[BHS Etree] SENIORS: Copy of Senior Letter as Shared at Senior Meeting Today

Tue Apr 17 18:56:30 PDT 2012

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Find the Senior Letter in its entirety below.  This letter was reviewed at
the Senior Meeting today and includes all key information.  A copy of the
letter will also be mailed home to all senior families.

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL - SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Spring 2012

CALENDAR OF MAJOR EVENTS

March 19 - May 4, 2012 -Senior Ball tickets are on sale 

April 17, 2012, 3pm - Senior Class Meeting                   

May 30, 6-9pm - Senior Awards Ceremony 

May 5, 2012 - Senior Ball at the Exploratorium in San Francisco

May 29 - Graduation tickets go on sale

SLC AND CULTURAL GRADUATIONS/CELEBRATIONS

May 27 - AFAM Studies Graduation

May 28 - CAS Graduation              

June 1 - Asian Graduation

June 2 - Chicano Latino Graduation                          

June 5 - AHA Graduation - 5-9pm at the Freight and Salvage      

June 7 - CPA Senior Celebration

June 8 - BIHS Graduation                       

June 9 - Green Academy Graduation                                   

June 9 - AC Graduation

FINAL WEEK OF SCHOOL
Seniors are expected to be in all classes during the final days of school.

               June 12 - Finals 1st and 2ndperiod

June 13 - Finals 3rdand 4thperiod

June 14 - Finals 5th and 6thperiod

June 14 - Mandatory Graduation Meeting in the Community Theater

June 15 - Make up Finals

June 15 - Graduation Rehearsal at the UCB Greek Theater - 9:00am

June 15 - Graduation at the UCB Greek Theater - 5:30 pm-8:00pm

 SUMMER

Diplomas will be mailed during the week of July 13, 2012. You will need to
provide your SUMMER MAILING ADDRESS if different from the one currently on
file at Berkeley High School. You will need to provide the updated address
to the Registrar's office at lunch time and after school (ONLY) until
3:45pm, Monday through Friday from now until June 15, 2012.

If you do not receive your diploma by the end of July 2012, you will need to
check with the registrar's office (room D173) in August.

OUTSTANDING DEBTS 

Students must clear all financial obligations (including book debts,
athletic equipment, etc.) to the school prior to obtaining graduation and/or
Senior Ball tickets and receiving a diploma.  Check the updated fines list
posted in D173. All fines can be paid in the Student Body Accounts Office in
D173.

SENIOR BALL
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012 
Location: Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco.  
Time: 8:00pm-Midnight - No one will be admitted after 10:00pm- No In & Out
privileges for any reason.

Parking: Please visit
http://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/location_directions/ for directions and
parking suggestions.  There may also be a shuttle for which students can
purchase tickets.  Information will be distributed about this if it is
confirmed.

1.	Attire: This is a formal event. Dress should be appropriate and not
disruptive.  Students who dress in an inappropriate manner will not be
admitted.
2.	Tickets:  Senior Ball Tickets are on sale in the Leadership Office
at lunch and after school. Tickets will be sold Monday through Friday.  The
ticket price for the last two weeks before the Ball is $85.00.  A discount
is available for students in the free lunch program.
3.	Guest Passes and Contracts:  Non-BHS Guest Passes and BHS Activities
Contracts must be turned in (if not previously submitted) when tickets are
purchased.  Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to the
Senior Ball.  The BHS Dance Conduct Policy will be strictly enforced.  The
last day guest passes are accepted will be April 30.
4.	Sobriety: For your safety, any student suspected of being under the
influence or in possession of an illegal or controlled substance, either
when arriving or during the ball, will have his/her parents/guardians
notified and will be required to leave the premises.  Parents/Guardians will
be responsible for picking the student up and all school
policies/consequences will be enforced.
5.	Chaperones:  Parents interested in chaperoning must notify the
Director of Student Activities no less than 3 days prior to the event at
chrisyoung at berkeley.net or 510-644-8990.  

Please Note:  Seniors will not be allowed to participate in the Senior Ball
or the Graduation Exercises if any of the following apply:

*	3 or more unexcused absences for any class between April 17 and May
4.  Students must get their absences excused within 5 days of returning to
school.
*	Suspension for any discipline matter.
*	Textbook or library book debts for books not being used this
semester.  Families will be mailed a list of books that have not been
returned.
*	Outstanding athletics fees.

FINALS

Tuesday, June 12 Period 1, 8:30-10:30 am Period 2, 10:40-12:40 pm

Wednesday, June 13 Period 3, 8:30-10:30 am Period 4, 10:40-12:40 pm

Thursday, June 14 Period 5, 8:30-10:30 am Period 6, 10:40-12:40 pm

Friday, June 15                         Make Up Finals

Periods 0 and 7 will be at the teacher's discretion.  Make-up finals for
excused absences must be arranged with teachers during the afternoon session
(1:30 pm - 2:45pm) on one of the final exam days or on June 15.

ISSUANCE OF CLASS RINGS, GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CAP & GOWNS

Date

Event

Location

Time

Tues, April 24

Graduation Cap/Gown Distribution  (Last Names A-L)

Donahue Gym

2:30-4:00pm

Thurs, April 26

Graduation Cap/Gown Distribution  (Last Names M-Z)  

Donahue Gym

2:30pm-4:00pm

Fri, June 15

Graduation Practice and Ceremony

UCB Greek Theatre

ALL DAY

April 24 - We will be distributing cap/gown orders, graduation
announcements, and class rings, to Seniors with last names (A-L).  Students
can place order their cap/gown order at this event.

April 26- We will be distributing cap/gown orders, graduation announcements,
and class rings, to Seniors with last names (M-Z).  Students can place order
their cap/gown order at this event.

 June 15 - ACHIEVERS will be at the UC Berkeley Greek Theatre from 10:30am
to 9pm to take care of any last minute cap/gown issues.

DETAILS ON CAPS AND GOWNS

1.	Caps and gowns will be distributed as detailed above.  
2.	Each gown will be marked with the student's name.  Be sure that you
have a gown, cap and tassel in your package.
3.	Caps and gowns are individuals' to keep and do not need to be
returned. 
4.	Decorations can only be applied to the top of the cap.  Decorated
gowns will not be allowed in the ceremony.
5.	Please contact Achievers Inc. at 408-441-7200 if you have any
questions.

DIPLOMAS 
Diplomas will be mailed during the week of July 13, 2012.Students may also
drop in to the Registrar's Office from 9am - 12noon or from 1pm - 4pm
beginning in August.

AWARDS CEREMONY

The Senior Awards Ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 30 at 7:00 pm in the
Community Theatre.  This evening is one of recognition for scholarships and
awards students have received.  Students, parents and guests are invited to
attend.  Further information will be available at a later date.

 GRADUATION REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will take place at 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 14 in the Community
Theatre and at 9:00 am on Friday, June 15 at the Greek Theatre.  All seniors
who plan to participate in the graduation MUST be present at BOTH
rehearsals.

GRADUATION TICKETS

1.	Number of tickets needed: Each graduate will be given two bowl
seating tickets that can be picked up in the Student Body Accounts Office in
D173 beginning May 29.  Students can then purchase up to five additional
tickets.  If more tickets are desired, the student must wait until the final
week to see if any other students have given up their tickets because they
do not need up to seven.  We cannot guarantee large numbers of tickets, or
seating all in the same area.  
2.	Surrendering unneeded tickets: Graduates who will need less than
seven tickets are encouraged to report to the Student Body Accounts Office
the number of tickets they will need.  This will help us to know how many
extra tickets we can make available to families seeking more than seven.
3.	Types and Pricing: Tickets are only sold to graduating students and
their families. There are three types of tickets sold for graduation: Bowl
seating, lawn seating, and disabled seating.  Students are able to purchase
up to five additional tickets, and possibly more if needed during the final
week.  Ticket prices are TBD but will be announced mid-May at the latest.

4.    Disabled Seating: Only one person may accompany each disabled guest in
the disabled seating area.  When purchasing the buyer should indicate if the
person will use a wheelchair.  Any disabled attendees and their caretakers
should enter from the south side of the Greek Theater.  There is a drop-off
area close to an entrance in the parking lot on the south side.

 GRADUATION DAY

1.	On Friday, June 15, seniors will report promptly to the Greek
Theatre at 4:00 pm to line up for graduation.  There will be considerable
traffic congestion just before graduation, so it is recommended that
students allow themselves an extra margin of time.
2.	Caps and gowns must be worn at graduation.
3.	Shuttle buses to the Greek Theatre will be available from Berkeley
High School's Milvia Street entrance beginning at 3:00pm on Friday, June 15
for graduates and spectators.  Buses will return to Berkeley High School
following the graduation ceremony.
4.	Parking: There are no designated parking areas for students or
families at the Greek Theater, even for disabled unfortunately.  There will
be shuttle buses that can accommodate the disabled.
5.	Gifts and flowers should not be given to students prior to the
ceremony due to lack of security.
6.	Any student who engages in disruptive behavior during the ceremony,
inflatable balls, cell phone usage, etc. will be warned and then escorted
from the graduate section if not compliant.  

 SMALL SCHOOL & DEPARTMENTAL CEREMONIES

Please seek information from your student or leaders of your students
program or small school, or heritage association for details on times and
locations of their ceremonies.  The dates are listed at the top of this
letter.

(*Participation in a small school or departmental ceremony is not a
guarantee that the student has indeed met all requirements necessary for
graduation or that the student will be eligible to participate in the large
school commencement exercises.)  

BEHAVIOR REMINDER

We would like to finish this year on the same positive note that we have had
all year, and we would like to remind seniors of a few behavior
expectations:

1.	After the Senior Meeting, seniors who violate any school policy that
causes an out-of-school suspension will forfeit all rights for participating
in graduation activities, including the Senior Ball.
2.	Sobriety: For reasons of safety, any student suspected of being
under the influence at any event will have his/her parents/guardians
notified.  Parents/Guardians will be responsible for picking the student up.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the
Main Office at 510-644-6120.

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