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Posted on March 10, 2011 I was wondering about the MST academy. In the community news I read it was for freshman and sophomores yet on your website it says it consists of juniors. Who is it for?
The MST academy is a course that is offered to juniors incorporating math, science and technology. It is available to juniors and is currently under revision and may not be available in the coming school year.
Posted on January 13, 2011 How many library books can you take out of HSE at one time? If a student has no overdue books, they can check out up to 6 books. If they are doing a research project and need to check out more they can do so with a Librarian’s permission.
Posted on December 11, 2008 Are high school students allowed to add another elective for the 2nd semester, if they no longer would like a study hall?
Yes, if there is room in the class and any prerequisites have been met. Please talk to your school counselor as soon as possible.
Posted on November 25, 2008 Can seniors leave during lunch?
No.
Posted on November 20, 2008 Can High School East kids leave the front building without signing out? Is there anyone there to stop them?
Students are not allowed to leave the building without permission. There is a monitor at the reception desk.
Posted on May 30, 2008 Why are high school east students not allowed to go to the courtyard during study hall? what if they had a pass to the library and then go to the courtyard by the doors in the library? they have enough people to watch.
Students are not allowed in the courtyard during study halls because that is a time provided to students to take care of academic responsibilities and the courtyard is not conducive to that.
Posted on May 1, 2008 How come administrators have access to YouTube but students don't? It seems very unfair to me. You guys make the rules, so why can't you follow them?
Administrators and teachers have access to YouTube so that it is available for use in the classroom when appropriate. It is filtered for students because there are many things on it that are inappropriate for a school setting.
Posted on April 10, 2008 Is it true that 9th graders have to share the bus with 10th, 11th, and 12th graders?
Yes. Shenendehowa High School buses carry students to school each day in grades 9-12.
Posted on March 20, 2008 What are the hours of the HSE School store? Are parents allowed to go to the Shen store in the HSE building to buy apparel? Why is there a candy store in High School East? I don't think this is a healthy idea. Thanks
The school store is open the last two periods of the school day for student use. However, parents wishing to purchase items from the store may contact the advisor, Mrs. Kelly to make such purchases. Candy is sold at the conclusion of the lunch periods.
Posted on March 20, 2008 Why can’t students e-mail with out permission?
Supervision is again at the heart of this issue. It is important to monitor what sites and addresses students are accessing while under the supervision of the school. Therefore email and website access is continuously monitored.
Posted on March 18, 2008 The halls at high school east are always so crowded, and it's hard to get from one building to another in five minutes, especially if your in gym, will you ever change that five minute time limit?
High School East is crowded, but not over capacity. While it is difficult at times to navigate the hallways, most students can get to their classes on time if they manage their time between classes efficiently. Changing the five-minute passing time is not a consideration at this time. However, the administration is looking at scheduling patterns to help alleviate this concern.
Posted on March 13, 2008 I am a current student at HSE, and I was wondering if it is really necessary to have tables set up behind the main cafeteria for members of the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force? I think that there is enough propaganda with out them pushing flyers into my face.
Yes, it is necessary. For the same reasons, both legally and otherwise, that the district allows colleges to visit the school and provide literature; the district also has an obligation to our military service branches.
Posted on March 11, 2008 Why do students in high school still need to be "supervised" since most of them are used to being unsupervised at home?
The district has a legal responsibility to ensure the safety and security of all students. We trust and hope that positive behaviors that are learned at home are practiced in school making the "supervision" of high school students a mere technicality.
Posted on March 6, 2008 If a student loses his or her School I.D, how do they go about getting a new one? Does it cost anything?
Students who lose their IDs may get a replacement by contacting Mrs. Sherry Pufky in the Principal's Office. There is a $5.00 replacement fee.
Posted on March 6, 2008 Why is there a ban on all card games in the high school cafeteria? What difference does it make if nobody is gambling on a non-face card game?
It is difficult for staff members to determine whether or not the students are playing cards for the purpose of gambling. Therefore, card playing is not allowed during the school day. In addition, the students' time might be better spent in other ways of socializing or completing school work.
Posted on March 5, 2008 What is school policy regarding food and drink in the classroom? P.S. can I use the response in my March 2008 article for the Shen Pen
Food and drink are not generally allowed in the classroom. However, there are certain lessons related to the cultures of other countries that are enhanced by food and therefore are permissible. In addition, teachers occasionally use food as a source of motivation or prize for some students, which is also allowed. And yes, you can use it for the Shen Pen.
Posted on March 5, 2008 Why does the high school have 40 minutes in the beginning of the day of free time? Wouldn't that time be more effectively spent in an elective class, study hall, or just plain starting school later, or ending it earlier?
Buses drop students off at 7:10 a.m. and school starts at 7:40 a.m. This is so that the buses can drop at the high school and begin the next run for elementary schools. Currently, the district is conducting a transportation study looking at availability of buses and the impact on the start and dismissal times of all the schools. That being said, it is not a full 40 minutes by the time students get into the school, go to their lockers, etc. And, not all students take the bus. So, many arrive at school much closer to the start of school.
Posted on February 11, 2008 What is the typical dropout rate over the past few years? Are these students from both the general education and special education population?
The drop out rate for general education students over the past few years has held steady at approximately 2%. The drop out rate for special education students has fluctuated between 3 and 4%.
Posted on February 11, 2008 Are we allowed to schedule class in place of lunch if we want to?
No. According to NYS Education Law, each school shall schedule a reasonable time for each full day pupil attending pre-kindergarten through grade 12 to consume lunch.
Posted on February 11, 2008 Why does the high school start so early, especially in light of all the studies that have been done that indicate that teenagers need more sleep?
The start of the high school day is based on the following factors: it coordinates with other school districts for interscholastic athletic schedules; it provides the time needed for after school for other activities such as extracurricular clubs, academic support, jobs, etc.; and it helps some families by ensuring that older students arrive home before younger siblings.
Posted on February 7, 2008 Why can't seniors walk alone to their locker to grab a textbook during a free period?
Students walking in the hallways during class are a potential distraction to the instructional activities taking place. Monitors are in stationed throughout the building in order to maintain adequate supervision of our students. Seniors are allowed to walk alone but with the permission of an adult through the pass system.
Posted on February 7, 2008 Why can't students print projects on color ink without a teacher's permission?
Because students were printing a vast majority of their papers in color, even when it was not necessary. Since the new procedure was instituted, printing in color has been reduced from 3,00 sheets per month to 700 sheets per month. This represents a considerable savings on printing cost over a 10 month period.
Posted on February 7, 2008 Is it true that High School East has a candy store?
High School East has a school store that sells student supplies and materials for class. To supplement its revenues, the store also sells candy after lunch and after school.
Posted on February 5, 2008 What and where is "The Fridge" in HSE? Is it a study hall, a hangout room? I am a junior and I still don't know what it is.
The "Fridge" is a "cool" room in High School East, next to the South Office. Seniors can "chill out" during their unscheduled periods but it is also open to all East students during their lunch periods. The room was named and furnished by the Senate. Lost and Found is located there. Before and after school the room is used for club meetings and the Senate uses it for its caucus and meetings.
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