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Western Reserve Local Schools
13850 W. Akron-Canfield Road
Berlin Center, Ohio 44401
(330) 547-4100
6-12
Mr. Sauner, Principal
Alan Mikovich,
Assistant principal,
District Athletic
Administrator
Hello Western Reserve Families,
First, I’m excited to enter my first year as the head principal of the
Middle School and High School, considering this opportunity a real
honor and privilege. I wish for everyone to know that they have my full
commitment to working with our dedicated staff to provide the best
educational experience for our students and families.
As your principal, I will strive to establish a clear line of
communication internally and externally, as communication is a vital key
to success in a school system. Parent involvement is also vital to a
child’s success, and we ask that all parents continue to play an active
role in their education. For that reason, I want parents and students to
know that I will maintain an open-door policy where everyone should
always feel welcome to come to me with anything they feel needs
discussed. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions,
concerns, or input at any time.
Our staff recognizes and embraces the role they play in helping
children reach their full potential; they do not take the responsibility
lightly. They believe all students can be successful and this belief drives
the work they do on a daily basis. We are eagerly anticipating a
rewarding and successful 2020 - 2021 school year for our Blue Devil
students and families.
With that being said, we are in the business of educating, our first
priority is the safety of our students and our employees. Be assured, we
have been working diligently on our 2020- 2021 Restart Plans.
Obviously, Our desire is to return to school as normal (traditional) with
enhanced safety and cleaning procedures. However, we must be
proactive and be prepared during these ever-changing times to
continue educating our students if and when circumstances change, as
predicted, throughout the year related to the health and safety of our
students and employees.
I encourage our parents to frequently visit our webpage and follow
our social media for up to date and accurate information. Everyone
must understand that our priority is to keep everyone safe while not
making life more difficult for our parents. Each family situation is
uniquely different. We fully understand your varied concerns about
health and safety, distance learning, the importance of face-to-face
instruction, parents needing to work, the economy, and all of the other
unexpected consequences of not being in school or being in school in a
traditional method. As we continue the 2020-2021 Restart planning
process, we will keep you updated and that information will be available
through our district website. Thank you for your continued support and
positivity as we strive to do what is best for ALL of our students and
employees during these challenging times.
Sincerely,
Michael L. Sauner II
Western Reserve Local Schools
6 - 12 Principal
330-547-0805
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL REMIND
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For important information/updates regarding one or both schools
please follow the instructions below to join the building-specific
group.
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Middle School Remind
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If you have a smartphone, get push notifications. On your
iPhone or Android phone, open your web browser and go to the
following link: rmd.at/7g9k284. Follow the instructions to sign up
for Remind. You’ll be prompted to download the mobile app.
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If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications. Text the
message @7g9k284 to the number 81010. If you’re having
trouble with 81010, try texting @9kb47h to (805) 244-8703.
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High School Remind
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If you have a smartphone, get push notifications. On your
iPhone or Android phone, open your web browser and go to the
following link: rmd.at/f37d3fc. Follow the instructions to sign up
for Remind. You’ll be prompted to download the mobile app.
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If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications. Text the
message @f37d3fc to the number 81010. If you’re having
trouble with 81010, try texting @9kb47h to (805) 244-8703.
PROGRESSBOOK
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Please continue to use Progress Book Parent Access at
https://parentaccess.access-k12.org/district to view your
son’s/daughter’s grades online. This is a great resource so that
parents can stay current on student attendance and grades.
LUNCH ACCOUNT
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Lunch account numbers will be the same as last year. Any money
left in your account from last year will be carried over to this year. If
you wish to prepay for lunches, go to
www.westernreserve.k12.oh.us. Payments may also be made by
check.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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Please visit the following ODE link for important information
regarding graduation requirements:
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements
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Mrs. Matos can explain how these new requirements will affect each
student and give a clear explanation of how points are calculated
and tracked to ensure graduation.
SPRING TEST WINDOWS 2021
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School districts select 15 consecutive school days, including
makeups, within each test window.
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English language arts - March 22, 2021 - April 23, 2021
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Mathematics, science and social studies - March 29, 2021 -
May 7, 2021
DRESS CODE
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The Middle School and High School dress codes will stay the same
as last year with one slight change: Backpacks will be permitted due
to students not having the use of a locker.
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Some important reminders are provided below:
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There are to be no holes in jeans in which skin is showing.
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Headphones are not to be worn during the school day (halls,
cafeteria, or classrooms) unless a teacher gives permission
during class period.
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Joggers May be worn in Khaki or denim design only.
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Keep in mind that all other shorts and pants must have a button
and fly closure.
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Elastic waistband, pants or shorts and stretch pants are not
permitted. Athletic shorts, yoga pants, and stretch pants are not
permitted.
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Hair must be of natural color and piercings (other than the ears)
are not permitted. Males are not permitted to have beards,
however mustaches on the upper lip are permitted.
ATTENDANCE
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Given the current situation with COVID-19, it is quite possible that
some attendance procedures/policies could change, but as of right
now they remain unchanged.
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All student attendance and tardies reset at the semester break.
This means that the students start on a fresh slate. One item to
remember is beginning with the fourth unexcused tardy, the
progressive discipline will begin.
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When a student is absent, the family must call the school, 330-547-
4100 (Option #3), between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. to report the
student's absence.
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If you are unable to call during these hours, please call any time
during the day that you can and leave a message for the 6-12
building stating who you are, the child’s name, and the reason for
the absence.
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In order to participate in or attend an athletic event, practice and/or
an extracurricular activity, a student must be in school on the day of
the event all day. If absent, a full or partial day student must have a
doctor’s note to participate.
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Types of absences:
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7:45am - 9:30am
Tardy
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9:30am - 11:00am
Half day AM absence
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11:00am - 2:05pm
Half day PM absence
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After 1:00pm
Excused early
CELL PHONES
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Cell Phones should be kept out of sight unless the classroom
teacher instructs students to use them for class activities.
MORNING STUDENT DROP-OFF
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Car riders can now enter the school building at 7:30 in the front
entrance and they must report immediately to first period. when the
rest of the students are allowed entry. This has been done in order
to minimize the traffic buildup in the drop off zone in front of the
school in the morning. The times and procedures could be modified
as part of the district restart plan for the upcoming fall.
AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP
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If you are picking up a student after school in the front of the school
please pull as far forward as you are able to. There are some days
when traffic backs up and we would like to keep that build up to a
minimum.
GIONINO’S FUNDRAISER
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The Principal's fund is having a fundraiser at Gioninos Pizza in Lake
Milton on the 3rd Thursday of the month through May. For all sales
those evenings we get 15% back. Thanks for your support! Their
phone number is 330-654-5561.
Modified HS & MS Bell Schedule
1)
7:45 - 8:24
2)
8:28 - 9:07
3)
9:11 - 9:50
4)
9:54 - 10:34
HS Lunch 10:38 - 11:08
MS 5th 10:38 - 11:18
MS Lunch 11:22 - 11:52
HS 5th 11:12 - 11:52
6)
11:57 - 12:37
7)
12:41 - 1:21
8)
1:25 - 2:05
Traditional Daily Schedule
1)
7:45 - 8:36
2)
8:39 - 9:30
3)
9:33 - 10:15
4)
10:18 - 11:00
HS Lunch 11:03 - 11:33
MS 5th 11:03 - 11:45
MS Lunch 11:48 - 12:18
5)
11:36 - 12:18
6)
12:21 - 1:03
7)
1:06 - 1:50
8)
1:53 - 2:35