BereaMidpark High School Building Administration Mr Mark Mucha

Berea-Midpark High School

Building Administration • • • Mr. Mark Mucha Mr. Anthony Riccio Mr. Gregory Soos Mr. Adam Howard Mr. Vincenzo Ruggiero Assist. Principal, A-Go Assist. Principal, Gp-Pa Assist. Principal, Pb-Z Athletic Director Principal

Guidance Counselors Mr. Robert Schuff Ms. Sarah Kolis Mrs. Laura Johnson Dr. Dawn Ruebensaal Mrs. Linda Wolf A-De Df-Kl Km-Po Pp-Sc Sd-Z

Mrs. Linda Wolf Guidance Department Chair • BMHS Guidance website: http: //www. berea. k 12. oh. us/domain/224 • BMHS Guidance Twitter: @bmhscounselors • Naviance online • Infinite Campus online • Counselor appointment slips

Dr. Dawn Ruebensaal College and Career Readiness Counselor: creating access to college and career pathways that promote implementation of personal goals that ensure the widest range of future life options in collaboration with the guidance counselors

College and Career Readiness: – Career Assessments – Job Shadowing Opportunities – Employability Skills Assessment – Internships – College Workshops – Scholarship Workshops – Test Preparation – Financial Aid Preparation – Post-secondary Institution Partnerships

S. T. E. M. Innovations in Science & Technology *new course offering* Mrs. Heather Koczur room # 252 Mr. Steve Blatnica room # 153

S. T. E. M. Innovations in Science & Technology • Hands on Science! • Investigate real problems & find real solutions: – Clean-up the water supply – Design an earthquake resistant shelter – Learn the science of survival – Create a laser security system

Schedule Error Form Schedule changes will only be made for the following reasons: • Already took and passed this course (Art, Music, Drama and PE courses may be repeated) • Have not taken the appropriate prerequisite for this course • Was recommended for a higher level course • Enrolled in College Credit Plus (Attach CCP schedule to this form) • No class during a period or no lunch Forms are available in the guidance office and must be returned by Friday, August 12, noon

Mrs. Julie Yanus Intervention Specialist Special Education Department Chair

Intervention Services Provide services to students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Services are provided in: • • Regular education classroom Small group classroom Low incidence resource room Learning lab (room #142) All students with an IEP are assigned a Case Manager. Parents can expect to be contacted by the assigned Intervention Specialist teacher.

School Information • Main Office (216) 898 -8900 • Attendance Office (216) 898 -8901 • School Web Address: http: //www. berea. k 12. oh. us/Domain/169 • BMHS Twitter: @BMHSTitans

School Attendance • Students are required to attend school regularly. • High attendance rate = higher achievement • Parents must communicate with school by calling the attendance hotline within 24 hours of an absence. (216 -898 -8901) • Extended absences should also be communicated with appropriate guidance counselor.

Attendance • Students who reach the hour equivalent of 10 days of absence must supply a physician’s excuse for any further absences or the absences will be considered unexcused. • Students with five consecutive or seven total unexcused absences will receive a truancy warning letter from the school. • Students with 10 consecutive or 12 total unexcused absences will receive a truancy filing with the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court.

Dress Code Highlights • Dress and appearance significantly contribute to a positive learning environment. • Attire should be appropriate and not cause a disruption to the learning environment. • Specific guidelines can be found in the online student handbook. • Staff members may refer particular student cases to SMR (Student Management Room) or an administrator.

Electronic Devices • During the school day, the use of electronic devices will be determined by “color zone” in which the student is located. • Green Zones- Includes hallways and cafeteria. Use of devices is permitted. • Yellow Zones- Includes any classroom, office, library or educational space. Use of devices are at the discretion of the adult supervisor. • Red Zones- Includes all locker rooms and restrooms. Use of devices is prohibited. • Violation of this policy may result in the device being confiscated.

Lockers • Lockers are the property of the Berea City Schools and are subject to searches if the administration has reasonable suspicion or the police have probable cause. • Each student is assigned one locker. • Students are responsible for their school materials and personal property. Lockers should be kept locked at all times. • Broken lockers should be reported to the Guidance Secretary.

School Resource Officer Program Officer Robert Lages, Berea Police Department • Partnership between the City of Berea and the Berea City School District • Primary Functions: – Education – Crime Prevention – General Law Enforcement

Academic Recognitions • Cum Laude (“with honors”) GPA 3. 500 to 3. 849 • Magna Cum Laude (“with great honor”) GPA 3. 850 to 4. 249 • Summa Cum Laude (“with highest honor”) GPA 4. 250+

Student Awards • Berea-Midpark Academic Pin – Application based award • Students earn point based on in-school and out-ofschool academic criteria – Magna, Summa, and Cum Laude recognitions – PSAT, PLAN, and AP Test Scores – National Merit recognitions – Class awards given by teachers – Involvement in National Honors Society, Robotics, Academic Challenge, Speech and Debate, Publications in the Reflections, Buckeye Boys and Girls State, HOBY, Model UN, Robotics, American math League, and other internships and groups.

Student Awards • Berea-Midpark Service Pin – Application based award for students with a 2. 0 GPA • Students that do 50 -99 hours of community service between June 1 st and the beginning of May can receive a Service Certificate • Students that do over 100 hours of community service between June 1 st and the beginning of May can

Co-Curricular Activities • Become an active member of Berea-Midpark High School community… • Choose from a variety of clubs, activities and athletic teams… • Please visit the Activities Fair in our cafeteria.

Mr. Adam Howard Athletic Director available in the Athletic Office

Athletic Eligibility • To be eligible to participate, a student must have a GPA of 1. 5 or higher and have earned at least 2. 5 credits from the preceding grading period. • Please direct any athletic questions throughout the year to Mr. Howard in the Athletic Department: (216) 8988902

Athletic Events Ticket Prices • Student – Student-Athlete Pass – Student All-Sports Pass $4 $10 $75 • Senior Citizen $4 • Adult – Adult All-Sports Pass $6 $120

Student Forms submitted on-line

Coming soon…

Infinite Campus Parent Portal • On-line/Internet tool to assist parents in monitoring academic progress, transcript information, student attendance and fees currently owed. • Parents may use password information from previous school year or can obtain password information through our Guidance Office. • Please check and update your contact information.

Student Drop-Off & Pick-up Location • Drop-off/pick-up is at the west side of the building in the large parking lot between BMHS and Finnie Stadium using Maple Street. • No cars are permitted in the front of the building from 6: 50 -7: 30 A. M. and 1: 50 -2: 30 P. M. • Drivers should remain patient and plan ahead for conditions that cause delays and congestion in the parking lot.

Bus Departures • Student buses depart BMHS from both the front and rear of the building. • Specific instructions will be given to students on the first day of school.

Instructional Fees • Full Time Students $22 • Part Time Students $11 • Activity/Club Fee varies per club • Athletic Fee $80 per sport

Online Lunch Money & Federal Lunch Program • Accounts and applications are obtained by visiting our District website and clicking on the tabs: - “Services” - “Nutrition Services” • Students who qualified last year for the federal lunch program MUST re-apply for this school year.

1 st Day of School Tuesday, August 16 • Regular bell schedule all day: –School starts at 7: 15 A. M. –School ends at 2: 15 P. M. • All students will be given an updated copy of their schedules during 1 st period.

PARENT ~ TEACHER CONFERENCES OCTOBER 12 -13 3: 15 p. m. – 7: 00 p. m. Until then, you are encouraged to contact your teachers via email or by leaving voice mail messages. Please see our website for contact information.

ACTIVITIES & ATHLETIC FAIR IN CAFETERIA Reps will be located in the cafeteria until 8: 00 P. M.

Thank you for further strengthening our community Titan spirit!