Archive for January, 2018

Why hasn’t the after school snack program been open for more than a week at HSE?

A. They are closed during Regents week.

Why are physical education classes REQUIRED for students that participate in extracurricular sports? During the season for my sport, every day after school I sacrifice my time that could be used for homework (both at home and during my PE period, which could be changed to a stud hall) until 6:30, and I get home around 7, at which point I clean up and eat. Is there any room for negotiation regarding this? Thanks.

A.  Per New York State, eight semesters of physical education is required in order to graduate.  This goes for all students, regardless of whether or not you play an interscholastic sport. 

um my teacher took a phone call during class is this against school policy

A. While it is professional practice to refrain from personal phone calls during class, there may be extenuating circumstances where it is warranted and there is no policy against it.

If Skano has confirmed cases of the flu among students and staff, why has a notice not been shared building wide for all staff and with families?

A. We don’t typically send out notices when the flu is confirmed in school. During flu season, it is assumed that flu will be present in our schools. Many people who have it do not actually go to the doctor and get tested for it.

Are all gender bathrooms available to non-transgender folk? Thank you so much.

A. Yes.

Is it allowed for teachers to grade writing prompts in which they ask you to demean modern political figures that they disagree with but you might not?

A. Employees may not use their office, classrooms, school facilities or school equipment as a means to promote personal political views and beliefs, however, teachers are encouraged to address issues of current events of instructional and informational value to students.

What is the mascot’s name?

A. It doesn’t have one. 

Does college personal finance class count for higher weighting for your gpa?

A.  College Personal Finance/Investment is weighted 1.06 as are all College or AP courses for GPA and Rank purposes only – grades on report cards are not weighted.

why cant juniors drive into school

A. Not enough parking spaces.

Is there a list of all the classes during summer school? Where can I find them?

A. You can get that in the College, Counseling and Career Center.