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Posted on September 2, 2011 I have read theofficial policy regarding immunizations but was curious how strictly that is enforced. I have heard that there is a student entering kindergarten who does not have any immunizations and is being allowed to enter class.
It is strictly enforced and in order for someone to be allowed to attend school with no immunizations there must be a medical or religious reasons and documentation must support it.
Posted on June 18, 2010 Who is in charge of the “healthy snack policy” Is it by state, distinct, school or classroom. Is there a list of “approved snacks” and “restricted snacks”? I ask this because I have a child almost to the point of tear because the teacher told her she could not bring in granola bars anymore because the chocolate chips in them are not healthy. Basically my child is being told that their mom is wrong and the teacher knows best.
Posted on October 28, 2008 Second request to know who or where I can find the procedures the schools nurses must follow about contacting parents when a child goes to see the nurse, is injured, hurt, etc.
You will find that answer in our Elementary Parent Handbook under Health Services.
Posted on October 28, 2008 Why are parents only notified of a head lice outbreak when it affects their classroom instead of within the school? There are obviously many areas and rooms used by all of the kids and to wait to inform parents only after an outbreak occurs in an individual room is just putting off a parent's ability to respond and watch their kids for symptoms. I want to know why all parents aren’t notified when the first cases are noticed.
We notify parents in the classroom as a precaution. It is not required. Head lice do not jump or fly. You have to have significant contact with a person's head to get head lice.
Posted on January 27, 2009 Two questions: First, what is the district policy, if any, regarding children with head lice in school? Second, what is the policy, if any, regarding the actions that the school/classroom should take in the event of an outbreak?
Shen has a "No nit" policy where students found with head lice and/or nits are excluded from school until they are treated and nit free. At the elementary level, the parents of other children in the class are notified. Over the years that procedure has been reviewed and often modified based on school physician, Health Dept and NYS Education Department advice.
Health Education
Posted on June 1, 2010 What health education does Shenendehowa offer at the elementary level? If any, what topics are covered?
Posted on July 20, 2009 Why does Shen only teach about abstinence instead of safe sex? my daughter has mentioned this to me and I think its wrong. No offense to the school but there are many pregnant girls. In my opinion you should focus on helping to keep them be safe instead of forbidding it. Thanks for listening
Sexual Health Education at Shenendehowa begins with the 5th Grade Maturation Program and continues as a part of regular health education classes in 6th, 8th, & 11th grade. This comprehensive sexual health program promotes abstinence, while providing students with the information they need to remain healthy throughout their life cycle. The curriculum comes directly from the NYS Health Education Functional Knowledge Standards, with the guiding principal that “Individuals have a right to information that can make their lives healthier and happier.” (FLS.I.14).
Posted on February 11, 2008 Why is Shen a abstinence only school and how are students informed about preventing STDs and pregnancies?
By law, all schools must promote abstinence. In addition, the district must also teach units on sex education as part of the health curriculum.
Posted on January 22, 2009 I am very concerned about drug usage by Shen students. I know many of the 5th graders go through the DARE program but wanted to know how the district was educating students in grades 7/8 and in the high school about the evils of drug use. Let's not have our head in the sand. I encourage the district to have more programs for the older students.
Let's keep in mind that while they may be Shen students, most of the drug/alcohol use is not taking place in school. However, the district does offer a wide range of programs to educate students about this problem. Students have health classes in grade 6, 8 and high school that delve heavily into this subject. Healthy lifestyle choices are discussed and taught in Family and Consumer Science classes. There are assemblies that focus on substance abuse. The district's SRO officer and our school counselors also meet with the students at risk on a regular basis. The district also employs intervention counselors. The district offers students many opportunities to stay actively involved in school and adhere to the code of conduct.
Physicals - Health Requirements
Posted on August 13, 2008 I am having a hard time getting through to my daughters school regarding this... Are there any required physicals/immunizations, etc. that are required for students entering 5th grade? My child will not turn 10 until September.
A physical is required for students entering grades kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, 7th and 10th and all new students.
Posted on September 30, 2009 I HEARD THAT DENTAL HEALTH FORMS WERE REQUESTED NOT REQUIRED. IS THIS STILL TRUE.
Posted on September 1, 2009 How should we send it the dental and physical information for elementary, middle, and high school students?
Posted on November 20, 2008 What is the deal with the dental forms? These forms are ridiculous. On the Shen website it states that students are “requested to present” these dental forms. Does this imply that they are not required? What is the ramification if one does not return the form? Will the child be banned from school or simply banned from using their teeth at school?
The current state requirements states that “the district must request the form,” it does not require the parents to return the form nor does it provide any consequences if the parent does not comply with the request.
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