Posted 5/8/08
On Wednesday, May 14^th, high school health students will be attending a presentation by Rick Stoddard in the High School East Auditorium. After losing his wife to cancer caused by cigarette smoking, Rick Stoddard completed a series of emotionally-charged, television and radio public service announcements for the Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program.

Rick Stoddard, author of The Burning Truth, continues his mission by speaking to youth and adults throughout American about the dangers of tobacco use and the manipulative marketing tactics of the tobacco industry. We look forward to Mr. Stoddard’s powerful message and the profound impact it can have on students’ health behaviors.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Colleen Coletta, health teacher at High School East by telephone – 881-0310, ext. 61739 or by e-mail – colecoll@shenet.org.

Posted 5/3/08
Maggie Seligman, a junior at Shenendehowa High School, has been chosen as one of six students to represent New York at the National Federation High School Student Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana from July 17 through July 20th.  The National Student Leadership Conference provides a forum for student and adult leaders to discuss contemporary issues facing education based athletics and activities. These student leaders will learn to promote respect, positive values, sportsmanship, teamwork, healthy lifestyles, community service and perspective. We congratulate Maggie in representing Shenendehowa at this conference.

Posted 4/28/08
Student in the Class of 2009: Senior Privileges

Students in the Class of 2009 will be eligible for senior privileges in September if they are in good academic standing, adhere to the Code of Conduct, and do not have unpaid financial obligations.  To earn senior privileges for next year as a senior, during 4^th quarter of junior year students are expected to show maturity and responsibility by satisfying all of the listed criteria:

1. Having acceptable grades: Not failing any class in the 4^th quarter.

2. Showing responsibility in class: Not having a 5 in effort/conduct in any course for 4^th quarter.

3. Being on time to school and classes: Not exceed 3 illegal tardies to school for the 4^th quarter

4. Exhibiting school citizenship by following the Student Code of Conduct

5. Being responsible to pay school financial obligations: No book fines, overdue library books, etc.  (See Mrs. Grzeskowiak in the West Main Office to resolve financial issues)

**(Cutting a class in the 4^th quarter will result in loss of privileges for the 1^st quarter of next year)**

 **(School Administration reserves the opportunity  to review any student application)**

In June, the high school administration will assess juniors according to the list of criteria. Eligible students will receive a letter during the summer inviting them to apply for parking privileges.  Once school starts, eligible students will be permitted to apply for early release or late arrival if their schedule permits.  Students who do not meet the criteria may be eligible to apply after the first quarter interim reports are issued.  All students are assessed at the end of each academic quarter to determine their eligibility for senior privileges.

The privileges available to seniors who meet the criteria are:

1. Senior parking (after completed valid application and available space)
2. Late arrival (as allowed by student’s schedule)
3. Early release (as allowed by student’s schedule)
4. Unassigned periods (as identified on student’s schedule)

*Monday April 21st is the starting date for monitoring Senior Privilege evaluation*

Posted 4/25/08
The Shenendehowa Athletic Department is pleased to announce that T.J. Popolizio has been chosen to participate in the 2nd Annual Red Bulls High School Cup presented by Adidas.  This event features the top senior soccer players from New York and New Jersey and puts them against each other for ultimate bragging rights. Players were selected by media from across New York and New Jersey. The Red Bulls High School Cup will be played at Giants Stadium on Saturday, June 21st at 9:30 PM following the New York Red Bulls match vs. FC Dallas.

T.J. has been a standout performer in the classroom and as a member of our soccer and wrestling teams.  T.J. will be attending Brown University in the fall.  We want to congratulate T.J. on this outstanding recognition and wish him all the best on the Saturday, June 21st.

Posted 4/23/08
Students from Shenendehowa’s Finance and Investment class placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Spring 2008 Stock Market Game Session. Students from Laura Tarlo’s class competed via the internet against 100 other teams from schools all over the capital region. In 1st place were Travis DeSilva and Scott Loy, 2nd place were Chris Coppola and Natasha Sakhichand and 3rd place were Joe Macaluso and Sam Rosenzweig. The 1st and 2nd place teams will attend an awards ceremony on May 19th at the Holiday Inn in Albany.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

• High School West Recognition Night, May 8 at 6:30 p.m.

• The 9th grade dance is scheduled for Friday May 9th at HS East from 7 to 10pm. All tickets are pre sale. The cost is $10 per ticket and will be sold during lunch periods a week before the dance. This is a Semi-Formal Dance, so no jeans or sneakers! If you are bringing a student from another high school, you must pick up a GUEST FORM sheet and return it to Mr. Beson in the CAP Office before you can purchase their ticket.

• Awards Night, May 14, 2008.

• The Senior Ball is May 17 at the Crowne Plaza in Albany, 7 p.m. until midnight

• The Sophomore Semi-formal is May 30.

• The Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2008 will be held on Thursday, June 26 at 1:30 p.m. at Saratoga Performing Art Center.

Congratulations to the Shen Dance Team! On March 14^th  the Shen Dance Team, accompanied by Coach Preston, traveled to NYC to participate in a U.S. Championship Competition, returning to the Shen community with national titles in three dance categories. The team placed 1^st in Large Varsity Pom, 3^rd in Varsity Kickline, and 4^th in Team Dance, which includes elements of pom, jazz, hip hop, and kick.

On Saturday, May 3rd the dance team will be conducting a “Modern Dances” Elementary School Clinic, with 50% of the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.  Information about signing up for the clinic will be distributed in the elementary schools next week.

The dance team is a varsity level squad composed of students in 9th – 12th grades, that performs during halftime for football and basketball home games, at Respect Fest, and competes annually in the spring.  Tryouts for the 2008 – 2009 team will be held on May 12th – 16th.  If you would like additional information, please look at the Dance Team web site, or contact Coach Preston via e-mail at presamy@shenet.org.

Applications forms are now available on line or in the Shenendehowa High School Counseling Center for the James Grande Award for Volunteerism.  This $750.00 scholarship, sponsored by the Shenendehowa Council PTA, is awarded annually to a college-bound Shenendehowa High School Senior who has demonstrated outstanding traits of character and service as evidenced by participation in volunteer activities at school and/or in the community.  The selection committee will consider the depth and/or breadth of the applicant's volunteer activities, the reponses to two questions related to the applicant's volunteer experiences, any awards or recognition received for volunteer work, and letters of recommendation. All information must be returned to the counseling center no later than Thursday, March 20.  The winner will be announced at the High School awards ceremony in May. If you have additional questions or concerns please contact Karen at kkeis@nycap.rr.com.

Shenendehowa Union offers $500 scholarship. CSEA Unit 8458’s union members are again offering the Kenneth J. Plummer Memorial $500 scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a college bound senior, who is the son or daughter of a member of this CSEA unit and employed at Shenendehowa Central Schools. Award selection will be based on academic achievement and outstanding character as demonstrated by community service, employment, sports, family responsibilities, letters of recommendation, and a short essay are some of the criteria that will be used.  Applications are available in the High School East Guidance Office and must be returned by March 21, 2008.

Introducing the new Homework Club for ALL ninth grade students. This is a chance to work independently, with fellow students, peer tutors or teacher mentors on homework. The club meets Monday and Thursday from 2:50-3:50 in Room 8 & 10 of HS West, Starting Nov. 8th

Why:

• You need to complete a group project for a class and need some place to get together.

• You need to get homework out of the way before sporting events or practice, so  that you don’t have to stay up until midnight to get it done.

• You want to increase your grade point average by 5-10 points;  you would like to get grades that make your parents proud.                                                    

• There are some things that you are struggling with, you can get help from others.

How:

1. Get all homework and other materials from your locker

2. Grab a snack (optional)

3. Head to room 8-10

4. Sign in with one of the mentor teachers

5. Find a comfortable place to work (desks can be rearranged and music will be playing!)

6. Work on homework until you get stuck and then feel free to ask a tutor or mentor for assistance

7. When you need to leave, get a bus pass and attendance voucher

8. Come again

REQUESTING A TRANSCRIPT

• your name
• the year you graduated
• your social security number
• your date of birth
• the name and address of where you want the transcript sent

There is a $2.00 fee per copy of your transcript (if paying by check make it payable to Shenendehowa Central School District).

Make the request in person or mail to:
Shenendehowa High School East Building
Attention: Guidance Records
970 Route 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065

STUDENT PARKING – SENIORS ONLY

Parking on campus for seniors is an ongoing privilege and not an entitlement. The continuation of parking privileges throughout the school year will be contingent on good attendance in all classes (including HR), passing grades in all classes, and compliance to good behavior expectations as defined and outlined in the student handbook.

DRIVER EDUCATION

Recent changes to laws regarding student driver licenses. Click here for a presentation by the Department of Motor Vehicles and the New York State Police.