5.3 VIDEO BULLETIN: GENDER AFFIRMING CLOTHING, JOIN BLACK HONORS SOCIETY, BHS MOCK TRIAL, SPRING CARNIVAL, YOGA for TEENS, SALSA DANCE PARTY, & much more buzz…

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

Come join the Black Honors Society!

Our purpose is to help students maintain a high gpa and explore college opportunities. We meet at lunch every Wednesday, in conference room B, next to the counselors offices.

Submitted by zoepatterson@students.berkeley.net

@blackhonors_bhs

BHS Mock Trial Info Meeting

BHS Mock Trial will be hosting an informational meeting about college mock trial with members from the UCSD mock trial team. There will be a presentation about what college mock trial is like and will end with a Q and A session. For anyone interested in college mock trial or mock trial at all please come to room C333 at lunch on Thursday, May 4th! Make sure to follow @bhsmocktrialteam for any last minute updates.

Contact sarahlim@students.berkeley.net philippazlatev@students.berkeley.net juliaebrahimi@students.berkeley.net

@bhsmocktrialteam

The Berkeley High Jacket is hiring!

Apply to be a writer, photographer, or illustrator. We strongly encourage all who are interested to apply, regardless of experience. All applications are due Friday, May 26th by 7 pm.

Contact Marina Howard at marinahoward@students.berkeley.net with questions.

@bhsjacket

Spring Carnival 2023

Thursday, May 18th

The BHS Carnival features interactive games, staff vs student games, karaoke, community booths, performances, food and much more.

BHS Staff Slide deck & Sign Up form

May 18th shortened bell schedule & carnival map

Contact Mr. V with any questions.

Yoga for Teens

The Green Yogi, a local yoga studio is offering a new class for teenagers! The class is called “Inner Compass” and it takes place every Wednesday from 7:15-8:30pm at our studio on Telegraph Ave. The first class is free so please come check it out. There is no need to sign up in advance. This class is designed for teens stepping into their journey of body awareness, self-reflection, movement, meditation, and breathing.

Through practicing yoga, meditating, dancing, journaling, and being given opportunities to share and lead, we will aim to become more connected to ourselves and others. A connection to the self allows us to unlock a newfound resilience and empowerment. When we feel resilient and empowered, we move away from affirming our value from others.

We will explore themes like body positivity, raising your vibration, saying NO, and boundaries. The green yogi is a completely judgment free zone!

Submitted by gabriellegalinson@students.berkeley.net

@greenyogi.berkeley

Help BUSD School Become More Sustainable

Have you ever wondered about the impact that BHS has on the environment in the midst of climate change? Do you want to be part of a group of student activists working to make Berkeley High and other BUSD schools more sustainable? Join the electrification campaign at Berkeley High! We are a group of students who want to get BUSD schools to start using electric appliances that don’t rely on fossil fuels. Being part of this group would mean helping educate students about the importance of clean energy use in schools, drafting a policy resolution, designing posters, and talking to school board members. All students are invited to join regardless of their current amount of knowledge about this topic! Please email naominickolaus@students.berkeley.net to get involved. The meeting times will be based on the availability of people who want to join.

Thank you!

Submitted by naominickolaus@students.berkeley.net

@bhs.electrification

IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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.

Invitation

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!

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.

Learn more here.

@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.

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

Rbowman@sfbc.org

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

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.

Useful Links

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

Common Concerns Form

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—