Archive for June, 2021

I would like to thank all of the cleaners that helped keep our kids safe. I hope the school district gives these people some kind of a bonus. They worked all though covid. They were exposed to all kinds of chemicals and took on extra duty’s. Without the cleaners and support staff schools couldn’t open the buildings. I appreciate all of you. Thank you for keeping my child safe.

A. Thank you for your support!

Will Shen consider exempting students from gym who participate in competitive sports outside of school as other districts do?

A. Shen will not be exempting students from physical education who participate in competitive sports outside of school.

If I were to put up pride flags for pride month at the middle school, would I get in trouble?

A. As long as the flags fell in line with the code of conduct (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rg_BcKwYMPUPZbgrIowcHSd5jII5T1FFbFubjx-Wmy4/view), section B page 5, you can contact your middle school principal on your ideas for placement.

My spanish teacher said that a medal is given for having the Seal of Biliteracy- is this true?

A. Yes, they have been handed out. Please contact the main office with questions.

How do I get a refund of the balance available in my senior’s PayPams account?

A. Please contact the Food Service office at 518-881-0630 and request the refund.

Is it possible to book a Shen gym or athletic field? And a follow-up question, could we book the middle school rooftop for a concert?

A. Due to safety concerns, the rooftop would not be an option. To book another facility on campus, please contact Amy Cullen in our Community Education Office to reserve the use of a facility.

What are Shen’s rules regarding dress code?

A. The dress code for students and employees is listed on pages 5-6 of the Code of Conduct (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rg_BcKwYMPUPZbgrIowcHSd5jII5T1FFbFubjx-Wmy4/edit?usp=sharing)

Will masks be required outdoors at Graduation?

A. With the new NYSDOH guidance announced on June 7, students and guests will NOT be required to wear masks outside, including Graduation. All parties always have the option to continue wearing masks outside. No one should be directed, shamed, or otherwise to not wear a mask outside. 

Are Graduation medals based on weighted or non-weighted GPA and is the GPA rounded up (ex. 94.935 = 95)? If a medal is earned when are they distributed to graduating seniors?

A. They are based on primarily weighted GPA as outlined in BOE policy 7223  Medals are distributed with caps and gowns.

What do the gold tassels signify?

A. GPA of 85% or above.