2023-2024 ASB Leadership
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BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT BULLETIN
Ki’Donyae B., Melody C., Amaya H., Chiefs of Publicity
Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
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PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza
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February 28, 2024
Here is today’s video bulletin:
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
Last chance to vote on Senior Superlatives
Seniors! This is your last chance to vote on senior superlatives….the form will close Thursday after school, winners will be emailed shortly after that. If you think you’re going to win a superlative check your email on Friday for photo date sign ups.
Submitted by eleanorzaragozaaaron@students.berkeley.net
@berkeleyearbook
Join Aypal Program
Wednesday, today there is going to be a lunch meeting in room c324. There will be free food for anyone who is interested in joining a program called aypal (aye-pal) for an upcoming event called may arts. Practices start first week of march in Oakland Chinatown on Tues and Thurs from 4:30-6:30. tuesday practices are Vietnamese fan dancing, hip pop, lion dancing, binasuan or candle dancing
thursdays are coconut dance, tinikling, & neary chea chourn. this program also focuses on other arts like spoken word, digital arts, and more for events they host throughout Oakland that we will go more in depth about in room c324 today at lunch. Come for more information and if you are interested in joining!
If you also have anymore questions but can’t make it to the meeting today you can email stanley@aypal.org
@aypalpower
Submitted by navijelove@students.berkeley.net
Please join us every Thursday during lunch for the new Comic Book Club in room G203
Submitted by pamelavanderpoel@berkeley.net
Free Access to the NY Times while connected to a BUSD Network
We are excited to announce that thanks to student and staff advocacy with the district, we now have free ACCESS TO THE NEW YORK TIMES on campus! A special shoutout to student Finola Jackson for conducting a survey, and all of the students and teachers involved. The library has been pushing for this for a long time, and your advocacy is what finally made it happen!
Things to know:
- Anyone connected to a BUSD network has access at NYTimes.com or mobile.nytimes.com
- There are no passwords or usernames.
- This subscription is for BHS and BTA students and staff.
- Any device can connect including student phones, as long as they are using the BUSD wi-fi or are hard-wired into a BUSD building.
- There is no limit to the number of articles individuals can read.
- Archives can be reached at timesmachine.nytimes.com/
The subscription does not include NYTimes Games or NYTimes Cooking, though some games are available.
Please reach out to the librarians if you have any questions or concerns!Contact meredithirby@berkeley.net or allysonbogie@berkeley.net
JOIN SHIFT
My name is Hana and I am the Director at our Berkeley High School Health Center. We are starting recruitment for our SHIFT Program. This is a peer sexual health education program that equips students with knowledge and skills to teach other students about sexual health topics. Students get to learn, sharpen their presentation and tabling skills, all while earning money too!!
If you are interested please join us at an info session or apply directly by clicking here.
Contact hanashirriel@berkeley.net
Black Honors Society hosts Dr. Willis, the founder of College Bound
In honor of Black History Month, the Black Honors Society has invited Dr. Willis, the founder of College Bound, to come and speak to BHS students about financial aid and advice for college admission. Come to the CCC during 5th period on February 29th to learn about how to get into college affordably. Absences will be excused!
Submitted by niaadeborna@students.berkeley.net
@blackhonors_bhs
Women’s History Month
The Berkeley High Jacket is opening up submission for Women’s History Month! Female identifying students are encouraged to submit a piece of art, photography, or writing by Friday, March 15th. We are a completely student run newspaper that publishes biweekly. Submissions and questions should be emailed to marinahoward@students.berkeley.net.
Check out our instagram @bhsjacket for more information about submissions. Please consider submitting!
IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Asian Pacific Islander Graduation
Are you Asian, a senior, and want to receive a cool sash? Sign up for Asian Pacific Islander Graduation on May 25th! The deadline to sign up is March 15th. Follow our Instagram @bhs.apic for more information and updates.
Submitted by berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com
2024 ELECTION HANDBOOK
Over the next few weeks you will hear from the 55+ elected candidates for student leadership positions. Please take a moment to review the Election Handbook where you can find a campaign statement for each candidate along with any social media accounts.
JOIN BHS LEADERSHIP for 2024-2025
Anyone interested in an appointed position needs to fill out an application by April 22nd at midnight.
Please reach out to Mr. V, or Meghan Malone with any questions!
APPOINTED POSITION APPS DUE APRIL 23
Contact Mr. V
@juicethejackets
Submit Your Film to the BHS FILM FEST
Submit to the berkeley high film festival by April 12th for a chance of winning $150! Drop your films in this folder…, and follow us on Instagram @bhsfilmfest!
SUBMITTED BY cleosaxe@students.berkeley.net
Free hugs!
Teens and young adults this one is for you: swing by the Library’s Teen Room to hug (or pet) a certified
therapy dog. Wednesday, March 6, 4:00-5:00 PM at the Central Library,
2090 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, CA 94704.
Eli Kane Spirit Award Now Accepting Nominations
We wanted to let you know that nominations are now open for this year’s Eli Kane Spirit Award.
Anyone can nominate a current 2024 Berkeley High School Junior or Senior and the recipient will win a $5,000 cash award.
Berkeley High administrators, teachers, coaches, counselors, staff as well as fellow classmates can nominate any current Berkeley High School Junior or Senior.
Additionally, coaches, counselors, teachers, instructors, tutors, friends, teammates, employers outside of Berkeley High School may also nominate a student (e.g, sports club coaches, extra-curricular activity coaches/teachers, counselors, friend, etc.) The only restriction is that immediate family member nominations are not accepted. You can nominate more than one student.
The nomination process is simple and takes no more than 15 minutes and all details can be found here.
Contact scottjkane@gmail.com
CLASS OF 2024 SEAL OF BILITERACY
Submit before March 15
Code: eccmect
Contact susilopez@berkeley.net
2024 BHS PROM
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024
CLASS OF 2024 & 2025 EXCLUSIVE EVENT
SF CITY HALL
@bhs2024seniors
February 15-March 22 $80-85
Online ticket sales begin February 15th.
In-person ticket sales begin March 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at lunch & after school.
The $50 discounted ticket price is only available in-person w/ a verification letter from BUSD Nutrition Services.
Cash & debit/credit cards are accepted. Debit/credit cards fees apply. No checks or digital payments.
Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Pass Forms must be submitted before or at the time of purchase. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. Guest Pass Forms are accepted until March 16 and are available online only. Click here for the Guest Pass Form. You will be sent a passcode once the guest pass is approved.
Prom & Attendance Reminders
Hello Juniors and Seniors – Prom is coming up in March and we want everyone to be eligible. Remember that you cannot have more than 30 unexcused period absences and no suspensions in 2024 to be able to go to prom. If you have more than 30 unexcused absences, make sure you clear your absences through tutorial make ups and you can earn three hours of attendance makes by going to Saturday School on Saturday, February 24th from 9am to 12pm.
Make sure to RSVP for Saturday School if you plan to attend by clicking on this link or checking your emails for an invite.
Submitted by attendanceoffice@berkeley.net
BHS ATHLETICS
Support your Yellow Jackets!
For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule
Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports
ContactAthletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net
Go Jackets!
Quick Links
Need a Replacement Student ID? January 22 is the next on-campus photo day.
Need a Locker? Visit C210 during lunch or after school.
Welcome Back Assembly slidedeck & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know
BHS Bell Schedule app created by Mr. Seibel
Order a 2023-24 Yearbook Click here Contact genevievemage@berkeley.net
Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here
Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net
Click here for the daily lunch menu
Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List
Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2023-24 cut off has passed
BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org
Class of 2024 Senior Info Senior Info, Dates & Resources
About
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.
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Berkeley High ASB Leadership
1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704
johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net
510.644.8990
Go Jackets!
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
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
