2023-2024 ASB Leadership
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BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT BULLETIN
Ki’Donyae B., Melody C., Amaya H., Chiefs of Publicity
Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
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February 7, 2024
Here is today’s video bulletin:
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
BHS HEALTH CENTER is CLOSED
TUE. FEBRUARY 5th
MON. FEBRUARY 12th
BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
February 8, 2024
Why are we excited to host an Open house?
We look forward to celebrating all the wonderful learning that happens within our school community. This is a dynamic evening with interesting opportunities to visit specially curated spaces with student work, performance spaces, and departmental & specific program highlights. Families will be able to prioritize where they would like to visit and what they would like to see.
BHS Community Time at 5:30PM!
The Food Trucks are back! They will be open starting at 5:30pm in front of Donahue gymnasium. Families can get food, and connect with each other before Open House.
OPEN HOUSE STARTS at 6:30pm and Ends at 8:00pm!
A detailed program of showcase and presentation locations will be provided for families. Student ambassadors will float to hand out programs with maps.
Get a Map: Front Entrance (on Allston), M-Gate at Milvia St., and G-H Doors (MLK Jr. Way)
Strategic and LCAP Plan. The BUSD Strategic Planning Survey
We’re asking for your very important feedback on our districtwide Strategic and LCAP Plan. The BUSD Strategic Planning Survey will take no longer than 15 minutes to complete.
As Educational Partners to our district (yes, this means YOU) you have an important perspective on the school system and provide valuable insight on our school community. All responses are anonymous and data collected will help inform our plans; summary data may be shared in upcoming planning meetings and reports to the Board. Completing this survey is an important way to share your input on our LCAP and Strategic plan.
We appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you.
LINK TO SURVEY: https://forms.gle/x4NJoEZmKGvrum7p8
Register or Pre-Register to Vote Today!
Visit this website in order to register to vote for the upcoming primary election. You must register by February 20th in order to participate in the March 5th primaries.
EAOP is recruiting 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students!
EAOP is recruiting 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students! The UC Berkeley Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) is a college access program for Berkeley High students who identify as first-generation college, underrepresented, and/or low-income. Students only have to identify with at least one of these 3 identities to be eligible to apply and you can see definitions for these identities in the flyer below. Students in this program benefit from meetings with their college adviser, college/career events, free summer programs at UC Berkeley, college application and financial aid support, and more!
Students can apply at tinyurl.com/dcaceaopstudentapplication (English version) and tinyurl.com/dcaceaopstudentapplicationspan (Spanish version). Please look for a decision email after applying.
Questions? Please email Ms. Martinez, the Berkeley High EAOP College Adviser, at mayamartinez@partner.berkeley.net
@eaopdcacbhs
Have you submitted your FAFSA or CADAA?
Attention all seniors!! Have you submitted your FAFSA or CADAA? The FAFSA and CADAA are online financial aid applications. ONE of them must be submitted by the April 2nd deadline in order to be eligible for federal money to help pay for college. All seniors must submit a FAFSA or CADAA, or fill out an Opt Out Form.
Need help getting started or completing it? Come to FAFSA/CADAA Application Support hosted by Ms. Martinez in the CCC. On Feb 7, 21, and 28 during 6th period they will be helping students with the FAFSA or CADAA. This is an excused absence, but you must check in with your teacher FIRST. Since this form asks for financial information, you may also need photos of documents, please see the attached flyer for more information. Hope to see you in the CCC!
Support the Black Student Union
The Berkeley High BSU is selling long sleeves and hoodies until February 11th to fundraise for events this month and the rest of the school year.
You can either buy a shirt/hoodie, donate, or both! They will be delivered at the end of the month, and we’ll take a group photo with all our supporters once they arrive! You can have it delivered to your home or to the school and pick them up in H102A.
Contact meikkolee@berkeley.net spencerpritchard@berkeley.net
Valentine’s Day Grams
Hey Jackets! Junior Class Leadership is partnering with the Origami Club to make Valentine’s Day grams. We will be selling them Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday by the glass doors during lunch for $2 each. See you there!
Submitted by alyssaraimi@students.berkeley.net
@bhsleadership2025
SLC Survey
BHS Juniors and Seniors – help the class of 2027 learn more about our small schools by contributing to Rate My Small School! The process takes less than 3 minutes, and is completely independent of the Berkeley High Administration (made for students, by students). To contribute, visit rmss.bhs.sh, or scan the QR code on screen.
Submitted by eliothertenstein@students.berkeley.net
Right Writer’s Writing Contest
Please submit to the google forms link
Or check out our Instagram @thebhsrightwriters
Contact adalillychu@students.berkeley.net
Mens Varsity Basketball
Tonight Wednesday Feb. 7th
Berkeley High Men’s Varsity Basketball takes on Alameda at the Donahue Gym at 7:00PM.
CA Seal of Biliteracy
Seniors interested in obtaining the California Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma must sign on to the Seal of Biliteracy Google Classroom, enter the code “eccmect” and follow the instructions. Deadline to complete application and upload all documents is March 15th.
IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Do you want to learn skills to support your friends and other peers who are struggling with their mental health?
Do you want to help raise awareness about mental health needs and resources at Berkeley High?
Apply to join the Mental Health Peer Educators today! In the Mental Health Peer Educators, you will learn about mental health topics and gain skills to provide support for your friends and other peers. We will meet weekly on Thursdays during 7th period starting on Thursday February 22nd.
Applications are due Wednesday February 7th at 4pm.
You can apply at http://tinyurl.com/S24MHPE and email Rachel at rachelkrowboniske@berkeley.net for more information.
Yearbook News
Senior Superlatives Round 1
SENIORS – please fill out this form for the first round of superlatives, you must be signed into your school email to do so, https://forms.gle/aicEYgFYWuvuY9kB6
Get Your Photos in the Yearbook
EVERYONE – if you have any photos from this school year you think would make a good edition to the yearbook please drop them here, https://hjeshare.com/eShare/
CODE gojackets223
Submitted by eleanorzaragozaaaron@students.berkeley.net
@berkeleyearbook
Junior class t-shirts
Hey Junior Class! Interested in designing shirts for the FREE Junior class t-shirts we are giving out? Then submit your design in the form linked to the bulletin!
@bhsleadership2025
JOIN BHS LEADERSHIP
for 2024-2025
Applications for elected and appointed positions are now open.
Learn more about the due dates, election timeline and more by clicking here.
ELECTED POSITION APPS DUE FEBRUARY 22
APPOINTED POSITION APPS DUE APRIL 23
Contact Mr. V
@juicethejackets
2024 BHS PROM
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024
CLASS OF 2024 & 2025 EXCLUSIVE EVENT
SF CITY HALL
@bhs2024seniors
February TBD-March 22 $TBD
Online ticket sales begin February TBD.
In-person ticket sales begin March 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at lunch & after school.
Cash & debit/credit cards are accepted. Debit/credit cards fees apply. No checks or digital payments.
Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Pass Forms must be submitted before or at the time of purchase. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. Guest Pass Forms are accepted until March 16 and are available online only. Click here for the Guest Pass Form. You will be sent a passcode once the guest pass is approved.
Prom & Attendance Reminders
Hello Juniors and Seniors – Prom is coming up in March and we want everyone to be eligible. Remember that you cannot have more than 30 unexcused period absences and no suspensions in 2024 to be able to go to prom. If you have more than 30 unexcused absences, make sure you clear your absences through tutorial make ups and you can earn three hours of attendance makes by going to Saturday School on Saturday, February 24th from 9am to 12pm.
Make sure to RSVP for Saturday School if you plan to attendance by clicking on this link or checking your emails for an invite.
Submitted by attendanceoffice@berkeley.net
Valentines Craft Fair
On February 8th during lunch at the BHS quad (between the building and theater). Come support student artists and purchase art, prints, cards, jewelry, and more!
If you would like to be a vendor or sell at future craft fairs, please talk to Ms. Youngblood in G-108B anytime! @ candissyoungblood@berkeley.net
@BHS_VAPA_CTE
BHS ATHLETICS
Support your Yellow Jackets!
For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule
Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports
ContactAthletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net
Go Jackets!
BHS PTSA BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART CONTEST
Submit your piece in one of four categories before February 27.
For more info about the contest guidelines, prizes, and to see past winners, visit the Student Life page of the BHS PTSA website.
@ptsa.bhs
Quick Links
Need a Replacement Student ID? January 22 is the next on-campus photo day.
Need a Locker? Visit C210 during lunch or after school.
Welcome Back Assembly slidedeck & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know
BHS Bell Schedule app created by Mr. Seibel
Order a 2023-24 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
Click here for the daily lunch menu
Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List
Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2023-24 by Jan. 31
BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org
Class of 2024 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
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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