Thursdays will no longer be delayed start days. The school day will be 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday (as previously stated, Fridays will be asynchronous).

On each student's schedule page, a TRACK letter is listed:
Track A means you are present in the building on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Track B means you are present in the building on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Track D means you are virtual only for the first quarter.

A message from the principal: 

Over the past several weeks, much has been discussed and debated regarding the reopening of schools all across the state of Ohio. Since the recent recommendation from the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH), many districts across northeast Ohio have suspended all sports as well as adapted their reopening plan to include starting remotely, while many others have decided to continue with their plan to have students in the building, or a hybrid of the two.

At VASJ we believe that parents have the right to choose what is best for their child(ren). We also recognize that we need to consider the guidance of not just the CCBH but also the CDC, the State of Ohio, and groups such as the American Academy of Pediatrics. Many of these groups believe that students need to be in the classroom. We need to balance potential issues related to returning to school with the fact that in-person learning at school is fundamental to a child’s well-being and development. We believe in putting the needs of children first and in responding to the needs of our children and families. We do this through offering different options for learning (both remote and in-person). Therefore, at this time, VASJ will continue with its plan to reopen with students in the building, as was laid out in the plan sent home a few weeks ago. As there seemed to be some confusion with the online option, the plan stated:

Please note:  If a student is ill, needs to be quarantined, or cannot attend their scheduled “in-school” days for any reason, they will be able to remotely learn all five days.

That means that if you, as the parent/guardian, do not feel comfortable sending your child into school two days a week (the “for any reason” clause) you may opt for the five-day-a-week online option. In the next few days, you will receive a Google forms document in which we ask what your preference is for your child, either five days remote learning from home or the hybrid model of two days in-person and three days remote learning from home. Please know that your choice will be valid for the entire first quarter and cannot be changed (unless medical reasons deem it necessary). Near the end of the first quarter, we will send the form again, asking for your preference. Whichever option you choose, you will receive information on the next steps during the next few weeks.

Please remember that this is all subject to change. We will continue to monitor the situation in Cuyahoga County as well as the state and consider all recommendations and follow all orders from state leaders. All of us at VASJ thank you for your continued support, understanding and patience as we work through these unprecedented times.

VASJ Hybrid School Model for 2020-21

Reopening plan FAQ

Orientation Update

Summer reading assignments for 2020-21

Policy for free and reduced-price meals

A message from the president - July 22

We will continue to follow the CDC, ODH and OHSAA guidelines/recommendations. The physical and mental safety of our student-athletes is our top priority.

As a reminder:

• If a student-athlete is not feeling well, stay home.
• Masks need to be worn upon arrival AND departure of practice. If student-athletes do not come in a mask, they will be sent home.
• Please bring your own water bottles. No sharing is permitted.

VASJ Visitor and Team Guidelines

Fall Sports Offered:
*Beginning August 1 - November

Football: Head Coach, Elvis Grbac - egrbac@vasj.com
Women's Volleyball: Head Coach, Liz Sellers - WomensVolleyball@vasj.com
Men's Soccer: Head Coach, Joe Mastrantoni - MensSoccer@vasj.com
Women's Soccer: Head Coach, Dan Kempert - WomensSoccer@vasj.com
Golf: Head Coach, Brian Dunmire - Golf@vasj.com
Cross Country: Head Coaches, Ray Reed & Celeste Felder- XCTF@vasj.com
Cheerleading: Head Coach, Jamie Roberts - Cheerleading@vasj.com
Athletics Department (General Inquiry): Athletics@vasj.com

All sports teams will be required to follow certain protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These protocols are in place to create the safest possible environment for the athletes and coaches. This information will be explained to student-athletes on the first day of tryouts/practice. These protocols are unique to each individual sport, team and level and are based on a variety of factors, such as:

    •    The dynamics of the space in which the tryout/practice is taking place.
    •    The number of athletes that are participating
    •    How the tryout/practice is structured including the types of drills that are being conducted.


To be able to participate in any athletic related activities, all athletes must:

    •    Wear a mask to and from all sport-related activities. This includes when entering and exiting all facilities.
    •    Bring their own personal water. The amount of water should be based on the type of workout along with whether or              not the workout is taking place indoors or outdoors. For example, conditioning outdoors in the heat may require the              athlete to bring more water to stay hydrated.
    •    Arrive wearing the proper workout attire. The athlete should make sure to dress appropriately. An athlete’s gear/attire           can have an impact on how he/she performs.
    •    Leave all valuables at home. Locker rooms will NOT be available,  so all athletes must come properly dressed.
    •    Have their online paperwork completed in Final Forms (https://villaangela-oh.finalforms.com). NOTE: Incoming                       students will not be able to complete their portion. They are allowed to participate as long as parents have completed           their portion. Feel free to contact the Athletic Department if you need assistance, athletics@vasj.com
    •    All student-athletes MUST have an up-to-date physical by the start of the season on Aug. 1, 2020. Physicals are not               mandated for preseason activities, but they are required come the official start of the season per OHSAA. Physical                 forms can be accessed by going to:
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/sportshub2-uploads-prod/files/sites/382/2020/06/15144638/PPE_2020-21-HS.pdf. 


Any athletes who plan on participating in a Fall sport but are unable to do so at this time should contact the Athletic Department at athletics@vasj.com. We understand that we are dealing with a very unique situation, so we are prepared to accommodate students who have concerns about participating at this time. If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Department at athletics@vasj.com.

Appointments are required if you need to come in to discuss your student's account. Financial contracts and registration fees are due before school starts. Monthly tuition payments start in August, so please be sure you have completed your FACTS tuition payment account setup.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Katie Oriani in the Business Office at 216-481-8414 ext. 240 or koriani@vasj.com. Katie will try to return calls within 48 business hours; however, it may be a little longer around statement mailing dates and exclusion times.

It is our goal to resolve all issues in order for each and every student to have a positive start to the new school year.

Visitors to the building will be limited. In-person meetings between parents/guardians and school personnel will be the exception. Instead, all necessary communication will take place via email, phone calls, or virtual meetings.

All visitors should enter the building through the main doors located on the Lakeshore side of the school and proceed to the front desk. If a visitor is not immediately leaving (i.e., picking up their child), he or she will have his or her temperature checked before proceeding. 

Masks are required upon entering the building. Please follow social distancing guidelines.