2022-2023 ASB Leadership
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BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT BULLETIN
David D-R., Chief of Publicity
Ari F., Chief of Publicity
Valerie L, Chief of Publicity
Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
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Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza
September 14, 2022
Here is today’s video bulletin:
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
BHS STUDENT CLUB NEWS
Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23 closes October 31st
Current list of BHS Student Clubs updates weekly
Chief of Clubs Rylyn Jaggar
Class of 2023 Senior Portrait Update
Seniors, there will be one more round of portrait appointments on campus in mid-October. If you have yet to take your portraits with Prestige, you should expect to receive an email reminder in early October. You must take a portrait with Prestige by Thanksgiving Break if you want to have that photo in the yearbook. After this next round of appointments you should expect to travel to Prestige’s Hayward office if needed.
Prestige Portraits will send out appointment information by email and mail 14 days prior to the appointment. Also, students will get appointment information 7 days, 3 days, and 24 hours prior to the appointment. If you would like to cancel or change the appointment time they can call 877-825-7922 or email us at byarea@lifetouch.com. Please let Prestige know if you have any questions.
If you would like to take your portraits on a different date than what is listed above, please schedule an appointment with Prestige at their Hayward office.
Petition to Graduate Early
And Seniors, If you are thinking about completing your graduation requirements by the end of the first semester, you will need to complete the Petition to Graduate Early Form and submit it to your counselor or to the Registrar’s Office before 3 p.m., Friday, October 7th 2022
Submitted by bhsregistrar@berkeley.net
Join Youth & Government
Youth and Government Wednesdays from 7:30pm go 8:30pm at the Teen Center
Submitted by drewhenderson@students.berkeley.net
@berkeleydelegation
Free & Reduced Meals Verification
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.
Participate in the Bell Schedule Redesign
Berkeley High School is investigating the way we use instructional time through a Bell Schedule Redesign Process which will culminate in a recommendation for a potential redesigned bell schedule. This work is led by the Bell Schedule Committee. You can find more information about the Bell Schedule Redesign Process at this website. Please join us for a Community Town Hall prior to Back To School Night in the BHS Library. Students, staff, and families are welcome to join.
Community Town Hall
Who: Staff, Students, and Families
What: Presentation and Q&A
When: Thursday September 22 4:30-5:30
Where: BHS Library
Submitted by harrisonblatt@berkeley.net
A Message about Attendance
In an effort to create a responsive consequence to hold students to high expectations for attendance, we have a new version of Detention called “Attendance Intervention Program” which basically means that students on the “Detention” list are required to attend tutorial sessions to clear their unexcused absences. There is a menu of options to meet your needs – choose one or many.
How do I know if I have detention?
- Do you have 3 or more unexcused absences?
- Do you have a LAT on your record?
- Do you have a CUT on your record?
- Do you have more than 20 tardies?
If so, you are assigned to Detention, now known as AIP.
What do you need to do?
Attend a tutorial session from one of the choices here or set up your own session. Once you attend, they will email attendanceoffice@berkeley.net and you will see the code MAK on your record – which means you have completed your end of the deal.
| Black Scholars M110 every Tuesday & Thursday 3:30-5 with Ms. Lee, Mr. Pritchard and Dr. W CCC Tutorials Monday-Thursdays 3:30-6:00 email matthewlaurel@berkeley.net for more questions Individual 1-1 tutorials with a teacher or group Please make sure you sign in/out of your tutorials. For 1-1 tutorials, have your teacher email attendanceoffice@berkeley.net to confirm you completed the session |
Do you think there is an error?
Do the following:
- If it is excusable by your guardian – have them email attendanceoffice@berkeley.net
- If you think it was a teacher error – email the teacher
- If you think it was an athletic event error – email your coach
What happens if I ignore this and don’t attend?
- Students who do not follow through will be assigned to Saturday School from 9am-12pm on Saturday, October 1st in the M Building
- If it’s after 10/1, you will be placed on the no-go list for schoolwide events like games, homecoming, prom and work permits
Submitted by the Dean of Attendance Ms. Tesch
The Period Education Club
The Period Education Club, ran by Edith and Elodie. The first meeting is this Thursday (9/15/22) in room H103 and there will be pizza for participants! The Period Education Club is welcome to all (people with and without periods). The meetings will include open discussions about periods and the education around them, as well as how we can make resources and products more accessible at BHS and in the Berkeley community. At the end of the year we will create a slideshow about periods (anatomy, gender, resources, etc) and go around to Berkeley schools teaching grades 4-8 about periods to end stigma around them.
For frequent updates and events about the club follow @period_ed_club on instagram.
Hope to see you there!
Submitted by edithgalvagna@students.berkeley.net
@period_ed_club
This week in BHS Athletics!
Student BHS Athletics Season Passes
Student BHS Athletics Season Passes are on sale again this Thursday at lunch in front of the Donahue. For $30, you get unlimited access to home ticketed sports events (volleyball, water polo, football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse). We accept cash, credit, and debit. [note: there is a fee for CC/Debit cards].
Here are this week’s home games.
We have Water Polo home opener vs. O’Dowd Tuesday (Boys JV at 4, Boys Var at 4:45, Girls Varsity at 5:45, Girls JV at 6:30)
Girls Volleyball on Wednesday vs. Encinal (JV at 5 and Var at 6:15pm).
Both games are ticketed ($5 for adults and $3 for students).
CAN’T MAKE IT TO A GAME? STREAM HOME GAMES FOR FREE
Watch the YouTube stream of home Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, and lacrosse games for free.
Click here to get registered for winter or spring sports.
Twitter @BHSjacketSports
Go Jackets!
High School Voter Registration Week
High School Voter Registration Week (Sept. 19-23) is a national week of action for students to engage in service learning to help everyone eligible in their high school communities to register to vote.
One million high school students will be old enough to vote in November if they get registered. You and your friends can lead the way in making sure these young citizens are given a meaningful opportunity to register and vote!
This Thursday at lunch on the campus green, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters will register 18 year olds to vote or pre-register any 16-17 year olds. And don’t wait, you can register to vote online right now at registertovote.ca.gov.
IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLASS OF 2023 SENIOR SPELL OUT
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
JACKET STADIUM
PHOTO at 9:30 AM
Arrive 5-10 minutes early
@bhs23niorss
UNITE THE FIGHT CLIMATE SUMMIT
Join like minded BHS students to rally for change in our school community and beyond! We will come together to discuss ways we can support each other’s work, uplift marginalized voices and increase sustainability on our campus and in the greater community.
This event will take place during the school day at a local venue in Downtown Berkeley. You will be given a permission slip to have your teachers sign and you won’t be marked absent for attending the summit. Food will be provided. We welcome interested students from all backgrounds and levels of experience with taking climate action! This is your chance to make a difference.
Apply here to participate by September 30th!
Submitted by zeiabachrach@students.berkeley.net
2022 PSAT
Berkeley High School will be offering the 2022 PSAT to our Junior students on Saturday, Oct, 15, The start time will be 8 am.
Registration is online at www.TotalRegistration.net/PSAT/050290. Registration will open on September 19 at 8 am and will close September 30 at 11 pm.
The cost per exam is $30. Families who have qualified for the free and reduced lunch programs may send a snapshot of their letter of acceptance received from the district to benettewilliams@berkeley.net. Once the confirmation of participation is received, the discounted fee of $8.00 will be approved.
Families can pay online with a credit or debit card. It is also possible to send a check by mail to Total Registration. The process is explained in the online registration. All registrations must be paid in full by Oct. 3 or the exam will be canceled.
350 exams have been ordered. Should we reach that number before registration closes, a wait list will be established. If students cancel their exam or the test is not paid for by Oct. 3, students on the waitlist will be moved onto the roster. Sophomores may not take the PSAT at Berkeley High. Only Junior scores qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program.,
Submitted by benettewilliams@berkeley.net
GET READY TO BOOGIE SEPT. 18!
Mark your calendar and get ready to skate on down to Shattuck Avenue in Downtown Berkeley Sunday, September 18th between 10am-5pm. We’ll have multiple DJ’s and lights to set the mood. Whimsy Market vendors will be on hand selling cool stuff; skate organizations and skate merchandise will be available for all your cool skating needs.
Hope you are as excited as we are for this one of a kind Berkeley Skate-tacular!
@dwntwnberkeley
KARAOKE CLUB
Do you like to sing karaoke? Then you should join the Karaoke Club! We meet on the third tuesday of each month at lunch in room C135. The first meeting will be on Tuesday 20th. Some food will be provided. Hope to see you there!
Submitted by bhskaraokeclub@gmail.com
Join the Berkeley High National Honor Society!
NHS is a great way for high-achieving students to access community service opportunities throughout the year. NHS will meet on the first Thursday of the month in the CCC starting October 6th, where we will discuss important requirements and share ideas for service activities. If you’re at all interested in joining, please fill out our application linked here and/or contact us via email or Instagram.
Submitted by theodoregerst@students.berkeley.net
@bhsnhschapter
BERKELEY HIGH TALENT SHOW coming this NOVEMBER
There will be a talent show on Friday night, November 4th in the Little Theater! We will have auditions in early October about 2-3 weeks before the show, so get your act together and show us what you got!
And follow our Instagram @bhsleadership2025 and read the bulletin to get more info about ticket sales and sign ups.
@bhsleadership2025
BHS Robotics
The Berkeley High Robotics Team would like to announce its first series of meetings. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00-7:00 pm in G107 starting next Tuesday, September 13th with snacks! If you are interested in learning more go to team5419.org, and if you would like to join the team click on the Join button on our website or head over to team5419.org/join to sign up.
Submitted by jamesunderwood@students.berkeley.net
@berkelium5419
Student Election Workers
The Alameda County Registrar of Voters (ROV) is preparing to appoint Student Election Workers to serve in the Tuesday, November 8, 2022, General Election
We truly appreciate your leadership in promoting participation on your campus. ROV encourages Student Election Workers that are available all 4 days will have a better chance of being appointed.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
We are following mandates from County and State COVID-19 requirements. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided during training and voting dates.
Students can earn between $495 – $520 and bilingual election workers can earn an extra $25 for the highest amount. If you have friends or family that are looking to earn extra money and community service experience, please pass on this high school application to them.
If you are no longer a student in high school, you are still strongly encouraged to participate as your experience and tech-savviness will help as we introduce our new electronic voting system to our voters.
The Student Poll Worker Program is truly a “Civics in Action” exercise.
High school students must meet the following criteria to participate:
- Be age 16 or older on or before October, 29th, 2022
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Have permission from a parent/guardian and a school administrator
- Approval is not needed for weekend hours from school
Coastal Cleanup Day
On September 17th join City staff, community groups, and volunteers from around Berkeley to help clean up trash and plastic pollution at local beaches, bays, and waterways during Coastal Cleanup Day.
Cleanup activities will take place from 9am-12pm, along various areas of the Berkeley Waterfront and Aquatic Park.
You can pre-register online as an individual or group or register in person on the day of the event. All participants must fill out a waiver; youth under 18 must have a waiver completed by their legal guardian.
To reduce plastic waste, if you are able, please bring your own supplies:
– a bucket or reusable bag
– a lightweight pair of gardening gloves
– a filled, reusable water bottle
Otherwise, buckets, bags, and gloves will be available for volunteers.
Requests from the Commissioner Of Multicultural Affairs
Hey Jackets! Do you have any communities that you think your school needs to represent? Any requests for Multicultural Events, or feedback on how you feel about how much you or cultural groups you belong to are represented? Then please fill out this feedback form so we know what you need, and any other concerns regarding Multicultural and Multilingual representation:
And if you have any holidays from your culture that you would like to be included in the bulletin, here’s a form for that!
Thanks!
Jessica Hipona
Commissioner Of Multicultural Affairs
jessicahipona@students.berkeley.net
@bhsexecutiveteam
Make-up Student ID Dates
Students must carry their student ID cards on their person at all times while on the BHS campus. These are the open time slots for all students who need to take their first photo of the 2022-23 school year. Photos be will taken in the BHS Cafeteria (D-Building)
Monday, October 17: before school, at lunch or after school
Quick Links
Need a Replacement Student ID? Replacement ID Form (please take a new 2022-23 ID photo first)
Fall PE Waivers were due Sept. 9 Read more
Need a Locker? Visit C210 or complete this form.
Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here
Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net
Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List
New Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23 by Oct. 31
BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org
Class of 2023 Senior Letter (updated Fall 2022) 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 T UPDAservices, 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