A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others.
Agricultural science is a broad multidisciplinary field of biology that encompasses the parts of exact, natural, economic and social sciences that are used in the practice and understanding of agriculture.
Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical, biological and information sciences.
Business is the study of making one living or making money by producing or buying and selling products (such as goods and services). Simply put, it is any activity or enterprise entered into for profit.
Entrepreneurship is the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Tourism is the study of, the activities of people traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for leisure, business or other purposes for not more than one consecutive year.
Guidance is the study of helping individuals discover and develop their educational, vocational, and psychological potentialities and thereby to achieve an optimal level of personal happiness and social usefulness.
Family Life Education is the professional practice of equipping and empowering family members to develop knowledge and skills that enhance well-being and strengthen interpersonal relationships through an educational, preventive, and strengths-based approach..
Physical education and Sports is a course taught in school that focuses on developing physical fitness and the ability to perform and enjoy day-to-day physical activities with ease. Kids also develop skills necessary to participate in a wide range of activities, such as soccer, basketball, or swimming.
Humanities includes the study of ancient and modern languages, literature, philosophy, history, archaeology, anthropology, human geography, law, politics, religion, and art.
Performing arts is the study of arts or skills that require a performance in front of a public audience.
Linguistics is the scientific study of language. It encompasses the analysis of every aspect of language, as well as the methods for studying and modelling them. The traditional areas of linguistic analysis include phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
Modern languages refer to the modern European languages, for example French, German, and Russian, which are studied at school or university.
Home Economics is a subject through which many skills can be developed - in particular the practical skills involved in planning, preparing, cooking and serving food. Students will learn about the inter-relationship between diet, health, family, home and the choice and management of resources.
Visual arts include art forms such as drawing, painting, sculpture, crafts, printmaking, and photography. Visual arts may also be used to describe art produced by digital means.
Language arts is defined as, “the subjects (such as reading, spelling, literature, and composition) that aim at developing the students comprehension and capacity for use of written and oral language.”
The Study of imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium.
Science education is the teaching and learning of science to non-scientists, such as school children, college students, or adults within the general public. The field of science education includes work in science content, science process (the scientific method), some social science, and some teaching pedagogy.
Mathematics is the study of numbers, shapes and patterns. It deals with the logic of shape, quantity and arrangement.
Effective date: 27 August 2025 • Location: St. Ann, Jamaica
This privacy notice explains how York Castle High School collects, uses, and protects personal information when you use our website, apply for admission, communicate with us, or take part in school activities. We handle personal information in line with the Jamaican Data Protection Act and good practice in education.
We rely on one or more of the following, depending on the activity: performance of a contract, public task in providing education, legitimate interests in running a safe and effective school, consent where required, vital interests, and legal obligations.
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We share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the school, for example learning platforms, payment processors, IT support, transport providers, and event partners. We also share information when required with the Ministry of Education and Youth and with examination bodies such as CXC when students sit examinations. These recipients must keep your information secure and use it only to deliver their service or meet legal duties.
Some providers may process data in other countries. When this happens we take reasonable steps to ensure suitable protections are in place.
We use safeguards that are appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to prevent unauthorised access or misuse.
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes set out in this notice and to meet legal or accounting requirements. Student records are kept in line with our retention schedule and then deleted or archived safely.
Under the Jamaican Data Protection Act you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, and to object to certain uses. You can also withdraw consent where we rely on consent. You may complain to the Office of the Information Commissioner if you believe your rights have been infringed.
Where consent is required for a child we will ask a parent or guardian. Parents and guardians who believe a child has given us personal information without consent should contact us so we can remove it.
The school may capture photos or video at events and on campus for learning, record keeping, and to celebrate achievements. If you prefer not to appear please tell us and we will respect your preference. CCTV is used for safety and security and is retained for a limited period unless required for an investigation.
We may update this notice to reflect changes in our services or the law. The updated version will be shown here with a new effective date.
For privacy questions or requests please contact our Data Protection Lead at yorkcastle.high.san@moey.gov.jm or the school office at +1 876 975 2217 or +1 876 975 2221. Fax: +1 876 917 6387. You may also use the Contact page on this website.