Tag: Policies
Is there a school policy that prohibits circulation of a school related petition on school grounds?
A. School-related group, club, organization or class petitions are not prohibited but they must be approved by the building principal.
Why can’t guys wear short shorts?
A. Who said that they can’t? Shorts are not against the dress code as long as they are appropriate and not a distraction.
Is it a mandatory school policy at HSW for the students to require a doctor’s note to excuse an absence that is due to an illness lasting “x” amount of days? My child has the flu, and considering there is nothing that can be done other than to wait it out, I do not want to have to pay money for a doctor’s visit.
A. The only way a student can truly be diagnosed with the flu is to see a doctor. If they are diagnosed early they can receive Tamiflu which greatly decreases the duration and severity of the illness. With excess illnesses they do require a doctor’s note to have them marked as excused.
The Shen School District recently granted permission to the Clifton Park Baseball League to use the logo and name “Plainsmen”. That baseball league is now advertising they are a “feeder” program for the school baseball team. Isn’t the school district putting themselves at risk by allowing a private organization to appear to be affiliated with the school system? If there are incidents with coaches from this league in front of other teams from other areas, it will reflect on the school district negatively. In addition, this gives the appearance to the kids in the Round Lake Baseball League (200+ kids) and the Halfmoon Baseball League (400 + kids), all of which reside in the Shen school system that the school will only allow kids on their school baseball team if they came thru the Clifton Park Baseball League.
A. The Shenendehowa School District did not recently grant permission for the use of our logo to any organization. The use of any of our logos requires approval from the Board of Education.
Are there any policies towards locker decorating?
A. At the middle schools, it varies slightly for each school. Students should stop by their Main Office for specific guidelines. At the high school, students are allowed to decorate the insides of lockers, provided that no permanent ink is used.
Are teachers allowed to hug students?
A. Teachers are allowed to be human and to express their appreciation and kindness towards a student. Clearly, there are professional boundaries and expectations. If a student feels uncomfortable, or feels that the “hug” is more than a casual and informal display of appreciation or kindness, then the matter should be addressed.
Would Shen ever consider school uniforms?
A. Probably not, we are a public school.
Can students who graduated come back and visit the teachers? If yes, could you please tell me what the process is? Thank you.
A: You didn’t specify a building, but you could contact the principal and make the request.
Should or can high school students give their teachers presents around the holidays?
A: While staff members do not have an expectation of receiving any gifts if you wish to provide one, BOE Policy 6110 states that that gifts from students to a faculty or other staff member hould not exceed $75.
