Archive for April, 2019

Information about Shen students in Paris for PEACE Exchange Program…

Shenendehowa currently has 29 students and six chaperones in Paris, France as part of the PEACE Program (an exchange program). The students visited Notre Dame this morning and then returned to their host families. At this point, the advisory is in the process of contacting all of the students to ensure they are accounted for. […]

Not a comment, but a question. Do Shen tennis courts have a backboard/wall for single player practice?

A. No.

Why does BOE Policy 7315R (Athletic code of conduct) prohibit tobacco products but not vapes, juul, e-cig etc?

A. Vapes, vaporizers, vape pens, hookah pens, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or e-cigs), and e-pipes are some of the many terms used to describe electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). ENDS are noncombustible tobacco products.

Where was the moment of silence this morning on the announcements for the 49 killed and 40 dead in a mosque shooting in New Zealand? Why were the flags not at half mast?

A. FLYING THE FLAG AT HALF-STAFF: The pertinent section of the Flag Code says, “by order of the President, the flag shall be flown at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the Governor of a State or territory, as a mark of respect to their memory. Governors of […]

What is Shen’s process to check the applications submitted by family members who wish to come into schools to volunteer? I am concerned, as one volunteer in my daughter’s class has a criminal background, but did not report it on his/her volunteer form. This leads me to believe that there is no process to check on people coming into school, and unless another parent or someone who knows the volunteer or his/her background, there is no safety net. This is extremely concerning, as Shen constantly talks about keeping its students safe. Please do not tell me to discuss with the principal of my school. It goes much further than that and is an issue that affects all schools. So does Shen use any agency/process to check on its volunteers?

A. In accordance with Policy 3150/3150R, any volunteer must fill out a Volunteer Form 3150F. Once the form is completed, approval by the school principal or designee must be made prior to volunteering in the school. This requirement needs to be completed annually. In the event the volunteer answers “yes” to any of the questions, […]

Why is the use of a personal data plan for student’s phones banned? It is THEIR device, NOT shens.

A. Personal data plans are not filtered for content.  Students may use the SHEN-BYOD WiFi network for personal devices while at school.