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Volume 7 | Issue 1 | Fall 2017

AP Scholar Awards THE CLASS The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program OF 2017 (AP) provides willing and academically prepared College Attendance students with the opportunity to take rigorous The Class of 2017 is Eastern’s 51st Graduating Class. This class has sought and successfully college-level courses while still in high school, and received admissions to our country’s most prestigious and high profile institutions of higher to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both education. Several of our students will be pursuing careers in our country’s armed services and for successful performance on the AP Exams. About in professional industry. A special note of congratulations to Valedictorian, Gregory Giovannini, 18 percent of the more than 1.8 million students and Salutatorian, William Huang. worldwide who took AP Exams performed at a Albright College Kean University Stony Brook University sufficiently high level to also earn an AP Scholar American University La Salle University SUNY Maritime College Award. Antonelli Institute Lehigh University Syracuse University The College Boar recognizes several levels of Arcadia University Liberty University Temple University achievement based on students’ performance on Arizona State University LIM College (Laboratory Institute of The Art Institute of Philadelphia AP Exams. Automotive Training Center Merchandising) The College of New Jersey Bloomfield College Long Island University, Brooklyn The George Washington University AT EASTERN Boise State University Massachusetts Institute of The University of Alabama Technology Fifty-eight students were granted the National AP Boston University The University of Scranton Bowie State University Monmouth University The University of the Arts Scholar Award. These students received scores of Montclair State University 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. Brandeis University Towson University Brigham Young University, Idaho Moorpark College Tulane University Thirty students were granted the AP Scholar with Brown University Mount St. Mary’s University Union College (New York) Honor Award. An average score of at least 3.25 Bucknell University Neumann University University of California, Berkeley on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher Cabrini University New York Institute of Technology University of Delaware on four or more of these exams. Camden County College New York University University of Florida Forty students qualified for the AP Scholar with Carnegie Mellon University Northeastern University University of Louisville Distinction Award by earning an average score of Case Western Reserve University Norwich University University of Maryland, Baltimore at least 3.5 on al AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 Central Connecticut State University Nova Southeastern University County or higher on five or more of these exams. Chestnut Hill College Pace University, New York City University of Massachusetts, Pace University, Westchester Campus Amherst Four student was designated as National AP Cleveland State University Pennsylvania State University University of Miami Scholar by earning an average score of at least 4 Coastal Carolina University Pensacola Christian College University of Michigan on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher Coffeyville Community College Philadelphia University University of Mississippi on 5 or more exams. Cornell University DePaul University Plymouth State University University of Nevada, Reno Drexel University Providence College University of New Haven AP Scholar Roster East Carolina University Quinnipiac University University of Pennsylvania Eastern University Rider University University of Pittsburgh Elizabethtown College Ringling College of Art and Design University of Rhode Island Fairleigh Dickinson University - Rizzieri Aveda School University of Richmond NUMBER OF AVERAGE Florham Campus Robert Morris University (PA) University of South Carolina STUDENTS SCORE Fordham University Rochester Institute of Technology University of the Pacific TOTAL Franklin & Marshall College Rowan College at Burlington University of the Sciences in AP SCHOLAR 128 3.96 Gannon University County Philadelphia ROSTER George Mason University Rowan College at Gloucester University of Valley Forge County Georgetown University University of Vermont AP SCHOLAR 58 3.48 Rowan University Gettysburg College Villanova University Rutgers University - Camden AP SCHOLAR Goucher College Virginia Tech 30 3.98 Rutgers University-New Brunswick WITH HONOR High Point University Virginia University of Lynchburg Saint Joseph’s University Indiana Tech West Chester University of AP SCHOLAR Salt Lake Community College Pennsylvania Indiana University at Bloomington WITH 40 4.22 San Diego State University West Virginia University DISTINCTION International Fashion Academy - Paris Seton Hall University Widener University Ithaca College Shippensburg University of William Paterson University of New NATIONAL AP Pennsylvania Jersey 4 4.80 James Madison University SCHOLAR Southeastern University York College of Pennsylvania Johns Hopkins University Stevenson University Johnson & Wales University (Providence) Stockton University CLASS OF 2017 SEMESTER PERIOD Statistics POST AP COURSE OFFERINGS HIGH SCHOOL Calendar Biology PLANS SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018 Calculus AB 519 Graduating Seniors September 5, 2017 – June 15, 2018 Calculus BC Chemistry Four Year College 67% SEMESTER 1 Computer Science A Two Year College 19% English Language September 5, 2017 – January 23, 2018 English Literature Total College Bound 88% Failure Notification...... 9/29/2017 Environmental Science Failure Notification ...... 10/27/2017 Other Post Secondary 2% European History Failure Notification...... 11/22/2017 Military Services 5% French Failure Notification...... 12/22/2017 Human Geography Employment 5% Latin Semester 1 Ends...... 1/23/2018 Other 2% Literature Macroeconomics SEMESTER 2 Microeconomics Music Theory January 24, 2018 – June 15, 2018 NATIONAL Physics C Failure Notification...... 2/23/2018 MERIT SCHOLAR Physics 1 Failure Notification...... 3/16/2018 PROGRAM Psychology Failure Notification...... 4/20/2018 2017 Spanish Language Failure Notification...... 5/18/2018 Statistics Finalists 1 Semester 2 Ends...... 6/15/2018 Studio Art Commended 11 U.S. Gov’t and Politics United States History 1 FINAL EXAMS United States History 2 June 12th - 15th, 2018 World History ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT GROUPS White 67% High school is an important time in every child’s life. It is a Asian 14% time where academic achievements will determine a student’s IVY LEAGUE future. The Guidance Department believes that a student’s African American 8% ACCEPTANCES social and emotional growth is vital towards their academic Hispanic 7% success. Counseling is offered individually in many areas. Brown University However, it has been found that group counseling offers a Multi-Racial 4% Cornell University unique opportunity for Eastern Regional students. Mrs. Zuk Native American, and Mr. Anderson offer groups for a variety of reasons. These Pacific Islander, Other <1% University of Pennsylvania groups have topics that include grief and loss, changing families, and freshman transition just to name a few. Counselors consult with administrators, teachers, parents, and even students in an ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM effort to find interested participants. If you have any questions regarding Eastern Regional’s support groups or have a student 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 referral please contact Mr. Anderson at extension 1128 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Eastern Regional is committed Students Tested 321 320 332 275 274 to working with students to develop academically and socially on the journey in becoming young adults. Exams Taken 691 682 636 532 526

Percentage of Examinees Receiving: All programs and courses are open to all students; no student shall be denied access to any course offering on “3” or Higher 85% 82% 85% 87% 86% the basis of race, sex, national origin, color, creed, religion, ancestry, economic status, or handicap. “5” 27% 23% 24% 23% 29% STATE TESTING 2017  2018 Mark Your PSAT • Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Calendars! ASVAB • Tuesday, December 5, 2017 PARCC • Monday, April 16 – Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Make-ups –Monday, April 23 – Wednesday, May 2, 2018 STUDY SMART TIPS ELA - Monday, April 30 - Wednesday, May 2, 2018 • Find a good place to study • Organize your study time. Accuplacer • Focus on one thing at a time. • Thursday, May 3, 2018 • Allow more time for studying than AP Exams you think you’ll need. • Week 1 – Monday, May 7 - Friday, May 11, 2018 • Use “tricks” to help you memorize things. • Week 2 – Monday, May 14 - Friday, May 18, 2018 • Makeups – Wednesday, May 23 – Friday, May 25, 2018 USE TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES • Have everything you need for the test NJBCT (pencils, calculator, etc.). • TBA - The New Jersey Department of Education is currently in the process of developing a • Before you start, look over the entire test and new science assessment. The assessment will be aligned with the newly implemented New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Science. Information regarding this assessment and testing dates will develop a plan. be provided as it becomes available. • Mark the questions that you want to return to. • Check your answers, and use all of the Final Exams time available. • Tuesday, June 12 – Friday, June 15, 2018

FULL DAY BELL SCHEDULE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Period 1 7:30-8:22 (52) Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Period 2 8:30-9:23 (52) Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 1 Pledge and ETV 8:28-9:20 (7) Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 1 News (in Period 2) Period 3 9:33-10:25 (52) Class 3 Class 4 Class 1 Class 2 L/L A 10:25-10:55 (30) Lunch/Lab A Lunch/Lab A Lunch/Lab A Lunch/Lab A L/L B 10:55-11:25 (30) Lunch/Lab B Lunch/Lab B Lunch/Lab B Lunch/Lab B Period 4 11:25-12:17 (52) Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Period 5 12:23-1:15 (52) Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 5 Period 6 1:21-2:15 (54) Class 7 Class 8 Class 5 Class 6 Classes Dropped: Classes Dropped: Classes Dropped: Classes Dropped: 4 & 8 1 & 5 2 & 6 3 & 7

Note: If school is closed due to inclement weather or an emergency, the four-day cycle will continue without skipping a day. For example, if school is closed on Day 2, school will reopen on Day 2. Extensions to Know... EASTERN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – 856.784.4441 ADMINISTRATION Principal Mr. Tull Mrs. Palmer, Principal Secretary Ext. 1120 Director of Curriculum and instruction Mr. Cloutier Mrs. Leone, Curriculum Secretary Ext. 1290 Supervisor of Guidance Mr. Susko Mrs. Del Palazzo, Guidance Secretary Ext. 1146 Ms. Geiger, Guidance Secretary Ext. 1203 Ms. Spinogatti, Guidance Secretary Ext. 1145 Supervisor of Teaching & Learning, Dr. Borda Mrs. Leone, Science Curriculum Secretary Ext. 1290 Supervisor of Science Student Activities Coordinator, Mr. Smart Mrs. Cappella, Technology Ext. 1201 Supervisor of Technology Mrs. Van Osten, Technology Ext. 1133 Athletic Director, Supervisor of Health & PE Mr. Hill Ms. Hunter, Athletic Secretary Ext.1165 Director of Special Services, 504 Coordinator Dr. Roth Mrs. Behan, Special Services Secretary Ext. 1240 Mrs. Humphries, Special Services Secretary Ext. 1232 Grade 9 Vice-Principal, Supervisor of Visual Arts, Mrs. Holloway-Taluy Mrs. Nichols, Grade 9 Secretary Ext. 1220 ELL, English and I&RS Grade 10 Vice-Principal, Supervisor of Business, Mr.Westerby Ms. Grimes, Grade 10 Secretary Ext. 1221 21st Century Life & Careers, and I&RS Grade 11 Vice-Principal, Supervisor of Math, Mrs. Ryan Mrs. Dickerson, Grade 11 Secretary Ext. 1141 Computer Science, BSI, and I&RS Grade 12 Vice-Principal, Supervisor of Social Stud- Mr. Young Mrs. Cattell, Grade 12 Secretary Ext. 1134 ies, World Language, G/T, and I&RS 600 OFFICE Mrs. Hornbach Ext. 1123 ATTENDANCE OFFICE Mrs. Aceto Ext. 1204 Mrs. Gibson Ext 1224 GUIDANCE COUNSELORS Mr. Anderson, Ext. 1128 Mr. Bolen, Ext. 1106 Miss Bosworth, Ext. 1151 Mrs. Bunnell-Jackson, Ext. 1142 Mr. Crawford, Ext. 1116 Mrs. Freedner, Ext. 1117 Miss Lattimer, Ext. 1153 Mrs. Wasiakowski, Ext. 1143 Mrs. Zuk, Ext. 1144 MEDIA CENTER Mrs. Sobel Ext. 1169 NURSES OFFICE Mrs. D’Ascenzo Ext. 1136 Mrs. Small Ext. 1250

Problems OR Concerns? Counselor Assignments Communication is the key. If you have an academic concern first confer with the teacher. If the concern persists, contact your child’s guidance counselor or SCHOOL YEAR 2017 - 2018 the department supervisor who will assess the situation and the circumstances.

Department GRADE 12 GRADE 11 GRADE 10 GRADE 9 Student or Parent Teacher Counselor Supervisor CLASS OF CLASS OF CLASS OF CLASS OF COUNSELOR 2018 2019 2020 2021 EXT. All teachers have e-mail addresses that can be found on the Eastern webpage Mrs. Zuk A-Boo A-Ben A-Bar A-Ber 1144 @ www.eccrsd.us. Ms. Lattimer Bop-C Beo-Cl Bas-Cl Bes-Cos 1153 GRADING SCALE Mrs. Freedner D-Garg Cm-E Cm-Fo Cot-Fe 1117

A = 92 - 100 C = 74 – 82 F = 64 and Garh- Ms. Bosworth F-Ho Fp-Ke Ff-I 1151 B = 83 - 91 D = 65 – 73 below Kant Mr. Anderson Kanu-Leu Hp-Ke Kf-Li J-K 1128

Mrs. Bunnell- Lev-M Kf-Mc Lj-Ng L-Mod 1142 Jackson Mr. Crawford N-Rav Md-Pi Nh-Ri Moe-Ri 1116 Mr. Bolen Raw-Sm Pj-So S-Ta Rj-Sw 1106

Mrs. Wasiakowski Sn-Z Sp-Z Tb-Z Sx-Z 1143