Welcome 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

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 (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). NO BEATS OFF THE BUS!!!• Usage only permitted during non-instructional settings

unless supervising staff says otherwise• NO pictures and/or video-recording

BUS BEHAVIOR

• School rules are in effect• Any violations will be referred to the Assistant Principal

and discipline will be issued based on the Student Handbook

• Appropriate behavior• Removal from the bus

CAFETERIA BEHAVIOR

• Seating and movement• Outside – Seniors only with ID• Appropriate behavior• Removal from the cafeteria and/or disciplinary sanctions

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

• Must be part of a club or activity• Must be supervised by an advisor or coach at all times• Students may not “wait” for an event to start. All students

must exit the building, take their regularly assigned school bus home and then return for the start of the event.

• Unauthorized Area– Minimum of one Saturday Detention

MEDIA CENTER

• A student must have a signed pass from a classroom teacher in order to visit the Media Center.– Guest teachers, study hall teachers and cafeteria teachers are

not to issue Media Center passes to students.

• Once a student enters the Media Center, they must stay for the entire period.

• All students must sign in and out of the Media Center. • The Media Center is open during the Activity Period on

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. • Media Center privileges will be revoked for misbehavior.

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 ex: pep rally, volleyball marathon, nerfball, etc.)– 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

STUDENT SIGN - OUTS

• Signing out early for any reason that is not excused will result in an unexcused absence from class(s).

• Unexcused absences from class will count towards the 10 unexcused class absences allowed.

• More than 10 unexcused absences from class will result in a student being placed on NO CREDIT STATUS.

• Possible Credit Completion or loss of course credit.• Parent notes will not be accepted. • Students who sign out early will not be permitted to return the same

day without appropriate documentation. • Any student that is 18 years of age or older may sign themselves

out of school early in between classes during passing times only! Any student who signs themselves out during a scheduled class period is subject to discipline.

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)

• 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 2016, 2017, 2018,

2019• Drama Club• Environmental Club• FBLA• FCCLA• 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