Class of 2021 EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Principal Dr. Terrence Charlton Assistant Principals Ms. Carleena Supp (Grade 9) Ms. Jennifer Holmstrom (Grade 10) Mr. George West (Grade 11) Mr. Mark Walter (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 YEAR CALENDAR
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
4-DAY ROTATING SCHEDULE
STUDENT HANDBOOK AND AGENDA BOOK Will be distributed to students during the 1 st week of school. Students and parents should familiarize themselves with the rules and procedures Should carry to all classes
Dress Code POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 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 (2) 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
PRIVILEGES (continued) Students that commit serious disciplinary infractions, including, but not limited to fighting, assault, violence, threats of violence, weapon offenses, drug/alcohol offenses, harassment, intimidation, bullying, hate crimes, etc., will be subject to losing privileges, and/or may not participate in school-sponsored events, the prom, or privileges. Administration holds the discretion to exclude any student from any school-sponsored event, function, or privilege.
PRIVILEGES (continued) Any student that is suspended 11 or more total days will not be able to participate or attend school sponsored activities. Possible privileges lost include, but are not limited to the following: Participation in school activities, athletics, clubs, after school events (such as EHT Idol, talent shows, school dances, or Mr. EHT), trips, prom, and/or attendance at senior activities (such as Senior Olympics, Senior Picnic) and commencement exercises.
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 doctor s notes the following day as well. Excused absences: illness with Doctor s notes, death in the family, court, education opportunity (pre-approved). FAMILY VACATIONS ARE NOT EXCUSED! PARENT NOTES ARE NOT ACCEPTED!
TARDINESS Students must sign in at the Main Office upon arrival after the 1 st Block late bell rings (7:35 am). Parent notes WILL NOT BE accepted for late arrivals. Doctor s notes needed to excuse any lates. 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
GUIDANCE DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE: MRS. SAMANTHA ELKO
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS A Cam Ms. Wexler Can Di Mr. Rivera Dj G Ms. Grossman H La Mrs. Leonetti Le M Mrs. Musacchio N Re Mrs. Comunale Rh St Mrs. Theophall Su Z Mrs. Duffy
COUNSELORS Student Assistance Counselors Ms. Marissa Russo Grades 10 & 11 Ms. Staci DiMattia Grades 9 & 12 School Based Counseling/Teen Center Ms. Brittany Sheridan (Manager) Mr. Ray Santiago (Counselor) Mrs. Erica Leak (Counselor)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Freshman must have 120 credits to graduate Example: 9 th grade = 6 classes = 30 credits 10 th grade = 6 classes = 30 credits 11 th grade = 6 classes = 30 credits 12 th 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 ACTIVITIES ATHLETIC 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 Renaissance Club Choir Class of 2018, 2019, 2020, & 2021 Drama Club Coding 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 2018 Ms. Rachael Ginsberg Class of 2019 Ms. Jennifer DiMaio Class of 2020 Mr. Doug Winkler Class of 2021 Ms. Alex Susko
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
E. H. T. Every Hand Together Every Child Every Day!