Graduation Requirements (Class of 2014) HSPA Spring of Junior Year ◦ HSPA testing is a graduation requirement for all high school students to take and pass 120 Total Credits  4-Pe/Health  4-English  3-Math  3- Science  3-Social Studies  1-Foreign Language  1-Practical Art  1-Fine/Performing Art  1-Financial Literacy 2.5 credits

College Bound Students Students planning on applying to four-year colleges should take a minimum of 16 courses at the college prep level or higher. Students planning on applying to selective colleges should take a fourth year of Math and a third year of Foreign Language to be competitive. The minimum 16 units must include the following areas: ◦ 4 - English ◦ 3 - Math ◦ 3 - Lab Science ◦ 3 - Social Studies ◦ 2 - Foreign Language (SAME LANGUAGE) ◦ 1- Elective 16 CP units minimum NCAA Clearinghouse: College bound Student Athletes should visit for more info.

SAT/ACT SAT information can be obtained here: sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-dates/ ACT information can be obtained here: Deadlines for registration are approximately one month prior to test date) See your counselor if you are eligible for a fee waiver  ***BRING YOUR PICTURE IDENTIFICATION***

COIN COIN Career Library On The Web ◦ To access the COIN Career Library follow these steps: ◦ Go to ◦ Click on the green “GO” button in the first column (Login to COIN Career Library) ◦ Enter Site ID as: LNJ14982 ◦ Enter User Login as: ehths Activities Resume:  An organized list of a students extra curricular activities, school or community based.  It is important to be constantly updating the resume, as it will be used as a tool for teachers and counselors to write letters of recommendations for you.  Example resumes can be found using the COIN program or you can see your counselor with any questions.

College & Career Information College Visit: ◦ Inform your counselor prior to the visit ◦ Return with a note from the campus so the absence can be excused College Representatives: ◦ Representatives from colleges will visit EHT High School throughout the year. ◦ Information on this can be obtained from the high school guidance web page. You may also tune in to your morning announcements for more information and dates. Career Fairs: ◦ We have several great career fairs scheduled for the remainder of the school year (including occupations in Health Professions). ◦ Information on this can be obtained from the high school guidance web page. You may also tune in to your morning announcements for more information and dates.

Scholarships Scholarship information can be found by going online to: ◦ High School ◦ Guidance ◦ Scholarships ◦ Local, Regional, & National Scholarship Programs This web page also has links/information on Financial Aid. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Pustizzi at (609) , ext or at for more information on scholarships

Senior Option Senior Options students will take four courses in the morning rotation (English IV, P.E. IV and two electives) and then be dismissed from the school at 10:40am Requirements are as follows: ◦ Passing score on all sections of the NJ High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) ◦ A minimum of 100 academic credits earned with no more than three (3) graduation requirements remaining (i.e. English IV, Physical Education IV, Fine or Practical Art). ◦ Satisfactory attendance and discipline record as determined by the Assistant Principal. ◦ Parking fee ◦ Complete Senior Option Application

Senior Ambassadors Designed for selected seniors to mentor freshmen throughout the school year. Senior Ambassadors stay the full day and will be scheduled for seven courses and a study hall which they will use to meet with freshmen students. Requirements are as Follows: ◦ Passing score on all sections of the NJ High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) ◦ Satisfactory attendance and discipline record as determined by the Assistant Principal. ◦ Academically eligible as per student handbook guidelines ◦ Remain academically eligible, have no discipline events, and have no attendance issues throughout the school year. ◦ Complete Senior Ambassador application packet

Dual Credit Dual Credit Courses are classes offered in the High School where students will have the opportunity to earn college credits along with HS credits. The following courses are offered as dual credit options through ACCC for seniors: ◦ Honors Psychology ◦ Honors Introduction to Business ◦ Honors College Accounting II ◦ Honors Education and Training III

ACCC Online Courses Students use a high school computer and a connection to the Internet to "attend" class. The student will complete all course requirements and keep in touch with his/her instructor and classmates using some of the following: , online course software, and printed materials. The student will have a study hall during the school day to take these courses. Tuition and fees, textbooks for ACCC courses are the sole responsibility of the student. For more information and a list of available courses, see your Guidance Counselor

Tutoring Math Tutor Center (B125)  Open to all students during study hall or lunch. Ask your teachers for a pass English Tutor Center (E106)  Open to all students during study hall or lunch. Ask your teachers for a pass National Honor Society  Open to all students after school during activity period, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the Library. Sign-ups are on the frost desk in the Guidance. Study Island – Tutoring and SAT Prep  Online program open to all students for all subjects. Access from your home computer.  Login: First name. Last ehths  Password: Your 6 digit student ID number

Digital Citizenship Digital citizenship can be defined as the appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use. College & Employment Applications ◦ Social Networking Sites ◦ Personal Web Sites ◦ Address