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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
12.18-12.20 Final Exams
Senior Info Page
Wellness Wednesday: Neurodivergence
Mental Health Peer Educators will begin posting 1-2 times a month sharing monthly topics and their impacts on our mental health. This month’s topic is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
On December 3rd, we commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) and celebrate the right of persons with disabilities to lead full and productive lives. This day was established in 1992 to encourage everyone to think of and include people with disabilities. Neurodivergent people whose brains do not work the same way as the “”norm””, are being represented.
One example of where stress, feelings of isolation, or low self-esteem occur for a neurodivergent student is a rigid structure, sensory overload, or a lack of individualized support. This can negatively impact mental health and there will be anxiety, depression, or burnout. It is important to acknowledge neurodiversity and build inclusive systems that will empower neurodivergent students to succeed and make them feel like they fit.
Mental Health Peer Educators encourage you to use the Wellness Center to get support. The Wellness Center is a space for ALL individuals to get a break from school. If you would like a mentor with more time dedicated to your support to be guided through these experiences feel free to fill out this Mentor Referral Form.
Contact kitzyaaguilar@berkeley.net
The Jacket is Looking For Spring Semester Columnists
The Jacket is excited to announce that we are opening our application for Spring semester columnists. No writing experience is necessary to apply. If you have any questions, email josephinemorasky@students.berkeley.net or ysabelchu@students.berkeley.net, and make sure to get your application in by December 20th.
Check out our instagram @bhsjacket or our website, berkeleyhighjacket.com, for more information about applications. Please consider applying!
2025 Yearbook Info
Seniors there is still plenty of time to submit your senior quote but please do it ASAP they are needed to finish the book. To submit go to this link and fill out the google form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BGGBHfovVcwHFNI29HKHA7dPgh44rY75k7M7Hd-jKsY/edit
And if you still haven’t selected your senior portrait, please do so on the prestige website. The deadline is THIS FRIDAY
Additionally, if you have any photos of senior sunrise or other school senior events, please submit them at YEARBOOKSHARE.COM. The code to submit is gojackets223
Head to yearbookordercenter.com to buy one before December 15.
If you have free/reduced lunch, you can now buy your yearbook at a discounted price of $55. Come to Ms. Marini’s room (A2) with cash and letter of confirmation, before school, at lunch, or after school.
Contact bhsyearbook@berkeley.net
@berkeleyearbook
The Berkeley Rhinos rugby team Hosting Welcome Clinics
Are you ready to unleash your inner athlete? The Berkeley Rhinos rugby team is hosting Welcome Clinics for anyone interested in learning about or joining this exciting and fast-growing sport!
Dates:
Saturday, December 14th
Saturday, December 21st
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Tom Bates Sports Complex, Berkeley
No prior experience is needed—whether you’ve never touched a rugby ball or you’re already a fan of the game, these clinics are for YOU! Come meet the team, learn some rugby basics, and experience the camaraderie that makes rugby special.
For questions or more info, visit berkeleyrhinos.org. We can’t wait to see you there—Go Rhinos! “
IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS
French Holiday Market
Bonjour ! We are thrilled to announce that the French Holiday Market is returning to the Alliance Francaise de Berkeley, in partnership with École Bilingue, on Saturday December 14, 2024. Get your last-minute holiday shopping done with a variety of local vendors offering everything from French pastries to handmade jewelry. Experience the vibrant Francophone community and enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate at this free, open-to-all event.
For more information, call 510 548 7481 or email us at info@afberkeley.org
A bientot!
RETURN YOUR BOOKS!
We have exciting news! BHS students borrowed almost 5,000 library books this fall. We have so many engaged readers here at BHS!
Unfortunately, over 1,500 of those books are overdue. Please return or renew your book! Is it at home or in a classroom?
Find it and bring it back.
Homerooms with the most books borrowed: Chernack, Davis, Laurel, Omwamba, Panebianco, Kowalski
Sunrise Berkeley High
We will be having a meeting this Monday, the 9th, during lunch to discuss how we plan to take action and build the power we need to stop the climate crisis over the next 4 years. Join us in G103!!
Contact sunriseberkeleyhigh@gmail.com
BHS ATHLETICS
BHS VOLLEYBALL
Boys volleyball open gyms this week on Tuesday(12/10) and Thursday(12/12). No experience required, come play from 4-6pm in the Donahue!
Submitted by sebastianchenmcdermott@students.berkeley.net
@bhsmvb
Support your Yellow Jackets!
For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule
Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports
Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net
Go Jackets!
Join Film Production Club!!
We meet every Wednesday at lunch in A2 aka Ms Marinis room in the basement. Right now we’re working on a mockumentary about a band! :0
Submitted by filmproductionbhs@gmail.com
insta: @bhsfilmproductionclub
Hygiene Product Drive
Women’s Student Union is hosting a hygiene product drive. The box will be outside of the leadership office OR the second floor C-Gallery in the cafeteria from Monday the 9th to Friday the 20th. Recommended items include: shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, pads, and tampons. All donations must be unused and unopened. Hygiene products will be donated to the Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center!
Submitted by taliarosen@students.berkeley.net
@womensstudentunion
BHS Green Career Fair
You are invited to the BHS Green Career Fair! The fair will focus on broadening students’ understanding of what sustainable job and internship opportunities are available in our community. Career Categories include Transportation, Environmental Law, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Agriculture, Arts, Clean Energy, and more.
Berkeley High School Community Theater Gallery
Monday, January 13, 10 am to 1:06 pm
Contact sofiapeltz@berkeley.net
Academic Choice is seeking a fresh new logo
Attention all artists! Academic Choice is seeking a fresh new logo, and we want YOUR creative designs. Showcase your artistic talents by submitting your original logo concept for a chance to leave your mark on our school. Scan the QR code above (or use this link🙂 to access submission details and requirements. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity – the deadline for all entries is Wednesday, December 11!
Submitted by lewissmith@berkeley.net
@bhs.acspeaks
Diversity of Languages Survey
Hey Jackets!
Please fill out this form collecting data on diversity of language in families in BUSD that will be used to help bring better inclusivity to BUSD’s outreach efforts! It’s 2 multiple choice questions with an opportunity to share additional feedback that will go directly to BUSD board members, and it should only take you a minute!! Thank you so much, and good luck with finals!
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Hola chaquetas!
¡Complete este formulario para recopilar datos sobre la diversidad lingüística en las familias de BUSD que se utilizarán para ayudar a lograr una mejor inclusión en los esfuerzos de extensión de BUSD! Son 2 preguntas de opción múltiple con la oportunidad de compartir comentarios adicionales que se enviarán directamente a los miembros de la junta directiva de BUSD, ¡y solo le llevará un minuto! ¡Muchas gracias y buena suerte con los finales!
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嘿夹克！
请填写此表格，收集有关 BUSD 家庭语言多样性的数据，这些数据将用于帮助 BUSD 的外展工作实现更好的包容性！这是 2 个多项选择题，您有机会分享其他反馈，这些反馈将直接发送给 BUSD 董事会成员，而且只需要您一分钟的时间！非常感谢，祝决赛顺利！
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Versión en español:
中文版：
~On behalf of the BUSD AAPI Committee~
Contact jessicahipona@students.berkeley.net angelabau@berkeley.net
Get Involved in the 2024 winter Holiday Meal
The winter Holiday Meal community event returns to BHS on Saturday, December 14. This event features a heartwarming meal and great entertainment for any and all Berkeley community members. This is also an opportunity for the BHS community (students, staff, families) to give back.
You can get involved:
- Volunteer form opens Nov. 13
- Contribute Food (Non-perishable items accepted at bins near main office) & Prepared Dishes
- Contribute Clothing (Bring new or gently used items accepted at bins near main office)
- Contribute Funds (see below)
Donations can be made to the BHS Student Store indicating “BHS ASB” or “Holiday Meal” in the notes.
We also accept CASH or CHECKS payable to “BHS ASB”.
Donations can also be made at the online Student Store.
Checks can be dropped off to Mr. Villavicencio’s mailbox or mailed directly to:
Berkeley High School
c/o Mr. Villavicencio BHS Holiday Meal
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
BHS LEGACY HOODIE
Purchase Here @ online BHS Student Store
Sizes S – 3XL
Don’t Leave Your Legacy Behind
Contact johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net
4th annual Spanish-English Bilingual STEM cam
The Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM & Outreach team is hosting our fourth annual Spanish-English Bilingual STEM camp for high school students over spring break 2025; called Science en Acción (SeA) @ Berkeley Lab. This program is free and we are looking for Spanish and Spanish-English speakers who are interested in learning more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) careers at Berkeley Lab. Applications are now open!
We would love it if you could let high school students know about this FREE opportunity. They can find more information at our SeA webpage (bit.ly/sea-stem) and our fliers are attached.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Feel free to pass this email along and spread the word. We are currently targeting Berkeley, Oakland and West Contra Costa communities.
If you are interested in learning more about our other Berkeley Lab K-12 programs please visit our website. Our high school programs are found here.
Quick Links
Need a Replacement Student ID? February 3 is the last on-campus photo day.
Need a Locker? Visit C-210 during lunch or after school.
Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know
OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE Click here for some tasty Off Campus Lunch ideas.
BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)
Order a 2024-25 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@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
Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25
BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org
Class of 2025 Senior Info 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
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