Tag: District

Is resource class required if you have an IEP?

A.  When a student has an IEP at least one special education service is required. Resource room is one of the services that may be recommended depending on the needs of the student. Resource room is not required for every student with an IEP. However, if the CSE has determined that this is the only […]

how can you view attachments in your inbox on the messages part of the portal?

A.  You can’t.  Attachments go to the recipient’s email address.  Attachments are not included in the process inbox record of correspondence.

i forgot my shen campus portal password, i am a student, how do i reset/ figure it out

A. Questions about Portal passwords can be found here: https://www.shenet.org/parentstudent-portal/

I have the parent portal on my phone how can my son get his own o his phone.

A.  You need to download the Infinite Campus app on his phone and log in.

How many years do board of education members serve? Is it a paid position?

A. Three years without pay.

Would it be possible to notify the Shenendehowa staff and community why campus flags are lowered to half staff? Thank you.

A. We lower flags based on notification from the Governor of New York.

Why can’t we have chats an send emails to freinds on our chomebooks? I know that it is schools property, but some kids need to socialize more that can’t or are not allowed to use phones. Thank you

A. Because that is not the intended purpose of the Chromebooks. The purpose is to enhance your education.

Can a teacher issue lunch detention if a student doesn’t turn in a homework assignment? Can a teache issue a lunch detention if a question out of many isn’t done or complete? Can a teacher withhold acess to a graded homework assignment because a student didn’t finish xsomething in class?

A.  Teachers work to support students with their learning.  This means providing students with opportunities for learning and sometimes means holding students responsible to complete work designed to support their learning.  I encourage you to contact your child’s teacher directly to discuss this further and if the issue remains unresolved you are encouraged to contact […]

What grade is evolution in science class taught in Shen?

A. It is part of New York State Science Standards and is taught in life science courses (Science 7 & Biology). There is some minor crossover in Earth Science when they cover the age of the earth & scientific evidence used to make that determination.

Why do we (as the students) have to change our passwords? This just makes it harder for us to login all the time, because of the frequent use of chromebooks and computers.

A. For security purposes.