Class of 2021EGG 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 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)

• 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

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.

PRIVILEGES (continued)

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 1st 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

GUIDANCEDIRECTOR 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:

– 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 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!