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 • For important information/updates regarding one or both schools please follow the instructions below to join the building-specific group. • Middle School Remind o 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. o 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. • High School Remind o 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. o 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 • 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 • 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 • Please visit the following ODE link for important information regarding graduation requirements: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements • 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 • School districts select 15 consecutive school days, including makeups, within each test window. o English language arts - March 22, 2021 - April 23, 2021 o Mathematics, science and social studies - March 29, 2021 - May 7, 2021 DRESS CODE • 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. • Some important reminders are provided below: o There are to be no holes in jeans in which skin is showing. o Headphones are not to be worn during the school day (halls, cafeteria, or classrooms) unless a teacher gives permission during class period. o Joggers May be worn in Khaki or denim design only. o Keep in mind that all other shorts and pants must have a button and fly closure. o Elastic waistband, pants or shorts and stretch pants are not permitted. Athletic shorts, yoga pants, and stretch pants are not permitted. o 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 • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • Types of absences: o 7:45am - 9:30am Tardy o 9:30am - 11:00am Half day AM absence o 11:00am - 2:05pm Half day PM absence o After 1:00pm Excused early CELL PHONES • Cell Phones should be kept out of sight unless the classroom teacher instructs students to use them for class activities. MORNING STUDENT DROP-OFF • Car riders can now enter the school building at 7:20 in the front entrance and they must report to the cafeteria until 7:30 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 • 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 • 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.

Be informed If you would like access to your student's progress book account, please contact the Junior-Senior High School for the required information at 330-547-4100. Announcements: • 6-12 locker assignments • Middle School Supply list • Friday, August 21st- Middle and High School Schedules mailed home. • Virtual Freshman Orientation Video (2020-08-26) Links Mental Health & Starting School-Tips for Families High School Calculator Info 20-21 Handbook for 6-12 Course Description Student Handbook Carnegie Login Online Library Info Ohio OCIS WR IXL Login

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

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 • For important information/updates regarding one or both schools please follow the instructions below to join the building-specific group. • Middle School Remind o 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. o 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. • High School Remind o 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. o 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 • 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 • 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 • Please visit the following ODE link for important information regarding graduation requirements: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation- Requirements • 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 • School districts select 15 consecutive school days, including makeups, within each test window. o English language arts - March 22, 2021 - April 23, 2021 o Mathematics, science and social studies - March 29, 2021 - May 7, 2021 DRESS CODE • 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. • Some important reminders are provided below: o There are to be no holes in jeans in which skin is showing. o Headphones are not to be worn during the school day (halls, cafeteria, or classrooms) unless a teacher gives permission during class period. o Joggers May be worn in Khaki or denim design only. o Keep in mind that all other shorts and pants must have a button and fly closure. o Elastic waistband, pants or shorts and stretch pants are not permitted. Athletic shorts, yoga pants, and stretch pants are not permitted. o 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 • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • Types of absences: o 7:45am - 9:30am Tardy o 9:30am - 11:00am Half day AM absence o 11:00am - 2:05pm Half day PM absence o After 1:00pm Excused early CELL PHONES • Cell Phones should be kept out of sight unless the classroom teacher instructs students to use them for class activities. MORNING STUDENT DROP-OFF • Car riders can now enter the school building at 7:20 in the front entrance and they must report to the cafeteria until 7:30 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 • 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 • 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.