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Student Health and Safety: Reports and Documents |
BUSD Report on CA Healthy Kids Survey for BHS |
After weeks of controversy, the BHS Action Plan, or as it is officially titled - " Teacher Team Leaders and Principal's Action Plan to Implement School Board Decisions Submitted for approval from the SGC to forward as an information item to the School Board " - will be presented to the BUSD School Board tomorrow night, Wednesday, February 3 rd by Principal Slemp and several BHS Lead Teachers. The School Board meeting starts at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the BUSD District Offices at 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
Proposal Recap: Submitted for the Board's consideration is the original version of the Action Plan which was presented to the BHS School Governance Council (SGC) on December 3, 2009. The Action Plan proposes: 1) making slight changes to the schedule to provide each Small Learning Community (SLC) the flexibility to implement block scheduling should they so choose; 2) increased autonomy for each SLC; 3) the implementation of advisories be left up to each SLC; and 4) the creation of "equity grants" by removing the current six Full Time Employee (FTE) positions currently used for before and after-school science labs (5 FTEs) and music (1 FTE). [The Action Plan item can be found near the end of the Board Packet on the BUSD website at http://www.berkeley.net/ uploads/school_board/ 2010spring/02-03-10_packet.pdf .]
Uncertainty Regarding Science Labs: There is some confusion over the status of the science labs. The Superintendent just announced at the last School Board meeting (February 20 th ) that he had reached a compromise position on the issue of science lab cuts that had been worked out together with six BHS science teachers. He wrote in a letter to the School Board that this also would be presented to the Board for consideration on February 3 rd . [Visit the District's website at http://www.berkeley.net/ uploads/bhs/Supt_re_Expanded_ Course_Offerings-1-21-10.pdf to see the Superintendent's letter.] The Superintendent's proposal has not been incorporated into the Principal's recommendation to the Board, and is not on the agenda for tomorrow night's meeting as a stand alone item. The Principal may not be bound by the Superintendent's compromise agreement with the science teachers, and it is not clear if Principal Slemp, by presenting the original Action Plan, is still recommending the elimination of all before and after-school science labs.
Because no public information evenings have occurred to present and explain either the proposed Action Plan or science cuts to the BHS community, tomorrow night represents the first opportunity for everyone to get informed on what is being recommended for Berkeley High, and the reasoning behind it. As always, we strongly encourage parents to get as well-informed as possible on all issues at BHS, and to please feel free to attend tomorrow evening's School Board meeting if they are interested in getting more information on Berkeley High's most recent recommendation for addressing the achievement gap.
Mark van Krieken
BHS PTSA
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Students watch live the swearing in of President Barack Obama at the community auditorium |
Flu Immunizations
Flu Season started early this year: H1N1 appeared in the spring and remains with us. As we enter the traditional fall flu season, we should expect the number of cases of the flu to increase rapidly - causing increased absenteeism in our schools. Fortunately the vaccine for H1N1 will be available soon.
School-aged children are top priority for receiving this vaccine. The first choice is for children to get their vaccine from their usual health care providers. However, in order to make the vaccine available to all BUSD students whose parents want them to receive it, Berkeley's Public Health division will bring H1N1 flu vaccine to all BUSD K-12 schools during the week of Nov. 16. Public Health will provide nurses to administer the vaccine. Most children will be able to receive the nasal spray form of the vaccine: no needles!
Please watch the etree for information on how to obtain a consent form.
Contact Janet Huseby for more information.
12/3 update
This is detailed information about the H1N1 Clinic coming to Berkeley High on Tuesday, Dec. 8 and Wednesday, Dec. 9. The clinic will be offering free immunization shots to all students with release forms (see below).
1. The clinic will be located in the foyer of the Community Theater. Volunteers will escort students from their history classes to the clinic and then escort them back.
2. There will be short extra clinic on Wednesday during the student lunch for students who don't have a history class.
3. Each student must bring with him or her a completed and signed Immunization Consent and Release form. Be sure to fill out every section of the form. Do not hand in the waiver to a teacher or the front desk. The waiver must be given to a volunteer at the clinic.
4. In order for the release to be valid the box next to statement, "I have received, read and understand the 2009-2010 novel H1N1 vaccine information statement," must be checked. The waiver must also be signed and dated.
5. A packet with information and release forms was mailed home to each student last week. Approximately 300 were returned to the school either because of invalid addresses or insufficient postage. (The postage was the same as on the 3,200 which were delivered.) We are working at re-mailing as many as we can.
6. If you have not received a packet or have lost your packet, you may stop by the Front Desk to pick up a new waiver.
7. Or, you may download the waiver at the City of Berkeley website: www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ publichealth
8. All immunizations will be by injections-there is no flu mist available.
9. No parents, teachers, or other family members who are not BHS students can receive the vaccine. Currently only enough vaccine is available to vaccinate high priority groups which include people between 6 months and 24 years of age.
10. If you have questions about the H1N1 vaccine, please call the City of Berkeley Nurse of the Day at (510) 981-5300.
11. If you have questions about the H1N1 Clinic at the high school, please contact the BHS Heath Center Director Lisa Sterner at lsterner@ci.berkeley.ca.us
12. We still need volunteers for either a morning shift (8 to 11:30) or afternoon shift (noon to 3:30). While the actual clinic starts at 8:30 and 12:30, the health center wants volunteers to report a half hour earlier at 8 and noon in order to receive training. If you can help, please contact Janet Huseby at jhuseby@pacbell.net
BUSD Flu Update
Hello Bill and Neil,
Thank you so much for your support of the effort to make vaccine available
to BUSD students. I understand the planning is progressing well. As you
may be aware, vaccine has been arriving more slowly and in smaller
quantities than we (and others) anticipated. We are apprehensive that we
may not have adequate vaccine to hold clinics in all schools the week of
Nov. 16.
I believe the prudent approach is to continue planning for vaccine clinics
in all of the elementary schools that week, but to delay the middle school
and high school clinics until the week after the Thanksgiving holidays.
Public Health staff who are working with principals will be working on these
details, but I wanted to let you know. I remain optimistic about our
ability to offer clinics as scheduled the week of 11/16 in elementary
schools, but you should be aware that those clinics are contingent on having
adequate vaccine.
Vaccine delivery throughout California has been uneven to date, with some
health jurisdictions receiving substantial supplies, and others receiving
little or none-without any apparent reason or explanation. Berkeley has
still received only one very small shipment.
Fortunately, Kaiser has received significant supplies, and Alameda County
has received vaccine as well. So there are options available to students
and staff who are in the priority vaccine groups:
* Kaiser patients can be vaccinated at Kaiser (their website has
information about dates, times, and locations).
* Health care providers in Alameda County outside of Berkeley may
have vaccine-families should check with their providers.
* Alameda County public health department is offering public H1N1
vaccine clinics at various locations-again, the Alameda Co website has
information.
The situation is fluid, and this is an unprecedented undertaking made more
difficult by state budget constraints and furloughs. So we are all
grappling with the need to remain flexible and adapt to changing conditions.
Thanks,
Dr. Janet Berreman, City of Berkeley Acting Health Officer
Haiti Relief Information
As most of us have heard by now, Haiti was hit yesterday by a 7.0 earthquake that has devastated the country and its people. Reports today are coming in that the American Red Cross is estimating that as many as 3 million people may be affected, and the Haitian Prime Minister is estimating that the death toll could climb into the hundreds of thousands. Doctors Without Borders is reporting that their three hospitals have either collapsed or are unsafe to occupy, and that all of Haiti's hospitals have collapsed or are unusable. The United Nations mission in Haiti is reporting that over 150 of their own staff are missing. Water, electricity and phone services are all out in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, and the need for aid and support is staggering.
CNN is reporting that relief agencies are not asking for supplies at the moment, but are in need of financial contributions. President Obama has asked people to visit the White House Website for information on how to help ( http://www.whitehouse.gov/ blog/2010/01/13/help-haiti ). Below are four of the more well-known international relief agencies along with their links:
- Doctors without Borders :
https://donate. doctorswithoutborders.org/ SSLPage.aspx?pid=197&hbc=1& source=ADR1001E1D01 - The International Committee of the Red Cross : http://www.icrc.org/web/eng/ siteeng0.nsf/iwpList2/Help_ the_ICRC?OpenDocument
- Oxfam: https://secure. oxfamamerica.org/site/ Donation2?df_id=3560&3560. donation=form1
- UNICEF: https://secure. unicefusa.org/site/Donation2? df_id=6680&6680.donation=form1
CNN also has an article ( http://www.cnn.com/2010/ LIVING/01/13/haiti.earthquake. how.to.help/ ) that they are continuing to update on the various relief organizations working in Haiti and the services they are trying to provide.
Haiti is the poorest nation in the western hemisphere with 85% of their people living below the poverty line. They will need a lot of support to deal with the aftermath. If you were considering contributing, we hope the above information is of help.
Sincerely,
Mark van Krieken
BHS PTSA
More About Power School
A number of people have asked why the Parent Portal of PowerSchool--the part that allows parents and guardians to access their student's grades and attendance online--will not be fully operational until second semester. The reason is that the teachers must be trained on this PowerSchool application before it is opened up. Meanwhile, if you want to know your child's attendance, please call the Attendance Office at 644-6209. If you want to be in contact with a teacher about your student's academic progress you may email directly. All staff email addresses may be found at the PTSA website.
9th Grade Information Night
1. Berkeley High School Information Night for incoming families. Information Night for all incoming 9th grade families will take place on Wednesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. in the Berkeley Community Theater on the Berkeley High School campus. At Information Night 2010 representatives from the five small schools and the school's two programs as well as department heads will make presentations or be available to answer questions. Information Night is an essential first step in the process of signing up for classes for the fall of 2010. All students, parents, and guardians should plan on attending. Spanish translation will be available.
2. Families coming from non-BUSD feeder schools should register with student services at 1835 Allston Way between Feb. 9 and Feb. 12. Information on how to register will be available shortly at http://www.berkeley.net/index. php?page=high-school . Course registration for families coming into the district will take place in the evening on March 1 and March 8 at Berkeley High School. At that time students will sign up for classes and indicate their small learning community preferences.
3. Families coming from King, Longfellow, and Willard DO NOT have to register their children-they are automatically rolled over. There will be evening meetings for parents and guardians on the following nights at each school: Willard, Feb. 23; King, March 2; Longfellow, March 9. Spanish translation will be available. Students from King, Longfellow and Willard will register for classes and small learning community preferences during the school day.
4. Please be aware parking for events that take place at Berkeley High School is difficult and events do start on time.
We are looking forward to welcoming you and your child to high school!
Janet Huseby
BHS Volunteer Coordinator
jhuseby@pacbell.net
(510) 527-1130
Upcoming test dates
Berkeley High School offers four sets of important tests during the spring semester: The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE); the STAR test (Standardized Testing and Reporting program which is required by No Child Left Behind); the Advanced Placement (AP) exams; and the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. Our goal is to offer all four sets in a calm and orderly fashion. In order to do so we will need volunteer help.
The first exam is the two-day all-sophomore Exit Exam which will be offered on Tuesday, Feb. Feb. 2 and Wednesday, Feb. 3. The first day is English, the second is Math. Students must pass both sections in order to receive a California high school diploma. This will be the first time our 849 10th graders will take the exam. Most of them will pass both sections. If not, they will have several opportunities to retake the test as juniors and seniors.
The exam will be offered in several locations but most students will be assigned either the Jacket Gym or the Donahue Gym. The 10th graders will report to Berkeley High at 7:30 both days. The tests are untimed. As students finish the exam they will return to their regular school schedule. We need dozens of volunteers to help check students in, monitor the exam, and sort the material in the afternoon.
The three volunteer shifts are 7:15 to 8:30, 8:30 to noon and noon to 3 p.m.
* The first shift will be in charge of making sure each student has the proper test and answer sheet.
* The second shift will help monitor the test and start collecting and organizing the completed tests.
* The third shift will continue to monitor and organize the returned tests.
If you can help, please let me know which day and which shift. You can contact me at [mailto: jhuseby@pacbell.net ].
Thank you,
Janet Huseby
BHS Volunteer Coordinator
Family Directory
In December we began distributing the BHS Family Directory with lukewarm success. This is an excellent resource and we hope to get one in the hands of each family.
The directory is divided in three sections:
1.Staff contact information. This section includes emails and phone numbers for members of the administration, clerical staff, lead teachers, teachers by department, English Learners Faculty, College and Career Center, directors, coordinators, and supervisors.
2. Support Resources and Services. This section has contact information and descriptions of the dozens of resource programs and services available to our students including the Student Learning Center and its free drop in tutorial schedule, Writer-Coach Connection, the Biotech Academy, Y Scholars, RISE, Teens Teaching Tobacco, the Health Center, BHS clubs, the PTSA, the Parent Resource Center, the City of Berkeley Youthworks, Student Court, Special Education, Workability, Vera Casey Teen Parenting Program, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund and MORE.
3. The third section includes the names and contact information of the students who turned in signed release forms.
The directory is clearly a valuable resource--especially for parents and guardians. The trick is to get it in your hands. We tried passing them out at lunch time. Many if not most students declined to pick up the directories. We will continue to pass out periodically at lunch time. Meanwhile, we have directories at the front desk and we plan to pass them out at as many evening events as possible. Please have your child come pick up a directory at the front desk or pick one up yourself!
BHS Live!
Tickets are now available online to BHS Live! 2010: Through the Decades....into the Future, Berkeley High's biggest fundraiser and gala event of the year!
Sunday, March 14th, 2010 from 5 to 8:30pm
Berkeley Honda 2600 Shattuck Ave.
Go to BrownPaperTickets.com at http://www.brownpapertickets. com/event/95539 to buy your tickets.
Don't miss out!! Last year's BHS Live! event was completely sold out! This year's gala will be even better - with incredible auction items coming in every day, including a one week stay in the Loire Valley, a one week stay in Bali, a Disneyland vacation, a wine tasting party for 12, a photographic portrait session, a wellness coaching consultation, a landscape design consultation, a weekend in Healdsburg, lunch at Cafe Mediterranee, movie tickets galore, an Albany Bowl bowling party, tickets to the Aurora Theater, tickets to Great America, and much much more!
Go to the BHS Live! 2010 website at: http://www.bhsdg.org/bhslive/ live_2010/index.html for all the latest auction highlights!
We're also on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/group. php?gid=160218292609
GIVE SCRIP A TRY IN 2010!!
Berkeley parents and friends of BHS: Please enroll in the Berkeley High
School E-scrip program. Every time you make a purchase using a registered
credit card at participating merchants, a fraction of your purchase goes to
benefit Berkeley High School. Participating merchants include Macy's, Barnes
and Noble, Eddie Bauer, Safeway, Andronicos, and others (for a complete list
of participating merchants, see the E-scrip website). Please go towww.escrip.com to register. All you need to do is register online to start
making part of your purchases work for Berkeley High School. It costs you
nothing. So please enroll today.
To current members: Please remember to go online to www.escrip.com to renew
your Safeway card so that we continue to get donations from your purchases.
When you get to the E-scrip Homepage, sign into your account and click on"Yes, Renew." That's all you need to do.
For those with new credit or debit cards: Please go into your account and
update your cards, so that Berkeley High School keeps getting donations when
you use these cards at participating merchants. Questions? Call or email
Ellie Katz (649-1841, emccancekatz@gmail.com ) Thanks for your support!!
E-Scrip volunteers needed!
The scrip program needs an infusion of new energy!
A. We need a monthly deliverer for North Berkeley, north of Solano Ave. This is a good route to walk/hike and takes about an hour or so.
B. We need a co-coordinator. For the last 4 years, there has been one person doing purchase, distribution, deposits, and accounting. That person is getting tired! We're looking for someone to share the coordinator job. A new volunteer could do one of two aspects of coordination:
1. Purchase scrip from stores, process monthly orders, distribute those orders to neighborhood deliverers, and fill occasional orders as they come in throughout the month. Depending on the number of requests for scrip during the month, this job takes 7 or more hours per month
OR
2. Make deposits and do the accounting at the end of the month. This is the smaller of the two jobs. We usually do 3 deposits each month. This work takes 4- 5 hours per month.
IF you are the least bit interested or just want to find out more about the jobs, please contact Linda Safarik-Tong at scrip@bhsdg.org . No pressure, I promise!
Becoming a Writer Coach
You can make a difference at Berkeley High this spring. Register today for one of our spring volunteer trainings and help students develop writing and thinking skills in their 9th and 10th grade English classes.
Working in one-on-one writing conferences with students, WCC volunteers
bring encouragement and assistance to the difficult task of putting ideas
into words on a page. Students are grateful, teachers supported, and
volunteers find the work incredibly satisfying. Coaches work with students
at all achievement levels and with every student in the class.
The volunteer commitment is only 1-2 hours twice a month (Friday mornings).
WCC provides all the training and support you'll need to be a terrific
coach. We encourage volunteers of diverse ethnicities, ages, and walks of
life-all are welcome!
Upcoming training schedule:
Training #10 Wed 1/13 & 1/20 6:30-9:30 pm
Training #11 Thu 1/14 & 1/21 12:00-3:00 pm
Training #12 Wed 1/27 & 2/3 6:30-9:30 pm
Training #13 Tue 2/2 & 2/9 12:00-3:00 pm
Training #14 Thu 2/18 & 2/25 12:00-3:00 pm
We also have four college trainings scheduled for Cal students.
Register today and learn strategies to help teens-including your own-gain
confidence, improve skills and complete assignments. To register: www.writercoachconnection.org (go to "Volunteer").
Sahib-Amar Khalsa
BHS Site Coordinator - WriterCoach Connection
510-237-6963
Explanation of the proposed Advisory Program (pdf)
Upcoming Events and meetings
2/3: BSEP Meeting
The next BSEP Committee meeting will take place next Wednesday, February 3, from 4:30-6:00 pm, in the D-Bldg. Conference Room
Agenda Summary
-Public Comment
-Presentation from Parent Resource Center (Angela Price & Elisabeth Sandberg)
-Presentation from Academic Support Services (Amy Frey & Janet Huseby)
-Chair Report - joint SGC Committee Meetings (Tues. Feb 9, Tues. Mar 9)
-Outreach to increase diversity on the BSEP Committee
-Action Item: Rubric Model for Analyzing Proposals
-Action Item: Selection of P&O Committee Alternate from BHS
The purpose of the BSEP Site Committee is "to develop a budget to allocate BSEP/Measure A School Site Discretionary Funds for the personnel, services and materials required to deliver effective activities leading to improved student performance as outlined in the Single Plan for Student Achievement." The committee expects to have over $700,000 available to allocate to site enrichment programs for the coming school year. Contact either of the co-chairs if you are interested in becoming a member of the BSEP committee next school year, 2010-2011.
CoChairs:
Allen King allenk@mindspring.com 510.501.3307
Antonio Magaña soymagana@yahoo.com 510.541.1459
2/5, 6, 11 & 12: Vagina Monologues Benefit Production
V-Day Berkeley High 2010 presents a benefit production of Eve Ensler's THE
VAGINA MONOLOGUES Friday and Saturday nights, Feb 5, 6, 11, and 12, at 7 pm
in the BHS Little Theater.
Join us as we raise funds and awareness to end violence against women and
girls. The Vagina Monologues and V-Day campaign are a performance-oriented
political movement aimed at raising awareness to end violence against women.
Proceeds of the show go to the Panzi Hospital of Bukavu, which treats
victims of sexual violence in the Congo.
Tickets are $6 for students and $12 for adults, available through
http://www.brownpapertickets. com/event/96075
2/6: Bay Area High School Film Festival 2010
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
2:30pm--One show only! Come early to get seats.
Pacific Film Archive/UC Berkeley
2575 BANCROFT WAY @ BOWDITCH, BERKELEY
Artists in Person
Come witness the future of film! For twelve years, the Screenagers festival
has showcased a wide variety of student works reflective of the diverse
perspectives of teenagers today. Curated by students from Communication Arts
and Sciences at Berkeley High School, this collection of films from a range
of Bay Area high schools portrays a vast array of style and genre, setting
the stage for a bounty of creativity.
Tickets for the program are $5 and may be purchased at the door or in
advance at the Pacific Film Archive website. Please note that parking is
difficult near the theater.
Need more information? Have questions or concerns? Leave a message for the
Screenagers Film Program at
(510) 642-1412 or email us at screenagers2010@gmail.com
2/6: Cupid's Ball
This year's Winter Ball, themed "Cupid's Ball," will take place on Saturday, February 6 from 7-11pm in the Jacket Gym on the BHS campus. This is a semi-formal dance to which students can come alone or bring a guest.
Tickets are on sale this week for $25. The price will increase to $30 next week, $35 the following week, and $40 the final week before the event. Students must have ID and sign the Dance Conduct Policy at the ticket window to receive a ticket and participate.
Tickets are sold at lunch and after school from the Athletic Office ticket windows.
Encourage your student to enjoy this fun and safe event with friends. The gym will be transformed into Cupid's Haven with reds, whites, pinks, and black settings and lighting creating a special atmosphere with secure coat check, finger foods and water.
Any parent interested in chaperoning please contact Chris Young. Thank you.
Chris Young
Director of Student Activities
510.644.8990
cyoung@berkeleyhigh.us
2/8: Spring Tryouts
Tryouts for spring sports teams start on Monday, February 8th.
Students MUST have current, completed athletics packets before trying out for a team which include:
1. Current physical (less than 1 year old) signed by physician and parent
2. All other forms filled out and signed by the student and parent/guardian
3. Semester GPA of 2.0 or better
4. If student participated in fall or winter sport, turn in a new emergency form for the spring season
The packets can be picked up from the Athletic Directors office or the BHS front office. Turn the completed packets into the Athletic Director office to be reviewed and cleared before February 8th.
2/9: SGC Meeting
Berkeley High School Governance Council
January 26, 2010, 4:15-6:00 pm, Community Theatre Lobby Meeting Agenda
Ten minutes are set aside at the beginning of the meeting for members of the BHS community to give comments to the School Governance Council. If time runs out, people can submit further comments and questions in writing to the SGC Chair or Recorder.
Item / Time Requested / Person Responsible / Purpose(decision, discussion, item of information)
Beginning Business Items 5 minutes Kate Trimlett/
Decision
* SGC Members sign in 4:15-4:20 Linda
Gonzalez
* Approve minutes from last meeting
* Establish a Quorum
* Process Observer
* Roberts Rules of Order
* Process Observer Signup
* Working Agreements
Comments from members of the BHS
Community 10 minutes Kate
Trimlett/ Information
4:20-4:30
Linda Gonzalez
Principal's Update 10 minutes Jim Slemp
Information
* Board Process & SGC & Bylaw Review 4:30-4:40
* Superintendent's Proposal
* BSEP Letter
* Using Process to Stop Progress
School Staff Membership on SGC 10 minutes Peggy Scott
Discussion
4:40-4:50
SGC Spokesperson Proposal 10 minutes Margit
Discussion
4:50-5:00
Roos-Collins
New Course Approval 15 minutes Kristin
Decision
5:00-5:15
Glenchur
Proposed Change to SGC Bylaws: 5 minutes Linda Gonzalez
Decision
5:15-5:20
Section 6. Decisions of the School Governance Council.
If consensus cannot be reached, the issue will be raised again at the next
meeting only if the majority of members (51%) vote to do so, taking into
account the timeliness of the decision. If a decision is deemed necessary to
be made before the next meeting, a vote will be taken at the first meeting
in which an item needing a decision is presented.
If timeliness is not an issue, the issue will be raised again at the next
meeting with an attempt to reach consensus. If a decision is still not
reached at the second meeting, a vote will be taken.
Identifying 2020 Priorities 35 minutes Jim Slemp
Discussion
5:20-5:55
SSC Members 3 minutes Kate
Trimlett Decision
5:55-5:58
Process Observer 2 minutes
Process Observer Information
End of Meeting
2/13: Stress Management meeting
ATTENTION PARENTS, STUDENTS AND BHS COMMUNITY
TOO MUCH PRESSURE CAN RULE YOUR LIFE AND RUIN YOUR HEALTH
Times are stressful for teens and their families. Depression runs high in adolescents. Suicide is the third most common cause of death in teens nationally. Come out and let's have a conversation on how we can protect our most valuable resources, our youth and their lives.
Please join Dr. Barbara Staggers, Director of Adolescent Medicine and Vitaline Briggs, LCSW of Children's Hospital Oakland, and Joy Gamble of BHS Health Center for an informal discussion on depression and its impact on teens and their families.
Saturday February 13, 2010
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
BHS College Career Center
1980 Allston Way, 2nd flr
Berkeley, Ca
2/17: 9th Grade Info Night
1. Berkeley High School Information Night for incoming families. Information Night for all incoming 9th grade families will take place on Wednesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. in the Berkeley Community Theater on the Berkeley High School campus. At Information Night 2010 representatives from the five small schools and the school's two programs as well as department heads will make presentations or be available to answer questions. Information Night is an essential first step in the process of signing up for classes for the fall of 2010. All students, parents, and guardians should plan on attending. Spanish translation will be available.
2. Families coming from non-BUSD feeder schools should register with student services at 1835 Allston Way between Feb. 9 and Feb. 12. Information on how to register will be available shortly at http://www.berkeley.net/index. php?page=high-school . Course registration for families coming into the district will take place in the evening on March 1 and March 8 at Berkeley High School. At that time students will sign up for classes and indicate their small learning community preferences.
3. Families coming from King, Longfellow, and Willard DO NOT have to register their children-they are automatically rolled over. There will be evening meetings for parents and guardians on the following nights at each school: Willard, Feb. 23; King, March 2; Longfellow, March 9. Spanish translation will be available. Students from King, Longfellow and Willard will register for classes and small learning community preferences during the school day.
4. Please be aware parking for events that take place at Berkeley High School is difficult and events do start on time.
We are looking forward to welcoming you and your child to high school!
Janet Huseby
BHS Volunteer Coordinator
jhuseby@pacbell.net
(510) 527-1130
Have an upcoming BHS event? Contact Matthew Wong for posting.
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