
York Prep Elementary shares our safety rules for the 2020 school year in a fun way! Go Go Patriots!!!! https://youtu.be/NeBXDQrNuh4
#GreatTeachers #YorkPrepFamily

York Prep featured on CN2 News. York Prep will be transitioning to yellow phase on 9/09/20.
https://www.cn2.com/back-to-school-york-prep-says-virtual-learning-a-success-monitoring-covid-19-to-soon-offer-in-person-learning/

At York Prep we believe that successful students start with a supported teaching staff. High School English Teacher, Mr. Jeremy Linnick said, "The teaching environment at YPA is unlike any other school where I've worked. These first few weeks of virtual learning have been a huge adjustment, but it's been nice to see and feel the support from administration. Their support helps me to do my job more efficiently." #GreatTeachers #YorkPrepFamily #FromRootstoBloom

Update 9/01/20: York Prep Confirms Plans to Move to Yellow Phase 9/09/20
Link: https://www.yorkprepsc.org/article/298689?org=york-prep

Join York Prep as we celebrate our first School Spirit Day (virtually) of the 2020 school year! #PatriotPride
Video Link: https://youtu.be/s4_o8bf0Gh8

8/26/20: York Prep Announces Plans to Move to Yellow Phase 9/9/20
https://www.yorkprepsc.org/article/295217?org=york-prep

York Preparatory Academy will begin taking nominations for the YPA Board of Directors today, 8/25/20 and will continue to accept nominations until Friday, September 4, 2020. Board Elections will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 utilizing a web-based voting system. Voting details will be provided closer to the election date.To nominate a person for the board, please send the nominee's name, email address and phone number to the Board Election Committee at brian.myrup@yorkprepsc.org.
Please note: There would also be a mandatory pre-election board training for all nominees on Saturday, September 19. This full day training will be offered on campus and virtually and is required as a prerequisite to being on the ballot.
Additional information regarding the voting times will be sent in upcoming announcements. Please feel free to email the Board Election Committee with any questions at brian.myrup@yorkprepsc.org.

Great schools exist because of great teachers! Our Kindergarten teachers are hard at work creating a positive fun environment that lays a firm academic foundation for our students. Ms. Caston commented, "Collaboration with our team has been a crucial part of Virtual Learning in Kindergarten. Even though the beginning of the school year has been quite different than a typical start, we are enjoying getting to know our new students! We are looking forward to a great year!" Thank you to our teachers for their hard work and dedication to each student's success!
#yorkprepfamily #FromRootstoBloom #PatriotPride #NationalBlueRibbon


Whether virtual or on-campus, York Prep is committed that our students will, "possess the knowledge, skills, character, and determination necessary to excel in their chosen post-secondary pursuits and in life."
#FromRootstoBloom #yorkprepfamily #PatriotPride #NationalBlueRibbon


JOINING GROUPS ON SCHOOLOGY: Join the Elementary, Middle and High School groups on Schoology to receive specific updates by completing the following steps:
1) Click Groups at the top of Schoology.
2) Select My Groups.
3) Click Join Group on the right.
4) Enter the Group Access Code and Click Join.
* Elementary School (K-4)Access Code: B7QFV-DRJ36
* Middle School (5-8) Access Code: CD22C-6M4VS
* High School (9-12) Access Code: 5NBTG-734BH
New to Schoology? Check out this Schoology tutorial from YPA Guidance Counselor, Ms. Brown at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU6gqRs661c&feature=youtu.be. If you need additional support or have a question, please contact Debi Smith at debi.smith@yorkprepsc.org.

Today is our last LEAP day! We are excited for our official 1st day of school tomorrow!
Our elementary teachers and staff are all smiles in their elementary welcome video! Have an awesome day YPA!
#YorkPrepFamily #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbdHmmhX53I

Third LEAP day on the York Prep campus with high school students arriving soon. Our staff is excited and ready to welcome them to a successful 2020 school year! To review our LEAP schedule, please visit pages 5-7 on our Back to School guide at https://5il.co/j4ie
#YorkPrepFamily #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon #PatriotPride

It's time for our second LEAP day on the York Prep campus! Our staff is excited to welcome students to a successful 2020 school year! To review our LEAP schedule, please visit pages 5-7 on our Back to School guide at https://5il.co/j4ie
#YorkPrepFamily #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon #PatriotPride


York Preparatory Academy faculty and staff were all smiles as we began our five LEAP days to get our students excited & prepared for a successful 2020 school year! To review our LEAP schedule, please visit pages 5-7 on our Back to School guide at https://5il.co/j4ie
#YorkPrepFamily #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon #PatriotPride


Please return any York Prep library books to the school during your student's LEAP schedule. Please feel free to contact Ms. Comer with questions at renee.comer@yorkprepsc.org. Thanks and have a wonderful Wednesday!

Technology Usage Update: For students that do not have adequate access to technology to be able to participate in hybrid or full time virtual education, York Preparatory Academy has created options for families to check out school owned devices.
To reserve a device, please complete the following steps:
Step 1: Log onto your child's FEEPAY account (https://www.studentquickpay.com/yorkprepsc/) to pay the $35 fee (per device). If you do not have a student ID number, please email debi.smith@yorkprepsc.org.
Step 2: Complete the Home Device Agreement available on our website at https://5il.co/j0dp. Email the form to Ms. Hope Moore at hope.moore@yorkprepsc.org or bring the completed form to the Student Union during the device pick up times.
Step 3: Pick up your child's device on 8/13, 8/14, 8/17- 8/19 from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm at the Student Union building. Specific LEAP day schedules are listed on pgs 5-7 on Back to School guide (https://5il.co/j4ie). Masks are required to enter the Student Union building. Please make sure to pay the fee and complete the above form prior to coming to pick up a device. Failure to do so could result in much longer wait times or possibly being asked to come back at a later time. Please contact Ms. Hope Moore at hope.moore@yorkprepsc.org with questions.

LEAP days start this Thursday! LEAP days are five on-campus days (August 13-19) mandated by the state to allow students to meet their teachers, take assessments, and learn important information to prepare them for the school year ahead. Check out the LEAP schedule in our Back to School guide (pages 5-7) at https://5il.co/j4ie.
* K5-4th: Students are dropped off and picked up at the Elementary building through the car line (no on one is permitted to enter through the lobby). Students must wear a mask when they exit their car.Students should bring their book bag, a peanut free snack, a water bottle, and a pencil.
* 5th Grade: Students are dropped off and picked up at the Student Union building through the car line (no on one is permitted to enter through the lobby). Students are required to wear masks.Students should bring paper, pencil, water bottle, mask, and a bookbag (optional- to carry books home).
* 6th-8th Grade: Students are dropped off and picked up at the Middle School building through the car line (no on one is permitted to enter through the lobby). Students are required to wear masks. Students should bring paper, pencil, water bottle, mask, and a bookbag (optional- to carry books home).
* 9th-12th Grade: Students are dropped off and picked up at the High School building. Students are required to wear masks. Students should bring paper, pencil, water bottle, mask, and a bookbag (optional- to carry books home).

Please join us for a VIDEO MESSAGE from York Prep Managing Director, Mr. Brian Myrup with information pertaining to our Red Phase opening of the 2020-21 school year.
Video Message: https://youtu.be/Bnl4kQPne9E

IMPORTANT: The Fee Pay system used to reserve technology is currently experiencing a technical issue. Once the district has resolved this issue, we will post an update to our families. Please reach out to Debi Smith with questions at debi.smith@yorkprepsc.org.

Back to School Guide 2020/21: https://5il.co/j4ie
As we start back to school in the next few weeks, please take time to read through our Back to School 2020-21 guide. This guide contains information about start of school dates, our red and yellow phases, LEAP day schedules, and instruction for A/B and full time virtual students at the elementary, middle and high school.
