Archive for May, 2018

Why doesn’t the school do after prom parties like other schools?

A. We used to but they were stopped due to low attendance.

Why doesn’t Shen crack down on Juniors illegally driving to school? Are you aware that some Juniors find willing Seniors that do not drive and register the Junior’s car in their name for a parking pass? Why can’t Shen require the Senior’s guardian to attest (with penalties) to their car registrations? Seems like and easy deterrent.

A.  We are aware at times that Juniors attempt to park illegally. We monitor the lot, address these issues, and discipline students as warranted on a regular basis. In addition, when a senior is approved for parking, the CAPS office reviews all documentation including licenses and registrations before issuing a parking sticker. This would make […]

Hi, Im a proud Shen mom and have been very involved in my children’s academic lives. I’ve heard through some other various concerned parents, that there will be a personal laptop device given to all students in the coming school year. I would just like to say, I’ve done my own research on these google chromebook devices that my children have told me they use in the classroom. After some digging, I discovered starting prices of chromebooks for schools are $149! If we estimate that there is 3200 students in the high school level, and multiply that by 149 we get nearly half a million dollars!!!! This is horrifying, I am truly disgusted with the schools incompetence on how to spend money. This will definitely be brought up at the next Board meeting by me and my girls!

A. If you research the price of textbooks and you will understand just one of the many benefits of Chromebooks.

Why do we have to spend so much money on caps and gown when we aren’t even allowed to keep them?

A. You are paying to rent them.

Is the same set of buses used 3 times in the morning to transport students to school? (to high school, then elementary school, then other elementary or middle school)

A. The bus routing system is much more complicated than that. 

How would I join the NHS in HS?

A. You don’t join. You have to meet the criteria. http://shennhs.webs.com/