Resources

The parents/guardians of members of the Class of 2029 are invited to attend the 9th Grade Parent Orientation on Friday, September 5th at 9am in the high school library.

Click here to view the presentation.

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 need 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

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. 

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, at shsattendance@summit.k12.nj.us or 908-273-1494, option 1 to report an absence.  Please include the student name, grade, date, and the specific reason for the absence.  The attendance secretary or the school nurse will follow up as needed.

Back to School Night will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025.  

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 newly renovated 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 Letter and Information

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 2025-2026 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 Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6pm at Investors Bank Field at Tatlock Park.

In the case of inclement weather, a decision will be made on Thursday, June 18, 2026 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 

Information about Graduation will be mailed home to all senior families in the Spring.  All items will be linked below:

Cover Page

Principal's Letter

Graduation Agreement

Graduation Information

Selection of Speakers & Academic Recognition

Student Records

Record Retention Form

Senior Advisor's Letter

May Calendar of Events

June Calendar of Events

Flamingo Flocking Order Form

Lawn Sign Order Form

Spiritwear Sale Information

Senior Athletic Celebration Save the Date (Spanish)

Commencement Flowers

Please join us on Monday, May 4th 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! 

The presentation from the Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting will be posted here.

All students and families are encouraged to review our Student Handbook as it contains information about Summit High School.  Each student received an electronic handbook at the beginning of the 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 - Room 107

English Help Center - Upstairs Hallway by English Wing 

Science Help Center - Hallway Outside the Cafeteria

Hilltopics is a Summit High School newsletter that is produced weekly and emailed to all families each Sunday.  Below are links to the Hilltopics for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Issue #1 - August 31, 2025 

Issue #2 - September 8, 2025

Issue #3 - September 15, 2025 

Issue #4 - September 22, 2025

Issue #5 - September 29, 2025 

Issue #6 - October 6, 2025 

Issue #7 - October 13, 2025 

Issue #8 - October 20, 2025 

Issue #9 - October 27, 2025 

Issue #10 - November 3, 2025 

Issue #11 - November 10, 2025 

Issue #12 - November 17, 2025

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 view this week's lunch menu.  

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 host the Incoming 9th Grade Parent/Guardian Night on Thursday, February 12, 2026.  If you have an incoming 9th grader in the Class of 2030, please join us for this informative meeting where building administrators and supervisors will share information about what Summit High School has to offer. 

Please click here for more information about the evening. 

The presentations for that evening will be linked below.

Presentation - Graduation Requirements/Counseling/FPPA/PE & Health/Athletics

Presentation - Academics

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 22, 2026 through January 27, 2026.  Final exams are scheduled for Monday, June 8th through Thursday, June 11th.

Students are required to take their exams at the scheduled time.

Any request to reschedule an exam must be submitted to Mrs. Grimaldi.  Only requests that deal with emergencies or unforeseen circumstances will be considered.

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 - these will be updated for the Class of 2026. 

All current 11th grade students are required to take the NJGPA, scheduled for the week of March 16, 2026.  

All 9th grade students are required to take the NJSLA ELA 9 test.  All 9th grade students are required to take the math NJSLA that corresponds to the math course in which they are enrolled. 

Any 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student enrolled in Algebra 1 is required to take the Algebra 1 NJSLA test.  

All 11th grade students are required to take the NJSLA Science test. 

The State of New Jersey now requires all members of the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 to complete complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), complete the NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application (NJAFAA), or have a parent/guardian complete and submit a waiver form (P.L. 2023 c.295). 

FAFSA Information 

The FAFSA gives students access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or vocational school.  Through completing the FAFSA, students can be considered for federal financial aid, including Pell grants, work-study programs, and loans.  In addition, many states and colleges, as well as some private financial aid providers, use FAFSA information to determine students' eligibility for aid. 

The FAFSA is an opportunity to have access to the resources that are needed to consider and enter post-secondary education - whether it be 2-year, 4-year, or technical school.

 
Link to FAFSA website.

If you choose to submit the FAFSA, there is no other action or notification required by you.

NJAFAA Information 

NJAFAA may be an option for some students. Complete the NJAFAA application if the student is not a United States citizen or eligible noncitizen and meet all of the following criteria: 

• Attended a New Jersey high school for at least three (3) years

• Graduated from a New Jersey high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in New Jersey

• Registered for Selective Service (male students only)

• Are able to file an affidavit stating that the student has filed an application to legalize their immigration status or will file an application as soon as the student is eligible to do so. 

Link to NJAFAA website. 

If you choose to submit the FAFSA, there is no other action or notification required by you.

Waiver Process 

If you choose not to submit the FAFSA or the NJAFAA, you must complete a waiver.  This waiver can be located in the Genesis Parent Portal under Forms.  It is titled "NJ Financial Aid Application Graduation Requirement Waiver Form." 

If you choose to submit the waiver, please note that this does not prohibit a student from submitting the FAFSA or NJAFAA in the future.

Deadline

The deadline for completing this requirement (the FAFSA, the NJAFAA, or the waiver) is Friday, May 15th.

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. 

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 will be the links to logs and journals for Winter 2025 sports.  Please be reminded logs and journals are due each Monday.

Ms. Baker

Ms. Bohan

Mr. Bigas

Mr. Field

Ms. Fogarty

Ms. Gibson

Mr. Padron

Mr. Siracusa 

All students will have their pictures taken during PE classes on September 3rd, September 4th, and September 5th.  These pictures will be used for the yearbook and student ID badges. 

Information about Pictures

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 

Information about the PTO and ways that you can get involved was mailed home in August.  Please find this information below.

PTO Information

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

SMPA 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 Information

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 Information

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

Attention Seniors and Their Families: 

The selection of Senior Photos for the yearbook must be completed no later than October 31, 2025. 

If you haven't take a phote with Wallburg Studios yet, please contact them at 908-277-2078 or peterwallburg@gmail.com to arrange an appointment for the senior photo session.  If you have taken photos with them, once you receive your proofs via email, click the link to select your photo for the yearbook.   

If you prefer to use another photographer, please send a head-and-shoulders photo (jpg format) to Mrs. Rodriguez at grodriguez@summit.k12.nj.us no later than October 31, 2025.