Archive for March, 2017

I have a question about allocation of money for sports: I have heard that football player’s uniforms are provided for them while tennis dresses, for example, cost $60 and are paid for by the athlete. Does the district regularly discriminate between sports, in terms of funds provided?

A.  The tennis teams were and have been offered the opportunity to have the school buy them uniforms through the budget and bid process that all teams go through.  They have chosen over the years to buy their own.

Can high school east teachers make students stay after school?

A.  Yes.  Teacher can ask students to stay after school for academic or behavioral reasons, and will contact parents to be sure that they have parental permission.

What are the attendance requirements for graduating? I can’t find them anywhere on the site

A. You can find the district attendance policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16RkTOzfb6wmzRWLULae_uSObE3IvG42X534v3VXuUSc/view and regulation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cd8b4NfcXvaywqUFePr0gcP8dpAIyfzzSFnWdGj5ERo/view

How can I get my working papers?

A. Here is our web page with information about Working Papers: https://www.shenet.org/shen-high-school/working-papers/

Does the English regents factor into the AP Language and Composition final grade?

A.  No, it does not.

Do you have to pay to get into Shensational?

A. No,  it is free.

Is kindergarten going to full day in September?

A. No.

Where can I access old high school yearbooks?

A. The Superintendent’s office and the high school library have copies to view.

my son wants to play shen hockey, but hes in the 7th grade. what should he do?

A. You can contact the athletic office with your questions.

What are the requirements for the National Junior Honor Society? Is this the only middle school honors program? I heard there was something for those with averages over a 95%. I can’t find information on the district website. Thank you.

A. All of the middle school NJHS clubs have webpages. https://www.shenet.org/MS-extra-curricular-clubs/