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procedures, athletic regulations and the student code of conduct. We have high expectations for our students both
behaviorally and academically. By reviewing this planner and setting a positive tone for the year, we can help to ensure
our students meet and exceed our expectations and have a successful school year.
In regards to schedules, student schedules should have been finalized at the end of last school year. Schedule changes are
only permitted for students that have been inadvertently placed in the wrong class or have a scheduling conflict, such as
having two of the same classes or not having a lunch. Students may not change schedules to adjust teachers, lunch
periods or to have classes with friends. Students fitting the acceptable criteria to make a schedule change will need to
complete an add/drop form found in the main office. The guidance counselors will call students down on a priority basis.
Schedule changes may occur during the first two weeks of the school year and all schedules will be locked after that point.
Staying in the Loop
Please plan on joining us for our annual Open House. Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, September 1 st from 7:00
p.m. – 9:00 p.m. We will have a brief introduction in the auditorium at 7:00 p.m. after which parents and families will
have the opportunity to follow their students’ schedule. Teachers will welcome you into their classrooms and review
important information about their courses for the school year. Refreshments will be provided in the commons. Our
building PTSA will also be available to accept new members. This is an outstanding group of parents that has a positive
impact on our students and school. I encourage you to become PTSA members.
Senior Option
As has been done in the past, seniors that are passing all classes, have passed all sections of the OGT and have completed
sufficient credits may have a late entry/early release. Senior option is a privilege that may be lost due to grades,
attendance and/or behavior. More specifics on taking advantage of this option will be communicated to students during
the first week of school.
On behalf of everyone at Copley High School, welcome back and welcome to all that the new year has to offer. We look
forward to building upon Copley’s tradition of excellence and working collaboratively to explore how we can continue to
improve the educational opportunities for all of our students. By working together, there is no end to what can be
accomplished.
Please enjoy these final days of summer with family and friends. My door is always open, so please feel free to contact
me at any time if you have questions and/or concerns. I look forward to beginning our work together.
Sincerely,
Cameron M. Ryba
Copley High School Principal
From the Assistant Principal
Welcome to the beginning of an exciting school year! My name is Rick Gurski, and I am the new Assistant Principal of
Copley High School. I am a native Clevelander, growing up in the city, graduating from St. Ignatius High School,
Cleveland State and Ursuline Colleges. I believe that my family’s values and beliefs in conjunction with rigorous academic
programs have provided me with a solid foundation for success. These high social and academic expectations are what
have gotten me where I am today.
This will be my first year at Copley-Fairlawn City Schools, and I could not be happier. Prior to coming to Copley High
School I was a science teacher at Cleveland Heights High School as well as The Hebrew Academy of Cleveland. I spent
my career working to ensure that things were done in the best interests of students and intend on continuing to take
actions in my students’ best interest. Coming to Copley-Fairlawn is an electrifying move for me personally and
professionally. I have learned much about the district and its students and look forward to working with the members of
this community. This time of year has always been full of excitement for myself and my students, and I look forward to
working in the district to bring our students the best every day.
Throughout the year if you are in the building or in the neighborhood, feel free to stop by and introduce yourself. I work
with an open door policy and look forward to working with you. I hold high expectations for my students, staff, and