania Department of Health requires all students entering 12th grade to have a second meningococcal vaccination.

Proof of this immunization must be submitted by all incoming seniors before the start of school their senior year.

This immunization is typically given at the 16-year-old physical. Please contact your child's doctor to see if they already received the shot or to schedule an appointment for them to receive the shot it.

Please provide the school with a copy of your child’s immunization record from the doctor’s office confirming they have had this immunization before the end of school their junior year if possible.

Please contact the nurse with any questions at AKitner@yssd.org.

Body Mass Index Screening

WHAT IS BMI?

The Pennsylvania Department of Health requires that each student in Grades K-12 have a Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement calculated. This screening tool, the BMI, uses a child’s weight relative to his/her height. The purpose of this measurement is to screen children for possible weight concerns. The school nurse’s goal is to identify those children who may be at risk for being overweight or underweight and to focus on promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors. Please be assured that your child will be weighed and measured as in the past, with shoes and any heavy outer clothing removed and that all measurements are kept confidential and are not shared with classmates.

This report indicates your child’s height, weight, and BMI for age percentile, as well as the results of vision (grades K-12) and hearing (grades K-3, 6, and 11) screening. Please keep in mind the following information about the growth screening process:

• One in five children in the United States is overweight, a statistic that has doubled in the last three decades. Being overweight can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic diseases later in life.

• BMI is a screening process, not a diagnosis. The best person to evaluate your child’s weight status is his/her regular health care provider.

• Our focus during the growth screening process is health-centered, rather than weight-centered. That is, we encourage families to enjoy healthful eating together, plan daily physical activity, and create a nurturing environment where children can develop a positive body image.

Please contact the school nurse or your family doctor if you have any questions or concerns about the BMI growth screening process.

Guidance Services

Contacts

School counselors are an essential part of the academic experience. We provide a comprehensive, developmental guidance program to meet the personal, social, academic, and career needs of students at all levels. In addition, we consult with teachers, staff, and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students, and provide support to other educational programs. In partnership with the community, we strive to foster the lifelong skills our students need to develop character, to cope with life's challenges, and to build cohesive relationships in order to achieve their full potential as citizens in an ever-changing society.

High School Guidance

717-885-1272

Jamie Britton

Karen Forrer

Suzann Pranaitis

Tina Howe

Middle School Guidance

717-885-1262