Resources

Summit High School is closed for in-person instruction from Wednesday, December 9, 2020 through Wednesday, December 23, 2020.  In addition, the school will be closed for in-person instruction after the holiday break from January 4, 2021 through Friday, January 15, 2021.  We will return to in-person instruction is Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Please visit the links below for information about all remote learning.

Daily Schedule

Rotation of Days - December 2020

Rotation of Days - January 2021

Letter from Mr. Hough and Mrs. Grimaldi (12/8/2020)

Letter from Mrs. Grimaldi (12/8/2020)

Letter from Mrs. Grimaldi - Spanish (12/8/2020)

Letter from Mrs. Grimaldi (12/15/2020)

Click here for the SHS Daily Announcements.

9th Grade Parent Orientation Presentation

Application for AP & Honors courses for the 2021-2022 school year will be at the end of January 2021.  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.

Exam Schedule

Nomination Form

Program Advertisement Form

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 Website

Boosters Information Letter

Boosters Patron List

2020-2021 District Calendar

2020-2021 Academic Calendar

2020-2021 Rotation of Days (These calendars reflect the rotation of days for a hybrid schedule.  The rotation of days can change if the school schedule changes.)

September 2020

October 2020

November 2020

December 2020

January 2021

February 2021

March 2021

April 2021

May 2021

June 2021

Please check the SHS Counseling website for information about events being held during the 2020-2021 school year, counselor contact information, and other counseling resources.

SHS School Profile 2019-2020

2020-2021 Counselor Assignments

HYBRID SCHEDULE

Click here to view the 2020-2021 Summit High School daily bell schedule.

Students are placed into 1 of 2 cohorts based on the learning models that families selected. 

Our Goat cohort will be present in-person, five days a week during our morning session (7:45 AM -12:06 PM).  They will then attend their afternoon classes (1:15 PM - 2:49 PM) virtually.

Our Hilltopper cohort will attend all of their classes, morning and afternoon, five days a week, virtually (7:45 AM - 2:49 PM).  

All students will have lunch from 12:06PM - 1:14 PM daily.

All Wednesday afternoon sessions will be held asynchronously to allow students to independently work and work in a small group setting with their teachers.  

The 2020-2021 school year will function under the bell schedule described above.  We will shift to an all virtual or all in-person schedule if the Health Department deems it is necessary and safe for students and staff.

Summit High School's graduation is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 6pm at Investors Bank Field at Tatlock Park.

In the case of inclement weather, a decision will be made on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 if the location of the graduation ceremony will need to be changed.  All notifications will go out through Honeywell, 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.

A packet of information will be sent home in April 2021 to all students in the Class of 2021 that will include information about the Summit High School Graduation.  Information included in that mailing will be posted here.

Cap and Gown Ordering Information

All students and families are encourages to review our Student Handbook and Code of Conduct 

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.

Google Classroom codes for our help centers can be found here.

Writing Help Center - Periods. 2, 3, & 7 (Through Google Classroom & In-Person in the upstairs Senior Lounge)

Math Help Center - Periods 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (Though Google Classroom)

At the start of the 2020-2021 school year, lunch is not being held in school each day.  Students can pick up a grab and go breakfast and lunch each day.  

For the start of the 2020-2021 school year,  Summit Public Schools was awarded a waiver by the USDA to serve meals for all students due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  

SSO Notice

SSO Notice (Spanish)

Welcome to the SHS Class of 2025!

Letter to incoming 9th grade parents/guardians

To view the incoming 9th grade parent video presentations, click here.

Program of Studies 2021-2022

Midterm Exam Schedule 2020-2021

Midterms exams will not be held during the 2020-2021 school year.  

The final grade for full-year courses will be calculated with each marking period grade counting as 22.5% and the final exam grade counting as 10%.

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.  Please visit the NJDOE's website for information regarding the testing requirements.

A testing schedule has not yet been developed for the 2020-2021 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 students in the Class of 2021 and beyond:

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 Spring 2021 sports.

Ms. Bohan

Mr. Erickson

Mr. Field

Ms. Fogarty

Mr. Liberato

Mr. Siracusa

Below are the links to logs and journals for Winter 2021 sports.

Ms. Bohan

Mr. Erickson

Mr. Field

Ms. Fogarty

Mr. Liberato

Mr. Siracusa

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

PTO Letter

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 Senior Internship Program is on hold for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. Any updates regarding this program will be shared with students in the Class of 2021 and their families.

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.

This year commemorates the 100th edition of the Summit High School Yearbook, The Top.  Information about purchasing the yearbook, submitting photos to be included in the yearbook, and Senior recognition ads can be found at these links:

Yearbook Purchase Information

Submit Pictures to Yearbook

Senior Recognition Ad Information