Summit High School

Dear SHS Families,

Don't want to make dinner on Tuesday night? Please consider supporting the LCJSMS PTO's fundraiser at Tito's Burritos. Click here for more information.

There is a lot for me to be thankful for this year. I work with amazing educators in an extremely supportive community with wonderful students. Thank you for your continued support of me and Summit High School.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones!

Please be reminded that school will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week for the Thanksgiving holiday!

It's a great day to be a Hilltopper!

Stacy Grimaldi

Principal

Please join us for a special virtual Parent Wellness Consortium event this Monday, 11/25/24 at 7:00pm featuring Stephen Hill. Stephen’s presentation equips parents with essential insights from his lived experience and shares strategies to foster resilience, support mental well-being, and prevent substance use in young people.

Stephen has a truly inspiring comeback story that everyone must hear. As the founder of Speak Sobriety, a young person in recovery, a bestselling author, a recovery coach, and a defense attorney he has great insight to share. His story was the main feature in Surviving the Hill, a recently released documentary on the drug epidemic focusing on prevention and recovery.

Stephen presented at our Consortium last year and spoke with our 8th-grade students this year and last year on the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol on both the individual and the family. This year he is being sponsored by the Berkely Heights school district. We’re excited to welcome him back to share his knowledge and expertise!

For more information about the event, please email SHS Student Assistance Counselor, Amy Herber, aherber@summit.k12.nj.us.

Below please find information about The Governor’s School in New Jersey in the Sciences and Engineering and Technology. Summit High School can nominate one junior in each of the categories.

The Governor’s School:

A tuition-free program for high school juniors across the state to take advantage of rigorous and demanding STEM-related summer residential academic programs. This year, the Governor’s School is offering two programs.

Programs:

• The Sciences: July 6 – 26, 2025 at Drew University
• Engineering and Technology: July 5-25, 2025 at Rutgers University

Additional Information:

• Governor’s School in The Sciences Website and Program Description
• Governor’s School in Engineering & Technology Website and Program Description

Eligibility:

• The student must be a New Jersey resident and be a high school junior during the 2024-2025 school year.
• The student must have a very strong interest in the area (sciences or engineering and technology) and be committed to the acquisition of knowledge and the pursuit of opportunities in that field.
• The student must be able to fully commit to the demanding schedule of the program.
• The student must be one of the top students in their school. The student should have primarily “A” grades in honors math and science classes and outstanding scores on standardized achievement tests. Students who have demonstrated very strong abilities outside the classroom can also be strong candidates in spite of weaker standardized test scores.
• Competitive candidates rank in the top 5% of their class and score above the 90th percentile on standardized tests.

To Apply:

Students interested in being considered as Summit High School’s nominee in either of these programs, must complete the appropriate application below in its entirety and submit it to Mrs. Kaplan via email or in the School Counseling office by Monday, December 16, 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications:

• Governor’s School in The Sciences
• Governor’s School in Engineering & Technology

Note: Those students selected as Summit High School’s nominees will be notified prior to winter break. They will be required to complete the Governor’s School application, essays, and supplemental materials by Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Please contact Mrs. Kaplan (lkaplan@summit.k12.nj.us) with any questions.

Winter PE Independent Study Hall applications will be e-mailed to all 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students on Monday, November 25th. The deadline for submission is 3pm on Monday, December 2nd. Late application will not be accepted.

This will be the ONLY time for students to apply for Winter PE Independent Study Hall. Therefore, if a student-athlete has health during the 2nd marking, they should apply now because their Winter season might extend into the 3rd marking period.

Please note that Winter PE Independent Study Hall follows the calendar of the SHS athletic season. Students will be notified when they can begin PE Independent Study Hall.

Did you know that you can view your student's check-ins on Genesis? Students scan into the bathrooms, library, help centers, counseling office, and nurse's office when they visit these locations during the school day. You can view these check-ins in Genesis. Log into your Genesis account, and click check-ins on the left side of the screen. Please discuss with your student any excessive time out of class.

You can also view how many times your student did not have their ID badge with them in school. Please help ensure that your student has their ID badge with them each morning.

Recognize your student with a Yearbook Recognition Ad. Celebrate your student for their accomplishments and achievements this year. Purchase today!

Need help with designing your Recognition Ad? Please view this Quick Start Guide.

Appointments must be made in advance to see teachers, counselors, administrators, and other staff. Please be prepared to announce your name and purpose in order to be granted access into the building.

When a visitor arrives at the school, they will be asked to provide identification, such as a driver's license or state-issued ID card. If the visitor does not have any means of identification on them, they will be asked to input their first name, last name, and date of birth into our visitor management system. The identification is then scanned into the system, and the visitor's information is checked against a database to ensure they are not on any prohibited lists. Once the visitor's information has been verified, a temporary badge will be printed and provided to them by the school security officer or school secretary. This badge must be worn at all times while the visitor is on school grounds and will be collected upon their departure. All visitors to the building must be escorted by a staff member at all time.

In the event an emergency visit is necessary, please call the school’s main office ahead of your arrival so we are prepared to accommodate your needs.

Drop-off items (lunch, instrument, Chromebook, etc.) may be dropped off in the bin outside the main entrance vestibule. We will not inform students when items have been dropped off for them.

Our academic help centers are available each period of the day. Please encourage your student to visit the academic help centers during their study hall period.

Please be advised of upcoming road work on the following streets and areas, as of today, Sunday, November 24. Road closures and detours may be in effect in these areas; please leave extra time while driving in or near these areas. Schedule subject to change.

Monday 11/25 – Tuesday 11/26

8AM – approx. 4PM High St at New England Ave

8AM – approx. 4PM Blackburn Rd at Valley View Ave

8AM – approx. 4PM Portland Rd at Winchester Rd

8AM – approx. 4PM Portland Rd at Pembroke Rd

8AM – approx. 4PM Lorraine Pl at Sherman Ave

8AM – approx. 4PM Pearl St at Baltusrol Rd

8AM – approx. 4PM Briant Parkway at Springfield Ave

Wednesday 11/27

8AM – approx. 4PM Lorraine Pl at Sherman Ave

8AM – approx. 4PM Pearl St at Baltusrol Rd

The scheduled time frame for road work is weather-dependent, and every effort will be made to minimize any inconvenience to residents during this time. Please call the Summit Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau at 908-273-0051 with any questions.

This information is available on the city website at www.cityofsummit.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2391.

Monday, November 25th

D Day

Parent Wellness Consortium Event, 7pm, Virtual

Tuesday, November 26th

A Day

LCJSMS PTO Fundaiser @ Tito's Burritos

Hallapalooza, 3pm - 9pm

Wednesday, November 27th

B Day (Single Session)

Period 2: 7:45am - 8:26am

Period 3: 8:30am - 9:11am

Period 4: 9:14am - 9:54am

Period 7: 9:58am - 10:38am

Period 8: 10:42am - 11:22am

Period 5: 11:26am - 12:06pm

Thursday, November 28th

No School - Thanksgiving Break

Friday, November 29th

No School - Thanksgiving Break

• Wednesday, November 27th - Single Session Day
• Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th - No School, Thanksgiving Recess
• Monday, December 23rd through Wednesday, January 1st - No School, Holiday Recess
• Monday, January 20th - No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Thursday, January 23rd through Tuesday, January 28th - Midterm Exams
• Friday, January 31st - Single Session Day