2021-2022 ASB Leadership
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BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT BULLETIN
Lottie D., Chief of Publicity
Adam W., Chief of Publicity
Jack W., Chief of Publicity
Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
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Video Bulletin Catalog (requires BUSD account)
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Register a new or returning club before January 31st Register a BHS Student Club for 2021-22
January 14, 2022
Here is today’s video bulletin: 11422 bulletin.mp4
No School on Monday, January 17 in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
Prom 2022 is 2 months away!
Berkeley High, we are two months away from prom 2022 at the San Francisco Galleria. March 19 will be a celebratory night full of good music, food, and making memories with your classmates. We hope to see you out there. We also need to remind you to get vaccinated and encourage you to get the booster shot well ahead of the big night. All guests must be fully vaccinated, which means you must be 2 weeks out from the second dose of your 2nd vaccine by March 19th. There is no testing option.
Please take advantage of the many vaccination opportunities in and around Berkeley now so you can attend this event. Seniors, Juniors and their guests are welcome to attend.
We also will be offering a discount to those students who qualify for free & reduced meals.
Please complete the EZ Meal form well in advance. In order to receive the discount, students will need to show the 21-22 verification letter from BUSD Nutrition Services. Tickets will go on sale in mid-February so be on the lookout for details as we approach those dates.
Vax up, Jackets!
Replacement ID Card
For students who still need a replacement ID card, you have a free option available to you for the next two weeks. Please complete the Google Form in the bulletin. Once the form is complete, Ms. Ronda in the Counseling Center will notify you via email that the card is ready for pick up. Please note that ID cards are only printed on Wednesday.
If after January 24 you still need a student ID card, then please visit the online BHS Student Store to purchase a replacement ID card. Once the payment is received, this will set forth the process so that an ID card will be made for you.
Food Pantry on Tuesday, January 18th
Food Pantry this Tuesday from 3-4pm! We will be setting up on Martin Luther King. We will be open at 3pm. Come enjoy fresh produce and groceries. Thank you!
IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW
Increased Access to Covid Testing at BHS
In a recent email, Principal Raygoza announced increased access to Covid (rapid) testing for all students at BHS. BHS is encouraging students to test 2x per week. Please remember that students must be registered to test at BHS.
As of January 11th, all students can access Covid (rapid) testing at J104/Athletic Plaza on a grade-level schedule:
– 9th/12th grader can access testing on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm
– 10th/11th graders can access testing on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30-5:00pm
– Student Athletes will continue their regular testing schedule which falls primarily on Mondays
When you arrive at J104, there will be multiple lines including one for STAFF, one for STUDENT ATHLETES, and one for STUDENTS.
***BHS is rolling out this grade-level testing schedule to ensure we have enough testing capacity to get through everyone each week.
BHS will continue to offer Covid (rapid) testing to all students on Mondays-Fridays from 9:00-4:30pm at the back parking lot of the Berkeley Adult School. Please use the Curtis St. entrance. (The City of Berkeley operates a separate Curative testing kiosk in the front parking lot off of San Pablo.) If you are feeling sick, stay home and seek testing at Berkeley Adult School (do not come to BHS for testing).
If you would like to register for testing or see other vaccination opportunities, please visit this BUSD website for more information.
BHS Athletics Update
This Week’s Home Games
Hey Sports Fans, here are this week’s home games.
- On Saturday, Boys Soccer plays San Ramon Valley in Jacket Stadium. JV @1pm, Varsity @3pm, and Freshmen @ 5pm. Fresh Boys Soccer also play at 11 am against James Logan. Stay Hydrated Young Jackets!
- Finally on Saturday, Boys Varsity Basketball have a home game vs. California High School @ noon.
Go Jackets!
Spring Sport Registration Open Now until January 31st
Spring Sport registration is open! Registration closes January 31st. Softball, baseball, track & field, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, Swimming & Diving, Crew, and Badminton. Whew…it’s the busiest sports season of the year.
In order to participate on the first day of tryouts, you must have a valid physical uploaded to your registration and have earned more than a 2.0GPA for the first semester. Tryouts begin February 7th. Find everything you need to know about Berkeley High Sports here: berkeleyhighathletics.org
Check out the calendar to go support your Yellow Jackets!
For upcoming games & more scores, visit
Dual Enrollment Still Open at Berkeley City College
Double your pleasure- Double the credit: Dual Enrollment still open at Berkeley City College to earn 10 high school credits and 3 college credits. BCC classes start on 1/24/22. Take an interesting elective class like Life & Career Planning, Exploring Health Issues, or Child Growth & Development. See the easy step by step guide to sign up in your school email.
Submitted by Mary Jacobs at maryjacobs@berkeley.net OR Connie Tran at connietran@berkeley.net
Join Model United Nations!
Join Model United Nations! We’re a BHS club focused on simulating the United Nations with the goal of learning about how the UN operates and about global politics in general. Each club member gets to represent a country and debates, negotiates, drafts resolutions, and votes from the perspective of their country. If you’re interested in joining, contact berkeleyhighmodelun@gmail.com and we will catch you up to speed. We are a relatively casual club, so prospective members need no prior knowledge of politics or the UN. We meet every Friday at lunch on the south end of the large bleachers (indicated on the map), or at C233 on rainy days.
Contact berkeleyhighmodelun@gmail.com
Covid Booster Shot Appointments
Starting February 25, all eligible BUSD students will need to get a COVID-19 booster shot in order to be considered fully vaccinated or get weekly testing requirements. There are upcoming appointment dates at Berkeley City College, one of many sites available around the city and Bay Area.
International Muffin Day
One muffin, two muffins, red muffin, blue muffin! International Muffin Day is on February 3rd and it’s approaching fast! International Muffin Day Club meets each Wednesday from now until February 3rd, in H207 at lunch. We will be planning for, shaping, and organizing International Muffin Day. Come to muffin club, and help us reach our goal of giving away 1000 muffins to BHS students for international muffin day!!!
Submitted by benjaminlemkin@students.berkeley.net
Join Student Leadership
It may be hard to believe, but the applications for 2022-2023 Student Leadership will be available beginning January 3. Students are from all learning communities and levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Help us create an even better team by applying for an elected position by February 8 or an appointed position by April 19. You can run to be ASB President, Class President, School Board Student Rep, or one of the Chiefs of Publicity among other elected positions.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions.
Contact Mr. V
Anna Kahn-Akselrod, Commissioner of Elections
TITLE IX OFFICE & RESOURCE WALL NOW OPEN!
Students and staff, you can find Jasmina Viteskic (she/her), the new District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer, on the BHS campus in G202A on Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Family Town Hall for Bell Schedule Redesign
Thursday January 13, 2022 6:30pm to 7:45pm
The Bell Schedule Committee will be hosting a Family Town Hall on zoom the evening of January 13 to share information about and gather input on the bell schedule redesign. This event is part of a listening campaign to learn about the goals and priorities of our students and families and how those might be supported through a bell schedule redesign. A Spanish Language Town Hall will follow. The event will be recorded.
Zoom link: tinyurl.com/townhall011322 Password: Jackets
Who: Family members of current and future Berkeley High School students
What: Interactive Town Hall event for BHS family members to learn about and give input into the bell schedule redesign
Submitted by harrisonblatt@berkeley.net
Student ID Cards Are Required On Campus
If you require a reprint because you lost your ID you may also come see Tiffany Sutherland in the main office for a complimentary replacement card. After January 3rd, any replacement ID will carry a fee of $10.
Submitted by claudiagonzalez@berkeley.net
Complete the Free & Reduced Meals Form for Discounts
Families should complete an EZ Meal App in order to receive benefits under the free & reduced lunch program. If determined to qualify, students can receive discounts to school events (prom, graduation, etc.) among other testing discounts if they have completed forms on file with B.U.S.D. Once determined to qualify for free & reduced meals, Nutrition Services will send a paper copy of the eligibility letter to the home mailing address. To receive the discount, this paper copy or digital photo of the eligibility letter will be shown to school officials overseeing the school event. Families can also request an eligibility letter if they completed the Alternative Income Form at registration.
If a household needs another letter they should contact Sara Leon either through saraleon@berkeley.net or nutritionservices@berkeley.net. This information is protected by right to privacy so we are not able to provide this information to minors or someone other than the head of household. Requests can be made by phone 510.644.6200 or through email, or by US mail 2020 Bonar Street, Suite 1, Berkeley CA, 94702. Nutrition Services require up to three days to process their request as these do not tend to come in one at a time.
Quick Links
Submit an entry for the BHS Film Festival BHS Film Festival Submissions
Good Eggs Fundraiser schools.goodeggs.com with school code: goodeggsforberkeleyhighschool
Title IX Resource Document Click here for the document
Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com
Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List
Register a new or returning club before January 31st Register a BHS Student Club for 2021-22
BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org
Class of 2022 Senior Letter Senior Info, Dates & Resources
Submit A Bulletin
If any BHS student or staff member is interested in submitting an announcement,
there are some basic guidelines to follow:
Here are the basic guidelines for submitting a bulletin:
1. It must be relevant to roughly 100 or more students or staff members.
2. It must be a message that promotes community and builds up positive school culture.
3. Please no birthday announcements or personal requests.
Please submit your morning announcement to the Google From by Monday morning: http://bit.ly/bhsstudentbulletin
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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Contact Info
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