Archive for August, 2016

Is a younger child entering 6th grade generally given the same teaching team as their older sibling?

A. No.

Where would it be possible to obtain a map of one of the schools?

A. You may be able to get one in the main office.

Do we have a school district foundation?

A. Yes, the Shenendehowa Educational Foundation: https://shenedfoundation.wpcomstaging.com/

I am not receiving Shen’s SIS messages anymore. Who should I contact to make sure the school has my correct email address?

A. Contact your child’s school: the main office at Elementary School, or the counseling center at Middle or High School. If you have a parent portal account, you may also submit updates to parent/guardian emails and phone numbers through the portal.

As I look through my child’s Karigon school supply list, I noticed a $10 fee for “special activities”. Perplexed on what special activities are being done, I looked at other supply list in Karigon and throughout the district. Schools like Tesago and Arongen do not ask for extra money. Why is my child asked to send in extra? What special activities will this money be used for?

A. The district policy on school supplies states:  Teachers may request up to $10 during the course of the year for special projects that will complement the curriculum or for student recognition activities. Grade level activity accounts must be established with the district for deposit and use of these funds. See the complete policy here: https://www.shenet.org/school-supplies/

Hi my son is going into 7th grade at Gowana and no longer wants to be in band. How do I change this for him.

A. Contact his counselor.

Could the district please address the geese which continue to deficate on the lawn in front of the Aquatic Center and the parking lot behind this facility. It is a public nuisance and poses a health hazard to our children.

A. We try and use all options available to us by law.

Where can I find a list of the available electives? I tried searching it in the search bar, but I could not find it. Thanks!

A. In the program of studies: https://www.shenet.org/academics/.

Why doesn’t Shen have a marching band? With a school this size I am surprised we don’t have one and marching bands are cool.

A. We have answered this many times. Any time it has been explored, there was not enough interest among the participants.