[BHS Etree] ADMIN: Welcome Assembly Information for All Students

BHS Etree bhs at lists.lmi.net
Tue Sep 16 18:46:26 PDT 2014 

Hello BHS Community,

On September 16, 2014 we held an all-school assembly for all English 
classes to review behavior expectations, new policies, military waiver 
process, and more information for the Class of 2015. Please review the 
information here with any student who was not present at the assembly. 
Thank you.
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Included in this message is info about Military Waivers, JAMRS forms, 
Attendance policies, Behavior expectations, Activity & Club information, 
as well as dates and details for members of the Class of 2015.

Students who were absent on 9/16, should pick up JAMRS and/or Military 
Waiver forms at the front office.

_This next section was presented by Mr. Villavicencio
_Director of Student Activities

  * Join a club!
      o Club list is on bhs.berkeleyschools.net
        <http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net>
  * Freshmen Leaders wanted!
  * Pick-up an application today! Deadline is 9/19.
  * FOUR Blood Drives this year. First drive is _9/17_!
      o /Each donation saves three lives!/
  * Swarm the HIVE!!! home football game 9/26 @ 7PM. Wear Gold!!!
  * *_PURCHASE an ASB STICKER!_*$100 Gold / $40 Red
      o *FREE/discounted Yearbook*
      o *FREE/discounted tix to Home Games*
      o *Discounted dance tickets*
      o *FREE HIVE t-shirt*
      o *ASB stickers on sale in the Leadership Office until Oct. 10*
      o *Purchase in the Leadership Office.*
      o */ASB is Associated Student Body/*


_This next section was presented by Janelle Bugarini_
Dean of Attendance

Annual Attendance Rates from 2013-14.

  * 9^th Grade: 95.17%
  * 10^th Grade: 95.42%
  * 11^th Grade: 94.40%
  * 12^th Grade: 93.53%

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Students have 5 days to clear an absence:*
1. Call  2. Email  3. Send a written note
4. Walk-in: parents only

*Students who have 30+ unverified absences *
1. Sat. school   2. Work permit blocked
3. No school dances
4. Cannot participate in sports

_This next section was presented by Ardarius McDonald_
Dean of Students

  * Only use cell phones before school, at lunch, and after school.
  * Below a 2.0 GPA for two quarters makes you academically ineligible
    for sports.
  * Students must have a hall pass to travel in the hallways during
    class time.
  * If you see something, say something. Use incident reports to get
    help from adults on campus.
  * Respect yourself, others, the belongings of others and your environment.


What is sexual harassment?

  * Unwanted staring, flirtations, or propositions.
  * Unwelcome sexual comments, descriptions, threats, or verbal abuse.
  * Graphic comments about an individual's body.
  * Unwanted sexual jokes, stories, pictures or gestures.
  * Spreading sexual rumors.
  * Blocking someone's movement in a sexual way.
  * Touching an individual's body or clothes in a sexual way.
  * Unwelcome remarks about an individual's sexual orientation.

  Consequences of sexual harassment

  * If You Sexually Harass Someone:

  * You will receive ...
      o Three to five days of suspension.
      o A referral to the police for investigation.
      o If it's a serious case or not the first time, you could be put
        up for expulsion.

Resources on campus for targets of sexual harassment

If Someone Sexually Harasses You, Or If You See it Happen to Someone 
Else, REPORT IT!

Talk to ...
your teacher,
your counselor,
any administrator,
or go to OCI.

We have a new school resource officer for the fall semester, Officer 
Matt McGee.

_This next section was presented by Daniel Nube_

Vice Principal of AC


JAMRS forms

  * "Joint Advertising Market Research Studies"
  * The JAMRS database is funded by the Department of Defense with the
    goal of maximizing recruitment efforts.
  * Students "opting out" will have their file put into a "suppression
    file" and should not be contacted by the DOD.
  * Students UNDER the age of 15 and a HALF need a parent signature.

Military waiver Form

  * By law the school is obligated to give the names, home addresses,
    and phone numbers of juniors and seniors to the US military.
  * If you DO NOT want to be contacted by the US military you must sign
    this form.  Drop your form at the door when you leave or at the
    front office by Friday.
  * If you DO want to be contacted, do nothing.
  *

_This next section was presented by Eloy Garcia of Achievers and Mr. V_

Seniors - Class of 2015 information

  * Senior Portraits -- TBD
      o Make an appointment at abcschoolportraits.com
        <http://abcschoolportraits.com>
  * Prom 2015 -- April, 18 at the SF Design Center
      o Tickets go on sale March 16.
      o /JR & SR must have less than 30 unexcused period absences!!!/

Graduation -- June 12 at the Greek Theatre

  * Achievers Inc. -- cap & gown, class rings, announcements
      o Eloy Garcia --Order online: graduationorder.com
        <http://graduationorder.com>
      o Use the code: bhs222     Phone: 408.441.7200 <tel:408.441.7200>
  * /There are Graduation packets available in the leadership office
    with more details about ordering these grad items. /
  * Order Dates: Oct 2 & Oct 3 -- Achievers in the courtyard to take orders




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PASSION ---> INITIATIVE ---> CHANGE
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John Villavicencio
Director of Student Activities
Berkeley High School
(510) 644 - 8990 <tel:%28510%29%20644%20-%208990>
johnvillavicencio at berkeley.net <mailto:johnvillavicencio at berkeley.net>

@TheJacketHive

@BerkeleyHighASB

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