Welcome Class of 2018EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

• Principal – Dr. Terrence Charlton

• Assistant Principals– Mr. Joel S. Chisholm (Grade 9)– Mrs. Carleena Supp (Grade 10)– Dr. Alicia K. Scelso (Grade 11)– Mr. George West (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• Guidance• Athletic Eligibility

SCHOOL CALENDAR

SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Term 1Q (09/03/2014 - 11/12/2014)

Day 4 Day 3 Day 2 Day 1

107:35 AM-08:30 AM9960-114 Study Hall 9Sample, R. Rm: F106

07:35 AM-08:30 AM1413-13 CP Education & Training INEW Rm: E120

07:35 AM-08:30 AM3034-52 Health/Physical Education ICaiazza, MRm: A202

07:35 AM-08:30 AM5032-11 HN BiologyBragg, J Rm: F204

208:34 AM-09:29 AM5032-11 HN BiologyBragg, J Rm: F204

08:34 AM-09:29 AM9960-114 Study Hall 9Sample, R. Rm: F106

08:34 AM-09:29 AM1413-13 CP Education & Training INEW Rm: E120

08:34 AM-09:29 AM3034-52 Health/Physical Education ICaiazza, MRm: A202

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09:33 AM-10:35 AM3034-52 Health/Physical Education ICaiazza, MRm: A202 09:33 AM-10:35 AM5032L-11 HN Biology LabBragg, JRm: F204

09:33 AM-10:35 AM5032-11 HN BiologyBragg, J Rm: F204

09:33 AM-10:35 AM9960-114 Study Hall 9Sample, R. Rm: F106

09:33 AM-10:35 AM1413-13 CP Education & Training INEW Rm: E120

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10:39 AM-12:08 PM4113-218 CP Algebra I Eggly, K (B)Rm: F112Lunch: before

10:39 AM-12:08 PM2012-276 HN English IBarkman, S. (B)Rm: F209Lunch: before

10:39 AM-12:08 PM6012-276 HN World CulturesPhillips, G. (B)Rm: F213Lunch: before

10:39 AM-12:08 PM8343-75 CP Spanish IPezzotti-Venafro, G (B)Rm: C204

512:12 PM-01:07 PM8343-75 CP Spanish IPezzotti-Venafro, G (B)Rm: C204

12:12 PM-01:07 PM4113-218 CP Algebra I Eggly, K (B)Rm: F112Lunch: before

12:12 PM-01:07 PM2012-276 HN English IBarkman, S. (B)Rm: F209Lunch: before

12:12 PM-01:07 PM6012-276 HN World CulturesPhillips, G. (B)Rm: F213Lunch: before

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01:11 PM-02:06 PM6012-276 HN World CulturesPhillips, G. (B)Rm: F213Lunch: before

01:11 PM-02:06 PM8343-75 CP Spanish IPezzotti-Venafro, G (B)Rm: C204

01:11 PM-02:06 PM4113-218 CP Algebra I Eggly, K (B)Rm: F112Lunch: before

01:11 PM-02:06 PM2012-276 HN English IBarkman, S. (B)Rm: F209Lunch: before

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

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, Wednesday, Thursday

• Central Detention– Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

• Saturday Detention• 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!!!

• Lock it up!

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 – B Ms. Wexler• C – De Mrs. Cheek• Di – Go Mrs. Grossman• Gr – Ke Mrs. Leonetti• Kh – Ma Mrs. Musacchio• Mc – Pa Mrs. Comunale• Pc – Sam Mrs. Pustizzi• San – T Mrs. Theophall• U – Z Ms. Salerno

COUNSELORS

• Student Assistance Counselors– Mrs. Karen Yacovelli

• Grades 11 & 12– Mrs. Staci DiMattia

• Grades 9 & 10

• School Based Counseling/Teen Center• Ms. Lisa Bessing (Manager)• Mr. Ray Santiago (Counselor)• Mrs. Erica Leak (Counselor)• Ms. Brittany Sheridan (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)

• Class Rank

• 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 2015, 2016, 2017,

2018• 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 2015 – Ms. Andrea Simonini

• Class of 2016 – Mr. Doug Winkler

• Class of 2017 – Mrs. Alex Susko

• Class of 2018 – Mr. John McCole

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 activities 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

BELIEVE

AND

ACHIEVE !