Class of 2019EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
• Principal – Dr. Terrence Charlton
• Assistant Principals– Mr. George West (Grade 9)– Mr. Shane Chisholm (Grade 10)– Mrs. Carleena Supp (Grade 11)– Dr. Alicia K. Scelso (Grade 12)
COMMUNICATION
• Register for Infinite Campus Parent Portal to check your child’s grades and attendance.
• Visit the District website at www.eht.k12.nj.us for further information
• Visit the High School website• Visit www.capeatlanticleague.org for athletic schedules
GET TO KNOW OUR HIGH SCHOOL
• School Calendar• School Schedule• School Rules• Lockers• Attendance and Tardy Policies• Athletic Eligibility
SCHOOL CALENDAR
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Sept. SC IS IS 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 SC 1 4 3
Oct. 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 IS SC 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2
Nov. 1 4 3 SC SC 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3HD 2 SC SC
Dec. 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2HD
1 SC SC SC SC SC SC
Jan. SC SC 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 SC 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2
Feb. 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 IS SC 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4
March 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2
April 1 4 SC SC SC SC SC SC 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2
May 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 SC 1 4 3 2
June 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 HD HD HD
4 DAY ROTATING SCHEDULE
• Start with Day 4• 4, 3, 2, 1
STUDENT HANDBOOK AND AGENDA BOOK
• Will be distributed to students during the 1st week of school.
• Students and parents should familiarize themselves with the rules and procedures
• Should carry to all classes
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
• Dress Code• Monthly Passes/Student IDs• Illegal Absence (Cutting Class)
– If you do not have your classroom teacher’s permission then you are cutting class.
• Administrative Referral/CDS/Medications• Disrespect/Defiance• Fighting• Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)• Smoking/E-Cigarettes/Hooka Pens• Card Playing/Dice Rolling
MORNING PROCEDURES
• Parent Drop-Off
• Commons Area
• Breakfast Program
COMMUNICATION DEVICES (BYOD)
• Remember…this is a privilege, not a right• “One-Bud Policy”• NO large headphones on campus (includes bus parking
lot)• Usage only permitted during non-instructional settings
unless supervising staff says otherwise• NO pictures and/or video-recording
TYPES OF DISCIPLINE• Teacher Detention
– Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday– 2:10 pm – 3:10 pm
• Central Detention– Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday– 2:10 pm – 3:10 pm– Cafeteria
• Saturday Detention– 8:00 am – 12:00 pm– Library
• Out-of-School Suspension– Please refer to the student handbook for specifics– Progressive Discipline/Behavior Contracts
• Off Campus Discipline
PRIVILEGES
• Privileges will increase as students progress through grade levels
• School Functions (athletics, activities, and social functions)– Must be eligible to participate
• Based on discipline, grades, and attendance• No Credit Status = No participation
– School rules are in effect– Alcohol/Drug Free
SCHOOL SECURITY
• All visitors must check in at the Main Office
• 2 drills per month
• Do not open the doors for ANYONE!!!
ATTENDANCE
• 11 or more unexcused absences = No Credit Status• Pupils who are on NO CREDIT STATUS WILL NOT BE
eligible for sports, activities, and social functions.• Remember to turn in any parent notes the following day
(absences only).• Remember to turn in any doctor’s notes the following day
as well.• Excused absences: illness, death in the family,
doctor/dentist, court, education opportunity.• FAMILY VACATIONS ARE NOT EXCUSED!
TARDINESS
• Students must sign in at the Main Office upon arrival after the 1st Block late bell rings (7:35 am).
• Parent notes WILL NOT BE accepted for late arrivals.• Lateness Policy:
– Any student signing in after homeroom will not receive credit for the day.
– Lates 1 – 4: Teacher Detention/Warning– Lates 5 – 15: Central Detention for each late– Lates 16 – 20: Saturday Detention for each late– Lates 21 or more: Administrator’s Discretion
Progressive lates can result in Out-of-School Suspension
GUIDANCEDIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE:
MRS. SAMANTHA ELKO
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
• A – Br Ms. Wexler• Bu – Da Mrs. Cheek• De – Ga Mrs. Grossman• Gb – Jac Mrs. Leonetti• Jad – Maq Mrs. Musacchio• Mar – Op Mrs. Comunale• Or – Ror Mrs. Pustizzi• Ros – Te Mrs. Theophall• Th – Z Mrs. Duffy
COUNSELORS
• Student Assistance Counselors– Mrs. Karen Yacovelli
• Grades 9 & 12– Mrs. Staci DiMattia
• Grades 10 & 11
• School Based Counseling/Teen Center• Ms. Brittany Sheridan (Manager)• Mr. Ray Santiago (Counselor)• Mrs. Erica Leak (Counselor)• Ms. Marianne Venezia (Counselor)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
• Freshman must have 120 credits to graduate
• Example:– 9th grade = 6 classes = 30 credits– 10th grade = 6 classes = 30 credits– 11th grade = 6 classes = 30 credits– 12th grade = 6 classes = 30 credits
» Total = 120 credits
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
• 4 English• 4 Health/PE• 3 Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Post Geometry Course)• 3 Science• 3 Social Studies• 4 Electives• 1 World Language• 1 Performing Art (Music, Drama, Art)• 1 Practical Art• 1 Financial Literacy
» Total = 120 Credits
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ACADEMIC RECORD
• Grade Point Average (GPA)
• H.S. Credit System
• Transcript
BEGIN TO THINK ABOUT A CAREER
• Your future?– College
• 2 year• 4 year
– Technical School– Military – Apprenticeship
• Choose courses carefully
• PSAT/SAT/ACT
• PARCC• Career Fair• ACCC• ASVAB
ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIESATHLETIC DIRECTOR:
MR. MICHAEL PELLEGRINO
SPORTS
Fall Season
Cheerleading
Boys and Girls Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Boys and Girls Soccer
Girls Tennis
Winter Season
Cheerleading
Boys and Girls Basketball
Swimming
Winter Track
Wrestling
Bowling
SPORTS
Spring Season
Baseball
Boys and Girls Crew
Golf
Softball
Boys Tennis
Track and Field
Boys and Girls Lacrosse
STUDENT ACTIVITIES• Academic Challenge Club• Believe in U• Choir• Class of 2016, 2017, 2018,
2019• Drama Club• Environmental Club• FBLA• FCCLA• Garden Club• Indoor Guard• Indoor Percussion• Interact Club• Intramural Weight Training
• Jazz Ensemble• Key Club• Marching Band• Media Club• Mock Trial• Multicultural Club• Musical• National Honor Society• Student Council• Thespian Honors Club• Visual Arts Club• Yearbook
CLASS ADVISORS
• Class of 2016 – Mr. Doug Winkler
Mrs. Jennifer DiMaio
• Class of 2017 – Mrs. Alex Susko
• Class of 2018 – Mr. John McCole
• Class of 2019 – Ms. Andrea Simonini
Mrs. Linda Mierzwinksi
ELIGIBILITY
• Fall – All incoming freshman are eligible.
• Must pass six (6) classes in the first marking period to remain eligible and complete the season!!
ELIGIBILITY
• Upperclassmen (grades 10, 11 and 12) must pass six (6) classes (30 credits) in the previous school year to be eligible to compete in the fall.
• Eligibility rules follow freshman guidelines for remaining seasons until graduation occurs.
ELIGIBILITY
Winter Season:
Must pass six (6) classes in the first marking period to be eligible and six (6) classes in the second marking period to remain eligible and complete the season.
Spring Season:
Must pass six (6) classes in the first semester and six (6) classes in the second marking period to be eligible. Students must also pass six (6) classes in the third marking period to remain eligible and complete the season.
PARTICIPATION FEE
• ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ATHLETICS AND ACTVITIES ARE REQUIRED TO PAY A ONE TIME PARTICIPATION FEE OF $100 PRIOR TO THE FIRST COMPETITION.
• ANY STUDENT RECEIVING FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH ARE EXEMPT.
• ONLINE PAYMENT CAN BE MADE AT WWW.EHT.K12.NJ.US
TIPS ON HOW TO SUCCEED
GET GOOD GRADES
• Be organized• Manage your time well• Be productive in the classroom• Take good notes• Use your textbook• Study• Use test-taking strategies• Ask for help• Refer to the high school website for additional resources
GET INVOLVED
• Try something new
• Athletics
• Activities/Clubs
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
• Guidance• Student Assistance Counselor• School Based Counseling/Teen Center• Youth Study Team (YST)• Senior Ambassador• Peer Mediation• Assistant Principal• Tutoring
DECISION MAKING
• Avoid trouble or people that get in trouble• Determine options• Write down positives and negatives• Make sure you have all information• Consider rewards and consequences• Make informed decision
“EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH
YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD.”
- Nelson Mandela
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