FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What subjects are required?
2. Does the student have room for an elective?
3. What elective should I choose?
4. When will I recieve my schedule?
5. What if my schedule is not correct?
6. What if my schedule does not include a lunch period?
7. If my child is sick, how do I request homework?
8. When will I know my counselor's name?
9. When can I meet with the counselor?
10. What if I have a questions regarding a grade?
11. If I have a problem with a teacher who do I call?
12. How can I receive extra help?
13. How do I make an appointment with my child's teacher?
14. If my student is classified, who should I contact?
15. Who should I contact about a locker problem?

What subjects are required?

English, mathematics, social studies (Global 9), science, physical 
education, second language.

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Does the student have room for an elective?

Yes, unless the student is scheduled for collaborative classes with extra 
skills classes.  The student with extra skills classes may have room for the 
elective if the student decides not to have a scheduled lunch period.  Ninth 
graders will have room for only one elective in most cases.

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What elective should I choose?

In order to graduate, a student must have one full year of Art and/or Music 
and a full year of computer courses (two semesters).  It is suggested to 
take these courses early in the high school career -- preferably beginning 
in the ninth grade if possible.

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When will I recieve my schedule?

Schedules will be mailed home approximately the third week of August.

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What if my schedule is not correct?

Counselors will be available the week before school begins to help with 
schedule corrections.  Schedule changes will be made only if an academic 
class is missing.  There will be no teacher/counselor changes.

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What if my schedule does not include a lunch period?

Many students do not have a scheduled lunch.  Most teachers will allow 
students to bring a lunch to class as long as it is not messy, the student 
cleans their area, and the student can focus on the work.  The exception is 
students cannot eat in a computer lab or a science room.  The cafeteria is 
open from 7:30 a.m. until 1:45 p.m.

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If my child is sick, how do I request homework?

If your child is absent for one or two days, you can check homework 
assignments with a classmate or with the individual teachers who have their 
own websites through www.yorktown.org or email the teacher.  If your child 
is absent for three or more days, parents can contact the Guidance 
Department by 8:00 a.m. on the third day to receive assignments and 
worksheets, etc. for your child.  Please call 914-243-8060 and speak to one 
of the secretaries.  Do not leave a message on a counselors' voice mail.  
Assignments requested by parents, and submitted by teachers are normally 
available in the Guidance Office after 2:30 p.m. on the day they are 
requested.  This does not guarantee that the teacher will receive the 
homework request and be able to submit homework for the day that it is 
requested.  Many teachers retrieve their mail early in the morning.  While 
we will try to fill all requests for assignments within this time period, 
this is sometimes impossible.

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When will I know my counselor's name?

The counselors name will be on your schedule which will be mailed home in 
August (see above).

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When can I meet with the counselor?

Counselors will be in the office the week before school begins in 
September.  This time is for schedule conflicts and/or corrections.  You can 
schedule a meeting with the counselor after school begins for other types of 
discussions.  Call the Guidance office for an appointment with the student's 
counselor.  It is not possible to meet before school ends in June as the 
counselors are involved with final exams, graduation reqirements for seniors 
and summer school registration for the high school students.

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What if I have a questions regarding a grade?

You will call or email the teacher.

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If I have a problem with a teacher who do I call?

The parent should call the teacher.  If need be, the parent would then call 
the teacher coordinator of the department.

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How can I receive extra help?

Teachers are in the building on Monday through Thursday from 1:35 p.m. until 
2:20 p.m. for extra help.  The student should ask the teacher if extra help 
is available for that day.

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How do I make an appointment with my child's teacher?

You can call or email any teacher and make an appointment directly with the 
teacher.

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If my student is classified, who should I contact?

All classified students are assigned a resource or contact teacher.  Please 
contact them for any questions regarding performance and/or accommodations.

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Who should I contact about a locker problem?

The student will come to the Assistant Principal's office and speak with Mr. 
Maher, Mrs. Aversano or Mrs. Kelleher.  (Next door to the Guidance Center.)

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