Resources

The daily announcements are emailed to students at the end of each school day.   Students are reminded each morning to read these announcements.  

Announcements are also posted on the TV's that are located in the cafeteria, senior lounge, and main hallway. 

The daily announcements are also emailed daily to all SHS families.

The parents/guardians of members of the Class of 2026 are invited to attend the 9th Grade Parent Orientation on Friday, September 9th at 9am.

To view the 9th Grade Parent Orientation presentation, click here.

This Guide to Thrive was also distributed during the meeting. 

Application for AP & Honors courses for the 2023-2024 school year will be at the end of January 2023.  Information about the application process will be emailed to all students and parents/guardians prior to that time.

All students enrolled in an AP course are required to take the corresponding AP exam administered in May.

At the beginning of the school year, students will complete a simple online enrollment process that will provide access to the AP Classroom resources and information necessary for exam registration.  Students needs to have access to their College Board account.

The Summit High School Athletic Hall of Fame was created to honor those who made a significant contribution to the success of Summit High School's athletic program over the years.  Nominees can be former Hilltopper athletes, coaches, or teams.

Nomination Form

Program Advertisement Form

The attendance policy was updated in July 2021.  Click here to view the policy in its entirety.

All absences will fall into one of two categories:

• Cumulative

• Non-cumulative

Non-Cumulative Absences do NOT count towards a student's absence total.  The only absences that are non-cumulative are:

• Religious observance

• College Visit (up to 3 days per year for students in grades 11-12)

• Take Our Children to Work Day

• Observance of Veterans' Day

• The closure of a busing district that prevents a student from having transportation to school.

All other absences are Cumulative Absences and count towards a student's absence total. 

Cumulative absences are divided into two sub-categories:

• Verified Absence

• Unverified Absence

A verified absence occurs when a student is not in school and the school has been notified by a parent/guardian prior to the absence.  

An unverified absence occurs when a student is not in school and the school has NOT been notified by a parent/guardian prior to the absence.

Verified and unverified absences accumulate to count toward the possible loss of credit.  Unverified absences also count towards truancy and may result in disciplinary action being taken. 

The chart below is a visual representation of the attendance policy.

If a student accrues 18 cumulative absences in a full year course or 9 cumulative absences in a semester course, the student will lose credit in that course.

Attendance Reporting

Please contact the SHS attendance secretary, Ms. Melissa Walker at shsattendance@summit.k12.nj.us or 908-273-1494, option 2 to report an absence.  Please include the student name, grade, date, and the specific reason for the absence.  She or the school nurse will follow up as needed.

In continued management of COVID-19, student absences from school due to illness may require parents/guardians to provide more information than may have previously been requested during the duration of the student's absence/illness and/or upon their return to school.

Back to School Night will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022.  

It is an evening designed for you to meet your student's teachers and learn about the courses and other high school program.  The partnership between faculty and families is an integral component in the success of our students.  Please arrive early, as parking for this event is very challenging.  

Click here to view a blank schedule form for your students to complete with their classes, room locations, and teacher names.  You can also obtain this information from the Schedule List View in Genesis.  I ask that you bring the completed schedule with you to make the start of the evening much smoother.  

Please be reminded of some information about Summit High School’s Back to School Night:

• Activity showcase will take place all evening in the cafeteria starting at 6:30pm.

• Classrooms visits according to students’ schedules will begin at 7:00pm.

• The library will be open.

• School Counselors will be available in the gallery outside of the auditorium.

• All Physical Education and Health classes will meet in the main gym.

The Summit Boosters Association is comprised of parents, student-athletes, and members of the community.  Through fundraising and profits from the sale of merchandize, the Boosters raise funds to enhance the athletic programs at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School and Summit High School.

Boosters Introductory Letter

Boosters Meeting Dates

Boosters Contributors

District Calendar

SHS Daily Bell Schedule

SHS Schedule of Days (ABCDE) 

High School Bell Schedules

Please check the SHS Counseling website for information about events being held during the 2022-2023 school year, counselor contact information, and other counseling resources.

Daily Bell Schedule

Schedule of Days (ABCDE)

All Bell Schedules - including single session days, delayed openings, and advisory days.

Summit High School's graduation is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 21, 2023 at 6pm at Investors Bank Field at Tatlock Park.

In the case of inclement weather, a decision will be made on Tuesday, June 21, 2023 if the location of the graduation ceremony will need to be changed.  All notifications will go out through School Messenger, on the school and district website, on the high school and district social media accounts, and to all students via their school e-mail accounts.

• Cap and Gown Ordering Information 

• Senior Class Gear/Clothing

Information about Graduation will be mailed home to all senior families in the Spring.

Please join us on Monday, May 1st at 7pm in the high school auditorium for a senior parent/guardian meeting.  We will review items from this mailing and answer all questions about Graduation and end of year senior events.  We look forward to seeing you there!  

All students and families are encouraged to review our Student Handbook as it contains information about Summit High School.  Each students will receives a handbook at the beginning of each school year.

State law requires that Boards of Education test students for scoliosis every other year.  Summit High School tests students in 9th and 11th grades in order to satisfy this requirement.  More information about scoliosis testing can be found here.

Academic help centers in Math, English, and Science are available for students each period.

Help Center Locations

Math Help Center - Senior Lounge

English Help Center - Upstairs Senior Lounge

Science Help Center - Hallway Outside the Cafeteria

Hilltopics is a Summit High School newsletter that is produced weekly.  Below are links to the Hilltopics for the 2022-2023 school year.

Summit Public Schools partners with Pomptonian Food Services to provide breakfast and lunch options for students at all schools in the district.  Click here to visit the Pomptonian website where you can view lunch menus.  

To pre-pay for items, click the "pre-payments" tab on the far right.  Then go to the bottom of the page and click on the green M graphic which will bring you to the PaySchools Central site. 

• Pomptonian Information

• Pomptonian Information (en Espanol)

We will be hosting an Information Night for parents/guardians of the Class of 2027 on Tuesday, February 8th at 7pm.   We look forward to sharing all the SHS has to offer.

Midterm and final exams will be given in each course with the exception of Physical Education and Study Hall. In a full-year course, the midterm and final exam will each count as 10% of the final grade. 

In a semester-long course, the final exam counts as 20% of the final grade. Midterm exams are scheduled for January 23, 2023 through January 26, 2023. Students are required to take their exams at the scheduled time. 

Illness on the day of an exam is addressed by the normal procedure for calling a student out sick through the attendance office. Students with a verified absence will schedule the makeup exam with their appropriate teacher.

All students in the State of New Jersey are required to meet  testing graduation requirements that are outlined by the New Jersey Department of Education.  Click here to view the current testing graduation requirements. A testing schedule has not yet been developed for the 2022-2023 school year.

Below are some reminders when driving to and around Summit High School:

1. Do not drop students off in the middle of a road or drive. 

2. Have students exit the car on the sidewalk side to avoid stepping into traffic. 

3. Have students cross streets by a crossing guard or police officer. 

4. Do not make K-turns or U-turns in driveways on Kent Place Boulevard. 

5. When pulling into the school drive, pull forward as far as possible before drop off. 

6. Arrive early, the building is open before 7 am each day. 

7. Instruction begins promptly at 7:45 am, please arrive by 7:35 am at the latest. 

This program is available for all students: 

Pathways Overview

The Pathway for Pre-Engineering

The Pathway for Pre-Architecture or Design

The Pathway for Ecology/Sustainability

The Pathway for Pre-Medical or Life Science

The Pathway for Computer Programming or Electrical Engineering

The Summit Board of Education recognizes the value of physical activity in the development and maintenance of sound physical and mental health.

The Summit Board of Education recognizes the value of physical activity in the development and maintenance of sound physical and mental health.  The Board of Education also recognizes that many of our students maintain an active lifestyle through athletics.  These athletes often train many hours each week.  Therefore, any sophomore, junior, or senior student who participates in a Summit High School athletic program or in an approved outside athletic activity may apply to take a Physical Education Independent Study for up to three marking periods. 

Below are the links to logs and journals for Fall 2022 sports.  Please be reminded logs and journals are due each Monday.

Mr. Bigas

Ms. Bohan

Mr. Erickson

Mr. Field

Ms. Fogarty

Ms. Gibson

Ms. Liberato

Mr. Siracusa

All students will have their pictures taken during PE classes on September 7th, September 8th, and September 9th.  These pictures will be used for the yearbook and student ID badges.

Summit High School uses Wallburg Studios for these portraits.  Please check your email for picture ordering information.  

The vision of the Summit High School PTO is to enrich our school community by connecting through inclusive programs and authentic dialogue.  They will accomplish this by fostering friendly and welcoming engagement, collaborative and responsible partnerships, and transparency in their communications.  The Summit High School PTO has its own website: https://summitshspto.com

The Summit Music Parents' Association (SMPA) supports the music program in the Summit Public Schools, including the high school.  

• SMPA Introductory Letter

• SMPA Donation Information

Summit Performing Arts Resource Committee (SPARC) promotes the performing arts, recognizes student achievements, and continuously enriches programs and productions through advocacy, financial support, and education initiatives in all the Summit Public Schools.

• SPARC Introductory Letter

• SPARC Meeting Dates

The Summit Educational Foundation (SEF) provides funding for essential and innovative programs that support the district’s effort to maintain the highest standards of education for our children.

• SEF Introductory Letter

Each Spring, SEF hosts a fundraising event to supports it mission.  Please consider supporting the SEF by participating in this event.

Senior Yearbook Ads information

Get Your Pictures in the Yearbook

To view all Yearbook ordering information click here.

Get your pictures in the yearbook.