Archive for June, 2017

Why does our Superintendent receive a one year extension on his four year contract every year? Shouldn’t every position in the district face an end of contract evaluation?

A. Education law limits the superintendents contracts in the state of New York to a maximum of five (5) years at any given point. The Shenendehowa superintendent has had a five year renewable contract, meaning it is reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Education, for at least the last 10 years. 

Do parents and relatives have to buy tickets for graduation at SPAC? And if so, where are they found?

A. No. Information about graduation can be found here: https://www.shenet.org/shen-high-school/graduation-information/

If a student has below a 65% overall average for the school year will they be held back?

A.  It depends how many credit the student earns.  Typically students should have earned at least 11 credits by end of grade 10 to be considered a junior next year.

For 7th grade is summer schools optional

A.  If the person fails 1 or more classes, Summer School is optional.

Is there a fee for A Shen student to attend summer school?

A.  There is a $3.00 fee per class and a $15.00 fee for Regents exam retakes. See Summer School webpage for additional information: https://www.shenet.org/academics/summer-education-and-enrichment/

How come there is neither salt nor pepper shakers/bags that are used in any of the school’s cafeteria?

A.  State regulations do not allow us to use any extra salt shakers but you can always ask for pepper if needed.

Why is the Shen pool at Gowana not open to the public during the summer. Taxpayer money is going into it’s upkeep while it sits unused for almost three months during the summer. As taxpayer money pays for it, it should be open to those taxpayers, as other Shen athletics facilities are, such as the track and tennis courts.

A. Other facilities do not need certified lifeguards.

In 8th grade does tech count towards your overall average?

A. Yes.

What happens if you fail two quarters of a class but have a passing final average?

A. Then you pass the course.

Are the electronic signs at the campus entrances solar powered?

A. No.