Tag: High School
Can you use your phone at the high schools?
A. In general, yes. If in a class, it is at the discretion of the teacher.
Why do teachers have to switch between classrooms at HSE so often? Also, why is there not a series of classrooms in each hallway dedicated to one subject? In one of my classrooms, throughout the day there is a Social Studies, German, and Spanish class in the same room.
A. Many factors are taken into account for room assignments. They can include but are not limited to….technology in the room requested by the teacher, proximity to other rooms for students and teachers, teachers teaching multiple levels of classrooms, the capacity of rooms, limiting the number of times students have to travel the length of […]
Where can I find my locker combination?
A. On your schedule or stop by the Counseling Center.
How does someone get a new student ID from the High School?
A. You can request a new student ID in the principal’s office.
What does “SETR” stand for, in regards to the homeroom with this name at HSW?
A. Students from East that Travel.
What are the library hours for the HSE library?
A. The library is open from 7:10 am until 4 pm
Do 9th graders have to take the SATs?
A. No, but they can if they wish to do so.
Could you please provide information on how the high school policy that prohibits students who are failing more than one class from attending clubs and school events is enforced? Is there a list of ineligible students that is checked when tickets are sold? if so, who sees this list? Do other students see the list? How does this actually work? Btw, I think the district really ought to look seriously at who is affected by this policy and what message it sends to them as to noninclusiveness and consider terminating the policy.
A. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzhTFNVk126-SW9BN1VwQWlRZWc/view Academics: A report is run after every interim and quarter for students failing 2 or more subjects. It is sent to counselors/case managers to see if there are any extenuating circumstances. Then an e-mail is sent notifying the student of ineligibility. Attendance/Behavior- students are informed by a CAP in a meeting. Students get […]
Why aren’t students doing chemistry labs required to wear gloves? They are dealing with dangerous chemicals, and then touching all of their papers, pencils, and phones. It seems like this is not a safe method.
A. All required safety protocols and procedures are followed when conducting investigations in our science laboratories. At times, students are required to wear gloves as a precaution and/or teachable practice when certain materials or chemicals are being used. However, students at the Middle School and High School levels are not exposed to or allowed to […]
When do Junior class ranks become available to students and how do I access my rank?
A. When counselors meet with underclassmen in Feb and March, as part course selection, students can obtain their current class rank. It is important to note that class rank is officially calculated fall of Senior year.
