A. VPNs are prohibited on the district network for all devices. Discipline is progressive and administered by building administration pursuant to the student code of conduct and acceptable use policy.
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Would I get in trouble if I downloaded a vpn onto my chrombook? If so how much?
February 21st, 2020 by kelly.defecianiwhat information about discipline action by law are you actually allowed to give out
February 21st, 2020 by kelly.defecianiA. None, other than to say that discipline occurred.
what are the requirements to attend junior prom
February 21st, 2020 by kelly.defecianiA. The Junior Class Associate and Assistant Principal will be communicating directly with the class in the coming weeks. The requirements include being in good standing academically, behaviorally, and attendance.
If a student gets passing grades in 10th grade global for all 4 quarters but fails the Regents, how is it determined whether the student is considered to have passed the class for credit? I’d the failing Regents exam calculated into that determination so that the student might fail the class and the Regents? Or does the student get credit for the class but not for the Regents? For some students this could make the difference between graduating and not graduating since for basic Regents a student only needs to pass 1 social studies regents.
February 21st, 2020 by kelly.defecianiA. Yes, the Regents exam score is included in the calculation of students’ final course grades in Global History & Geography-10. Students can re-take the exam in August and the new score will be used to re-calculate their course grade. There are two Social Studies Regents exams. Students will also take the U.S. History & Government Regents exam in grade 11.
How long does Shen keep transcripts for former students? I heard that some schools are required to keep transcripts forever while some are not.
February 21st, 2020 by kelly.defecianiA. We keep and have all of them on microfilm.
why aren’t our locker combinations on the student portal? Its already password protected I don’t see the point in making a student go to the office for this information…
January 31st, 2020 by kelly.defecianiA. Ask your principal to place them there.
As a student, I find it extremely inappropriate for teachers to speak about their political opinions to their classes. I am in full support of students partaking in political conversations and debates among themselves, in class or in the halls… but when teachers decide to push their opinions down the students throats, it limits the students opportunity for free thought, free speech, and a safe space. A school is a learning environment, not one to feel embarrassed for your political views. Teachers can express their views at home, but their job is a professional place where they help students learn to form their own opinions. Today, my English teacher and my French teacher both were expressing their political views in class and the whole class felt uncomfortable. Please, make this stop! It’s seriously unprofessional for a school environment! Thank you!
January 31st, 2020 by kelly.defecianiA. “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.” Please see Board of Education Policy 6193: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IYU6Dei8YLG8wyawzZ6dtQqj7ETafRtxSRlH8vdb8JQ/view.
Please, please, please institute a policy banning oil diffusers from classrooms and offices. They agitate asthma, cause headaches, and smell gross. Pumping perfume into the air in a closed classroom/office makes some people sick. It is not necessary and there is no science that proves it helps students learn.
January 31st, 2020 by kelly.defecianiA. These are not allowed in classrooms or offices. If you have a concern, please let your principal know.
The new Seal of Biliteracy requirement is unnecessary and takes time away from what the course is supposed to teach us. We had to use up class time because Shen wants the whole world to know that all of its students are “bilingual” when everyone knows that 95% of students do not actually learn to speak the language they take fluently. This is a waste of class time and should be optional as it once was. Making it a requirement takes away its importance to the students who actually care and wanted be recognized for truly excelling in their LOTE class. This project does nothing to prove the biliteracy of students, all it does it add more stress and take away from class time.
January 31st, 2020 by kelly.defecianiA. The Seal of Biliteracy is an opportunity for both World Language students and English-Language Learners to demonstrate that they are able to read and write at an intermediate-high level of proficiency in two languages, and a chance for students and families to celebrate the hard work that students have completed during their time at Shen. Students who obtain the Seal are not expected to demonstrate fluency; that will only come with years of practice and dedication to the language. The goals of the Seal of Biliteracy program are aligned with our Profile of a Shen Graduate, as we strive for graduates to be Critical and Innovative Thinkers who are also Globally Competent Persons. Because upper-level world language courses at Shen have always been rigorous, the components of the project are not actually new to most world language courses; they already existed in some form in the world language curricula, and were never optional. Students in years past completed the same projects, but without the benefit of earning the Seal. The only new component is the brief presentation that students will present as the culminating piece of the project; this component is optional.
The Seal of Biliteracy is not unique to Shen; it exists in some form in 48 other states, and in most schools in our region. You can click here to learn more about the program: https://sealofbiliteracy.org/
Are 9th grade latin students required to take the national latin exam? If so, why?
January 31st, 2020 by kelly.defecianiA. Yes, all Latin students grades 9-12 are required to take the National Latin Exam. This prestigious 40 question multiple choice exam is taken both nationally and internationally. While students’ scores on the exam will not be factored into their average, this exam is an excellent way to showcase their Latin skills and knowledge. Latin Scholars who place on the exam will be recognized in the spring at 9th Grade Awards and Recognition Night. This exam is meant to inspire a sense of pride and accomplishment for all of the hard work students have done this year. Our students are extremely successful on the exam and it provides one more way for students to be recognized for their academic achievement at the start of their high school career.
