Welcome to Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

Class of 2024 and New Student Orientation

Objectives

• Introduce you to BBHHS
• Overview of the opening of school
• Share parent and student perspectives
• Information about offices and procedures
• Graduation requirements

BBHHS Administration

Principal, Steven Ast

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Assistant Principal, Susan Welch

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Assistant Principal, Last Names A-L, Kevin Jakub

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Assistant Principal, Last Names L - Z, Scott DeTray

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Athletic Director, Mark Maslona

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High School Support Staff

Front Office

Main HS Phone Number 440-740-4700

Kathi Gonter – Principal’s Admin. Asst. - Ext. 4711

Jane Mutch – Attendance Secretary - Ext. 4715

• Attendance (Last names A - K) 440.740.4705
• Attendance (Last names L-Z) 440.740.4715

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Assistant Principals’ Office

Lila Tamulewicz - Asst. Principal Sec. - Ext 4754

School Counseling Office

Maureen Jonozzo- Admin. Asst. - Ext. 4720

Kelly Petros - Counseling Secretary - Ext. 4720

High School Counselors

School Counselors Grade 9 - 11

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Halle Means: Last names A - H

thrasherh@bbhcsd.org

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Gina Baeslach: Last names I - Q baeslachg@bbhcsd.org

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Kaitlyn Jonozzo: Last names R - Z

jonozzok@bbhcsd.org

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College and Career Readiness Grade 12

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Jaci Owens: A - K

owensj@bbhcsd.org

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Kyle Drypolcher: L - Z drypolcherk@bbhcsd.org

Principal Advice

Parents

• Stay Involved at School
• Open House and Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Communication with Teachers and School
• Weekly Newsletter
• Support Organizations - PSO, Boosters and Schools Foundation
• Stay Involved with your son/daughter
• Social Media
• Friends
• Progress Book and Naviance

Principal Advice

Students

• Fast Four Years
• Start Strong, ⅙ of your college app. transcript is now
• Attendance is the #1 predictor
• Get Involved
• Ask For Help, Take Care of Your Business
• Protect our Brand and Grow Your Brand
• Pause Before You Post, Snap, Tweet, etc
• We Are Brecksville-Broadview Heights!

We Are BBH!

Students

• We don’t need more information, make the right choice!
• We don’t control the E, but we impact the O
• Your R is someone’s E
• Make a difference!

PSO President - Megan Sarfi

• Welcome
• PSO Board
• Goal of PSO
• Gifts & Goals
• Staff Appreciation
• After Prom
• Fundraising
• Join Tonight
• Principal Advisory Mtg
• 8 a.m. first Thursday in HS Media Center classroom

PSO Board

• President: Megan Sarfi
• Honorary Vice President: Steven Ast
• Membership: Jennifer Schneider
• Treasurer: Kelly Petros
• Secretary: Michelle Banks
• Swarm Board: Claudia Griesmer
• Council Delegate Rhonda Strmac
• After Prom - Sue Sbrocco

Megan Sarfi

Student Advice

Michael Reddinger, Student Council President

• Freshmen election- Packets due Tues. Aug 27th by 2:35pm
• Get involved!
• Interscholastic Athletics 26 sports
• Performing Arts such as Band,Choir and Orchestra
• Publications such as Yearbook and Hybreeze
• Broadcasting such as BEE TV
• Clubs - Club Fair 9/18/20 During Lunches

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Kevin Jakub, Assistant Principal

• Cleaning and Sanitation Process for 2020-2021
• Safety/Security - See Something, Say Something
• Stop It App
• Lobby Guard
• Student ID/Stocard App
• School Code of Conduct

Scott DeTray, Assistant Principal

Attendance

ABSENT - TELEPHONE CALL REQUIRED

• Called in by 8:00 a.m.
• 440-740- 4715 or 440-740-4705
• No call/no note ==> Unexcused on the attendance record

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TARDY

• Arrival to school after 7:35 a.m. (Call home)
• Students who arrive late must scan-in main office
• Consequence ladder begins after the 3rd tardy for each quarter.

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APPOINTMENTS

• Planned absences and Doctor’s notes submitted in Attendance Office
• Students must sign in and out of the Main Office

Susan Welch - Assistant Principal

Transportation

• Bus Routes are posted on the district webpage.
• 30 busses will be leaving the HS instead of 21 last year.
• Parking pattern for HS -Drop-off/Pick-up
• Pick-up students before 2pm or after 2:45pm

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Susan Welch - Assistant Principal

Student Planners

• $7.25 Available from the Assistant Principal’s Office

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Jaci Owens, College Counselor and Department Chair

Counseling Services

College Counselors: Grade 12 School Counselors: Grades 9-11

Jaci Owens: A-K Holly Thrasher: A-H

Kyle Drypolcher: L-Z Gina Baeslach(Halle Means): I-Q

Kaitlyn Jonozzo: R-Z

Clinical Counselor

Jackie Fairchild fairchildj@bbhcsd.org 704-763-8083

Role of Your School Counselor

• Assist students in developing a sense of awareness and self worth, decision making, and goal setting skills

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• Provide counseling for students with personal concerns

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• Social/Emotional Learning Standards

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• Provide academic counseling/assistance

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Contacting Your Counselor

• Visit before school, during lunch or study hall, or after school.

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• Sign up for an appointment in the Counseling Office or email your counselor with your availability.

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• For an urgent matter which requires immediate attention and cannot be addressed through the other methods, students may come in to see a counselor anytime. Students must notify their teacher.

Kyle Drypolcher, College Counselor

Challenge Yourself

Recommended Curriculum by Ohio Board of Regents for College Bound Students

All students must earn a minimum of 21 total credits

• Earn a proficient score on the state end of course exams

2) Show Competency:

- Two career-focused activities

- Enlist in the military

- Complete college coursework

Graduation Requirements - 2023

3) Show Readiness: Earn 2 out of 12 potential diploma seals

Students then must meet at least one of three possible pathways:

PE Waiver and Fine Art Credit

What is the PE Waiver?

• Two seasons of a sport (can be two of the same or one of each) OR
• Two seasons of marching band OR
• Combine one of each of the above (one season of a sport with one season of marching band)

*This must be completed by the end of junior year

What is a fine art credit?

• Any course in the music or art department
• Humanities and any theater course

Honors Diplomas/Several Options

• 4 English
• 4 Math (including Algebra 2)
• 4 Science
• 4 Social Studies
• 3 World Language (or 4 with 2 of 2)
• 1 Fine Arts
• 3.5 Unweighted GPA (posted on Naviance)
• 27 ACT or 1210 SAT (CR and M)

Kaitlyn Jonozzo, School Counselor

BBHHS Student Expectations

• Absences - it is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY
• Please review attendance policy!
• Know where the learning is headed
• Prepare for ALL tests!
• Be an active learner and participant in class!

Know Where You Stand

• Every semester, check that you have at least 5 full credit courses (hint: count each class except PE)

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• Eligibility is established the quarter immediately preceding the activity

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• Don’t assume you don’t need to be eligible– you never know what you may become interested in!

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• Check Progress Book regularly!

Stay Informed

• Listen to daily announcements
• Visit the School Counseling website
• See your counselor
• Use Naviance
• Check your message
• Weekly emails

Holly Thrasher, School Counselor

Student Schedules

A Freshman should have a minimum of 5.5 credits scheduled.

Courses to look for on the schedule:

English (1) Social Studies (World History)

Mathematics Science

Health Physical Education

(World Language) Lunch

Electives Study Hall

**Please refer to the Options Book for schedule change

**Please refer to the Options Book for schedule change policies.

**Please refer to the Options Book for schedule change policies.

**Please refer to the Options Book for schedule change policies.

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ROOMS 001-073 Ground Floor

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ROOMS 100-181 Main Floor

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ROOMS 200-250 Second Floor

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**Please refer to the Options Book for schedule change policies.

Schedule Change Policy

Once a student selects his/her courses (verified by parents) the School Counseling Department will not initiate a schedule change unless a compelling educational reason exists. After the close of the school year (last spring) no changes will occur unless:

• There is a technical error in the scheduling process
• It is clear that the student is academically misplaced
• There is a scheduling conflict

Athletic Reminders

• Mark Maslona, Athletic Director 440-740-4770
• Interscholastic Athletics- 26 sports
• Eligibility
• Based on the last nine weeks (4th quarter grade for Fall sports)
• You must have passed 5 1 credit courses
• You need to maintain a 1.5 G.P.A.

Kelly Lazar, CAPA Coordinator

• What is CAPA?
• Advice
• Parental Monitoring
• Have regular conversations with your kids about your thoughts on drugs and alcohol
• Students...Get Involved!
• High Expectations
• Relationships with other parents
• Ohio Vaping Legislation As of Oct. 17th Must Be 21 to use
• Contact: 440-740-4751 or Lazark@bbhcsd.org

Important Dates

• First Day of School - Wednesday, August 21 - 7:35 a.m.
• Class Meetings - Thursday, August 22
• Picture Day - Monday August 26
• Open House - Wednesday, August 28 7:00 p.m.
• Bring student schedule with you
• Club Fair - Aug. 30 during lunch periods
• Take Back Togetherness - September 9
• Homecoming Week - Sept 16 - 21 (Sat. Dance 8 - 11 p.m.)
• All must have Registration Gateway completed.
• PSAT - Wednesday, October 16
• Parent Guide in folder
• Parent Teacher Conferences - Thursday, Nov. 7 ( 4 - 7 p.m.)

Thank You For Attending!