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Exeter Township Senior High

201 East 37th Street | Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3060

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  • Office

    x2144 Tom Campbell, Principal
    x2146 Matt Bauer, Assistant Principal
    x2147 Frank Vecchio, Assistant Principal
    x1306 Jessica Kaiser, Secondary Special Education Supervisor
    x2128 Alycia Lenart, K-12 Student Support Coordinator
    x2157 Sarah Gibney, Secretary
    x2150 Deb Poznanski, Secretary
    x2156 Jodi Stech, Attendance Secretary

  • Athletics

    x2430 Tom Legath, Director
    x2080 Audrey Dickman, Trainer
    x2401 Cristina Schmehl, Secretary

  • Counseling & Guidance

    x2133 Nicole Daub, Counselor, A-Dough
    x2135 Owen Jones, Counselor, Doughl-Hun
    x2132 Bryan Lefever, Counselor, Hu-Mo
    x2131 Ashley Zappacosta, Counselor, Mu-She
    x2134 Malorie Sassaman, Counselor, Shi-Z
    x2616 Mark Ricketts, Internship Coordinator
    x2138 Mary Matetich-Patton, Guidance Technician & Scholarship Coordinator
    x2136 Lindsey Remigio, Secretary/Registrar

  • Nurses

    x2112 Therese Knabb
    x2110 Dottie Pfeffer

  • Psychologist

    x2318 Lauren Solazzo

  • Technology/Chromebook Support

    x2333 Donna Suchomelly 

Note: Faculty phone numbers go to voice mail during school hours

  • Art

    x2012 Jennifer Buchholtz
    x2010 Christina Pinkerton
    x2011 John White

  • Business

    x2606 Sandy Blackburn
    x2604 Sherri McGaffin

  • English

    x2603 Rebekah Achor
    x2104 Julianne Bertin
    x2311 Christopher Farrell
    x2303 Matthew Hummer
    x2803 Lisa McCoy
    x2804 Heather Mills
    x2802 Jordan Sharp-Rosenbaum
    x2502 Alura Shubeck
    x2302 Kaleigh Stewart
    x2801 Robert Wickstrom
    x2301 Mark Wisniewski

  • English as a Second Language

    x2207 Brindusa Said

  • Family & Consumer Science

    x2205 Cory DiGuardi
    x2315 Trisha Master
    x2402 Courtney Preston
    x2403 Anne Thomas

  • Fitness & Wellness

    x2036 Nick Beisker
    x2034 Maggie Endler
    x2777 Kevan Schaeffer
    x2015 Hannah Woodward

  • Librarian

    x2331 Nancy Gajewski

  • Mathematics

    x2702 Thomas Craver
    x2705 Nathan Fidler
    x2704 Justin Freese
    x2703 Brandi Himmelreich
    x2708 James Mills
    x2706 Jared Guhl
    x2602 Jennifer Seymour
    x2509 Denise Stine
    x2701 Timothy Walsh
    x2605 Gabriella Wegman
    x2510 Todd Wegman

  • Music

    x2227 Micah Albrycht
    x2222 Elizabeth Combs
    x2217 Lorraine Selke

  • Science

    x2714 Parker Dundore
    x2713 Vincent Ferrizzi
    x2712 Michael Herman
    x2710 Holly Klebes
    x2408 Marijana Lake
    x2715 William Lasky
    x2407 Matthew Livingood
    x2607 Sean Reese
    x2406 Thomas Shive, Jr.
    x2404 Karen Weinhold
    x2711 Pamela Wetzel

  • Social Studies

    x2503 Louis Blair
    x2507 Matthew Burkhart
    x2505 Adrianne Lockard
    x2506 Rebecca Pfennig
    x2508 Stephanie Redding
    x2511 Stephen Todd Shelley
    x2502 Alura Shubeck
    x2501 Brian Witkowski
    x2310 Brett Witmer
    x2513 Brandon Ziegler

  • Special Education

    x2305 Michele Bautsch, Emotional Support
    x2316 Alex Dundore, Emotional Support
    x2304 Jamie Harner, Transition Coordinator
    x2306 Stephanie Isselmann, Gifted
    x2219 Noelle Janowski, Learning Support
    x2218 Michelle Klusewitz, Learning Support
    x2707 Cara Lobb, Learning Support
    x2101 Missy Losito, Life Skills
    x2308 Danielle Ninfo, Learning Support
    x2601 Tracey Prout, Learning Support
    x2314 Lisa Reppert, Learning Support
    x2200 Chris Scoboria, Learning Support
    x2504  Stephanie Shade, Learning Support
    x2330 Kristin Swartley, Speech Therapist
    x2212 Jennifer Trumbauer, Special Education
    x2103 Dorian Weidner, Autistic Support

  • Technology Education

    x2019 Robert Darrah
    x2017 Anthony Kutza
    x2020 Zachary Potter
    x2018 Jonathan Rugg
    x2016 Courtney Sussingham

  • World Languages

    x2208 Tammy DeFusco, Spanish
    x2205 Cory DiGuardi, German
    x2210 Virginia Gonzalez, Spanish
    x2303 Matthew Hummer, Latin
    x2209 Rebecca Lapic, French
    x2203 Lisa Speece, Spanish

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Faculty

Blair, Louis

Louis Blair

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Matthew Burkhart

Lockhard, Adrianne

Adrianne Lockard

Pfennig, Rebecca

Rebecca Pfennig

Redding, Stephanie

Stephanie Redding

Shelley, Stephen

Stephen Todd Shelley

Shubeck, Alura

Alura Shubeck

STA_STA_WITKOWSKI_BRIAN

Brian Witkowski

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Brett Witmer

Ziegler, Brandon

Brandon Ziegler

Course Descriptions

201 - 20th Century American Cultures – (Will be offered later in the sequence for incoming freshmen) Expand

The turn of the 20th Century was a period of change for the United States. Amid industrialization and imperialism, the United States grew to become one of the major economic and military powers of the world. Students will learn how this growth and development have shaped America’s domestic and international policies for the past century through the study of topics from the rise of the United States as an industrial power to the post-Cold War beginning of the 21st Century. Students will analyze and interpret issues and discover how the past relates to today. Course (201) American Studies focuses on thematic units that begin at the turn of the 20th Century and include contemporary social and political issues.

201 - 20th Century American Cultures (Honors) – (Will be offered later in the sequence for incoming freshmen) Expand

20th Century American Cultures (Honors) is designed for students who have a special interest and ability in social studies. Students evaluate and interpret more complex aspects of the basic course of study. Students produce and present research that allows them to relate science and technology, arts and humanities, and other disciplines to the development of an American culture.

202 - 20th Century American Cultures (Honors) – Grade 9 Expand

20th Century American Cultures (Honors) is designed for students who have a special interest and ability in social studies. Students evaluate and interpret more complex aspects of the basic course of study. Students produce and present research that allows them to relate science and technology, arts and humanities, and other disciplines to the development of an American culture. 

203 - Modern World History – Grade 10 Expand

During this course, students will learn about the world's cultures and trace history from the French Revolution to the present day. Students will examine the effects of continuity and change on history, the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups, the impact of conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations, and the role of primary documents, artifacts, and historical places of our world today.

204 - Modern World History – (Honors) – Grade 10 Expand

The course is similar to Modern World History, but includes a greater emphasis on independent reading and writing. During this course, students will learn about the world's cultures and trace history from the French Revolution to the present day. Students will examine the effects of continuity and change on history, the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups, the impact of conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations, and the role of primary documents, artifacts, and historical places of our world today.

205 - Civics – Grade 11 Expand

In this course, students examine the purposes of government and the structure, function, and foundations of the U.S. government, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. This examination of government occurs at the federal, state, and local levels. Among the topics emphasized are the electoral process, the powers and roles of the three branches of government, federalism, the lawmaking process, and the U. S. economic and legal systems. All students are required to take Civics or AP Government.

206 - Civics – (Honors) – Grade 11 Expand

In this course, students examine the structure, function, and foundations of the U.S. government, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Among the topics emphasized are the electoral process, the powers and roles of the three branches of government, federalism, the lawmaking process, state and local governments, the U.S. legal system, and current events that impact civic life. As an honors course, students are expected to evaluate and interpret more complex aspects of the basic course of study through independent reading, research, writing, and discussion. All students are required to take Civics or AP Government.

207 – Military History – Grade 11 or 12 Expand

This course is an interdisciplinary class involving American History, Geography, World History and Government. In addition, students must incorporate the use of technology, communication skills, language arts, art, and mathematics. Students will be expected to spend a considerable amount of time on reading and writing assignments outside of class. Topics include introduction to military history, make-up of armed forces, and American military involvement throughout history.  The class will run in reverse chronological order starting with the current conflicts all the way back to the American Colonies.  

210 - Psychology – Grade 11 or 12 Expand

Introduction to Psychology is a course that focuses on the study of human behavior. As an introduction to the field of psychology, this course includes (but is not limited to) the study of psychological principles, terminology, major theories, methods of experimentation, and practical applications. Topics include, the brain and biology, sensation and perception, development over the human lifespan, personality development, learning, psychological disorders, and treatment.

 

211 - AP / RACC United States History – Grade 10, 11, or 12 Expand

AP U.S. History is a college-level course designed to explore the development of the United States from the discovery of the Americas to the present era with an emphasis on the post-1850 period. The course stresses independent student study with the teacher as facilitator. On-grade-level reading ability and teacher recommendation are prerequisites. There is an emphasis on higher order thinking skills. A course aim is that students successfully complete the advanced placement exam in United States history. A prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of the summer assignment and department approval. 

212 - AP / RACC Psychology – Grade 11, 12 Expand

AP Psychology is a college-level course with emphasis on psychological phenomena, which are basic for understanding human behavior. Students study key concepts of the major schools and subfields and the contributions of important theorists to psychology. Vocabulary relevant to each topic is an area of emphasis.  A college-level text is used in the course and on-grade-level reading ability is expected of all students. An important goal for students is successful completion of the advanced placement exam in psychology. The RACC dual-enrollment option is available for this class. A prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of the summer assignment and department approval. 

213 – AP U.S. Government and Politics – Grade 11 or 12 Expand

AP U.S. Government and Politics is a college-level course designed to give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. The course includes an analysis of the United States Constitution, as well as a study of the three branches of government, administrative agencies that support each branch, the role of political behavior in the democratic process, rules governing elections, political culture, and the workings of political parties and interest groups. On-grade-level reading ability and teacher recommendation are prerequisites. There is an emphasis on higher order thinking skills. A course aim is that students successfully complete the advanced placement exam in United States Government and Politics. This course has a graded summer assignment that is due before the start of the year. All students are required to take Civics or AP Government. 

216 -AP Economics – Grade 11 or 12 Expand

This course is an in-depth study of microeconomics and a survey of macroeconomics. This course is designed to prepare the student to take the A.P. Exam in Microeconomics. The purpose of the course is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system.  An assignment in Economics will be required during the summer prior to taking the Advanced Placement course. A prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of the summer assignment and department approval.

217 - Economics (Honors) – Grade 11 or 12 Expand

Economics is designed to explore how economic activity influences aspects of everyday life. This course focuses on both macro and micro economic theories while analyzing practical applications to various economic problems and conditions. Various topics such as economic systems, market structure, consumer spending, money and banking, consumer borrowing and buying on credit, consumer saving and investing, supply and demand, national economy, government spending and taxation, and international trade will be examined. 

218 - Psychology (Honors / RACC) – Grade 11 or 12 Expand

Psychology focuses on the psychological phenomena that are basic for understanding human behavior. Topics include history, methods and field of psychology, learning, motivation, memory, intelligence, emotion, personality, and psychological disorders and their treatment. The course is designed to foster knowledge, skills, and attitudes that assist students to become more effective in their interpretation of human behavior. On-grade-level reading ability and teacher recommendation are prerequisites for the class. Students can earn college credit for this course through the RACC dual-enrollment program. 

221 - Contemporary Issues – Grade 11 or 12 Expand

Contemporary Issues is a year-long course for juniors and seniors. This course will focus on contemporary issues of the world and the people who live in it. There will be an emphasis on critical analysis of the choices made by world leaders, events and crises that occur in the world, ethical and moral decision-making, and solutions proposed by various political and cultural factions worldwide. Current materials and technology will form the basis of the course.

234 - AP Human Geography (Grade 9) Expand

AP Human Geography is an introductory AP-level geography course. Students will learn to think as geographers as they examine patterns and data about how humans have formed societies, moved and interacted across cultures, established political and economic systems, and used natural resources. The knowledge and skills of AP Human Geography will serve as a foundation for the social studies classes throughout high school.

235 - Global Studies (Grade 9) Expand

Global Studies is an introductory course that examines the economic, social, and political patterns of human society. Students will examine patterns and data about how humans have formed societies, moved and interacted across cultures, established political and economic systems, and used natural resources. Students will learn and develop analytical skills with an emphasis on critical reading and writing. The knowledge and skills of this course will serve as a foundation for the social studies classes throughout high school.

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  • 201 East 37th Street
    Reading, PA 19606

  • District Phone:
    610-779-3060

  • Fax:
    610-370-0518

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