Class of 2019 EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION • Principal – Dr.

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Class of 2019
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION
• Principal – Dr. Terrence Charlton
• Assistant Principals
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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
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School Calendar
School Schedule
School Rules
Lockers
Attendance and Tardy Policies
Athletic Eligibility
SCHOOL CALENDAR
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
4 DAY ROTATING
SCHEDULE
• Start with Day 4
• 4, 3, 2, 1
Month
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2
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4
5
Sept.
SC
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4
3
Oct.
2
1
4
1
Nov.
Dec.
1
4
Jan.
SC
SC
3
4
2
3
6
7
3
2
SC
SC
1
4
3
2
8
9
10
11
12
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
IS
2
4
3
1
4
2
1
1
4
13
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SC
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3
2
4
3
2
1
15
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17
18
19
1
4
3
2
1
2
1
4
1
3
2
4
3
1
4
4
3
20
21
3
2
2
1
3
SC
2
1
22
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24
25
26
4
3
2
SC
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1
4
3
2
HD
1
4
3
27
2
4
3
SC
SC
HD 2 SC
2
1
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
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IS
SC
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3
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
March
3
2
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4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
4
SC
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3
3
2
1
May
1
June
1
4
3
4
3
2
1
SC
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1
4
4
3
2
3
2
1
4
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2
1
1
4
3
HD
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HD
HD
1
2
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4
4
3
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SC
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30
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4
3
4
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SC
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Feb.
April
28
4
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1
4
3
4
3
2
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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.
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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
GUIDANCE
DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE:
MRS. SAMANTHA ELKO
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
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Bu – Da
De – Ga
Gb – Jac
Jad – Maq
Mar – Op
Or – Ror
Ros – Te
Th – Z
Ms. Wexler
Mrs. Cheek
Mrs. Grossman
Mrs. Leonetti
Mrs. Musacchio
Mrs. Comunale
Mrs. Pustizzi
Mrs. Theophall
Mrs. Duffy
COUNSELORS
• Student Assistance Counselors
– Mrs. Karen Yacovelli
• Grades 9 & 12
– Mrs. Staci DiMattia
• Grades 10 & 11
• School Based Counseling/Teen Center
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Guidance
Student Assistance Counselor
School Based Counseling/Teen Center
Youth Study Team (YST)
Senior Ambassador
Peer Mediation
Assistant Principal
Tutoring
DECISION MAKING
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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