We will share any updates regarding graduation directly via student email, the BHS e-tree, the BHS website, this section of the senior letter among other means.
Wristbands: All graduating students from BHS, BIS & BTA will receive 6 wristbands for the June 4th graduation.
Every person attending, regardless of age, must have a wristband for entrance.
Wristband Distribution ScheduleGraduates will receive six wristbands even if they didn’t complete the RSVP form. We will distribute wristbands directly to 2nd period classes at BHS on May 26. All BTA & BIS students will receive their wristbands at their campus. Any unclaimed wristbands can be picked up at lunch on May 27 in the BHS cafeteria or at the June 1 senior meeting. *Form closed on May 17th.
Senior Meeting There will be a meeting for all Class of ‘22 Graduates in the Donahue Gym on Wednesday, June 1st at 1:00-1:30 pm. We will review the graduation plan, share any last minute updates, and distribute unclaimed wristbands. Please preview the presentation by clicking here.
Additional Guests Due to a maximum seating capacity of 3,000 people, we will distribute six wristbands per graduate. As of May 19, we have reached capacity and can no longer accommodate requests for additional wristbands. Students are encouraged to ask their classmates if they have any extra. There is no wristband pick up at graduation.
Health & Safety In following CDPH guidelines, masks will be encouraged by guests and graduates. Immediately following each ceremony, all guests will exit the bleachers onto the Campus Green area.
Access for Persons with disabilities Jacket Stadium is wheelchair accessible and seating is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please complete this form for families that may need special accommodations for parking and/or more easily accessible seating.
Seating Seating is general admission. Please complete this form for families that may need special accommodations for parking and/or more easily accessible seating. Jacket Stadium will open up one hour prior to each ceremony.
Clear Bag Policy Only clear tote bags, plastic storage bags, or small clutch bags are allowed inside Jacket Stadium.
Prohibited Items Guests and graduates are not allowed to bring in items that could obstruct views of the ceremony or seating at Jacket Stadium on the day of the ceremony such as flowers, large signs, balloons, etc. Guests will be instructed to return any prohibited item back to their vehicle or leave them unattended at the entrance gate. Personal sun protection is allowable provided that it doesn’t block any views of the ceremony.
Graduation DaySeniors should plan to report to the Donahue Gym 60 minutes prior to the ceremony start time. Caps, gowns, and tassels should be worn at graduation. Achievers Inc. will be present in front of the Donahue Gym from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm for all of your graduation needs. See page 6 for Cap & Gown details.
Parking It is encouraged for guests to walk, shuttle or take public transportation to the event. There are many nearby paid parking spots available. Please complete this form for families that may need special accommodations for parking and/or more easily accessible seating. We will do our best to accommodate. If needed, contact tammyrose@berkeley.net.
Photos Professional photography will be made available to the Class of 2022 within a short time after all ceremonies are completed. The photos will be available to download for free or for order at an additional cost. There will not be a need to move up in the bleachers during the ceremony to take photos. In addition, all ceremonies will be recorded by a film crew that is livestreaming the event which will be available for replay at a later time.
Cultural/SLC Ceremonies Please see page 1 of the Senior Letter for more details. You can expect updates directly from each group or learning community about sashes, stoles, or other information. Graduation Performers & Speakers We are looking for a speech or performance that represents the heart and spirit of the Class of 2022. Please submit a video clip of your audition speech or performance by May 9. This date has passed.
On Wednesday May 25th the Berkeley High crew team left SFO to go to New Jersey for the Scholastic National Championship regatta. Friday the 27th, three of the five boats that were sent got knocked out of the race leaving two boats to race on Saturday. Then Women’s lightweight quad, and the men’s lightweight eight. Saturday afternoon both boats rowed down the race course for their final race of the season starting with the women’s lightweight quad with Medina Lam, Annabelle Davis, Eliza Maier, Zoe Mitchell, coming in second place. And the men’s lightweight eight with Luka Henrie-Naffaa, Ethan James Glover, Claas Nentwig, Nick McGhlashen, Roosevelt Adlen, Noah Packman, Tyler Kim, Theo Hollingshead and Sasha Friedman coming in third place. So congratulations to them and welcome back home.
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IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW
DOWNTOWN BERKELEY YMCA
PE Waiver Program
Summer 2022: June 6 – August 26
This is an alternative P.E. program designed to help students obtain the values and
habits that lead to lifelong fitness. Students have to complete a minimum of 60
fitness hours (combination of independent workouts, in person fitness classes, and
step tracker workouts) and additional program requirements to earn a passing
grade to receive 5 credits toward Berkeley High School P.E. requirement. This
program is for 10 th – 12 th grade students.
Students are eligible to register for the Summer 2022 program if they:
1. Participated and passed the Spring 2022 program, OR once they attend 1
informational meeting
2. Have an active Downtown Berkeley Y teen/young adult membership.
Tuesday-Thursday, 5/31-6/3: See below for Final Exams Schedule
TIME
MINUTES
TUE 5/31
WED 6/1
THUR 6/2
FRI 6/3
8:30-10:30am
120
Period 1
Period 3
Period 5
Make Up (8:30 – 12:40pm)
10:40-12:40pm
120
Period 2
Period 4
Period 6
12:40-1:20pm
40
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
1:26-2:32pm
66
Finals Prep / Make Up
Finals Prep / Make Up
Make up
2:32-3:30pm
58
Teacher Common Prep
Teacher Common Prep
Teacher Common Prep
Students are allowed to leave campus at 12:40pm on final exam days and must do so unless they are actively participating in class or extracurricular activities where they can then return after lunch time.
2022 yearbooks will be distributed June 1 & June 2
Big news Berkeley High School! 2022 yearbooks will be distributed next week on Wednesday June 1st and Thursday June 2nd after school in the cafeteria. Yearbooks are still on sale for $80 at yearbookordercenter.com. Students should use our code 16356 to purchase their book, and make sure to purchase one before the price goes up at distribution. If you don’t buy a yearbook online, you can still purchase one during distribution, however the cost will rise by $20. Or you can skip the line completely and get shipping directly to your home when you order! If you are eligible for free and reduced lunch, you may bring cash or check to room C327 (with the required waiver) during seventh period to purchase a book. A QR code to order a book is attached in the bulletin email. Get your piece of school history now Berkeley High!
It’s time to think about returning BHS Library books and textbooks.
Please return all your books to the BHS Library through the end of this week (Friday, 5/27). Tuesday, 5/31, through Thursday, 6/2, we will have a textbook return station in the breezeway. It will run after finals from 12:30 – 3:30. On Friday, June 3rd, we’ll be open 9 – 3. Please check your classrooms, your locker, your closet, under your bed, and anywhere else you can think of to find your books. If you aren’t sure what you still have checked out, stop by the library and ask at the desk or email Ms. Fitzhugh nicolefitzhugh@berkeley.net.
Thanks!
BHS JACKET
Interested in applying to be a writer, illustrator or photographer for the Jacket? Come by the Jacket information session today in G108B! Lunch will be provided and current staff will be there to share information about the positions and answer any questions.
Writer, Illustrator, and Photographer applications are due on May 27 by 7pm.
With only 3 weeks of school left, it’s time to close the books for the school year – not just textbooks & library books- but the Student Body financial books need to be closed out for the year.
If you have a club that has done any fundraising and need to make a deposit or have any outstanding invoices or reimbursements to be made out of your club account, the final deadline is FRIDAY, MAY 27th. If you have any questions on how to do any of this, please reach out before the deadline to Ms. Rabinowitz (RAH-BIN-OH-WITS) via email or by visiting her in D173 on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Thank you in advance for making this a priority.
Cap & Gowns, Class Rings, & Graduation Announcements
Graduation orders can be placed at any time online, by phone or by mail. Achievers Inc. handles orders for just the cap and gown as well as rings, announcements, grad swag and even graduation packages. Cap & gowns are traditionally worn at an in-person graduation. Consider using a cap & gown for senior portraits, graduation pictures, at home celebrations as well as any of graduation activities to be confirmed in the spring.
We will share any updates regarding graduation directly via student email, the BHS e-tree, the BHS website, this section of the senior letter among other means.
Wristbands: All graduating students from BHS, BIS & BTA will receive 6 wristbands for the June 4th graduation.
Every person attending, regardless of age, must have a wristband for entrance.
Wristband Distribution ScheduleGraduates will receive six wristbands even if they didn’t complete the RSVP form. We will distribute wristbands directly to 2nd period classes at BHS on May 26. All BTA & BIS students will receive their wristbands at their campus. Any unclaimed wristbands can be picked up at lunch on May 27 in the BHS cafeteria or at the June 1 senior meeting. *Form closed on May 17th.
Senior Meeting There will be a meeting for all Class of ‘22 Graduates in the Donahue Gym on Wednesday, June 1st at 1:00-1:30 pm. We will review the graduation plan, share any last minute updates, and distribute unclaimed wristbands. Please preview the presentation by clicking here.
ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing a hostile-free working and learning environment. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status (related medical conditions), religion, color, national origin (including language restrictions and possession of a driver’s license (issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart attack), medical condition (cancer-related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
Discrimination is different treatment based on a protected characteristic in the context of an educational program, work or activity without a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason that interferes with or limits the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the District or includes an adverse employment action.
Hostile environment harassment occurs when a target is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic, which is both subjectively offensive to the target and would be offensive to a reasonable person of similar circumstances/characteristics and is sufficiently so severe, and so pervasive to interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to effectively work or to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the District. Harassment may take many forms, including but not limited to, verbal remarks and name-calling, graphic and written statements, or any conduct that may be threatening or humiliating. Harassment based on any of the above protected categories is a form of unlawful discrimination and will not be tolerated by the District and can result in disciplinary action against the offending student or employee.
Upon witnessing an act of discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, school personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so. Once a school/office has expressed notice or reason to know of such conduct, whether carried out by employees, students, or third parties, it should take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate, determine what occurred, take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the conduct, eliminate a hostile environment, if one has been created and prevent the conduct from occurring again. These steps should be taken regardless of whether an individual makes a complaint or asks the school/office to take action. Complaints are protected from retaliation. The District prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint or an appeal, reports instances of noncompliance, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation, or who participates in the complaint-filing or investigation process. This nondiscriminatory policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within any school/office under the jurisdiction of the Berkeley Unified School District.
For more information, or to file a complaint please contact:District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer Berkeley Unified School District, 2020 Bonar Street, Room 117, Berkeley CA 94702 Phone: (510) 486-9338; Email: complaints@berkeley.net
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing a hostile-free working and learning environment. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status (related medical conditions), religion, color, national origin (including language restrictions and possession of a driver’s license (issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart attack), medical condition (cancer-related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
Discrimination is different treatment based on a protected characteristic in the context of an educational program, work or activity without a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason that interferes with or limits the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the District or includes an adverse employment action.
Hostile environment harassment occurs when a target is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic, which is both subjectively offensive to the target and would be offensive to a reasonable person of similar circumstances/characteristics and is sufficiently so severe, and so pervasive to interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to effectively work or to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the District. Harassment may take many forms, including but not limited to, verbal remarks and name-calling, graphic and written statements, or any conduct that may be threatening or humiliating. Harassment based on any of the above protected categories is a form of unlawful discrimination and will not be tolerated by the District and can result in disciplinary action against the offending student or employee.
Upon witnessing an act of discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, school personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so. Once a school/office has expressed notice or reason to know of such conduct, whether carried out by employees, students, or third parties, it should take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate, determine what occurred, take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the conduct, eliminate a hostile environment, if one has been created and prevent the conduct from occurring again. These steps should be taken regardless of whether an individual makes a complaint or asks the school/office to take action. Complaints are protected from retaliation. The District prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint or an appeal, reports instances of noncompliance, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation, or who participates in the complaint-filing or investigation process. This nondiscriminatory policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within any school/office under the jurisdiction of the Berkeley Unified School District.
For more information, or to file a complaint please contact:District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer Berkeley Unified School District, 2020 Bonar Street, Room 117, Berkeley CA 94702 Phone: (510) 486-9338; Email: complaints@berkeley.net
