Parent Portal & Your Student’s Schedule Rediker is now up and running! Rediker is the new portal system that Lancaster Catholic will be using to communicate grades, attendance and assignments with students and parents. Emails were sent out last week for parents to set up their new portal account. The message was sent from “messenger@plusportals.com” with the subject: PlusPortals user account activation details”. If you have any questions about the new system, please contact Terri Swisher at tswisher@lchsyes.org.
Upcoming Events Freshman & New Student Orientation
1st Day of School!
Camp Min Theme & Retreat Assembly
Picture Day
Labor DayNo School
August 26
August 27
August 28
August 30
September 2
A new school year! We are so happy to have students roaming the halls of Lancaster Catholic in less than 7 days! On Monday, August 26th, we have the honor of welcoming the Class of 2023 and new students into the Crusader family. New Student and Freshman Orientation is a required school day for all new Crusaders. The official 1st day of school will be Tuesday, August 27th! We can’t wait to see all of the students after the summer break and will have the opportunity to join together and celebrate our 1st Mass of the 2019-20 school year. On Wednesday, August 28th our Campus Ministry team will lead a Camp Min Theme and Retreat Assembly where they plan on announcing what’s new with Campus Ministry, how to sign up for retreats and document service hours. Mark your calendars and practice your smiles! Friday, August 30 is Picture Day!
Enrollment & Referral Summer Special! This summer we are looking to expand our Lancaster Catholic family! Here is how you can help! Current families can earn a reduction in tuition by referring a family to Lancaster Catholic. The first 5 families will receive a $1,000 credit. We are looking for more families like yours! Need some talking points to help persuade your friends into considering Catholic High? • There are only 9 open spots left in the Freshman class! • If you are a 10th-12th grader and you transfer into Catholic High, you will receive a $3,000 Grant over a two-year period. • Summer Special! We are offering a $500 Tuition Savings on top of any grants or financial aid you may receive until August 31. (Available for any grade level.) • Financial Aid is still available for the 2019-20 school year! If you have any questions, contact Kyla Hockley at 717-509-0315 or khockley@lchsyes.org.
Uniform Updates Lancaster Catholic is happy to announce two new uniform items that are coming to Catholic High! LCHS bow-ties will be available for purchase this year. Ties will sell for $17.60 each and should be available on the Lancaster Catholic website mid to late October. A-line skirts will also be making their debut at LCHS. Lancaster Catholic was promised these skirts would be available for purchase at the start of this school year. We have now been advised by Lands End that they will not be available until February. A-line skirts are longer and should be easier for taller girls to fit properly. There is also more material so it can be hemmed. Lands End has also informed LCHS that for any young lady who would need custom fitting if the box pleat is not meeting our dress code standard, Lands End will provide the custom fitting for FREE.
New Body Balance Uniform Requirements ATTENTION ALL BODY BALANCE STUDENTS: There is a new PE uniform requirement policy in effect for the 19-20 school year for all students enrolled in Body Balance Physical Education classes. Students will be required to purchase a body balance uniform (tank top & leggings) or the standard PE uniform (t-shirt & shorts) for class attire. No other fitness clothing will be allowed. Students may purchase the new body balance clothing through the online link below. The store is now open and closes on August 15th in order to have the uniforms right after Labor Day. http://sppartners.tuosystems.com/stores/lchsbodybalanceclass2019
Locker Decoration Policy Significant clean-up and repairs had to be made to many of our student lockers at the end of last school year. Many had to be re-painted because of writing done in permanent marker, and many had to be thoroughly scrubbed due to tape and stickers leaving a very unpleasant residue that had to be removed. Moving into the new school year we are reminding students of the LCHS locker rules that we expect to be followed. Students may NOT write on any part of the locker or put tape or stickers on a locker. If students would like to decorate their locker, they may use “white boards” or “dry erase boards” for writing. The only tape that should be used is painters tape, which easily comes off, or students may use “Command” mounting strips or hooks, which do not damage surfaces. Magnets can also be used. Please remember that lockers are the property of Lancaster Catholic High School. Disciplinary consequences will be enforced for students who abuse or damage a locker. Lancaster Catholic is not responsible for anything lost or stolen from a locker, and we strongly encourage students to use a school lock at all times. If your student has any issues with their locker upon the start of the school year (broken door or shelf, writing that you cannot remove that may have been missed in clean-up, etc.) please have them report it at the main office. Thank you!
2019-20 Student Handbook The 2019-20 Student Handbook can be found online (www.lchsyes.org) on both of the Student and Parent tabs or by clicking here.
LCHS Parking Lot Expectations
In an effort to encourage safe driving in our parking lot, we ask that students AND parents adhere to the following safety rules at all times. PARENT DROP OFF/PICK-UP Parents may DROP OFF students in the morning in front of the glass doors leading into Berger Gym. We ask that you be aware of buses also dropping off, and of students walking in the parking lot. SPECIAL NOTE: Students dropped off after 8:00 AM, must be dropped off at the main entrance to sign in with the attendance office. Students picked up before the end of the school day must sign out and leave through the main entrance doors in the front of the building. PICK-UP AT END OF SCHOOL DAY Parents may pull up along the sidewalk in the parking lot only as far as the parking lot monitor, who is stationed at the speed bump near the cafeteria. Parents must remain behind the parking lot monitor to collect their child and MAY NOT wait in line with the buses in front of the glass doors. • Parents may also pull into an empty parking space and wait for their child. • Parents and Students, please pay close attention to the direction and flow of traffic. There are several one-way arrow signs indicating the proper direction. • Speed limit in the parking lot should not exceed ten (10) miles per hour.
Excessive Heat Protocol The main priority of Lancaster Catholic is the safety and well-being of our students. To that end,the following excessive heat protocol is in effect and will run as follows: When the heat index number is predicted to be 95 or above, Lancaster Catholic will follow an early dismissal schedule, with the school day ending at 12:01. The decision will be announced to students and parents before the end of the school day, prior to the early dismissal day. (i.e. If the decision is made to dismiss early on Tuesday because of heat, parents and students will be notified Monday afternoon). Lancaster Catholic athletic teams will continue to follow the PIAA rules for excessive heat, and will play or practice accordingly. Coaches (or club moderators for other extracurricular activities) will communicate any changes to the schedule in regards to heat. For any students who would still have practice or games on an early dismissal day, or who must wait for transportation, there will be an air-conditioned waiting area for student use until that time.
Fall Volunteer Opportunities You can make a huge impact in the success of our Crusaders Athletic season! Help is needed in concessions, parking and ticket sales for all athletic events held at the Crusader Stadium Complex and Berger Gym Facility for the fall 2019 season. Game help is also needed for select sports. Click here to volunteer! Questions? Contact Athletics at 717-509-0316
2019-20 Sports Season Pass Now Available If you are planning to cheer on the Lancaster Catholic Crusaders at any of this year’s sporting events, the 2019-20 Sports Season Pass will help get you in the doors faster and save money at the ticket booth! The Season Pass will cover ALL home varsity and JV events for our regular sports schedule for the 2019-20 school year. Passes can not be used for any league or district playoff games. Passes are only good for the person named on the pass and are not transferable. Click here to download the 2019-20 Season Pass order form or visit the Athletic tab!
Coaching Positions Open Lancaster Catholic High School has an immediate opening for the following Fall Coaches: Junior High Head Field Hockey Coach and Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer Coach. All clearances are needed. If interested, please email response to Rich Hinnenkamp, Lancaster Catholic AD at rhinnenkamp@lchsyes.org.
Concession Manager Needed The Athletic Department has an opening for a Concession manager. Responsibilities include: • Managing all Friday night football games • Working with assistants to cover all other athletic home contests as needed • Keeping inventory to proper levels - Includes purchasing and stocking concession stands. This is a paid position. Please send all inquiries to: Rich Hinnenkamp at rhinnenkamp@lchsyes.org
School Counseling Corner Schedules Now that schedules have been released, the volume of emails and phone calls to the School Counseling Office has skyrocketed. Please be patient as we review all requests. All changes will be synced at the end of each work day and will be updated in the parent portal. Any freshmen and new students, please do not be alarmed if you have not received access to your student portal yet; you will be receiving instructions during Orientation regarding setting up your accounts.
AP Testing Students taking AP courses will need to register to take their spring, 2020 AP exams by October 18, 2019 due to changes that the College Board has instituted. We will be using Total Registration for on-line registration and payment. More information will be forthcoming!
PSAT The School Counseling Office will offer the PSAT for sophomores and juniors on October 16, 2019. This year, we will be using an on-line registration through Total Registration. More information will follow about this as we get closer to the start of the school year.
Lancaster Catholic Fall Athletes & members of the band, celebrated the Feast of the Assumption this past Thursday.
Summer Reading Mark Twain • Jane Austen • John Steinbeck Oscar Wilde • William Shakespeare If your child has forgotten what books to read for the upcoming school year, the titles for both Theology and English classes can be found on the student tab on Lancaster Catholic’s website or by clicking here.
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Every school (K-12) must have their buildings inspected by state certified inspectors. This information is complied by a certified asbestos planner into a Asbestos Management Plan. This Plan also includes information on subsequent inspections, testings, remedial actions, and any notifications to teachers, parents, and contractors. Each school must have their Asbestos Management Plan on file in the administration office and available for review for those who have a desire to see it. Click here to read more about the Asbestos Management Plan.
Diocese of Harrisburg: School Wellness Policy The vision for Catholic education in the Diocese of Harrisburg is one where the environment of every school physically, mentally, morally, spiritually and socially nurtures children to feel and be secure and loved, to love and respect themselves as children of God, to love and care for one another, and to love coming to school, learning, doing and succeeding. The schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg recognize that student wellness and proper nutrition are related to students’ physical well-being, growth, development and readiness to learn. To read the Diocese of Harrisburg: School Wellness Policy, click here. The policy can also be found on the School Safety tab.
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Crusader Legacy Golf Classic Join us on Monday, September 23rd at Bent Creek Country Club for an exciting round of golf that raises money for tuition assistance at Lancaster Catholic! Hit the links with four of your friends for a chance to win some sweet prizes, epic bragging rights and a great day of golf. And don’t worry, lunch and dinner are included. Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Contact Joe Sahd at 717-509-0313 0r jsahd@lchsyes.org to become a sponsor or if you have any questions.