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Berea City School District390 Fair Street | Berea, Ohio 44017

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSBig Creek

Elementary School

7247 Big Creek ParkwayMiddleburg Heights, Ohio 44130

Office: 216-898-8303Attendance: 216-898-8304

Principal: Mrs. Katie [email protected]

Brook Park Memorial Elementary School

16900 Holland Road Brook Park, Ohio 44142


Principal: Mr. Mike Kostyack [email protected]

Brookview Elementary School

14105 Snow Road Brook Park, Ohio 44142


Principal: Mrs. Tracy [email protected]

Grindstone Elementary School

191 Race Street Berea, Ohio 44017


Principal: Mrs. Teri Grimm [email protected]

Elementary School Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

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BCSD BOARD OF EDUCATIONAna Chapman, President

[email protected] / 440-668-5736Cori Farris, Vice President

[email protected] / 440-539-8286Steve Dockman

[email protected] / 440-343-4088 Jeff Duke

[email protected] / 216-410-5086Neal Postel

[email protected] / 440-212-1527Michael Sheppard, Superintendent

[email protected] / 216-898-8300

HIGH SCHOOL CLUBS, ACTIVITIES, AND ATHLETICSAcademic ChallengeAFS InterculturalAlateenAnime ClubAVIDBook ClubBusiness ClubsCamp Mi-Bro-BeClass AdvisorsDrama ClubEnvironmental ClubGamers Unite ClubGay Straight AllianceInternational ClubJunior State of AmericaKey ClubModel United NationsNational Honor SocietyPeer MediationPeer TutoringProject EmbraceRealizing Your Potential

Robotics ClubSADDSki ClubSpeech and DebateStudent AmbassadorsStudent CouncilTitan Dance TeamTitan P.R.I.D.E. LeadersVideo Production ClubYearbook

Fall SportsCompetitive CheerCross Country (Boys & Girls)Fall Sideline CheerFootballGolf (Boys & Girls)Soccer (Boys & Girls)Tennis (Girls)Volleyball

Winter SportsBasketball (Boys & Girls)Bowling (Boys & Girls)GymnasticsIndoor Track (Boys & Girls)Swimming (Boys & Girls)Winter Sideline CheerWrestling

Spring SportsBaseballLacrosseSoftballTennis (Boys & Girls)Track (Boys & Girls)

MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUBS, ACTIVITIES, AND ATHLETICSArt Club Builders ClubBook ClubChess ClubComputer ClubDrama ClubExtendED Before/After Fit for FunGuitar ClubGSAJunior Titans

Theater TroupeLego ClubMath Problem Solvers

Mi-Bro-BeMileage ClubMindfulness ClubModel ClubModel UNPokemon/Game ClubRealizing Your PotentialSki ClubStudent CouncilSuper StringsTitan TreblesYearbookYoga Club

Basketball (Boys & Girls)CheerleadingCross Country (Boys & Girls)FootballSoftballTrack (Boys & Girls)VolleyballWrestling

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLUBS AND ACTIVITIESAll Pro Dads Art ClubBucket Filling SocietyC.A.V.S. ClubDrama ClubExtendED Before/After School Care

Garden ClubK-KidsK’nex Club Mileage ClubRecycling ClubRobotics ClubRunning Club

Safety PatrolSpirit ClubStudent CouncilTech ClubUkulele Club

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MIDDLE SCHOOLBerea-Midpark Middle School

7000 Paula Drive Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130


Principal: Mr. Nick [email protected]

Berea-Midpark High School

165 E. Bagley Road Berea, Ohio 44017


Principal: Mr. Vincenzo Ruggiero [email protected]

Middle School Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

High School Hours: 7:20 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL

Recycling ClubRobotics ClubRunning ClubSafety PatrolSpirit ClubStudent CouncilTech ClubUkulele Club

Middle School Athletics

*Clubs and activities vary by elementary school

The Berea City School District is a diverse community dedicated to inspiring lives ofcharacter, learning, leadership, and service.WELCOME TO COUNTRY

NUTRITION SERVICESAll of our schools use the Mealtime Point of Sale System. Parents may put money on account for their students at any time during the school year. Please make checks payable to the school cafeteria.

Funds may be dropped off in the school cafeteria prior to the beginning of the school day. Funds may also be put on your student’s account using the online. There is no charge from Mealtime to use this feature or view your student’s account. Plan on at least 30 minutes for the online payment to show up in your student’s account. If you would like to know what your student purchased, this system can provide that information. Students may also bring their own lunch. The lunch application for free or reduced meals is available on the district website under “Students & Parents.”Elementary – $2.20 Grades 5-12 – $2.50

Lunch menus:berea.k12.oh.us/lunchmenus

HEALTH SERVICESA registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse is assigned to each school building. Nurses identify and treat medical issues and injuries, conduct health screenings, and support students as they self-monitor and manage their conditions.

When should I keep my child home from school?Do not send a child to school with a fever or obvious illness. Here are some general guidelines to keep in mind.

• Conjunctivitis - Red, swollen eyes that itch and are draining pus or have a crusty appearance. Keep home until student has been on eye drops/antibiotics for 24 hours and cleared by a doctor.

• Coughing - Persistent, disruptive cough.• Diarrhea - Until diarrhea has ceased for 24 hours without medication.

• Fever 100 degrees or higher - Until fever is below 100 degrees for 24 hours without medication.

• Lice or Nits - Until treated and “nit free” (must be checked by nurse before returning to classroom or bus).

• Rash - If rash is untreated or if student is too uncomfortable even if treated.

• Strep Throat - Until student has been on antibiotics for 24 hours.

• Vomiting - Until vomiting has ceased for 24 hours without medication.

Communicable/Contagious ConditionsIf your student is diagnosed with a communicable disease, keep him/her home until the doctor clears your child to return to school. Report all cases of communicable diseases to the school clinic. This would include, but is not limited to, any physician-diagnosed case of meningitis, staph (MRSA, VRSA), pertussis, tuberculosis, mononucleosis, and chicken pox.What happens if my child gets sick at school?Students who become ill at school are sent to the nurse’s office. If the student has a fever of 100 degrees or higher, vomits, or has persistent diarrhea, the nurse or principal will contact the parent/guardian to come to school to take the student home.

MEDICATION POLICYNo medication, including prescription and non prescription will be administered in school without orders and instructions signed by both physician and parent/

guardian. Forms for prescription and non-prescription medication are available in the school office and on the District website by clicking on “Health Services” under the “Departments & Services.”All medication must be in original container and labeled appropriately with student name, name and dose of medication, and safe expiration date. Children will not be permitted to share medication; each student must have their own labeled medication.If your student has health concerns, has medication that must be administered during school hours, or if you have questions, please call your School Health Specialist in your school clinic.

INFINITE CAMPUSInfinite Campus is a secure online tool that BCSD schools use to track and manage student information. The Infinite Campus Parent Portal and Student Portal tools are easy-to-use online resources for both

parents and students. Through the Portal, parents can access their child’s attendance, grades, schedule, test scores, assignments, report cards and transcripts. For the secondary students, access to the Academic Planner helps students and parents monitor progress toward graduation and explore different academic pathways. It also serves as an excellent way to communicate with a student’s teachers. Families can receive important school and emergency-related information via phone call, text message and email by updating their contact information in Infinite Campus.How do I create a user account?Complete the request form at http://tinyurl.com/icportalsupport You will receive a reply with instructions for activation. This one-time code will allow access to log in to the Parent Portal site. Once logged in, the website will provide step-by-step instructions to guide parents through setting up an account. Parents who need assistance with their accounts should contact 216-898-8300 for help.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYSPeriodically, BCSD schools will close or delay the start of a day due to inclement weather or other unforeseen events.To receive school closing and delay notifications, it is important for families to have correct contact information in their students’ Infinite Campus accounts. This will

allow the District’s automated messaging system to quickly reach you, via phone, email and text, with school closing information.Parents can check the District’s website (berea.k12.oh.us) or follow the District on Twitter (@BereaCSD) and Facebook (Facebook.com/BereaCSD) to receive instant weather notifications. BCSD will also notify local TV and radio stations with school closing information.New for 2018-19, the use of a two-hour delayed school opening may be utilized when the additional two (2) hours would allow for inclement weather to rise to an acceptable level. With the option of the two-hour delay, we will more likely be able to have school and avoid using as many calamity days.A major part of a two-hour delay school opening involves the transportation of students to schools. Under a two-hour delay schedule, all schools will begin the day two (2) hours later than the regular starting time. The school day will end at the usual time. Students receiving school bus transportation should go to their normal bus stop location two (2) hours later than their regular pick-up time.As with school closings, the two-hour delay to the start of the school day will be announced through the local media and our telephone message system to parents. If for any reason the two-hour delay is not sufficient to ensure safe travel, the District will close for the entire day. If this is the case, a second call will be made via our telephone messaging service.

TRANSPORTATIONStudents enrolled in the Berea City School District are eligible for bus transportation according to the following guidelines:Children living beyond the following walking limits shall be entitled to bus transportation:

Kindergarten through grade 8 - 1 mileGrades 9 through 12 - 1 ½ mile

How do I find out my student’s bus route or if my student is eligible for transportation?Call the Transportation Department at 216-898-8903. You can also lookup your student’s bus route or bus eligibility on our website. Visit berea.k12.oh.us and click on “Transportation” under “Departments & Services.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can I not see my child’s bus stop from the house?Students may be assigned to a bus stop up to ½ mile from their home and we encourage parents to accompany their child to the bus stop whenever possible. This teaches the child safe habits of walking to and from the bus stop and may give the parent peace of mind. Bus stop locations are determined by each district’s board of education.

Are sidewalks required for my child to get to his/her bus stop?No. Many students walk alongside of roadways to reach their bus stop and in some instances no sidewalks exist.

Can my child wait inside of my house until the bus is at the stop? No. Children must be waiting at the bus stop prior to its arrival. Waiting at the bus stop before the bus arrives further ensures that no one chases after the bus – this is a very dangerous thing to do.

What time do I send my child out to the bus stop?Your child should be OUTSIDE at the bus stop TEN (10) minutes prior to the estimated arrival time. Be prepared and dressed appropriately for weather conditions to allow for bus delays (i.e. traffic, mechanical breakdowns, etc.)

What happens if you drop off my child at the assigned time and place and I am not home?Our responsibility for the safety of your child ends when we drop the child off at the designated stop. You and your child should have an alternate plan in case this situation arises.

What is the maximum time a student may ride his/her school bus? There is no identified time that districts are obligated to meet. It is up to each district to manage the length of time students ride their bus. Ride times vary by traffic, locality and other criteria; therefore each students ride times can be different.

Are there seatbelts on the bus?No. For maximum safety the bus is compartmentalized. This means that the seats have high backs and are spaced appropriately that each seat sections forms a compartment, which keeps students safe.

EXTENDED CAREThe ExtendED Program is a before and after school program designed to provide quality educational and recreational activities, and offers enrichment in areas such as language, arts and crafts, sports, music, homework assistance, and much more!

We remain dedicated to you and to your children and continue to provide a safe, fun, and often times educational experience before and after school. Our program is held at all the elementary schools and the middle school for students Kindergarten through 8th grade (maximum age 14). All ExtendED Program sites open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 6:30 p.m.ExtendED Program216-433 -0808Fax: 216-898 -8551The ExtendED office is available Monday through Friday and is located at the Berea Board of Education, 390 Fair Street in Berea.

SAFER SCHOOLS OHIOSafer Schools Ohio is a multi-agency effort created to assist schools in continuously improving the safety of our students.

You can anonymously report anything that is suspicious or endangering you, your friends or your school.

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