2022-2023 ASB Leadership
One big, red & gold family!
BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT BULLETIN
David D-R., Ari F., & Valerie L., Chiefs of Publicity
Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
Bulletins & more @juicethejackets Instagram
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza
February 24, 2023
Here is today’s video bulletin:
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
ICYMI
Class of 2023 Senior Meeting slides
Survey for Bullying Prevention Program
BHS Bias Based Bullying Assessment
Berkeley High School Athletics Program belongs to the Positive Coaching Alliance. The Positive Coaching Alliance, in partnership with the National School Climate Center, is launching a Bullying Prevention Program in which high school athletes lead a bullying prevention campaign. Only four schools were invited to participate in this student-led leadership opportunity!
One essential piece of the student-led effort is to survey all students. Athlete leaders will use the information to guide their planning and campaign.
We need 2nd period class assistance so that we can have enough student responses that will enable the student athlete leaders to plan an impactful bullying prevention campaign.
If you’d like more information, here is the Athletes with Courage: Bullying Prevention Flyer.
Our Monologues is opening tonight
Our Monologues is OPENING TONIGHT @BHS Little Theater!!! We are performing Fridays and Saturday nights both THIS weekend and NEXT weekend.
— Doors open at 6:30, Show starts at 7
— Tickets are $5, buy online OR with cash at the door
— ALL shows @ the BHS Little Theater
— Next Friday, March 3rd is Pay-What-You-Can
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL!!! <333 Juni and Mimia
@ourmonologuesbhs
Interested in learning about Wrestling?
Now that the season is over, open mats have started back up. They are happening every day except Friday in the wrestling room (next to the M gym) after school, starting at 4. Come by and learn a few moves while you meet some of the team.
Contact benjaminnathan@berkeley.net
Become a Mental Health Peer Educator
You must submit an application by the end of day on 2/24.
Contact rachelkrowboniske@berkeley.net
BHS Elective Courses
It is course selection time for the Class of 2024, 2025, and 2026. Students will have the chance to choose from a wide variety of new and returning elective courses that satisfy the A-G requirements. There are electives in History, English, Math, Science, World Languages, Visual and Performing Arts as well as College Prep.
Check out the presentation linked below.
Meet the 2023 Elected Candidates
The 2023 Election Convention is quickly approaching. Very soon, the entire BHS community can read about the elected candidates striving to make positive change on our campus in The 2023 Election Handbook. This resource is broken down by position with the candidate statements, photos, social media accounts, and teacher endorsements. Eligible voters from the Class of 2024, 2025, and 2026, please take some time to review the candidates so that you can make an informed decision when ASB voting takes place in late March.
Applications for elected and appointed positions are open.
Learn more about the due dates, election timeline and more by clicking here.
new due date is midnight on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24th
STILL OPEN ELECTED CANDIDATE POSITIONS:
a. The BSEP/SSC committee is the most powerful decision-making group on campus, composed of the principal, teachers, administrators, parents, and students. They decide on the school schedule, distribute resources to small schools and programs, and approve the school safety plans. Members also help decide what programs to fund with the $800,000 BSEP fund. Student Court, the RISE tutoring program, Afro-Haitian dance, college/career counselors, and CAS video production are just a few initiatives that have been funded through BSEP. There are 3 positions available with 2 alternates. This position will be voted on in the fall.
b. The Chief of Service ensures that BHS maintains its high reputation for providing service to the greater Berkeley and even global community. You have service requirements – the Chief of Service creates opportunities for you to have fun meeting those requirements.
c. The ASB Vice President fills the shoes of the ASB President in their absence. The ASB Vice President works with the Student Senate to receive input from the student body. Also, the Vice President works with the President to lead the executive team, and to start projects and initiatives to serve the student body.
Contact Mr. V with any questions.
Girls Garage
Are you interested in building, architecture, and design? Would you like to work with a diverse cohort of young women and gender-expansive youth to learn how to build some rad projects?
Checkout the Young Women’s Design and Building Institute summer program at Girls Garage! Students will learn and hone creative and vocational STEM skills, from carpentry and welding to applied math, screen printing, and architectural drafting. This free program will run from June 13th – June 16th, and from June 20th – June 23d. Apply now – applications are due March 1st!
@_girlsgarage
Neurodiversity Club
The Neurodiversity Club will meet again this Friday, and every Friday during lunch, in room D218. Come hang out with us, meet others with similar interests, play games, talk, or just chill. Great minds thing differently!!
Submitted by pamelavanderpoel@berkeley.net
@bhsneurodiversity
Teen Talk app
Do you need someone to talk to during these difficult times? Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, need a listening ear, or coping tools, Teen Talk App is here for you.
Teen Talk is an app for people aged 13-19 to anonymously post about whatever they may be going through and trained advisors (who are also teens) will be available to talk to you on the app between 5 and 10pm. And if you are interested in being a teen advisor, there are virtual trainings open to teens across the US. You will be able to 1) learn how to help real teens with real stories, 2) meet and train with like minded teens from across the US, 3) have a remote and flexible volunteer experience, 4) gain community service hours, and 5) have the ability to make an impact worldwide.
Visit the website www.teentalkapp.org for more information about both of these programs!
Contact teentalksupport@jbbbsla.org
@teentalkapp
Cob on Wood Service (and Pizza!)
…building (mini) homes for people who need them
Date: Sunday, February 26 from 1230 – 630pm
Here is your chance to help build homes for people who need them. Cob on Wood, a small non-profit in Oakland builds tiny homes (and communities) for people experiencing homelessness. Join in for an afternoon where you will walk away seeing the impact of a day’s work.
Location: We begin and end our day at B’nai Tikvah. Then travel together to Cob on Wood in Oakland
You will spend the afternoon plastering, painting, and tiling 1-2 homes at Cob on Wood’s site. The adventure will also include learning more about the mission of Cob on Wood, poverty alleviation strategies, and pizza with the growing community of teens like you dedicated to changing the world.
Teens attending should plan to wear long sleeves and long pants; close-toed shoes (boots preferred) and hats. Water bottles, gloves, and KN95 masks (to keep out construction site dust) should also be brought. (We will have masks and gloves if your teen doesn’t have them.)
Covid Note: We do ask that participating teens be vaccinated for Covid. In the event that a teen is not vaccinated, they will need to send in a negative Covid test the morning of the event and will be asked to wear masks while on site.
Please use this form to register your teen to participate in this afternoon event. If your teen is already enrolled in CCM’s “Impact Builder”, no fee is needed to participate as this workshop is included in the annual program cost. All other teens are welcome for a subsidized program fee of $20 which includes pizza lunch, transportation, educator costs, and honorariums to the nonprofits we are visiting.
Impact Builder is part of the national “Better to Serve” program, operated by a prominent national Jewish Foundation. Costs are supplemented by the program. CCM works to make all programming accessible for all teens, regardless of their ability to pay.
For Questions, please contact:
CCM’s office @ 925/944-4701 or office@ccmidrasha.com
Shekhiynah Larks – shekhiynahlarks@gmail.com
Juliana Tenenbaum – julianatenenbaum@gmail.com
Don’t forget to formally register your teen for Impact Builder at: https://www.ccmidrasha.com/impactbuilder
*This is not a BUSD-affiliated organization.
Prom 2023: A Secret Garden
Saturday, March 25, 2023
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
Eli Kane Spirit Award Nominations
We wanted to let you know that nominations are now open for the second annual Eli Kane (BHS ‘19) Spirit Award. Anyone can nominate a current 22-23 Berkeley High School Junior or Senior and the deadline for nominations is March 12.
Details are at elikanefund.org and thanks for your help spreading the word throughout the Berkeley community.
@elikanefund
PLAY FANTASY BASEBALL & EARN SCHOOL WIDE BRAGGING RIGHTS!
Join the fun, competitive, data driven hobby of fantasy baseball. We are in the process of organizing a league that will determine who can put together the best team at Berkeley High. If you like baseball or consider yourself a strong manager, then consider joining. We will play in a custom league that we will finish on the last weekend of school. More details to those who are interested.
Sign up by March 1st
Contact Mr. V
This week in BHS Athletics!
Upcoming Games
On Friday,
Boys Lacrosse vs California. JV @ 5:30 pm. Varsity @ 7:00 pm.
On Saturday,
Boys Baseball vs CK McClatchy. JV @ 11:00 am. Varsity @ 2:00 pm.
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!
Last Chance Legacy Hoodies!
BHS Legacy Hoodies are on sale now February 24th.
The hoodie features a big and bold, red and gold BHS in tackle twill across the front with yellow jackets stitched in below. We can offer sizes small up to triple extra large. The hoodies will be available online for a limited time. The hoodies will be ordered, created and then ready for pick up 6 weeks after the end of sales.
Order your BHS Legacy Hoodie today!
No shipping of orders – in person pick up only
Contact johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net
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
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
Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23 closed until May 2023
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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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