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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Dear Families of BHS Students:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I'm looking forward to the 2014-2015 school year. While this
is my first year as the BHS Principal, I started my career here as an English
Teacher and have coached, been the Athletic Director, and been a Vice-Principal
here for many years. I know Berkeley High and its staff very well and I have
always appreciated the incredible diversity, intelligence, and consciousness of
our students and families.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Allston is closed due to construction so
please allow extra time if you are dropping off students.</span></font></u></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> We are
expecting congestion and have opened up new entrances on either side of
Bancroft on Milvia and Martin Luther King. Construction should be complete by late
October and we have worked with the City to devise a safe evacuation plan to
the park. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>School starts tomorrow at 8:27. Only 0 period music classes
will meet on Wednesday with all other 0 and 7th period classes starting on
Thursday. Science labs are still being filled, and they will begin after Labor
Day.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Students must attend all classes on their official schedule.
This allows us to take an accurate class roll and find students if there is a
schedule change. Hard copies of schedules may be picked up in front of the
counseling office or viewed on Powerschool. Counselors are busy scheduling new
students and reviewing schedule change forms and will be unavailable for drop
in appointments until this priority scheduling is complete.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>On-time and regular class attendance
is critical to student success. Please help us by encouraging on-time
attendance and clearing excused student absences within five days. Automatic
calls home for missed class will take place each evening. <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Information about how to clear absences is attached. </span></b></span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Additional attendance
information can be found on the <a
href="http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/parents/attendance/" target="_blank"><font
color=black><span style='color:windowtext'>Berkeley High website.<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> </span></b></span></font></a><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>All students in Berkeley Unified are
provided a universal free breakfast. All they have to do is provide their ID
number. Please encourage your student to eat something at home or eat here with
us before school. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Please talk with your student about treating
all of their classmates with respect and dignity. Hate language and behavior
will not be tolerated. We want to get the year started off right as all
students deserve to feel safe at school.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>We very much appreciate your support as
we get this school year off to a smooth start. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Other news and info:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>PTSA
Parent Information Night</span></font></u></b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>: All
parents are invited to this event in the Little Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 6th
at 11:00 am. There you can learn about the many parent organizations that you
can get involved with. <b><i><span style='font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>(A
brochure for this event is attached.)<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><i><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold;
font-style:italic'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>LCAP:
Due to groundbreaking legislation</span></font></u></b><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>, we have the opportunity to increase the funding that all of our
students receive from the state. The legislation also recognizes the challenges
of teaching low income, foster youth and English learners and provides schools
with the funding to build programs at the local level to meet the needs of
these students. The state will grant <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>$1,748</span></b>
per student in additional funding for programs specifically targeted to these
youth. But, in order for BHS to receive the funding that it is entitled to,
everybody needs to complete a <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Free and
Reduced</span></b> lunch form.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>It only takes a few minutes to fill out the application and
if everybody does it, our school stands to benefit greatly. Parents can
also fill out the form through this website: <a
href="https://secure.ezmealapp.com/" target="_blank"><font color=black><span
style='color:windowtext'>https://secure.ezmealapp.com</span></font></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Course Descriptions<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>In the first few days of class, students should receive and
review a Course Description/Syllabus which includes the following components:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1. Description
and objectives of the class including content standards covered<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2. Instructional
materials used.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>3. Units of
Study<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>4. Evaluation
and grading system<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>5. Course
Goals<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>6. Make-up
work policy <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Health</span></font></u></b></st1:PlaceName><b><u><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></span></font></u></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: The <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Health</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
will be closed after 12:15 pm Monday through Friday until September 15th. First
Aid services are limited and a student who needs help must be brought to the <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Health</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
If necessary, during this period of limited services, we may need to rely more
heavily on 911 services. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Athletics</span></font></u></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: The fall
season is underway and schedules and information can be viewed on the <a
href="http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/athletics/athletics-calendar/"><font
color=black><span style='color:windowtext'>BHS Website</span></font></a>. More
complete information regarding teams, coaches, and tryout dates can be found a<font
color=black><span style='color:black'>t th</span></font>e <a
href="http://www.berkeleyhighathletics.org/athletic-packet"><font color=black><span
style='color:windowtext'>Berkeley Athletic Fund website. </span></font></a></span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'></span><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='white-space:pre-wrap'><b><u><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>WASC
Visit and Instructional Foci for the Year</span></font></u></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: This year we are
going to keep it simple and focus on the good work we have already begun.
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) team returns this spring
for a mid-term visit and we are looking forward to showcasing the good work we
are doing in meeting the goals we set three years ago. All of our teachers are
now trained in creating lessons which target academic language instruction and
all of our teachers will participate in evaluating 9th and 10th grade student
essays. These essays will be written in students' English, History, and Science
classes at four different points through the year. This practice will improve
teacher practice and improve the achievement of all of our students.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Our <b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'>Math
Department</span></u></b> is preparing for an important transition to the
International Math Progression in 2015-16. This year, they are reviewing
curriculum for use starting with next year's ninth graders. We appreciate
the work of the entire math department in making this transition. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>We very much appreciate your support as
we get this school year off to a smooth start. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Go Jackets!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Kristin Glenchur<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
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w:st="on">Berkeley</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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