Category for posts that answer questions or that respond to comments sent via the website…aka Grapevine.
COMMENT: Hello I am wondering why the yearbook has old pictures in it? Last years prom, no freshman sports and last years sports teams? I spent 55$ on it and it’s disappointing. Is this how it’s done every year? RESPONSE: In order to layout and publish a yearbook, deadlines with the publisher are early and …
COMMENT: Why is Scotia-Glenville High School telling students that they are taking a Regents Exam in foreign languages??!! For those who do not know, Regents Exams in languages were eliminated a long time ago. This district never ceases to amaze me! Deceiving, lying, whatever you want to call it, there are no official Regents exams …
COMMENT: My sixth grader wants to try out for tennis next year. Where can we get information about this? Also, are there informational meetings about sports that 6th graders can attend? RESPONSE: Geoffrey Olson, the varsity tennis coach, does provide opportunities for 7th graders to play modified tennis, so this child would be eligible next …
COMMENT: Is there a link to the GIVE program on this web site? RESPONSE: Yes, there is a page describing the GIVE serving learning program at the high school. It is under the Clubs and Activities link on the high school webpage. It is here – /senior-high-school/clubs-and-activities/#give There is also a separate page dedicated to …
COMMENT: Why did my MS child get PDA for hugging her best friend? RESPONSE: As stated in the Middle School Handbook, “Excessive public displays of affection (PDA) – outside of hand holding – are not appropriate anywhere on school property and are subject to disciplinary actions.” Like any other rule infraction, students consequences are dependent …
COMMENT: As both a former student of Scotia-Glenville and a current resident, I am wondering if the choice of school mascot, the Tartan, has ever been revisited as appropriate and relevant. After researching the name, I can only find references to a specific type of plaid. I also found a reference which stated that sometimes …
COMMENT: Is there going to be a spring dance at the SGMS? RESPONSE: There is no spring dance, those formal dances were ended a few years ago. There is a Spring Fling scheduled for Wednesday, June 19. The Spring Fling is an outdoor event with a bouncy bounce, various games, dunking booth, food, DJ, etc.
COMMENT: Regarding the Middle school online handbook/code of conduct, me and my daughter are confused as to the fact of if she is allowed to wear tank tops to school (not like tube tops, halters, etc., just a generic tank top). are tank tops allowed or against the rules? RESPONSE: I checked with the Middle …
