Archive for January, 2016

I know that teachers in the elementary schools have requested that the portal be closed down for several weeks, while they input grades but does it need to be closed for SO long? Is that still necessary, especially most teachers are regularly keeping up with inputting their grades? The middle school teachers don’t seem to need this length of time. The trouble is, as parents, we rely on the portal to help our kids stay on top of things. I know the district wants to encourage parents to be involved, but insists on closing it for weeks and weeks, it’s contrary to parent involvement. Can this be reevaluated? Thanks.

A. We are looking into it.

Is this anonymous?

A. Yes, but we get an IP address so we could find out where it was sent from if we needed to do so.

Can a senior without a parking pass drive during regents week?

A. Yes.

Do people routinely check the security camera footage from the lunch room?

A. That is usually checked when there is a problem.

Do HS students have the option to take gym every day for a semester rather than every other day for a year?

A.  No. It is offered every other day each semester. 

Who can apply to the World Languages Honor Society and when?

Students who meet the following criteria may apply in the fall of 2016: Scholarship: maintaining a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 90 or better with a minimum Grade Point Average of 90 in a minimum of four (4) world language classes taken for high school credit. Volunteer Service: You must have completed at least 10 […]

Are teachers allowed to hug students?

A.  Teachers are allowed to be human and to express their appreciation and kindness towards a student. Clearly, there are professional boundaries and expectations. If a student feels uncomfortable, or feels that the “hug” is more than a casual and informal display of appreciation or kindness, then the matter should be addressed.

Would Shen ever consider school uniforms?

A. Probably not, we are a public school.

Do you need to be in English honors to be in social studies honors…

Q. Do you need to be in English honors in order do be in social studies honors 9th grade A. No. English and social studies honors are scheduled separately. Students do not need to have taken English 8 Honors to take Global History & Geography 9 Honors – but students’ reading and writing skills are taken into consideration […]

Weighting for college classes

 Q. I thought College classes were weighted at 1.06? Shouldn’t College Personal Finance and Investment be weighted at 1.06? A. They are but the weighting doesn’t kick in until the course’s final average is calculated.