Academics

Students select their courses each winter for the following year. Every student is expected to complete a course selection sheet and return it to the School Counseling Office by the posted deadline. Additionally, grades 9, 10, and 11 are expected to enter their course requests online in Skyward by the posted deadline. 

While deciding upon the courses a student is selecting, students should reference the following documents:

• The Central York High School Course Selection Guide includes descriptions of every course and other important information about CYHS course options.
• The Course Selection Reference sheet is a quick resource about graduation requirements and course sequences.  
• Informative videos posted on CTV's YouTube channel, including instruction about the course selection procedure (made by our administrators and school counselors) and helpful videos about specific courses and programs (made by expert faculty members). 
• Student grade history on Skyward. Each student must review their progress toward graduation to select appropriate classes. 
• Students considering taking college courses during high school should view the Dual Enrollment information for our partner colleges at tinyurl.com/cyhsdualenrollment.

Students entering grades 9, 10, and 11 must schedule 8 credits per year. Students in grade 12 may select fewer than 8 credits if they submit the parent permission form, which is available in the School Counseling Office and at tinyurl.com/cyhsfreeperiod.

The CYHS administration uses the course requests (submitted in January/February) to create the master schedule of all courses taught for the following year, so it is crucial that students carefully consider their options at course selection time. Students cannot reasonably expect space in courses if they do not show their interest in these courses at course selection.

In the spring, students in grades 9 through 12 will have the opportunity to build their schedules in Skyward through "arena scheduling." Students should consider their options very carefully at this time, considering appropriate course sequencing, course prerequisite completion, and appropriate balance of course difficulty.

Incoming 9th graders will not participate in arena scheduling but are encouraged to review their schedule for appropriate course sequencing, course prerequisite completion, and balance of academic courses. Ideally, there should be two academic courses in the first semester and two academic courses in the second semester. Students are encouraged to share any concerns with their school counselor immediately. 

Students must request changes to their original schedule before the established deadline. Withdrawal from courses after the deadline will be limited to medical reasons or the teacher and counselor's specific recommendation with the principal's approval.

Students who fail required courses are encouraged to make up these courses in summer school or through credit recovery during the school year. Students may obtain specific information concerning the credit recovery and summer school offerings from the School Counseling Office.

Students who wish to receive Afterschool Tutoring from a teacher should see Mr. Hamme in the Discipline Office or email him at jhamme@cysd.k12.pa.us. 

Afterschool Tutoring takes place from 3:15 to 4:15pm on the days that the teachers designate, but it MUST be previously arranged by Mr. Hamme to occur. 

Dual Enrollment allows students the opportunity to earn college credits while completing their high school graduation requirements. Tuition, books, and fees are paid for by the student. Depending on the institution, tuition can range from around $150 to $300 per credit. Additionally, admission requirements vary but can include GPA, placement exam, SAT/ACT score, and/or school counselor approval. Interested invidivuals should meet with their school counselor and review current Dual Enrollment information. 

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), University of Pittsburgh (PITT), Carlow University, Harrisburg University and Central York High School have created educational partnerships. These partnerships are called College in the High School (CHS) and enable qualified, capable eleventh and twelfth grade students to enroll in college-level courses that are taught at their high school. CHS approved courses allow students to earn both college and high school credit. These high school credits are applied towards graduation requirements. Additionally, these course credits become part of the student’s permanent HACC, PITT, Carlow,
or Harrisburg University record and can count towards a degree program or be transferred to a number of colleges and universities. Students should check with his/her college of interest to ensure these credits transfer. Students pay the tuition (at a greatly reduced rate), books, and fees. Tuition can range from around $75 to $100 per credit. Prerequisites vary but can include placement exam and/or PSAT/SAT/ACT score. Please contact your child’s school counselor for further information about College in the High School.

Central York High School currently offers 15 AP courses: Art History, Drawing and Painting, 2D Design, Biology, Calculus, BC, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science (Exam Only), Physics, Psychology, Statistics, U.S. Government & Politics, U.S. History, and World History.

By taking AP exams, students may have the opportunity to earn college credit and /or college placement in higher level courses.  The cost of each exam is $99. Important information has already been distributed to students taking first semester and year -long AP courses. The registration deadline for first semester and yearlong AP courses  is November 7. (See registration information below.)

Second semester AP students will receive information in early February and must submit their registration and payment in March.

All students must pay in full for each exam ordered. Checks should be made payable to Central York High School and must be submitted to the School Counseling Office.  Please include student name on check.  Please contact Mrs. Foery, (jfoery@cysd.k12.pa.us or 717 846-6789 Ext. 1307), with any questions.

FOR MORE DETAILS:

REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

AP EXAM SCHEDULE MAY 5-16, 2025

IMPORTANT EXAM INFORMATION