Archive for October, 2018

I saw one post where a girl was thanking Shen HS for having free sanitary woman’s products, unlike the middle schools. However, you responded with “they are free at all levels”. No, they are not free at all levels. When I got my period in the middle schools if I didn’t have a quarter or my own items with me I would either ask around for a quarter or have to break a dollar in the lunchline, which they didn’t even let me do half the time. If you’re unaware the middle school sanitary products aren’t free, please educate yourself on this information.

A. Things change. A new law, effective July 1, 2018, requires all elementary and secondary public schools in New York State that serve students in any grade from six to twelve, to provide feminine hygiene products to students in school restrooms, at no cost.

Where does the school get the frozen buffalo pizza from

A. From Sysco. The brand is Big Daddy’s Pizza

For senior pictures for the yearbook does it matter what color dress shirt you wear or does it have to be white? I know the coat has to be black and so does the tie but can the shirt be a color other than white?

A.  The shirt should be white.

Why can’t we carry our backpacks in HSW? I have to run back and forth to my locker all day, or carry 5 binders.

A.  Following several instances of students and staff sustaining injuries after accidentally being hit by students’ backpacks while moving about High School West’s narrow hallways between class periods, the joint 9th Grade and Environment Committees decided in the interest of safety not to allow students to wear/carry their backpacks in High School West during the […]

I would like to thank high school east for having free feminine products in the women’s bathroom unlike they do in middle school. Thanks!

A. They are free at all levels.

Silly question question, I know, but what exactly is an Open House? Is it an opportunity to meet individually with your kiddo’s teachers? Or is it more of a walk-through meet and greet sort of thing?

A. More of a meet and greet.

I know someone who started a club in HSE last year, and I heard that no more clubs could be made after that. Is this true? If not, where do I go if I want to start a new club?

A. You can’t just “start” a club. There is budgeting involved. Talk to your principal.

can girls try out for the football team?

A. Yes, under commissioner’s regulations and NYSPHSAA rules regarding mixed competition   Info can be found here. http://nysphsaa.org/Portals/0/PDF/Handbook/2018-19%20Handbook/NYSPHSAA%20Handbook%20002.pdf

What is the curriculum for the Life Skills program at Shatekon?

A.  The FSD curriculum is comprised of a variety of different programs and instructional approaches designed to meet the unique needs of students as they progress through a modified and adapted curriculum. Examples include, TouchMath, Equals Math, Reading Milestones, Reading A to Z, Unique Learning, etc.

can you switch into math lab if your struggling in regular math

A. If a student is struggling in math, he or she should see their counselor to talk about a possible change to their schedule.