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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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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
Class of 2023 Shirt for sale until FridayPurchase your Class of 2023 T-shirt here.
This week in BHS Athletics!
Upcoming Games
Boys Lacrosse Playoff Game
Let’s get loud Yellow Jackets! Come out and support the boys lacrosse team this Tuesday at 7PM as they host Oak Ridge High School in the first round of the NCS Playoffs. As this is an NCS game, you must purchase tickets online from the GoFan website: https://bit.ly/3Hrcf48
@bhsmlax
Perfect Seasons for Girls Swimming and Boys tennis
Congratulations to Girls Swimming and Boys tennis for wrapping up perfect league seasons this weekend and winning the WACC. Good luck in NCS!
Spring Football starts May 16th!!!
Calling all returning football players AND all interested 9th, 10th, and 11th graders! The CIF allows football teams to have 10 May practices to get ready for the fall and to recruit more players. Practices are non-contact and no pads. This year, BHS football will run spring practice from May 16th to May 26th after school. Athletes, including returners, must be cleared on Home Campus – directions can be found by going to berkeleyhighathletics.org and clicking on the “Athlete registration” link under resources. You can also scan the QR code. When you log into Home Campus, register for football for 2023-2024.
For all questions and scheduling conflicts, please email Coach David Perry at davidperry@berkeley.net
GO JACKETS!!
@bhsjacketfootball
Girls Flag Football
The State of California recently approved adding girls flag football as a new CIF sport. Berkeley High School is exploring the possibility of adding flag football to the slate of sports options for our female athletes. We are hosting an “interest meeting” in the Donahue gymnasium THURSDAY (427) AT LUNCH for athletes interested in learning about flag football. We’ll cover what the CIF plans to do in terms of rules, number of games, what our league is considering, season of sports, etc.
Submitted by athleticdirector@berkeley.net
@bhsjacketsports
Open Gym Basketball
Berkeley High School basketball will be hosting open gyms in the month of May every Tuesday and Thursday in the JACKET GYM from 3:45-5:30. As per rule, open gyms are open to anyone, including staff, interested in playing pick-up basketball. Have fun! The first open gym is Tuesday May 2nd.
Submitted by athleticdirector@berkeley.net
@bhsjacketsports
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!
Happy Asian Pacific Islander Month from APIC!!
This month we will be highlighting API figures, and teachers at Berkeley High. We celebrate this month to commemorate the achievements and adversity faced by Asian American Pacific Islanders. This annual celebration recognizes the cultural and historical contributions Asian American Pacific Islanders have made to the United States.
Happy AAPI Month!
Contact berkeleyhighapic@gmail.com
@bhs.apic
Celebrate Decision Day 2023
SENIORS! Congratulations on submitting your college applications and working hard this year.
Decision Day is this upcoming Monday, May 1st! Which means you must submit you Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by May 1st and pay the deposit. This document is you saying ‘YES’ to the college you plan to attend.
To celebrate this huge decision, join the College and Career Center Team during lunch on Monday, May 1st on the Campus Green. There will be free food, music, raffles and more! Come early before the food runs out!!
Hope to see you there!
Submitted by mayamartinez@partner.berkeley.net
@eaopdcacbhs, @berkeleyhighcounseling
Sign Up for Queer Lit
Attention queer folks and allies! Queer Lit won’t be offered next year unless we get more student sign-ups. If you are a current 10th or 11th grader and are interested in taking this class next year for English or elective credit, please email your counselor ASAP to sign up. You must email your counselor by this Friday, May 5th at the very latest. If you have questions, please contact Mx. Hartman at jennhartman@berkeley.net or stop by M303.
IB Studio Art Exhibition
The IB studio art students will be hosting an art exhibition May 8-12th in rooms G108b and G109 during periods 1-6. Ask your teacher to sign up.
Monday May 8 from 5-7 we will be hosting an exhibition opening for parents, friends, and community members.
Submitted by candissyoungblood@berkeley.net
CLASS OF 2023 ACADEMIC CHOICE
SENIOR BREAKFAST
MONDAY, MAY 8
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
JACKET STADIUM
PRESENTED by YOUR FAMILIES
Join the BHS School Safety Committee
Did you know that there is a committee of parents, teachers, students and staff responsible for supporting a safe school environment at BHS? The BHS School Safety Committee has an important job to do, and we need your help. Their responsibilities include drafting next year’s school safety plan that outlines what to do in case of a safety emergency. They also organize an open public meeting about School Safety Plans, and they consult with community members, such as city officials and the Berkeley Police Department to develop policy ideas and collect data.
Supporting a safe school environment involves everybody. If you have 20-30 hours of volunteer time available during the upcoming school year, and want to be actively involved in safety issues, including disaster preparedness, guns and weapons, bullying and harassment, drug use and abuse, this is a great opportunity to make a positive contribution.
Please let the committee know if you are willing to help by completing a Nomination Form.
Come see Beyond The Cut on May 3
Come see Beyond The Cut, an Exhibition of some of the best work from BHS Video Productions Classes, on Wednesday, May 3rd in the Little Theater from 6:30 – 8:30pm. Doors open at 6pm and the program is free. Check out great films from over 30 of our school’s filmmakers!
IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Buy your yearbook now!
Buy your yearbook now! Distribution will be during dead week. If you are a senior who qualifies for free and reduced lunch, come order your yearbook in C327 on Mondays after school.
@berkeleyearbook
Become a Link Leader
Support the incoming Class of 2027 9th graders as they make their transition to Berkeley High. You and your Link Leader partner will welcome these on their first official day as a high schooler. Check out the application for more details…
Learn more about the due dates, election timeline and more by clicking here.
due date is midnight on MAY 23
Contact Mr. V with any questions.
Need Gender Affirming Clothing?
The Alliance of Gender Expansive Students has raised money to buy gender affirming clothing for students who can not otherwise access it. If you have money to buy the clothing but can’t access it because of other reasons, we can provide the clothing if you give us the money for it. If you don’t have the money for gender affirming clothing, we can use our fundraised money to buy it. However we haven’t fundraised a ton, so if you can pitch in for your clothes please do.
To get clothes there will be a google form linked in the bulletin email. There will also be posters up around campus with a QR code to the form. Other than a way to contact you, it can be filled out completely anonymously.
Submitted by BerkeleyhighAGES@gmail.com
@bhs_ages
Audition for The San Francisco Boys Chorus
The San Francisco Boys Chorus is announcing auditions for its 2023-2024 season.
The San Francisco Boys Chorus have four locations across the Bay Area including the East Bay and rehearsals take place after school, usually between 4:00pm-7:00pm. The SFBC teaches boys with unchanged voices how to sing, read music, and perform. Our boys perform with the San Francisco Symphony and the San Francisco Opera. The Chorus also goes on tour both domestically and internationally. Most boys attend a camp in the summer.
If you would like to learn more about SFBC’s program, please visit https://sfbc.org/.
Submitted by Roberta Bowman
Audition Coordinator
Office: (415) 861-7464 ext.105
Want to explore your community college options?
Interested in seeing what types of majors and programs are out there?
Come to the Berkeley High COMMUNITY COLLEGE FAIR! It is this upcoming Tuesday, May 2nd in the College and Career Center. ALL GRADES are welcome to attend!!
There will be representatives from bay area community colleges speaking to you directly about their college. You can learn about support programs, registration and enrollment, dual enrollment, the transfer process, majors, career and technical education (CTE), and so much more!
Come thru Jackets!
Submitted by mayamartinez@partner.berkeley.net
@eaopdcacbhs, @berkeleyhighcounseling
Calling all Latinx-identified seniors!
Latine (Lat-een-eh) Student Graduation will take place on Wednesday May 31st from 7-8pm in the Little Theater! Music, food, and drink will be provided outside prior to the ceremony from 5:30-6:30pm for students and families, but please make sure to RSVP using the flyer linked in the bulletin and posted around campus.
All students wishing to receive a Latine (Lat-een-eh) graduation sash and/or wanting to attend the ceremony need to RSVP no later than Monday, May 1st.
We can’t wait to celebrate!
Interested performers or speakers for the event need to contact Ms. Moreno at amandamoreno@berkeley.net or stop by C126 for more information.
Buy your Queer Prom tickets now!
This is a dance for LGBTQ+ students and allies. It will be held May 6th from 7-10 PM in the Berkeley High School cafeteria. Guests can expect food, drinks, music, photos and more! Tickets are on sale now and cost $15.50. Use this link to purchase a ticket:. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $20, assuming they are not sold out.
To come to Queer Prom, students must have good attendance (no more than 30 unexcused absences in the second semester) and no discipline problems.
There will be food, drinks, music, photos and a snow cone machine! Tickets are on the student store.
Berkeley High students may bring up to one guest from another school. The guest’s school must fill out this form for them to attend
Email berkeleyhighschoolgsa@gmail.com or dm us @bhsqueer with any questions.
Salsa Dance Party with the BHS Jazz Band
Come join us on May the Fourth as we use our new outdoor space for the first time — for a wonderful Salsa Dance Party! This event is FREE to everyone — bring your friends, family, younger siblings….
There will be food trucks, a dance lesson, and all 5 BHS jazz bands will play Latin dance music.
Hope to see you there–
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
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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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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