Exeter Senior High School Welcomes Class of 2021 · 2017. 8. 18. · Exeter Senior High Principal...

Exeter Senior High School Welcomes

Class of 2021

PLEASE WELCOME

Dr. Robert PhillipsSuperintendent

❏ BA - Villanova University❏ MA - Villanova University❏ MA - Marywood University❏ Ed.D. - Saint Joseph’s University

WELCOME CLASS OF 2021!

Mr. William CainExeter Senior High Principal

❏ BA - Lehigh University❏ MA - University of Illinois❏ MS - Wilkes University

ETSHS TRANSCRIPT (Your “Permanent” Record)

Courses Taken GradesCredits Earned

GPACommunity Service Hours Days Absent Each Year Days Tardy Each YearKeystone Proficiency Level

SCHEDULE❏ We have a hybrid schedule at the high school; some

classes run all year and others for a semester.

❏ Most 9th grade courses run for the year with the exception of Science classes.

❏ We have an 8 period day with the first period starting at 7:30 a.m. and the student day ending at 2:25 p.m.; academic support is available until 2:50 p.m.

BELL SCHEDULE

Mrs. Julie KlineLanguage Arts Coordinator

Mrs. Rose BilinskiMath & STEM Coordinator

CURRICULUM COORDINATORS

ATTENDANCE - OFFICE STAFF

Mrs. PoznanskiPrincipal’s Secretary

Mrs. Eichhorn Attendance

Mrs. Suruskie Front Desk

TRANSITIONING TO THE SHSMr. Jason Deane❏ Assistant Principal❏ BS - West Chester Univ.❏ M.Ed. - Alvernia Univ.

Mr. Ted Isselmann❏ Assistant Principal❏ BA - Albright College❏ M.Ed. - Wilkes University

THE CLASS OF 2021

Ms. Nancy Gajewski❏ English / NHS❏ BA - Ursinus❏ M.Ed - Gratz

Mr. Peter Clark❏ Math / NHS❏ BS - Lehigh Univ.❏ M.Ed - Alvernia

Mrs. Courtney Preston❏ FCS / Class Advisor❏ BA - Indiana University of PA❏ M.Ed - Cabrini College

CLASS ADVISOR - MRS. PRESTON

Executive Committee ❏ Represents their class❏ Helps to organize fundraisers and events such as the

Freshmen Formal■ April 28, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m.

❏ Students may become members by having an Executive Committee Nominating Petition completely filled out. Forms will be available after the Freshman Class meeting held during the first week of school.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

❏ Students may apply at the end of sophomore and junior years.

❏ Using a rubric, the selection committee will review applicants’ scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

❏ Specifically, any discipline referrals that occur in the high school will affect your application.

Mini-THON: $21,141.33

Exeter’s

SCHOOL CULTURE: OUR STUDENTS ROCK

❏ OUR STUDENTS...find positive solutions to problems

❏ OUR STUDENTS...are courteous

❏ OUR STUDENTS...give back

❏ OUR STUDENTS...make us proud

❏ OUR STUDENTS...are why we are here

SCHOOL CULTURE: AREAS OF FOCUS

❏ Attendance■ In school and on time■ Tardy to Class & Cutting Class

❏ More Positive Interactions■ Deepen Respect

❏ Electronic Devices

ATTENDANCE

❏ If you’re too sick to come to school…■ Parent/Guardian must contact the school by phone or email■ You must also submit a note to the school’s main office on the student

returns

❏ If you do not feel well at school...■ We will make every effort to support your return to class■ If you cannot remain at school, you will need a note from your doctor (not

the school nurse) to excuse the absence

ATTENDANCEExcused Absence(s) - Skyward Code: E❏ Written note received within 5 school days

Unlawful Absence(s) - Skyward Code: X-UA❏ A note that meets state requirements but is

submitted after school days will not be excused. Students will still be able to make up work.

ATTENDANCE

Unlawful Absence(s) - Skyward Code: X-TR Truancy

❏ Starts with the fourth unexcused absence. Student will receive zeros for any school work missed during unlawful absences.

ATTENDANCE - TRUANCY

If more than 3 unexcused absences:❏ A Student Attendance Improvement Plan will be created❏ Possible referral to the District Judge and the proper county

agencies■ Parent Impact: $300 fine + court fees; parenting education

program■ Student Impact: 1st Truancy Offense – 90 day loss of license

or 90 day exclusion for permit application after 16th birthday■ Student Impact: 2nd Truancy Offense – 6 month loss of

license or 6 month exclusion for permit application after 16th birthday

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Guidelines for Usage

Electronic devices other than Chromebooks

YES NO

Prior to 7:30 a.m. During Class Time

Between Periods Hallways During Class Time

During Lunch In Cafeteria Study Halls

After 2:25 p.m.

OVERALL DISCIPLINE

SELF-CONTROL❏ Level I - Classroom❏ Level II - Persistent Classroom / Hallway❏ Level III - School Issue❏ Level IV - School & Safety Issue❏ Level V - Major School & Safety Issue

YOU CONTROL YOUR SUCCESS

DRESS CODE

❏ Shirts■ Must have sleeves delineated by a shoulder seam and

must conceal cleavage and cover undergarments.■ Not allowed: tube tops, spaghetti straps, camisoles,

see-through clothing, anything that shows midriffs❏ Skirts/Shorts/Dresses

■ Fingertip length■ Clothing not meeting this length must be worn with

opaque stockings (tights) or warm-up pants

DRESS CODE

❏ Hats■ May be worn TO school, not IN school■ Must be placed in a locker, not carried to class

❏ Clothing■ May not promote alcohol, drugs, or violence (weapons,

bombs)■ May not display inappropriate words, slogans, or double

meanings■ May not wear sleepwear, slippers, or clothing with excessive

holes■ Pants must be worn at the waist

CAFETERIA

❏ Please get to the cafeteria on time❏ You may bring your lunch or buy a lunch❏ Keep your area clean

■ If you make a mess, we have buckets and dishcloths for you to clean it up

❏ You must remain in the cafeteria during lunchand will be dismissed to your next class

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO SUCCEED?

❏ Career Readiness Starts Now!❏ Develop Skills and Habits for Life❏ Strength of Schedule is Crucial❏ Get involved

■ Athletics■ The Arts■ Clubs

STUDENT REFLEXIONS

Marah Hoffman

Exeter Township Class of 2018

❏ Band❏ NHS❏ Musical❏ Y-Teens

❏ Cross Country❏ Mock Trial❏ Track❏ Soccer

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

❏ Mrs. Nicole (Kender) Daub (Last names A - Dough)

❏ Mr. Owen Jones (Dougl - Hun)

❏ Mr. Bryan Lefever (Hup - Mo)

❏ Ms. Ashley Rosa (Mu - She)

❏ Ms. Andrea Freese (Shi - Z)

❏ Mrs. Alycia Lenart (SAP)

GUIDANCE CAN...

➔ Work with you to develop your schedule➔ Help you access resources➔ Track your progress toward graduation➔ Work with you to map out your future➔ Help you understand the college process➔ Help you manage life’s problems

GUIDANCE OFFICE

❏ Sign up for appointments ahead of time❏ Scheduling window is 6 days

■ NO Changes After 6 Days■ We do not make changes for teacher preference■ We do not make changes so you can be with friends

❏ Check Skyward Family Access

GUIDANCE OFFICE

❏ Field Trips■ Students Interacting with Business - Berks

Business Education Coalition (BBEC)

■ Berks Career & Technology Center (BCTC)

■ Berks County College Visit

STUDENT SERVICES

Mrs. Alycia Lenart

■ Alcohol and drug concerns■ Mental Health and social concerns■ Confidential■ Recommendations for support

Mrs. Jessica Swartz

■ Mental Health Support■ In school counseling service■ Confidential

STUDENT LIFE @ EXETER

Mrs. Therese A. Knabb■ Registered Nurse, Certified School Nurse, BS

Mrs. Melissa A. Hepp■ Registered Nurse

OUR JOB IS TO KEEP YOU HERE TO LEARN

NURSE’S OFFICE

❏ If you’re sick - see the nurse❏ Before you go, get a pass (Just like JHS)❏ Update your emergency information

■ Help us help you

❏ Doctor’s note for chronic illness❏ Doctor’s order for prescription meds

■ Brought in by parents

Tech Support

Mrs. Tina McNeill ■ Technology Assistant■ Room N209

1:1 CHROMEBOOK OVERVIEW

Portal and Support SiteStudent Handbook and support links can be

found at the following link

http://www.exeter.k12.pa.us/onetoone

September 15th

STUDENT LIFE @ EXETER

Mr. Thomas M. Legath■ Exeter Township SHS

Athletic Director■ BA - Kutztown

University

BUILDING ON A BANNER YEAR❏ 4 County Championships

■ Girls Volleyball■ Girls Tennis■ Cheerleading■ Wrestling

❏ Strong Student Involvement❏ Great Parent & Booster Support

LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE THIS YEAR!

STUDENT LIFE @ EXETER

❏ Over 30 Clubs & Activities❏ 28 Athletic Teams❏ Early September - Club Activity Fair @ all

Lunches❏ Yearly $80 activity fee

■ Unlimited participation in athletics and/or clubs with this fee

Earth & Space Science

English

Family & Consumer Science

World Languages

Music

FIRST FLOOR

Health

Art

English

Math

Social Studies

Technology Education & STEM

Business

SECOND FLOORGROUND FLOOR

Tech Support

BUILDING TOURS

❏ Ellie Doughton❏ Aleasha Ettinger❏ Rose Kershner❏ Leocadia Lellig

❏ Michaela Roop❏ Sophia Scoboria❏ Matthew Ward

THANK YOU to the following NHS students:

CLASS PICTURE

❏ BASEBALL FIELD AT 11:30 a.m.❏ 9th Graders

■ Single file line starting at center field gate ■ Wrap line up stairs by the fence

❏ THANKS TO LIFETOUCH!