Archive for May, 2017

I have the parent portal on my phone how can my son get his own o his phone.

A.  You need to download the Infinite Campus app on his phone and log in.

Why do we have bus drivers shortage?

A.  Thank you for your question. The issue of school bus driver shortage is not unique to Shenendehowa Central Schools but is a nationwide problem. There are several reasons for the school bus driver shortage. Data shows that for every bus driver who resigns or retires, school districts and private contractors must find 2.5 applicants […]

For AP World History students, does the Regents count as part of the final grade, or is the AP exam calculated in?

A.  For AP World History and AP US History, the final course grade is based on averaging only the grades from the four quarters.   Regents exams are important and students should do their best on them whether or not their scores are averaged into their course grade.

How many classes do you have to fail in order to go to summer school? Also is it optional to go to summer school?

A.  Summer school is optional.  There is not a minimum number of classes that a student needs to fail in order to attend summer school.

If I’m taking a junior to senior prom do they need to fill out a form to attend?

A. Yes.

If your a junior can you drive to school for my regents

A. Yes.

Are teachers allowed to touch students? I have had many cases where lunch aids touched me without consent, and one of those cases ended up in some of my hair being torn out. I feel this is a violation of some kind, but I would like some feedback on whether this is allowed, or not. as I would like to report the aids, but I am not sure if they are violating any policy

A.  It depends, in terms of the intent and familiarity. Clearly, any and all inappropriate touching is prohibited and will be severely addressed.  We strongly urge you to bring the matter directly to the attention of the building principal. See BOE Policy https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K0QueY_TiwPw7bXhcYo1BmT0y1NgqYsmKecqzP-4H0Y/view

Why do the HSW Hall monitors randomly lock the doors to the bathrooms at different intervals of the day? It’s fruitless and stupid and wastes students time because they have to walk to the nearest bathroom, which sometimes is far away being that there is only 3 bathrooms, can this be stopped please, it’s annoying.

A.  For supervision purposes, the only bathrooms that are open at HSW before homeroom are the ones in the Cafeteria Lobby.  After homeroom until 2:35, the bathrooms in both the Cafeteria Lobby and Gymnasium Lobby are always open as a monitor is always posted in those locations, and the bathrooms in the back hallway are […]

Does gym count towards your average in middle school

A. No,

How many years do board of education members serve? Is it a paid position?

A. Three years without pay.