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2/8/22 – Have the Infinite Campus passwords been compromised? – Student

A. The Infinite Campus (IC) system has been updated to reflect an added security feature. The Security Settings were set to notify a user if the password being used for IC was breached on another website. Notification of a breached password does not mean your Infinite Campus account has been compromised; it is an indicator that your password was used […]

2/8/22 – Is there a complete list of all the students listed in the Memorial Garden as of January 28, 2022? – Community member

A. The High School maintains a list with the organization that assists in maintaining that area. It is kept in the HS Principal’s office but is not published.

2/8/22 – Why would the junior prom be planned for the same day as the SAT? Poor planning and this date should be reevaluated. – Parent

A. There are numerous reasons…Proms are planned 12-18 months ahead of time. It is similar to the process of planning a large wedding. The venue has to be available and not have other events booked. The High School tries not to have it too close to the senior prom.  Any earlier runs into Spring Break […]

2/8/22 – How can I go about getting an early release for the second semester? – Student

A. There was a Google Form sent out to students/families from their Class Assistant Principal. Students should check with their grade level CAP with questions. 

2/8/22 – Where can I view the High School achievement list? I’ve only been able to find Koda listed online. – Parent

A. The High School posts the list in the building but can look into submitting as a post on the website. The list is ready after the grade correction window, approximately 2 weeks after grades come out.

1/31/22 – Why does Shen not have a theater program? How do we make our “theater club” become a program? – Parents, Students and Teachers

A. Thank you for submitting the questions related to the importance of musical theater and drama at Shenendehowa. There is currently no credit bearing option offered in theater which means any opportunity that is offered is considered extra-curricular.  We may look to add theater courses to the HS Program of Studies in the future and if […]

1/28/22 – Where can schedules for school delays and half days be found? – Student

A. You can find all school schedules/delays, etc. here: https://www.shenet.org/about-us/school-schedules/. 

1/28/22 – Why, if none of the Language Departments are allowed to do international travel in the 21-22 school year, is the Science Department still allowing the trip to Belize during Feb. 2022? – Parent

A. With all the international trip cancellations in 2020 and 2021, this trip between the Science Department and LOTE Department, together, re-applied for this 2022 trip and was approved. High School Science and Spanish students are participating. If you have further questions, please contact the Deputy Superintendent’s Office at 518-881-0640.

1/24/22 – Will the school be providing sport physicals for Spring sport clearance? My doctor is booked until May 2022. – Marlene Sweet, Parent

A. We will not. Athletics only provided physicals during the summer and this has been suspended the past two years due to COVID.  Please contact the Athletic Training office for assistance at 518-881-0600 ext. 61588.

1/21/22 – Why are some Regents such as Global in January vs. June the end of the year? And if January exams were canceled, does that mean students won’t be taking a Global Regents? – Parent

A. As it stands right now, the June 2022 NYS Regents schedule does include Global History. Here is the link to the full schedule in June: http://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/june-2022-regents-examination-schedule.