<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 13px;">PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Lisa
Sibony <a href="mailto:lisasibony@berkeley.net" target="_blank">lisasibony@berkeley.net</a></span></div><div dir="ltr"><p style="text-align:left"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Berkeley
High School Incoming Students F.A.Q.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b><span style="color:black">1. R</span>egistration
Dates for the 2015-16 School Year</b></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Monday, Aug 24: Seniors<br>Tuesday, Aug 25: Juniors<br>Wednesday: Aug 26: Sophomores<br>Thursday, Aug 27: Freshmen Orientation/Registration, students LAST NAME A-K <br>Friday, Aug 28: Freshmen Orientation/Registration, students LAST NAME L-Z<br>Saturday, Aug 29: Freshman Picnic for students and families<br>Wednesday, September 2: First Day of School for ALL students<br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b>2. When will the lottery take place?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">The
first round lottery takes place in May. <span style="color:black">Families will be notified of
the learning community assignments in mid to late May by a letter sent directly
from the high school, which will include information about the specifics of
their student’s assigned community. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">All current BUSD middle school students and newly admitted
students enrolled by the end of February enter the BHS lottery at the same time
and will be given the same priority in the BHS lottery. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">New
to BUSD students who did not complete the admission process by the end of
February will not be included in the first round of the lottery. There will be
several more lottery rounds following the initial lottery. <span style="color:black">There
is no final cut off date for enrollment at BHS.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>3. How many learning
communities are there? How do students choose the learning communities? How
many students get their first choice?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">BHS has five learning
communities: </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">Academic
Choice (AC) </span><span style="color:black"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Arts
& Humanities Academy (AHA)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Academy
of Medicine and Public Service (AMPS)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Berkeley
International High School (BIHS)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Communication
Arts & Sciences (CAS).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">AC and BIHS each have
approximately 300 students per grade. The other three communities are smaller
with approximately 60 students per grade. </span><span style="color:black">During the spring, when
incoming students sign up for courses online, they are asked to list their
choices of learning community in order of preference. </span><span style="color:black">All students must include AC and BIHS in their list of preferences. </span><span style="color:black">If
your student wants one of the smaller learning communities (AMPS, AHA, or CAS)
he or she lists one, two or all three of the smaller communities in addition to
listing AC and BIHS.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Approximately 91% of
students receive their first or second choice.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>4. If I already have a
student at Berkeley High School can my students be placed together?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Incoming students who have a
current sibling at BHS will be placed in the same learning community if the
incoming student lists the sibling’s community as their number one choice. In
order to qualify for sibling preference, siblings must live in the same
household and have the same parent(s). </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "><b>5. What if my student does not get the learning community that he/she
requested?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">
<span style="color:black">All learning community placements are final for the coming
academic school year. Students are allowed to enter the student lottery again
for the following school year when they register in the spring. There is no
guarantee that students will be able to switch. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>6. What electives can my
student take as a freshman?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">All freshmen take English, history, math, and science within their learning
community. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">If your child qualifies for special education they will be assigned
to the appropriate courses within their learning community. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">AC </span><span style="color:black">students,
in addition to the four standard classes listed above, choose two other courses
from the world language department, physical education, or art. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">AHA </span><span style="color:black">students,
in addition to the four standard classes, take an arts wheel and choose one
other course from world language or PE. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">AMPS</span><span style="color:black">
students, in addition to the four standard classes, take physical education and
choose one other course from world language.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">BIHS</span><span style="color:black">
students, in addition to the four standard classes, take an arts course of
their choice and choose world language or PE. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">CAS</span><span style="color:black">
students, in addition to the four standard classes, choose two other courses,
from the world language department, physical education, or art. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">When signing up for classes, all students will select two elective
choices. If they are assigned either AMPS or AHA, which have required courses,
the school will automatically put those courses into their schedule.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b>7. How is math placement determined?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Incoming 9<sup>th</sup> grade students
will be placed in Math 1, the first course of our common core course
progression. This applies to students from both BUSD and non-BUSD middle
schools. Students who wish to be placed in Advanced Math 1 (or Honors Algebra
2, if students have already taken an Algebra and Geometry course) must take a placement test.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Placement in advanced or honors math is
determined by: </span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span> </span>Student’s
current course progression</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span> </span>Placement
test for advanced or honors math</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span> </span>Current
teacher recommendation </span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Math
placement testing has already taken place for the 2015-16 school year. If you
are enrolling after May 2015, and are interested in advanced or honors math
placement, contact VP Erin Schweng at <span><a href="mailto:erinschweng@berkeley.net" target="_blank">erinschweng@berkeley.net</a></span> for info on
testing.</span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Students who place into advanced or
honors math will be required to do a certain number of hours per semester of
tutoring. The tutoring requirement may be fulfilled in a number of ways; the
math department will provide exact details at the beginning of the school year
to advanced math students.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>8. What is the Physical Education Requirement?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Students are required to
take two years (four semesters) of Physical Education (PE). Students may
fulfill this requirement by 1) taking PE classes for 2 years, 2) playing on a
BHS sports team, and/or 3) outside sports or YMCA participation under a PE
Waiver. Each season equals one semester. Playing on a BHS sports team does not
require a PE waiver.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>9. What is a PE Waiver?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">Each BHS students can
request the opportunity to fulfill their physical education credits off campus
with a PE waiver. To do so, students must submit an application and prove that
the alternative program provides a minimum of 60 hours/semester that meet state
physical standards in a structured athletic program or is a state-sponsored
team sport. PE waiver applications are available from the attendance office in
the fall and again at the start of second semester</span><span style="color:black">. In addition, BHS has a partnership with the Berkeley
YMCA where students are able to obtain PE waivers.</span><span style="color:red"> </span><span>Minx
Manuel</span><span> </span><span><a href="mailto:mmanuel@ymca-cba.org" target="_blank">mmanuel@ymca-cba.org</a></span><span><span> </span>is the YMCA’s PE Waiver coordinator.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">
<b><span style="color:black">10. What world languages are offered at Berkeley High School? How
are students assigned to a non-beginner level?</span><span style="color:black"> </span><span style="color:red"></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">There are four world
languages offered at BHS: Spanish, French, Mandarin, and Latin. </span>There is no language placement test for students who enroll
in the beginning level of any of the four languages. <span style="color:black">Students
who wish to enroll at a level other than beginning must take the BHS placement
exam on April 18 at 10:00 a.m. at BHS in the M Building (the new building on
Milvia). </span><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">If
you are <u>NEW</u> to Berkeley Unified School District and
want to be in a language class above level 1, you will need to take the
language placement exam. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">If
you are currently enrolled in BUSD and want to <u><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">SK</span></u><u><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">IP</span></u> level 2 (3/4), y<span>ou should also come to take
the placement test. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">This
year the exam will be offered on Friday, August 21, 2015 from 10AM-noon. The
exam will be given on the second floor of the M building - located off Milvia
above Channing. You do not need to sign up, just show up. Some students finish
the exam in 45 minutes and others need 90 minutes, so it is difficult to say how
long the exam will last. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">If
you are unable to make this August date, the exam will be offered once school
has started on September 9 at 3:35pm in Room M209. This will be your final
chance to take the placement exam for the 2015-16 school year. Please email <a href="mailto:coryhenrickson@berkeley.net" target="_blank">coryhenrickson@berkeley.net</a>
with further questions.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b>11. <span style="color:black">How
can my student receive help with schoolwork or receive tutoring or academic
support?</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">BHS teachers are the first
resource for academic assistance. Many offer tutoring for their students before
school, at lunch, or after school. Students should check with individual
teachers for their tutoring hours. In addition to informal tutoring, BHS offers
the following programs: </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">BHS Teacher Tutorials</span><span style="color:black"> are
available in every academic subject. Over 40 teachers conduct scheduled
tutoring sessions on a weekly basis Monday - Thursday 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. The
tutorial schedule is updated each semester and is available on the BHS website.
</span><a href="http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/" target="_blank">bhs.berkeleyschools.net</a><span style="color:black">. The BHS Development Group pays for teacher tutorials. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">The Learning Center (TLC</span><span style="color:black">)</span><span style="color:black"> is open Monday - Thursday
from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. for drop-in tutorial assistance. Tutors are available in
every academic subject. Students can also access technology, textbooks, and
other materials. The Learning Center is located in the College and Career Center
(Room D221). </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">Daily Progress Reports</span><span style="color:black">. If
your student is struggling, you may request Daily Progress Reports from his or
her teacher using a form that is available in the Counseling Department office.
You may also contact your child’s teacher directly. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">Contacting teachers.</span><span style="color:black">
Teacher email addresses are listed on the BHS website </span><a href="http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/" target="_blank">bhs.berkeleyschools.net</a><span style="color:black"> If you do not have Internet access you may leave a note
for the teacher at the Front Desk. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">Additional questions may be
sent to our Academic Support Coordinator Wyn Skeels at </span><span><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"><a href="mailto:wynskeels@berkeley.net" target="_blank">wynskeels@berkeley.net</a></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b>12. What additional
academic support does BHS offer?</b> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">In
addition to the programs listed above there are four programs for underserved
students. If you think your student could benefit from any of the following
programs--Bridge, AVID, Y-Scholars, and RISE—please contact his or her middle
school counselor for more information and guidance. We have also provided
contact information for each program.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><i>Berkeley High Bridge Program</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-image: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; font-size: 15px;">Our
mission is to have more African American and Latino students make an
academically successful transition from middle school to college. Bridge is
designed to help underserved students successfully transition to BHS,
support them during their four years in high school, and maintain eligibility
to attend a four-year college or university. Focus is placed on developing
leadership capabilities so they can be facilitators of positive change. Bridge
is voluntary and intended for students who desire to succeed academically and
can benefit from extra support and guidance. Each year, students attend summer
sessions and after school classes. Families participate in workshops to enhance
their abilities to support their children at school. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-image: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; font-size: 15px;">The
classes take place every day after school at BHS and serve as a
consistent, reliable home base that keeps students accountable for their
academic progress. We provide academic tutoring, counseling, coaching and a
space for kids to work. The BHS Bridge Program currently has limited
availability and prioritizes students who qualify for free and reduced lunch,
students who will be the first in their families to attend college, and
students who generally maintained a 2.0-2.9 GPA in middle school. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">If you would like additional information please
contact the Bridge Program Coordinator, Kimberly D’Adamo </span><span><a href="mailto:kimberleydadamo@berkeley.net" target="_blank"><span style="background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">kimberleydadamo@berkeley.net</span></a></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"> or Jessie Luxford: </span><span><a href="mailto:jessieluxford@berkeley.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">jessieluxford@berkeley.net</span></a></span><u><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"></span></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "><i>AVID Advancement Via
Individual Determination</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Advancement Via Individual
Determination (AVID) is a four-year academic elective course that prepares
students for college readiness and success. The 9<sup>th</sup> and 10<sup>th</sup>
grade AVID course emphasizes rhetorical reading, analytical writing,
collaborative discussion strategies, preparation for college entrance and
placement exams, college study skills, test-taking strategies, note taking and
research. The 9<sup>th</sup> and 10<sup>th</sup> grade AVID curriculum also
focuses on college and career awareness through work in class, guest speakers
and field trips to colleges. The 11<sup>th</sup> grade AVID Elective course is
the first part in a junior/senior seminar course that focuses on writing and
critical thinking expected of first- and second-year college students. In
addition to the academic focus of the AVID seminar, there are college-bound
activities, methodologies and tasks that should be undertaken during the junior
year to support students as they apply to four-year universities and confirm
their postsecondary plans. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">To apply for the AVID program please contact Morgan Tigerman </span><span><a href="mailto:morgantigerman@berkeley.net" target="_blank">morgantigerman@berkeley.net</a></span><span style="color:black"> or
Mendel Chernack </span><span><a href="mailto:mendelchernack@berkeley.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">mendelchernack@berkeley.net</span></a></span><u><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"></span></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "><i>RISE</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">Berkeley High School’s RISE
(Responsibility, Integrity, Strength, Empowerment) program is an initiative
that encourages BHS youth to make positive changes in their communities.
Targeting at-risk youth, RISE is an after-school program designed to help high
school youth succeed in school and get into college. RISE’s primary goal of
motivating students to do well in school is partially accomplished by providing
academic tutoring and extracurricular activities, and largely accomplished via
mentoring and an academically nurturing environment. For questions or to
receive applications, please contact Adriana Betti at </span><span><a href="mailto:adrianabetti@berkeley.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">adrianabetti@berkeley.net</span></a></span><span style="color:black"> </span></span></p><p><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><i>Y-SCHOLARS</i></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)">The Y-Scholars Program is a free college preparatory afterschool
program that works with first-generation college-bound students in grades 9-12,
preparing them to pursue higher education through career exploration and
academic achievement. Services include: weekly workshops covering topics
ranging from study skills to college exploration, mentoring, after-school
tutoring, SAT preparatory classes, college tours, social events, and more. In
addition, all 12th grade participants receive weekly individual advising on
exploring college majors and potential careers, and completing college and
financial assistance applications. Applications are accepted on a rolling
basis. This program is based in the Y-Teen Center on the corner of Martin
Luther King and Addison.</span><span style="color:red"> </span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)">For more information, contact the Y Scholars program at (510)</span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)"> 542-2130</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>13. Who should I call if I
am worried about my student’s attendance in high school? </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">If your
son/daughter had problems with unexcused absences in middle school, don’t
hesitate to reach out to us early—we can connect you with resources and
support. The Dean of Attendance, Janelle Bugarini, </span><span><a href="mailto:janellebugarini@berkeley.net" target="_blank">janellebugarini@berkeley.net</a></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"> will be happy to schedule a meeting with you to discuss
strategies for improved attendance.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">V<span>ISIT</span></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"> us in person in the Attendance Office in D134. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">EMAIL </span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">us at <a href="mailto:attendanceoffice@berkeley.net" target="_blank">attendanceoffice@berkeley.net</a><span> </span>or</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">CALL </span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">us... <span> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">if last name begins with A – Gl <span> </span>644-6341</span><span style="color:black"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align: baseline; background-image: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; position: static; z-index: auto; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">if last name begins with Go – N <span> </span>644-6194</span><span style="color:black"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline;background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-image: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; font-size: 15px;">if last name begins with O - Z <span> </span>644-6209</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align: baseline; background-image: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; position: static; z-index: auto; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">To speak
Spanish</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"><span> </span>644-6194</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">14. How do I excuse or clear
a student’s absence?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Absences are excused for
illness, medical appointments, religious holidays, jury duty, or a death in the
immediate family. Family travel is not an excused absence. If a student is out
for illness three consecutive days or 30 periods in one quarter, BHS requires a
medical note to clear those absences.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">A separate FAQ from the
attendance office, which includes how to excuse absences, attendance office
hours, and ways to monitor student attendance</span>, will be included in a summer
mailing to all BHS families.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-image: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; font-size: 15px;"><b>15. How do I know what is happening at the
school? </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">Subscribe to the BHS ETREE -- </span><span style="background-image:none;background-repeat:repeat">Regular
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you missed an important posting you may search the etree archives at <span><a href="http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/" target="_blank">http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">WEBSITE -- </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; ">Families
should bookmark the BHS website which posts resources, news, teacher contacts
and more. <span><span style="background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"><a href="http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/" target="_blank">http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/</a></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">PHONE BLAST -- </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; ">Very
important news is sent home by a Phone Blast. Please make sure your telephone
number is up to date in our database by contacting the attendance office
(numbers above.)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>16. How can I get involved
if I want to volunteer at BHS?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">There are
any number of opportunities to volunteer: at registration, the front desk, test
monitoring, chaperoning dances, on field trips, or helping in the library. We
also have an Athletic Fund, the BHS Development Group, the PTSA, and
school-governing committees. Each learning community may have specific parent
leadership opportunities as well. Volunteer opportunities are posted regularly
on the etree. <span> </span>For more info contact
volunteer coordinator Lisa Sibony: </span><span><span style="background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"><a href="mailto:lisasibony@berkeley.net" target="_blank">lisasibony@berkeley.net</a></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>17. How can I take a tour of
Berkeley High School? </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">The
touring season for prospective students runs from October to March. The small
group tours leave the Front Desk at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday and 10:45 on
Mondays. Students are welcome as long as their own parent or guardian
accompanies them. Tours are by reservation only; to sign up, </span><span style="background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">please
email </span><a href="mailto:bhsoutreach@berkeley.net" target="_blank">bhsoutreach@berkeley.net</a><span style="background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>18. How can students
audition for the music program? </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">BHS is very proud of our
music programs and encourages all interested students to participate. Tryouts
take place on the following dates: </span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Orchestra Program Advanced, 1<sup>st</sup> Chamber,
Orchestra Auditions (winds and strings) take place in April. For more
information contact Karen Wells at<span style="color:rgb(62,61,45)"> </span><span><a href="mailto:karenwells@berkeley.net" target="_blank">karenwells@berkeley.net</a></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Jazz Program Auditions
take place in May
20 (piano, drums, vibes, bass and guitar, brass and woodwinds). For more
information contact Sarah Cline at <a href="mailto:sarahcline@berkeley.net" target="_blank">sarahcline@berkeley.net</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">19.
How can students get involved with athletics? What sports are offered? How and
when do I try out for a fall sport/team?</span> <span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">BHS offers 29 Varsity sports in total. Fall sports (August – November) are: </span>Cheerleading,
Girls Golf, Girls, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Girls
Tennis, Boys and Girls Water Polo, Girls
Field Hockey, Boys Football, and Girls Volleyball.<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"> All Fall tryouts happen in August before
school starts. Please check the website for Winter (Nov-Feb) and Spring
(Feb-May) Sports. In addition, there are a number of Club Sports including
Ultimate Frisbee, Rugby, Mountain Biking and more.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">Information
on fall sports tryouts will be posted on the etree and posted on the websites
listed below. For coach contact info and the required athletics packet,
interested students should come by the Athletic Office located behind the
bleachers or check the Berkeley Athletic Fund website (</span><span><a href="http://www.berkeleyhighathletics.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">http://www.berkeleyhighathletics.org/</span></a></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"> or the BHS athletics website (</span><span><a href="http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/athletics/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/athletics/</span></a></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">) </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-image: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; font-size: 15px;">Incoming
freshmen are allowed to participate in a fall sport regardless of performance
in their 8th grade year. Moving forward in school, first quarter grades are
used to determine midseason eligibility for fall sports with these
requirements: a 2.0 minimum GPA of 2.0 and no more than one F.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>20. What are the course
options for students within the African-American Studies department? </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-image: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; font-size: 15px;">There are
currently four courses within African-American Studies: Afro-Haitian Dance,
African American literature, African American History, and African American Psychology
and Sociology. These classes fulfill a number of graduation and elective
requirements. For example, African-American History 1/2 fulfills the US History
requirement, and African-American Literature, earns one year of English credit.
Afro-Haitian dance fulfills PE requirement. In addition, any one
African-American Studies course fulfills the BUSD requirement for one semester
of ethnic studies. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">For
information about the African-American Studies department and its courses
offerings, please read the BHS course catalog pages 55-57. The catalog may be
found on the BHS website at </span><span style="background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"><a href="http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/" target="_blank">bhs.berkeleyschools.net/</a><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"> </span>If you have questions, contact Dean of Students, Ardarius
McDonald at </span><span><span style="background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"><a href="mailto:ardariusmcdonald@berkeley.net" target="_blank">ardariusmcdonald@berkeley.net</a></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b><span style="color:black;background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">21. How does the
African-American Studies Department support students outside of the classroom</span><span style="color:black;background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">? </span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black;background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">The AAS
Department sponsors the BHS Black Student Union (BSU) which offers students the
opportunity and space for students to discuss their experiences; participate in
developing, planning, and implementing significant events and activities in
which they are interested; and coordinate annual celebrations such as the
annual Celebration of Excellence (African-American Graduation Ceremony). The
BSU gives students the opportunity to groom leadership skills, become active in
campus living, and work with career professionals who are future role models
for their career paths. For more information, contact teacher Mama Naomi
Washington at </span><span><span style="background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"><a href="mailto:naomiwashington@berkeley.net" target="_blank">naomiwashington@berkeley.net</a></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black"><b>22. When do students meet
with their academic counselor? How do I communicate with my student’s
counselor?</b></span><span style="color:black"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Ninth grade students will
meet their assigned academic counselors after school begins. Counselor
assignments will be posted on the etree and in the counseling center during the
first week of school. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">The best way to communicate with
counselors during the school year is via email. Parents who do not have email
may leave a note for the counselor at the Front Desk. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">We realize that families
have many questions for counselors but we ask you to understand that our large
registration process and other duties associated with the opening of school
keeps counselors occupied during the first few weeks of school. The counselors’
first priority is making sure all students have a schedule after which they can
shift their focus to scheduling changes and adjustments. Counselors will NOT be
available for drop in meetings with parents or students during the first two
weeks of school. During registration, counselors will be making course changes
and schedule adjustments with seniors receiving priority.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>23. What do we do if there is a mistake in my child’s schedule? </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">If your student’s schedule
contains a mistake (an incorrect level or a class that was not requested), we
ask that they submit a schedule request
form. There is space on the form for an explanation. If a counselor needs
to talk to a student about their request, they will send for the student. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Students, even those who have requested changes,
should always follow their printed course schedules until a counselor or an
administrator confirms an official change.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>24. What resources are
available for students with IEPs?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black;background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">BHS offers
a continuum of services for its approximately 300 students with disabilities.
The Special Education program is designed to meet the diverse needs of students
with a wide range of learning needs from mild to moderate learning disabilities
to severe cognitive and physical differences Special education teachers are
each affiliated with a learning community or a specialized program. Teachers
both case manage students and teach skill based classes. In addition
students receive specialized individual support around their academic classes
as well as their transition needs during teacher-led Consultative Learning
Centers (CLCs). Please contact Program Manager Diane Colborn at </span><span><a href="mailto:dianecolborn@berkeley.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">dianecolborn@berkeley.net</span></a></span><span style="color:black;background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"> for additional questions. </span><b><br>
</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>25. What resources are
available for English Language Learners? </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">We
take our commitment to English Language (EL) learners seriously. In addition to
the EL Newcomer program explained below, there is a Home School Liaison, a lead
teacher, a parent/staff English Language Advisory Committee, Bilingual tutors and
mentors, and several student-run clubs such as Earphone English which support
English language learners. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">BHS administers the</span><span style="color:black">
California English Language Development (ELD) test the first week of school
every September. The test is scored at BHS and used to place EL students. New
students are tested through the year as they enroll in order to determine
placement.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black"><i>EL
Newcomer Program</i></span><span style="color:black"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">This
program focuses on recently arrived students who speak little or no English. The
program is a Structured English Immersion Program (SEI) with many academic
classes offered in the student’s native language. This year there are <span>88 </span>EL students in the Newcomer
Program. A Newcomer EL student is learning a new language: reading, writing,
speaking, and listening academic English, as well as acculturating to American
school culture and expectations. Newcomer EL students are in ELD classes for
two hours daily and in Specially-Designed Academic Classes SDIAE for their core
subjects of math, history, science, and English. In addition, many of EL
Newcomers take a 7<sup>th</sup> period tutorial for academic support. Our goal
in the Newcomer Program is to mainstream students as soon as possible. For more
information see the BHS Course Catalog.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><i>Bilingual
Tutors/Mentors </i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">Tutors</span><span style="color:black"> work one-on-one with all
English Learners in EL Newcomer classes, especially with EL Beginners, in math
classes, and in EL Tutorial. The goal is to support students academically and
to help ELs improve attendance and plan for college.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) </span><span style="color:black">is a
parent advisory and advocacy committee that advises and gives input to the
principal and staff on:</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">- The
development of the school plan for programs serving ELs.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">- The school’s needs assessment.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">-</span><span style="color:black"> </span><span style="color:black">The administration of the
school’s language census.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">-</span><span style="color:black"> </span><span style="color:black">Efforts to make parents
aware of the importance of regular school attendance.</span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">In addition, ELAC members are consulted by the School Site Council
(SCC) on the EL component of the school plan and budget.</span><br>
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Contacts for English Language
Learners</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">Long Term English Learner (</span><span style="color:black">LTEL)<span> Coordinator</span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">The
LTEL coordinator coaches LTEL teachers and monitors the Long Term English
Language services and students including the <span>Academic Language Development (ALD)</span> course all 9th grade Long Term
English Learners take in addition to their mainstream English class. For more
information, contact coordinator Tamara Friedman at </span><span><a href="mailto:tamarafriedman@berkeley.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">tamarafriedman@berkeley.net</span></a></span><span style="color:black">.</span><br><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Bilingual
EL Home School Liaison</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">The Liaison </span><span style="color:black">is an advocate for
students and families and a link between home and school. For more information,
call the BHS EL Office at 644-6949 or email Patricia Stewart at </span><span><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"><a href="mailto:patriciastewart@berkeley.net" target="_blank">patriciastewart@berkeley.net</a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>26. How can families stay in
communication with teachers? </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">Families
and students are able to track the most up to date grades and attendance using
an online system called PowerSchool.
The Parent Portal can be found at: </span><a href="http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/parents/powerschool-access/" target="_blank">bhs.berkeleyschools.net/parents/powerschool-access/</a><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">To access
the information parents and students need a password.</span><span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"> </span></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">Students' accounts are created for them. Accounts for 9th
grade students will typically be opened during the first week of school. New
students and their parents will receive their password and instructions in the
mail in September. </span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">If your
student attended a BUSD middle school, your Parent Access Code is the same as
it was last year. If you lost your code or need help, please contact the Parent
Resource Center at </span><span style="color:black;background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">644-8524. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; background-image: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; font-size: 15px;">We
encourage students to talk directly to their teachers and academic counselors.
Parents are welcome to contact teachers via email, parents who don’t have
access to email can leave a written message for a teacher at the front desk and
we’ll put it in the teacher’s box and/or notify the teacher.</span></p><div style="background-image: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; position: static; z-index: auto; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; ">27. When is Freshman Orientation
and what happens on that day?</span></b></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">Freshman
orientation is on Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28 </span><span style="color:black">this year. Students
will receive their actual class schedule with room numbers and teacher’s names.
They will check out textbooks, be assigned a locker, turn in required forms,
get a photo identification card, learn about clubs and athletic information, as
well as take a campus tour and attend a club fair. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">We strongly encourage
families to schedule late summer plans with this date in mind. The day is a
very good way for new students to familiarize themselves with BHS prior to the
first day of school and lower some of the anxiety in terms of knowing where
classes and offices are located and get some preliminary sense of how the
campus is laid out.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">In addition, there will be a Freshman Picnic on Saturday, August 29.
This is an event for families where students will have a chance to gather with
their Learning Communities and meet leaders from their communities. More
information about this event will be sent to families this summer.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>28. What is the Berkeley
High School Development Group? </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">The BHS
Development Group (BHSDG) is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation
founded in 1991 to ensure the quality and excellence of BHS by raising and
distributing funds to enhance academic and other projects. To learn more,
volunteer, and/or make a donation, go to </span><span><a href="http://www.bhsdg.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">www.bhsdg.org</span></a></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">, or send an email to </span><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"><a href="mailto:info@bhsdg.org" target="_blank">info@bhsdg.org</a></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>29. How can students get
involved in clubs, leadership, or volunteer work?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">The Associated Student Body
(ASB) consists of student leadership officers and student leadership teams at
all grade levels. It is the hub for nearly 90 different clubs organized around
a range of interests from community service and hobbies to arts, political
activism, and outdoor activities.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">Incoming freshmen will be
able to explore club opportunities during freshman orientation, as well as
through a club fair, </span>which<span style="color:black"> is usually held within the first three weeks of school.</span>
<span style="color:black">Elections for freshman class officers begin with
nomination forms being available at freshman orientation. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Students can also get
involved in a number of volunteer and community outreach events such as the
annual holiday meal, blood drive, or multicultural celebration. These events
are announced throughout the year on the Student Daily Bulletin, which is both
read aloud during 2<sup>nd</sup> period and posted on the etree. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">If you have additional
questions about any student leadership, volunteer, or club activities, please contact John Villavicencio, our
Director of Student Activities: </span><span><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"><a href="mailto:johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net" target="_blank">johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net</a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>30. How does BHS maintain
and monitor student and campus safety?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">BHS takes the safety of its
students very seriously and consistently reviews campus safety concerns weekly
at both administrative team and safety officer meetings.</span> <span style="color:black">We have a team of twelve (12) safety officers who supervise
the campus before, after, and during the school day. During lunchtime an
administrator </span><span style="color:black">supervises </span><span style="color:black">the city park. Our safety officers are not simply “security
guards.” They build positive relationships with the students they share the
hallways with each school day. Safety officers also play a daily role in
mediating and preventing conflicts between students.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">In addition to our safety
officers, BHS employs four (4) campus monitors who supervise each of the campus
entrances. </span><span style="color:black">Finally, BHS works closely with the Youth Services Division of the
Berkeley Police Department. A sworn police officer, serving as a School
Resource Officer (SRO), is assigned to our campus full time during school
hours.</span></span></p><p style="margin:6pt 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Should a student ever feel threatened, harassed, or bullied at any
time, they should seek out their counselor, a school safety officer, or any
other adult on campus. Students should carry student ID with them at all times
in the event of an emergency.</span></p><p style="margin:6pt 0in 0.0001pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">If you have questions about campus safety, or are interested in
participating in the School Safety Committee, please contact our Dean of
Students, Ardarius McDonald: </span><span><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"><a href="mailto:ardariusmcdonald@berkeley.net" target="_blank">ardariusmcdonald@berkeley.net</a></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>31. How can students get
involved in journalism or work on the school newspaper?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-image: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; font-size: 15px;">The Berkeley High
Jacket is the student newspaper of BHS. The 16-page paper is published every
other Friday throughout the school year and serves more than 3,200 BHS
students, as well as the broader Berkeley community. The Jacket is largely
student-operated and is put together by a dedicated staff of student editors,
writers, photographers, illustrators and videographers. In 2000, the Jacket
staff became the first-ever non-professional winner of the Northern California
Society of Professional Journalists’ Journalist of the Year award. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">To apply for a position
as a Jacket staff writer, photographer or illustrator, please go to </span><span><a href="http://www.bhsjacket.com/join_staff_0" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">http://www.bhsjacket.com/join_staff_0</span></a></span><span style="background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">
to download an application. Applications will be available in May 2015.</span><span> </span><span style="background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white">If you have questions please email faculty advisor</span><span style="background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"> Peter Rodrigues at <a href="mailto:peterrodrigues@berkeley.net" target="_blank">peterrodrigues@berkeley.net</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; "> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>32. What is the Parent
Resource Center?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">The Parent Resource Center
(PRC), located on the second floor of the Admin Building at BHS, aims to help
families feel connected to the high school. Irma Parker and Leticia Amezcua,
who is bilingual, work hard at answering questions and explaining services. In
addition, they </span>provide<span style="color:black"> training to parents and guardians on how to use
PowerSchool, the parent portal that allows families to track student progress
in classes online.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">The PRC schedules family
workshops throughout the year, and facilitates the purchase of student BART
tickets including discount BART tickets to families who qualify. The PRC is
also the location of the school’s Lost and Found. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">Contact our parent liaisons
for additional information:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Irma Parker at 644-8524 or <span><a href="mailto:irmaparker@berkeley.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">irmaparker@berkeley.net</span></a></span><u><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"> </span></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Leticia Amezcua at 644-4814 <span><a href="mailto:leticiaamezcua@berkeley.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">leticiaamezcua@berkeley.net</span></a></span><u><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"> </span></u>Leticia speaks
Spanish.<span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"></span></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black"> </span><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"><b>33. What is the Berkeley High School Health Center? </b></span></div><p style="margin:6pt 0in 0.0001pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color:black">The c</span>ity of Berkeley
Health Department operates the BHS Health Center, which is located on campus. <span style="color:black">The Health Center empowers teens to take
responsibility for their physical, emotional, and social health by engaging
their strengths, experiences, and knowledge. The Health Center provides
access to culturally appropriate care through a combination of direct services,
partnerships, and referrals to community resources. </span><span style="color:black"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt"><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;">The Health center provides the following services: </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt;background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Athletic Physicals </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt;background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Health Education - Drug and Alcohol
Prevention Education; Nutrition Information; Pregnancy Prevention and Testing;
STI/HIV Education and Prevention</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt;background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Mental Health - Crisis
Intervention; Individual Counseling; Stress Management; Support Groups;
Referrals to outside therapists</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt;background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">Youth Development -SHIFT (Sexual Health Information From Teens)
a peer education program, in which students develop and present
health education curriculum in classrooms at BHS addressing topics such as
pregnancy/STI prevention, healthy decision making, positive communication skills</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt;background:none 0% 0% repeat scroll white"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;">First Aid Services -Evaluation and
treatment of minor illnesses and injuries; immunizations; and identification of
students with chronic illnesses to refer for case management</span></p>
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