Archive for May, 2016

What are the requirements to attend senior prom?

A.  Students may not have committed a Level 3 or 4 infraction of the Code of Conduct, may not be failing more than 1 course for the 3rd/4th marking periods through, have 90% attendance since March 1 and have not cut a class period since March 1 through the date of the prom.  They must […]

Why are drivers test absences marked as unexcused absences even if the parent calls ahead?

A. Excused Absences According to Commissioner’s Regs 175.6:   a) Personal illness; b) Illness or death in the family; c) Impassable roads or weather; d) Required court appearances; e) Quarantine; f) Attendance at health clinics; g) Approved college visits; h) Military obligations; i) Religious observance; j) Disciplinary detention of incarcerated youth. All other absences for […]

Why are the counselors strongly encouraging the students to take Health in 10th grade instead of later?

A.  Statistics show that students are engaging in increased usage and risky behaviors from 9th-12th grade. Our current high school health curriculum at Shenendehowa is delivered in junior and senior year. Health this late in a student’s high school career enables the subject matter to become reactive instead of proactive.  In addition, by taking health in 10th […]

Is there a school policy that prohibits circulation of a school related petition on school grounds?

A.  School-related group, club, organization or class petitions are not prohibited but they must be approved by the building principal.