2022-2023 ASB Leadership
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BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT BULLETIN
David D-R., Ari F., & Valerie L., Chiefs of Publicity
Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
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Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza
January 27, 2023
Here is today’s video bulletin:
*no captions today 🙁
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23 by Jan. 31
BEACH CLEAN UP
Come to the rescheduled beach clean up this Sunday (January 29th), sponsored by the California Scholarship Federation! This is a great opportunity to gain service hours and help the environment by cleaning up the Berkeley Marina. Meet us near Skates by the Bay from 11am to 12:30. Everyone is welcome!
Contact avakurapka@students.berkeley.net
@csfbhs
PTSA hosts Third Annual Black History Month Art Contest
In celebration of Black History Month, the Berkeley High School Parent Teacher Student Association is hosting its Third Annual Black History Month Art Contest which will showcase Black history-themed student creative works in poetry, visual arts, digital art, music, and performance art. Prizes in each category are $100 for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third. Winners will be announced on February 21st at our PTSA meeting. All current Berkeley High, Independent Study, and Berkeley Technology Academy students are eligible to participate. All submissions will be posted on the student section of the PTSA website. All submissions must be received by February 17th, by midnight via this google form: . Please make sure you are signed into your berkeley.net account. You can check out previous submissions here: and here: on the PTSA website. For more information please check out the full list of rules.
Submitted by bhsptsa.students@gmail.com
@ptsa.bhs
Prom 2023: A Secret Garden
Saturday, March 25, 2023
San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA
8:00 pm – 11:30 pm. Doors close at 9:30pm – No in & out privileges for any reason.
Prom 2023 plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect light food options, activities, and free photobooth pictures. This will be a Class of 2023 & 2024 exclusive event, meaning that no students from the Class of 2025 or 2026 may attend. Check @juicethejackets & @bhs23niors on Instagram for updates as we approach the prom date.
Click here for the Guest Pass Form
Review the the senior letter
IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Class of 2023 Yard Sign
Available at the Leadership Office
If you miss us today, stop by the leadership office in the BHS cafeteria to grab a yard sign.
YOUTH SPEAKSThis January through March, the twenty greatest young writers and performers from San Francisco to Oakland to San Jose to Pittsburg will be competing for a chance to represent the entire Bay Area at the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival. Check the links below for info on how you can join us!
- Semifinals at Bayview Opera House, January 27th
- Semifinals at Brava Theater, February 10th
- Finals at the Herbst Theater, March 10th
P.S. Looking for a fun space to grow your pen game amongst a welcome community of young writers? Our weekly After School Workshop returns in-person and online on February 1st. SF youth can get paid $300 for attending 8 sessions! Sign up to reserve your spot!
P.P.S. Want to be inspired? Check out this incredible vocal performance from our December Under 21 Open Mic!
@youthspeaks
Fight For Climate Justice
Students! Want to learn how to make a major difference in the fight for climate justice? Join our organizing training with the amazing climate organizer and activist Sara Shor on February 3rd during 1st through 3rd period in the BHS Library. This training will help you develop the skills, strategies, and tactics to make a real impact. Breakfast treats will be provided!
Please stop by the library to grab a permission slip from Ms. Irby, or email her at meredithirby@berkeley.net
BHS Film Fest
Submit your film to the 2023 BHS Film Fest
Contact dahliahellerstein@students.berkeley.net
@bhsfilmfest
Need a Replacement Student ID? Replacement ID Form
Also… BHS’s MULTICULTURAL WEEK IS THE THIRD WEEK OF JANUARY!!! (23-27). There will be performances at lunch, Thu. – Fri., and different events surrounding it! Stay updated on @bhs_multicultural_affairs, excited to see you there!
If you’d like to participate in it (performance and/or education wise), email me ASAP @ jessicahipona@students.berkeley.net , or fill out the forms below (Deadline is January 13):
English Version: https://forms.gle/ahEkaSKJMUfWoK5cA
Spanish Version: https://forms.gle/8wctXabxw9TJ8xPe6
Mandarin Version: https://forms.gle/qBzbptkofUwaXpqk9
Thank you all so much, have a great week!
–
Jessica Hipona
Commissioner Of Multicultural Affairs
BHS 25’
@bhs_multicultural_affairs
This week in BHS Athletics!
Upcoming Home Games
On Friday,
Boys Soccer faces Piedmont. JV @ 4:30 pm. Varsity @ 6:30 pm.
On Saturday,
Girls Soccer. Freshmen vs Clayton Valley @9:00 AM. And against Liberty JV @ 1:00 pm. Varsity @ 3:00 pm.
SPRING SPORTS BEGIN on FEBRUARY 6th:
BHS LACROSSE
Have you ever wondered what lacrosse is about? Are you curious about joining the girls lacrosse team, but have never played before? Fear not! New players are welcome to try out for arguably the best spring sport of all! Tryouts on Feb. 6th. If you have any questions, come see Coach Megan in D142. For registered girls lacrosse players, come to the weight room on Mondays and Wednesday from 5:45-6:30 to get some conditioning in. Go Jackets!
Submitted by meganpotmesil@berkeley.net
BHS BADMINTON
Attention all athletes interested in playing badminton this spring!
Badminton open gym from 3:45pm to 5:45PM on the following days:
Wednesday, Jan 18th
Thursday, Jan 26th
Wednesday, Feb 1st
@badmintonatbhs
BHS SWIMMING
In anticipation of the upcoming swim season, the BHS pool will be open to everyone for LAP SWIM starting Wednesday Jan 18th until Friday Feb 3rd. It will be open Monday morning from 7:30 to 9:30, and Wednesday and Fridays after school from 4 to 6.
Submitted by jackets.swim@gmail.com
@berkeleyhighswimming
The first day of tryouts are Monday Feb 6th. Only cleared athletes can participate. Please go to berkeleyhighathletics.org and click on Athlete Registration page to learn how to get cleared!
Athletes must be cleared to participate
Baseball, Badminton, Crew, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Golf, Softball, Boys Tennis, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field, and Boys Volleyball
Athletes must be CLEARED to participate in practices.
All athletes (including returning athletes) must have a valid physical and register online through our registration system called Home Campus. To register and learn all about the clearance process, go to: https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/Resources/athlete-registration
Visit our WEBSITE at http://berkeleyhighathletics.org to find information on teams, game schedules, tickets, coach contacts, registration, spiritwear (fan zone), updates, and more! Follow us on Twitter @BHSjacketSports and Instagram @bhsjacketsports
Watch the YouTube stream of home Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, and lacrosse games for free.
Go Jackets!
Spring Club & Electives Fair
Thursday, February 2
9:00 am – 11:40 am
Rain date is TBD
The spring club fair on February 2nd will be expanding to include electives. Teachers are encouraged to bring their classes to the campus green from 9:00 – 11:40 am (last half of 1st period through 3rd period) where over 60 student clubs will be recruiting new members and raising awareness about their various causes.
During lunch, students are highly encouraged to go to the G112 Courtyard to learn about elective courses, many of which are a part of the Career Technical Education or CTE pathway. This is a great time to see what your options are ahead of the Fall 2023 course selection in a few weeks.
See you at the Club & Electives Fair.
Spring Club Fair Activity Sheet
New Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23 by Jan. 31
Class of 2023 Graduation
Berkeley High School
June 3, 2023
Red Ceremony: Last Names A-K 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Gold Ceremony: Last Names L-Z 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
*You can wear red or gold cap & gown to either ceremony
More info > > > Class of 2023 Senior Letter
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.
Online: GraduationOrder.com (password bhs510)
Phone: 408.441.7200 Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (English/Spanish)
Mail: Achievers Inc., 877 Commercial Street, San Jose, CA 95112
JOIN BHS LEADERSHIP
Applications for elected and appointed positions open up January 1st 2023.
Learn more about the due dates, election timeline and more by clicking here.
Contact Mr. V
@juicethejackets
March 4TH Saturday School
Please mark your calendars – You have been invited to attend Saturday School on Saturday, March 4th.
If you need some tutorials, a quiet space to get work done or absence make up credits – then this is for you!
Please click on this google form to register and RSVP.
It will be from 9am to 12pm (3 hours total) in the M Building on Saturday, March 4th.
Students who attend will receive 3 attendance make-up credits.
Contact cassandratesch@berkeley.net
BHS Yearbook
We got funding from the BHS Development Group! All seniors who qualify for free and reduced lunch will now be able to purchase a yearbook for $35 while funds last.
If you qualify, come to C327 after school any day except for Thursdays. You will need to provide proof of free and reduced lunch, and payment either by check or cash of $35 dollars for your yearbook.
Thank you BHSDG!
Order a Yearbook: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com
Code: 16356
Submit Senior Quote: https://forms.gle/n1MPoxSoGUur9rBK9
Questions: sarahdarzacq@students.berkeley.net
Quick Links
Need a Replacement Student ID? Replacement ID Form
Need a Locker? Visit C210 or complete this form.
Order a 2022-23 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
Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List
New Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23 by Jan. 31
BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org
Class of 2023 Senior Letter 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