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
May 5, 2023
Here is today’s video bulletin:
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
Queer Prom for May 6 has been canceled.
If you purchased a ticket online, please head to D173 for a full refund before the end of the school year.
Class of 2023 Shirt for sale until Friday
Purchase your Class of 2023 T-shirt here.
Arab Youth Organizing Institute
Arab Youth Organizing (AYO!), the youth arm of the Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) is excited to announce our Bay Area Arab Youth Summer Institute!
Where: Summer institute will be in-person at 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco CA. Transportation support will be available.
When: It is scheduled for Monday June 5th – Friday June 9th from 10:00 am to 4:30pm.
Who: The institute is for Arab youth ages 14-22. It is FREE of charge and breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Deadline: deadline to apply is May 29.
Register at link below: bit.ly/AYOSummer
منظمة الشباب العربي، الذراع الشبابية للمركز العربي تعلن عن المعهد الصيفي للطلاب العرب. سيشارك الطلاب العرب في برامج لتطوير مهاراتهم القيادية، والبناء مع المجتمع العربي والتعلم أكثر عن تاريخهم العربي من خلال أنشطة فنية وثقافية.
سيكون المعهد الصيفي من الساعة 10:00 صباحًا حتى 4:30 مساءً
المعهد مخصص للطلاب العرب الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين 14 و 22 عامًا
سجل في الرابط التالي:
Contact
Nour Bouhassoun
Arab Youth Coordinator
(415)-861-7444
522 Valencia Street, San Francisco CA 94110
The Class of 2025 is hosting a movie night
Thursday, May 11
6 – 8 PM
The Princess Bride
BHS LIBRARY
Popcorn available
The 2023-2024 Club Registration form is now OPEN!
Attention all current club leaders & staff sponsors, please register your student club for the 2023-2024 school year. All new and returning clubs must complete the registration form where they will submit a club constitution and in some cases a club budget. See the club registration for more details and links to the constitution template.
2023-2024 CLUB REGISTRATION FORM
Contact Mr. V
Locker Cleanout & School Supply Collection
As we prepare for the end of the school year, let’s help our students clean out their lockers by encouraging them to donate their gently used binders, calculators, notebooks, pens, and pencils to the BHS Reuse Center. Volunteers and BUSD Sustainability staff will be collecting your donations from the C gallery. Please leave the donated materials on the white folding tables as early as Monday, May 15th.
If you have any questions, reach out to the District’s Sustainability Program Coordinator at sofiapeltz@berkeley.net
Final Saturday School on May 20
Do you need time to work on assignments, extra help or just a quiet work space to get ready for finals? Need to make up attendance? Join us on Saturday, May 20th from 9am to 12pm in the M building for the final Saturday School of the year.
Submitted by cassandratesch@berkeley.net
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
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
BUSD AAPI HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
RSVP to the BUSD AAPI HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
Friday, May 19th
5:00-7:30 PM
IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
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
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
This week in BHS Athletics!
Upcoming Games
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
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.
Please let the committee know if you are willing to help by completing a Nomination Form.
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.
Celebrate with a Graduation Lunch
Downtown Berkeley
Downtown Berkeley has organized deals on meals with participating restaurants.
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 2023-24 NOW OPEN!!!
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