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Posted on April 22, 2008 If one were to participate in a Shen sport all three seasons, is it possible to be exempt from physical education?
We no longer allow students to be exempt from Physical Education, regardless of the number of sports they participate in during the school year.
Posted on April 22, 2008 At a recent girls track meet, I noticed team members trading uniforms. Does the track team not have enough uniforms for all the members? If so, is this due to the fact that there are no cuts made?
Uniforms for both our Boys and Girls Track Teams have been an issue due to the large number of students who participate in this sport. This is a sport where we do not cut, so the number of student-athletes may be higher than the number of uniforms that we have for members of the team. We are currently in the process of examining our uniform replacement system to make sure that all students have the appropriate uniforms for contests.
Posted on April 22, 2008 Why wasn't my question answered about a third baseball field and a modified baseball team?
A third baseball field willing be coming online in the Spring of 2010. This field is located behind the Shatekon Elementary School. And as far a modified baseball team, the athletic department is currently examining the feasibility of different modified sports and their impact on the budget. We are in the initial phases of developing a comprehensive plan for enhancement of our modified sports programs. A couple of years ago, funding for modified baseball, softball and soccer teams were included in the budget but the budget was defeated.
Posted on April 22, 2008 Is it true that half of this years Freshman Baseball team is made up of 8th grades?
No. Only 3 of the 14 members of the freshmen baseball team are from the 8th grade.
Posted on April 21, 2008 Does the Shen High School boys soccer team practice in the spring?
No.
Posted on April 8, 2008 I have heard that there was talk about dropping gymnastics as a varsity sport next year and replacing it with girls golf. Is this true? If so, why was this decision made?
No, it is not true.
Posted on April 8, 2008 I hear Cheerleading is a Sport now. What does that mean?
That is not true. While cheerleading has many of the characteristics of a sport, is not a recognized as a sport by the New York State Public High School Athletic Administration.
Posted on April 1, 2008 Is it true the the freshmen basketball coach will not be coaching next year? If so who will be the freshman coach?
Yes, he has decided not to return to coach the boys freshmen team next year. He has done a tremendous job with our freshmen teams the past three years, but wishes to spend more time with his family. A search for his replacement will be conducted during the summer.
Posted on April 1, 2008 I know there was a petition sent in for a Shen Full-Contact Rugby Squad. To my knowledge nothing ever happened. I was wondering if you could enlighten us as to what may happen?
Rugby is not a recognized as a sport by the NYSPHSAA it would have to be a club. Students should see the high school principal regarding this issue.
Posted on April 1, 2008 Why are athletes not allowed to take off their shirts if they are hot when practicing for an outdoor sport? We were allowed to last year.
Because a new code of conduct was developed and approved changing the regulations that govern appropriate dress. For school events (for instance, dances) and athletic practices and contests, appropriate attire must be worn. This includes wearing shirts at practices
Posted on March 18, 2008 Where will the football games be held during the construction of the new field this upcoming season?
This upcoming season will not be impacted by the construction. The estimated timeline for construction should only impact a portion of the 2009 track season. Most of the work will happen in the summer of 2009 and the project is estimated to be complete by Fall of 2009.
Posted on March 18, 2008 With sports such a significant piece to students (and staff) at Shen, why don't we offer a 6 p.m. late bus to athletes? It would cut down on traffic in / out of the campus daily year round and decrease wear and tear on the campus roads.
If that is truly the case, the concept will be considered. In fact, this suggestion will be shared with the transportation department.
Posted on March 18, 2008 My child has just started track and field and he is throwing. His coach has told him he should get a pair of throwing shoes which will help him with his particular event. My question is why doesn't Shen provide these shoes if they are essential to the sport?
Athletic apparel such as shoes are the responsibility of the participant. In those occasional situation where a student-athlete cannot afford to purchase, in this case shoes, the athletic department looks to the respective booster club for assistance.
Posted on March 18, 2008 Why are cheerleading and Colorguard not considered sports? It seems very unfair that just because the school does not want to take money from its other precious sports, cheerleading and Colorguard get the punishments. These athletes work just as hard as any soccer, football, etc. player does, except they have to do numerous fundraisers to get the basic items the school funds provide the other teams with. I just don't understand why the school is so biased towards which activities are sports and which are not?
It is not the school district's decision. Cheerleading and Colorguard are not recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association as sports. However, the district provides funding for both through the clubs/extracurricular units. Fundraising is done by all of our groups, athletic and extracurricular clubs.
Posted on March 17, 2008 Why wasn't the girl's track team recognized as Section 2 champions on the website?
People/groups/teams are recognized for accomplishments on the website when the webmaster is notified by e-mail from the coach, teacher, principal, etc. of the accomplishment.
Posted on March 17, 2008 How many consecutive days are sports teams allowed to practice/play? Isn't there a limit?
According to the New York Public High School Athletic Association, during the regular season a team or individual can only practice/play six days during a calendar week. The only time a team or individual may practice/play more is during competition that is considered post season, sectional or state level play.
Posted on March 17, 2008 When my child is on varsity football, how does he go about getting his name and number on his jersey? I heard that you could get it done if you pay for it.
There has been a long standing tradition of allowing seniors on the football team the opportunity to purchase their jersey with the name on the back. The specific details are provide by the coach prior to the start of the season.
Posted on March 13, 2008 I heard that your answer about when the new track would be complete was incorrect and the track would be ready of use in the Fall of 2008. It was said that the track would be taken out after Suburban Championships and worked on over the summer. Is this correct?
No, the district is not expected to have approval from the state education department until this summer 2008. At that point, several months are required to make the necessary preparations for bidding. The timeline calls for construction to begin in Spring 2009.
Posted on March 13, 2008 Are there any plans for work on other sporting fields besides the turf football field?
The district invests a significant amount of time and money on all athletic fields. Plans are in place to complete significant work on the soccer and lacrosse fields including new bleachers. Also, the district constructed several fields at the new Shatekon Elementary school, with the expectation that they will be used in the coming year.
Posted on March 13, 2008 Why don't we have a boy's modified basketball team?
In the past, the need for a modified level has not been a priority with certain sports because they have such a strong youth league. However, the new athletic director is committed to developing a multi-year plan that will address the needs of several teams that currently do not have a modified level.
Posted on March 5, 2008 Why must I pay for uniforms for the girls' tennis team? It appears that all other sports have uniforms to issue to the players each year.
The athletic department is currently looking at its uniform replacement procedures to avoid student athletes having to purchase uniforms for sports teams. However, some players and teams choose to purchase their uniforms so that they can have them.
Posted on March 5, 2008 Is Shen ever going to implement a program where student can try out for a secondary athletic team or some thing that will allow them to play in the school sports program other than intramurals?
Quite simply it comes down to budget implications of running two teams (transportation, referees, uniforms, coaches) and practice/game field space. With that said, Shenendehowa has 34 different varsity sports programs...the highest number of teams in Section 2.
Posted on March 5, 2008 My child went to the selective classification on February 29, when will she know if she has made the track team?
Selective classification only ensures that a student is ready to tryout for a team, it does not guarantee a spot on the team. Each sport has a different set of standards for selective classification. These are covered with the student athletes. If a student does not meet the standard, the coach will make them aware of it.
Posted on February 29, 2008 Why doesn't a district the size of Shen have a full-time athletic trainer when several smaller school districts do? My daughter says that the wait to see the trainer is long.
Posted on February 29, 2008 Can you post records for sports on the website (i.e. track/field records, etc)?
Posted on February 29, 2008 What sports team apparel is available throughout the year? I know it serves as a fundraiser when the sport is in season, but what's available yearlong from all of the sports teams?
Posted on February 20, 2008 Do you have to live in the district for a certain period of time before you can play on a freshman, JV or varsity sports team?
Posted on February 20, 2008 Will there be night games scheduled for spring sports? If not, why?
There will be night games scheduled for certain spring sports. The athletic office works with other Suburban Council schools to see which games can be played in the evening.
Posted on February 20, 2008 Why does it cost $6 at sectional contests for interscholastic athletics?
The cost of admission to sectional contests is determined by the Section 2 Athletic Council.
Posted on February 15, 2008 Why can't middle school students go to most sporting events without an adult? Can they have permission from their parent?
Unsupervised middle school/elementary students at sporting events create a safety issue and, in the past, have presented behavioral problems as well. That is why they must be accompanied by an adult.
Posted on February 15, 2008 Can you be written up for anything at a sporting event run by the school that is off of school property? Even if the event is over? Why?
Yes. Because it is a district sponsored and supervised event. According to the code of conduct, students are expected to: "Represent Shenendehowa when participating or attending school sponsored events with the highest standards of conduct, demeanor, and sportsmanship."
Posted on February 11, 2008 Why in a school this size do we allow middle school students to try out for high school sports when the opportunities are limited for current high school students?
NYS Public High School Athletic Association regulations allow for middle school students, if qualified through the selective classification process, to try out for our athletic teams.
Posted on February 7, 2008 My question concerns tryouts for sports, cheerleading, etc that are held in August. How are we supposed to make family vacation plans when we don't know when tryouts will be?
Tryouts and starting dates for each sport and each season are determined by the Section II of the NYSPHSAA (New York State Public High School Athletic Association). The section just approved August 18 as the starting date for all Fall 2008 sports. Even though cheerleading is not part of NYSPHSAA, we generally encourage the coaches to follow these dates.
Posted on February 7, 2008 Is it true that freshmen, JV and Varsity cheerleading coaches are not compensated?
No. It is done through the Shenendehowa Teachers Association contract under clubs/extracurricular units. The reason that it is not part of the athletic coaching salary schedule is because cheerleading is not part of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.
Posted on February 7, 2008 What aren't sports and club cancellations posted on the website?
Simply because at this point the webmaster is not able to manage the volume of changes that would entail. Cancellations are announced in school.
Posted on February 7, 2008 Can 7th and 8th graders tryout for freshmen athletic teams?
Seventh and eighth grade students can tryout to participate on an interscholastic athletic team. They must first go through the selective classification process. Click here for more information about that.
Posted on February 6, 2008 Can juniors tryout for junior varsity sports teams?
Generally juniors tryout for varsity but they can make a junior varsity team.
Posted on February 6, 2008 Is coaching a tenured position? How and when do the coaches change?
Coaching is not a tenured position. Every year, the Board of Education must formally act to approve coaching recommendations from the Athletic Director for fall, winter and spring assignments. At Shen, we typically appoint the present staff should they express interest in continuing and the district wants them to continue. Coaches are paid according to the coaching salary schedule found in the Shenendehowa Teachers Association contract.
Posted on February 5, 2008 Is it true that all Shen department administrators had to give up their teaching and coaching jobs?
The memorandum of agreement that was signed in Spring 2006 created full-time administrative positions entitled Academic Administrator (previously these were department chair positions that were part-time administrative and part-time teaching positions). By July 2007 all academic administrators relinquished their teaching assignments. In addition, the MOA stated that all coaching and extracurricular assignments had to be relinquished by July 1, 2007. There was one exception--an MOA was signed later that grandfathered on of our coaches in allowing him to coach until his date of retirement.
Posted on February 7, 2008 Why was only one grandfathered in?
Because he is the only one who requested it.
Posted on February 4, 2008 Is there truth to the rumor that our 4 x 800 relay team that qualified for the Millrose Games (a prestigious track meet that includes Olympic athletes) held in Madison Square Garden were refused transportation to NYC by the district?
This rumor is not true. Four student athletes qualified for the 4 x 800 relay race at the Millrose Games, an event at which elite student athletes can qualify during the season. This meet is not part of the indoor track schedule and therefore an unbudgeted expense . Rather than incur the expensive cost of running a charter or school bus ($1,000), the athletic office offered to pay round trip train tickets for the students and their coach ($480). However, while this option was being explored, the Track Booster Club offered to sponsor the trip. Had this not occurred, the athletic office would have made sure that the student athletes were afforded the opportunity to run in this prestigious event.
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