Tag: District
Why do we allow kids who have been suspended or expelled from other schools just come into Shen and ruin the experience for the rest of the students? If they were bad enough to get expelled from one school, what says they aren’t going to do it at our school, especially since I see kids get suspended and go right back to it when they get back like nothing happened.
A. Any resident student is eligible to attend school. As for prior disciplinary issues, those things are reviewed and handled accordingly.
Ugh. Another weather event, and every other district is informing students of the plan. It’s 8 pm and literally every other district has called for a delay on 3/7. But Shen says nothing. Do you understand that parents need to plan for childcare? That children get anxious if we tell them we are keeping them home either way because they care about school and don’t want to miss important instruction? You work for us. Waiting til the last minute is unprofessional and wildly inconsiderate. How many times does this need to happen?
A. Shenendehowa has never called a snow day or delay the day before because things change. Our process for these days can be found here: https://www.shenet.org/about-us/public-informationcommunications/emergency-closings-delays-and-early-dismissal/
Am I allowed to go to the chorus concert without being related to anyone singing? I want to watch my friends perform.
A. Yes, they are open to the public.
How many snow days can we get a year ? Are we allowed to go over if nessasary ?
A. 180 days of instruction are required by N.Y.S. The number of emergency days revolves around that.
Has Shen ever gotten a intruder with a weapon come into school?
A. There was a situation where a student entered the high school lobby with a weapon many years ago (late 1980s or early 1990s). The student was stopped by an administrator and no one was injured.
I have two questions about excused abscenses. Are college visits and field trips excused abcenses. If so, are they shown on our transcript?
A. Yes to both. Absences are on a transcript but it does not distinguish between excused vs unexcused. It just lists “Days Absent” and “Days Tardy.”
Why doesn’t Shen have a longer december break like other schools across the country and instead have no february break? I would much rather prefer a longer dec break.
A. Shenendehowa’s breaks are similar to all schools in New York State.
Why can’t we see our grades on the portal before the quarter ends. I think this would be the most important time to see our grades so we can bring up our average and ask any remaining questions we have. Thanks for your time.
A. That is the time that teachers are finalizing grades for the report card.
Why does shen have to provide transportation for students attending private schools?
A. Because they pay school taxes too and it is the law.
