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The Berkeley High School College and Career Center (CCC) provides a variety of resources for college and career planning.  In the CCC, students can obtain information on:

College (Community Colleges, 4-year Universities, etc.),

Testing & Test Prep (SAT, ACT, PSAT)

Financial Aid and Scholarships (FAFSA, CSS Profile, Financial Aid Workshops)

Career Pathways and Info on Different College Majors/Minors

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Due to the school closure (Covid-19), the College and Career Center is operating virtually.
Seniors please look at the CCC Calendar for events and/or reach out to your College Counselor (contact info below)

The Berkeley High School College and Career Center (CCC) provides a variety of resources for college and career planning. In the CCC, students can obtain information on:

College (Community Colleges, 4-year Universities, etc.),

Testing & Test Prep (SAT, ACT, PSAT)

Financial Aid and Scholarships (FAFSA, CSS Profile, Financial Aid Workshops)

Career Pathways and Info on Different College Majors/Minors

In collaboration with the Guidance Counselors, we strive to build a comprehensive college-going culture for all our students. In addition to scheduled appointments (one-on-one's), students are welcome to visit the CCC during lunch or after school to utilize resources, receive tutoring, study, or even eat their lunch. While we support students of all grade levels, individual appointments are scheduled exclusively for Seniors and Juniors.

Senior appointments will open in September and continue into the Spring Semester.
Junior appointments will begin in early March.

Front Desk Phone: 510-644-4583
College Advisors provide all students with college and career planning, including:

The college admission process

Financial aid information and application assistance

College information nights for students and parents

College admissions test preparation and registration

Campus visits from college admissions and financial aid professionals

David An, College Counselor (AHA, AMPS, BIHS, EL, ISP)
Phone: 510-644-4576
E-mail: davidan@berkeley.net

James Dopman, Career Advisor
Phone: 510-883-5217
E-mail: jamesdopman@berkeley.net

Jennifer Hammond, College Counselor (AC, CAS, CEC, HB, SEIP)
Phone: 510-644-6804
E-mail: jenniferhammond@berkeley.net

Mary Jacobs, College Career Center Assistant
Phone: 510-644-4583
E-Mail: maryjacobs@berkeley.net

Julia Maciel, DCAC/EAOP Advisor Fellow
E-mail: juliamaciel@berkeley.net
2018-2019 School Profile Senior Profile (Due September 20, 2019) To Your Counselor for Counselor Recommendations
Senior (C/O 2020) Sign-Ups for College Advising Appointments (Quarantine)

Because of the school closure due to Covid-19, please reach out via e-mail to make a college advising appointment with your College Counselor directly. Contact info above.
junior presentations handouts
Career Resources

Full list of career opportunities - jobs, volunteer positions and internships - maintained by James Dopman ( jamesdopman@berkeley.net).

Fall Information Nights for Parents/Guardians

College Information Night
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
7:00PM - 8:30pm
Zoom Link

Financial Aid Information Night
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020
7:00PM-8:00PM
Zoom Link

Cash 4 College Night
for Seniors and their Parents/Guardians Work on FAFSA and Dream Act applications with Financial Aid experts!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020
Starts at 7:00PM
Zoom Link
RSVP Link
Flier

Spring Information Nights for Parents/Guardians of Juniors

College Information Night
TBD
BHS Library
Junior Parents Info Night 2020-2021

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Due to the school closure (Covid-19), the College and Career Center is operating virtually. Seniors please look at the CCC Calendar for events and/or reach out to your College Counselor (contact info below) The Berkeley High School College and Career Center (CCC) provides a variety of resources for college and career planning.

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***You have five school days to report an absence***

Attendance During the 20-21 Distance Learning Program

Attendance at all online Zoom classes is required.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: Students must attend all scheduled 1-hour classes for the entire period

Wednesday: Attendance for the entire 45-minute support period is mandatory for any student whose participation is requested by the instructor. Instructors will send notifications via Remind.

Teachers will take attendance daily in Illuminate using the codes below:

CODE

Distance Learning Criteria

Unverified - UNV

Missed daily check in AND/OR did not participate in synchronous instruction for the day

Partial Participation- PAR

Missed a portion of the live instruction OR components of class activity/daily assignment

BHS Attendance Office

Email: attendanceoffice@berkeley.net

Attendance PSA by Berkeley High students

Useful Links

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Lead Teacher: Eileen Jacobs and Lena SweeneyVice-Principal: Susannah Bell
Special Education Department Staff
Berkeley High School serves approximately 320 students with Individual Educational Plans (IEP's). Special Education services at the high school meet the diverse requirements of students with a wide range of learning needs, from mild to moderate learning disabilities to severe cognitive and physical differences. In accordance with the mandate to provide the least restrictive environment for all students, special education staff members provide students with the most inclusive program possible. Special education teachers collaborate with and support general education teachers. All learning communities are able to meet the needs of all students with IEP's, and educational specialists work with the staff of each learning community to make the curriculum accessible. Special educators teach literacy, math and transition with the twin goals of increasing student success in general education and of promoting positive post-secondary outcomes. Students' school programs are designed through the IEP process and may include single or multiple periods of inclusive education support. The IEP process also focuses on building skills needed for post secondary transition, sometimes including job placements, individualized programs that enable students to make up needed credits, and classes explicitly preparing students for life after high school.

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Lead Teacher: Eileen Jacobs and Lena SweeneyVice-Principal: Susannah Bell Special Education Department Staff Berkeley High School serves approximately 320 students with Individual Educational Plans (IEP's). Special Education services at the high school meet the diverse requirements of students with a wide range of learning needs, from mild to moderate learning disabilities to severe cognitive and physical differences.

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Office of Family Engagement & Equity

Ann Marie Callegari
Supervisor of Family Engagement and Equity

Family Engagement & Equity Specialists
Carol Perez, Oxford & Washington
(510) 849-7396 carolynperez@berkeley.net

Federico "Tito" Aquino, BAM & Rosa Parks
(510) 849-7382 federicoaquino@berkeley.net

Irma Parker
(510) 644-8524 irmaparker@berkeley.net

Jocelyn Foreman, John Muir & Malcolm X
(510) 684-4100 jocelynforeman@berkeley.net

Karime Blanco Cragmont
(510) 644-8871 karimeblanco@berkeley.net

Laura Rivas, Sylvia Mendez & Thousand Oaks
(510) 684-4114 laurarivas@berkeley.net

Leticia Amezcua, Berkeley High School
(510) 644-4814 (se habla español) leticiaamezcua@berkeley.net

Lily Howell, Emerson & Jefferson
(510) 295-7791 lilyhowell@berkeley.net

District-wide Contact:
2020 Bonar Street, Room 111
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-8991
anncallegari@berkeley.net

Family Resources

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Ann Marie Callegari Supervisor of Family Engagement and Equity Family Engagement & Equity Specialists Carol Perez, Oxford & Washington (510) 849-7396 carolynperez@berkeley.net Federico "Tito" Aquino, BAM & Rosa Parks (510) 849-7382 federicoaquino@berkeley.net Irma Parker (510) 644-8524 irmaparker@berkeley.net Jocelyn Foreman, John Muir & Malcolm X (510) 684-4100 jocelynforeman@berkeley.net Karime Blanco Cragmont (510) 644-8871 karimeblanco@berkeley.net Laura Rivas, Sylvia Mendez & Thousand Oaks (510) 684-4114 laurarivas@berkeley.net Leticia Amezcua, Berkeley High School (510) 644-4814 (se habla español) leticiaamezcua@berkeley.net Lily Howell, Emerson & Jefferson (510) 295-7791 lilyhowell@berkeley.net District-wide Contact: 2020 Bonar Street, Room 111 Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 644-8991 anncallegari@berkeley.net Family Resources

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OCI handles safety and discipline-related matters at Berkeley High School, including providing intervention counseling, conflict mediation, and restorative justice practices.

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The On Campus Intervention Center is located in the H Building, Room H104. OCI handles safety and discipline-related matters at Berkeley High School, including providing intervention counseling, conflict mediation, and restorative justice practices.

OCI staff includes Intervention Counselors, the Dean of Students, Student Welfare & Attendance Specialists, School Safety Officers, a Restorative Practices Coordinator, student peer mediators, and the Berkeley Police Department's School Resource Officer. OCI staff work in collaboration with the Administrative team.
Student Supports
Students can visit OCI to request help with a variety of issues and concerns including: social / emotional issues, family and relationship problems, conflicts with peers and teachers, bullying, harassment, substance use, or if you just need someone to talk to. If OCI staff can not provide the support you need, they will try to connect you with someone who can.
Incident Reporting
If you or someone you know is the target of intimidation, threats, theft, violence, or any type of harassment, or if you witness an incident or have information relating to an incident, please submit this form to OCI: Reporting an Incident. These forms are available in OCI and can also be obtained from any school administrator or counselor. OCI staff will follow up with you to ensure that you are safe and supported. You may make your report anonymously. Teachers, staff, and parents can also submit reports to OCI.
Referrals
When a student's behavior interferes with teaching and learning, the student may receive a disciplinary referral and be sent out of class for the remainder of the period. Students receiving a referral are required to report immediately to OCI with the assignment/materials from the class they are missing. Teachers are required to notify OCI staff and the student's parent/guardian within 24 hours if a student has been sent out of class.
Student Discipline and Consequences
When students engage in specific behaviors that violate school expectations, BUSD policies, and/or the state Education Code, the Berkeley High School Discipline Matrix indicates the type of disciplinary action and intervention that typically applies. Consequences are aimed at educating students about the inappropriateness of their behavior, and stopping problematic behavior. Consequences increase in severity as a student continues to engage repeatedly in problem behaviors. Interventions and supports are also provided to help students learn to make better decisions and use appropriate behaviors. Restorative justice practices are one of the primary interventions that is used to address harm at BHS, and the typical timeline for a restorative justice process can be found here.

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The On Campus Intervention Center is located in the H Building, Room H104. OCI handles safety and discipline-related matters at Berkeley High School, including providing intervention counseling, conflict mediation, and restorative justice practices. OCI staff includes Intervention Counselors, the Dean of Students, Student Welfare & Attendance Specialists, School Safety Officers, a Restorative Practices Coordinator, student peer mediators, and the Berkeley Police Department's School Resource Officer.

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This incident form can accompany any reports made to OCI or administration.

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The charge of the School Safety Committee shall be to write, evaluate and update annually a comprehensive school safety plan that addresses the safety concerns of Berkeley High School identified through a systematic planning process. In developing the School Safety Plan, the School Safety Committee shall consult with a representative from the City of Berkeley law enforcement agency, the Alameda County probation agency, the City of Berkeley Public Health and Mental Health agencies and the BHS Student Health Center. The members of the School Safety Committee shall be appointed by the SSC.

Contact Kiernan Rok
BHS Safety Plan 2017-18

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The charge of the School Safety Committee shall be to write, evaluate and update annually a comprehensive school safety plan that addresses the safety concerns of Berkeley High School identified through a systematic planning process.

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Bullying, Harassment, and Sexual Harassment Prevention Resources 

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Bullying, Harassment, and Sexual Harassment Prevention Resources 

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Students who come to any BUSD staff member with a complaint will be listened to and supported with a plan for safety and next steps. We encourage students to report issues and concerns to the administration or to trusted adults so that we can support all students.
Bullying Prevention
The Governing Board of the Berkeley Unified School District affirms that every student and staff member has the right to a safe and secure school environment, free of humiliation, intimidation, fear, harassment, or any form of bullying behavior. Furthermore, the Board believes that a healthy, positive psychosocial school environment enhances and in-creases academic achievement and pro-social development (BP 5030.2), and therefore the prevention, [reduction/elimination], and effective disposition of bullying are fundamental to Berkeley's educational goals.

The District, students, families, and staff have an obligation to create an environment that celebrates and respects diversity and human dignity and admonishes bullying behavior. To this end, the District has in place policies, procedures, and practices that are designed to reduce and eliminate bullying and harassment as well as address incidents of bullying and harassment when they occur.

The District will not tolerate bullying or any behavior that infringes on the safety or well-being of students, staff, or any other persons within the District's jurisdiction whether directed at an individual or group.

District policies related to bullying and harassment are available here.

Definition
Bullying means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or con-duct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, that inflicts physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students or employees. It is further defined as: unwanted purposeful written, verbal, nonverbal, or physical behavior, including but not limited to any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, by an adult or student, that has the potential to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment or cause long term damage; cause discomfort or humiliation; or unreasonably interfere with the victim's school performance or participation. Bullying is often characterized by an imbalance of power.

Indicators of Bullying Behavior
Bullying behaviors may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Verbal: Hurtful name-calling, teasing, gossiping, making threats, making slurs or epithets, making rude noises, or spreading hurtful rumors. This policy excludes constitutionally protected speech (Education Code 48950). Speech that poses a threat or danger to the safety of students, employees or District property, or that materially and substantially disrupts the school environment, is not constitutionally protected.

Nonverbal: Posturing, making gang signs, leering, staring, stalking, destroying property, insulting or threatening notes, using graffiti or graphic images, or exhibiting inappropriate and/or threatening gestures or actions.

Physical: Hitting, punching, pushing, shoving, poking, kicking, trip-ping, strangling, hair pulling, fighting, beating, "pantsing", pinching, slapping, biting, spitting, or destroying property.

Emotional (Psychological): Rejecting, terrorizing, extorting, defaming, intimidating, humiliating, blackmailing, manipulating friendships, isolating, shunning, ostracizing, using peer pressure, or rating or ranking personal characteristics.

Hazing: ritualistic behavior that subjects persons to intentionally mean-spirited, physically or psychologically abusive, or humiliating tasks as a rite of passage or initiation.

Cyberbullying and Sexting

Cyberbullying: Bullying committed by means of an electronic act, the transmission of a communication, including but not limited to, a message, text, sound, or image by means of an electronic device, including but limited to, a computer phone, wireless telephone, or other wireless communication device, computer, or pager.

Cyberbullying is characterized by deliberately threatening, harass-ing, intimidating, or in any way, ridiculing an individual or group of individuals; placing an individual in reasonable fear of harm; posting sensitive, private information about another person without his/her permission; breaking into another person's account and/or assuming another individual's identity in order to damage that person's reputation or friendships.

Texting and social media are too easily used to bully and harass, and "joking" posts can be taken very seriously. The words or images you use can also be shared and cause further harm to others and to yourself by spreading gossip, which can lead to taking sides and retaliatory behaviors.

Sexting (sending sexually explicit photos or text), or electronic postings with sexual overtones on social media may also be harassment.

Harassment
Harassment can include hate speech, shaming, name calling, threats, and other forms of intimidation.

Shaming, Name-Calling and Hate Speech are all Bullying Behaviors. Students can be disciplined for speech that is bullying, harassment, or a violation of anti-discrimination policies. Hate speech is insulting or threatening language that targets people based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. Calling someone a "sexist pig" or a "creep" based on gossip you heard from others can be a form of bullying.

Rumors aren't Facts and Gossip Can be Destructive. Sometimes people misunderstand or mis-hear a story, or they don't know the entire context. Sometimes people intentionally exaggerate or even lie. Just because you've heard a widespread rumor doesn't mean it's true. Repeating information you have heard from others may cause additional harm, including retaliation based on rumors.

Retaliation Is Prohibited. Retaliation is when someone feels entitled to make another person 'pay' for their behavior. Retaliation can include glaring, being rude, making snide remarks or threats, refusing to sit next to somebody, or spreading gossip or asking your friends to do this. Calling someone a "snitch" in order to make them less likely to report problems in the future, or posting things on social media that are meant to threaten or intimidate. We take retaliation very seriously, as it means that a harm that has already happened is made larger.
Title IX/Sexual Harassment Prevention Resources
The Berkeley High School is committed to provide an educational environment free of unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature including sexual advances, requests for sexual favor, and other verbal or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual harassment, as defined and otherwise prohibited by state and federal law.
Please visit this webpage for complete information on sexual harassment prevention and reporting procedures.
Important Reminders Regarding Sexual Harassment and Bullying from BHS Administration, Dec. 2016
Resources
Equal Rights Advocates: www.equalrights.org

Feminist Majority Foundation: www.feminist.org

How to talk to your children about healthy and safe relationships: http://startstrong.futureswithoutviolence.org/learn-more/case-studies/austin/build-trust-with-parents/
http://startstrong.futureswithoutviolence.org/wp-content/uploads/SStrong_Card_SpeaksAdult2.pdf
National Women's Law Center: www.nwlc.org

Office for Civil Rights: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/sexharassresources.html

Title IX: www.titleIX.info

Cyber-safety: onguardonline.gov

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Students who come to any BUSD staff member with a complaint will be listened to and supported with a plan for safety and next steps. We encourage students to report issues and concerns to the administration or to trusted adults so that we can support all students.

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Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. Accordingly, BUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression; nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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Career Technical Education integrates academic curriculum with hands-on experience in job skills needed for the modern workplace

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Staff and student enthusiasm is running high over a significant expansion of what's called Career Technical Education (CTE). Unlike the two-track divide that use to exist between academic and vocational paths, Career Technical Education integrates academic curriculum with hands-on experience in job skills needed for the modern workplace.

CTE attracts many different students - boys and girls from all racial and ethnic backgrounds with a diversity of interests and talents, including those planning for advanced graduate work and those seeking careers right after high school.

They're engaged in:

BioTech experiments and internships with industry partners like Bayer.

Building robots that are winning inter-school competitions

Training with Berkeley firefighters to become EMTs

Berkeley Police ride-alongs

Producing newscasts and video on the community access channel and BHS website

Learning advanced computer skills and programming

And much more . . .

Berkeley High's CTE program has been under development in accordance with a statewide CTE framework, and is now taking a quantum leap thanks to increased state funding. This school board slide presentation (August 15, 2018) and the 2017 school board presentation (Nov. 1, 2017) provide an updated overview of the CTE program, pathways for students, and collaborations with industry partners.

The new hands-on education space, known as the Carpentry Shop & Maker Space for Design Innovation, opened with the 2018-19 school year. More about the grand opening of the space is available in this post on our homepage.

The plan is to feature multiple "pathways" to careers divided among six industry sectors selected according to the needs of the local employers, community and students. Dual enrollment college classes as well as partnerships with local companies, agencies and student organizations enhance the opportunities for students.

Current CTE Pathways (with at least two classes in sequence)

Biotechnology

Academy of Medicine and Public Service (health science)

B-STEP (Berkeley Safety Technical Emergency Program: fire science, EMT training)

Law & Social Justice

Digital Media

Communication Arts and Sciences (computer arts, video production)

Computer Science

Stagecraft

Electronic Tech

CTE Board Presentation Video (2016)

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Berkeley Independent Study is a program of Berkeley High School, and offers an academically rigorous alternative to the typical classroom environment. Students must be self-motivated and organized to succeed at BIS.

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The Berkeley Independent Study office is in room 200, located on its own small campus on Derby near Milvia, between B-Tech and King Child Development Center. See a map

Program Overview
Berkeley Independent Study is a program of Berkeley High School, and offers an academically rigorous alternative to the typical classroom environment. Students must be self-motivated and organized to succeed at BIS.

K-8 Home School Overview
In the K-8 program, parents/guardians accompany students to weekly 90-minute meetings with teachers. Assignments adhere to state curriculum standards while accommodating students' interests and abilities. BIS provides instructional materials, and tutoring is available.

Parents/guardians act as home teachers for all of the K-8 lessons. They need to be available to educate and supervise their children's studies at home for 20-25 hours of coursework per week.

9-12 Independent Study Overview
Students fulfill the same course requirements as at Berkeley High School and earn the same high school diploma by meeting individually or in small groups with their instructors weekly. Students at BIS complete ten hours of homework per course every week. They earn five semester credits for each quarter course they complete (typically 3 courses each quarter). Courses not offered on the Berkeley Independent Study campus may be taken concurrently at the high school. Most Berkeley High School courses are offered at BIS.

Many different kinds of students attend BIS: those who excel academically, or are taking college courses, students who have jobs, students with children, students with major athletic or artistic pursuits, students with emotional or health-related issues who need mentoring, or students who for some other reason are seeking an alternative educational environment. Many have found that BIS has been fine preparation for college and life.

2701 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Ste. 200
Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone: 510.644.8592
Fax: 510.486.8803

Heidi Weber, Principal
bis@berkeley.net

Erica L. Johnson, Admin Assistant III
bis@berkeley.net

School Information

Independent Study Website
To view website, click here.

Apply for Admission
For an application, click here.

Assessments

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The Berkeley High eTree is an announcement email list providing information about Berkeley High School to the greater BHS community.
To subscribe, send an e-mail message to bhs-request@lmi.net with "subscribe" as the first and only word in the subject line. To unsubscribe, send an e-mail message to bhs-request@lmi.net with "unsubcribe" as the first and only word in the subject line.
You can also view the eTree archives and eTree Rules for Posting.

BHS E-TREE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Now that the school year is underway, the BHS E-tree volunteers would like to welcome our new subscribers and welcome back our long-time subscribers! Please encourage all BHS families to subscribe to the E-tree if they haven't already. The E-tree, as you know, is a valuable source of information for notices about important school events and activities.

1. RESPONDING:

If you wish to respond to an E-tree posting, please do not hit reply but direct your message to the contact person who is listed at the top of the postings.

2. FORWARDING:

Please be careful when you intend to forward an E-tree message to your child or someone else - oftentimes, our subscribers use REPLY instead of FORWARD, and we must write back to say that the message has not reached their intended recipient. (Note: Sometimes we also receive personal messages that subscribers did not intend to share with us.)

3. POSTING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The E-tree is moderated, so when you send your announcements for posting to bhs@lmi.net the E-tree moderators will check for accuracy and appropriateness. The E-tree is used for announcing club meetings, school events, administrative notifications, and similar BHS- and BUSD-sponsored activities. It is not a discussion board or opinion forum.

You can email bhs-owner@lmi.net to ask questions of the moderators prior to posting notices, but you need not do so if you simply want to submit an announcement for posting.

Please read these additional important guidelines on postings:

- Use a descriptive subject line in your message (you don't need to say "please post"). It should clearly state what the message is about. The line may be edited by the moderators for brevity, and we will add a "tag" (SPORTS, CLUBS, etc.).

- Always include your contact information at the top of every message.

- Please check your message for accuracy of dates, names, links, spelling, room numbers, etc. before sending.

- Send your message early! Please note that it can take the moderators 24-48 hours to complete the final posting, so please allow enough time for getting your notice out. We are parent volunteers who juggle our full-time jobs with our E-tree work; we post items as soon as we are able, but cannot guarantee an immediate response. We also need to allow time to contact you if there are any necessary clarifications to your announcement.

- Due to the high volume of information we are requested to post, we post most items only once. For more frequent distribution, you can send your announcements to V.P. Tammy Rose at bhsmorningannouncements@berkeley.net, who will include it in the Student Daily Bulletin, if appropriate.

- The moderators do their best to limit postings to BHS- and BUSD-sponsored events and notices. If you have information that you believe would be of interest to the parent/student community at BHS, but it is not specifically a BHS item, we will suggest you submit your information to the Parents of Teens newsletter, which can be found at:

Website: https://www.berkeleyparentsnetwork.org/faq/teens

Post a message: https://www.berkeleyparentsnetwork.org/post

4. MANAGING THE HIGH VOLUME OF MESSAGES:

On a normal school day the E-tree sends up to four or five postings. At the beginning and end of the year it can be more than that. We have several suggestions for managing the high volume of email:

a. Delete. The content of each posting is clearly stated in the subject line. If the item is not of interest to you, delete.

b. Set up a separate folder for E-tree messages. Opening the folder on a daily basis it is possible to quickly scan the postings and decide which ones you want to open and read.

c. Finally, a digest version is available. The digest collects all E-tree postings and sends them out in batches, usually twice a day. This sounds better than it is. The digest messages are strung together in one long posting. To read the day's information it is necessary to scroll down through everything. Attachments are not included in the digest. Often, the messages are a day late. However, if you are still intrigued by the digest and if you did not check the digest option when you subscribed to the E-tree, let us know at bhs-owner@lmi.net and we will switch you over.

5. SUBSCRIBING:

It is easy to subscribe to the E-tree. Directions are included at the bottom of each posting. However, every now and then a subscription does not "take." If this happens to someone you know, have them email us at bhs-owner@lmi.net and we will help. (The same goes for unsubscribing.)

6. ARCHIVES:

All E-tree postings are archived. To find an old post, go to the E-tree archives at http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/. This address can be found at the footer of each E-tree posting. Also included in the footer is the BHS website: http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/ The E-tree postings are usually available on the BHS website.

7. WHO ARE WE?

Jenny Fosket, in her 4th year as an E-tree moderator, is the parent of a senior and a sophomore in CAS.

Nicole Chee, in her 3rd year as an E-tree moderator, is the parent of a senior in AMPS and an incoming 9th grader.

Chaghig Walker, in her 2nd year as an E-tree moderator, is the parent of a senior and a sophomore in CAS, and a 7th grader at Willard.

Charlotte Le Liboux is excited to join the BHS E-tree team this year. She has an incoming 9th grader and a 7th grader at Willard.

We welcome your postings and your thoughts and comments on the E-tree, as well as your support as we strive to keep communications flowing between the different parts of the BHS community. Have a great year at Berkeley High!

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Contact Info: (510) 644-8524
Located at: Berkeley High School Main Building, 2nd Floor
Operates Daily from 8:30 am - 3:30pm

What is the Parent Resource Center For

The Parent Resource Center is a place where parents can come and feel welcome, have a sense of belonging and be reassured that their ideas, concerns, and opinions are valued and will be addressed in a timely manner. Staffed with two Parent Liaisons, the Center provides a safe and caring environment for growing, learning and connecting. Throughout the school year the center will offer a variety of workshops and training designed to increase your capacity as parents as well as maximize the learning experiences of your children.

Our Goal

The Parent Resource Center's primary goal is to serve all families of Berkeley High School, with a special emphasis on disenfranchised parents of color. The center serves as a vehicle to encourage parents, school and community partnerships. Through the center parents will gain greater access to information and services that will help their children navigate Berkeley High School for success.

Core Services

Referrals/ resources

Advocacy Skills (Workshops)

Information Dissemination

Parent Advocacy

Family Health & Wellness

Spanish Bilingual Translation

Community Partnership

Drop-In Availability

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Contact Info: (510) 644-8524 Located at: Berkeley High School Main Building, 2nd Floor Operates Daily from 8:30 am - 3:30pm The Parent Resource Center is a place where parents can come and feel welcome, have a sense of belonging and be reassured that their ideas, concerns, and opinions are valued and will be addressed in a timely manner.

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Online tutoring program created by UC Berkeley STEM majors specifically to support middle and high school students with Math and Science during distance learning

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School closures around the country will have a negative impact on student learning and will disproportionately impact those with fewer resources. As we look forward to making sure we fix all holes in the STEM pipeline, it is important that we mitigate the impact of these closures.

CalMentors is a tutoring program which aims to help students navigate distance learning. UC Berkeley undergraduates will be matched with high-school and middle-school students and teachers to provide small group tutoring for students who might not have a parent or other adult at home who can help them with their schoolwork.

For this program, we will be setting up time slots on weekdays in the late afternoon or evening. UC Berkeley tutors will sign up for an hour-long slot every week that they will be available to teach, and students will sign up for a slot that they plan on attending. We expect that each slot will have around 2 UC Berkeley tutors and 4-5 younger students who require help with similar curriculum.

Depending on requests from schools and teachers, we may also introduce alternate teaching formats to best fit their needs.

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School closures around the country will have a negative impact on student learning and will disproportionately impact those with fewer resources. As we look forward to making sure we fix all holes in the STEM pipeline, it is important that we mitigate the impact of these closures.

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This is a document that outlines BHS's policies around bullying and harassment. If you need to report or have any questions, please contact OCI at bhs_OCI@berkeley.net.

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The Governing Board of the Berkeley Unified School District affirms that every student and staff member has the right to a safe and secure school environment, free of humiliation, intimidation, fear, harassment, or any form of bullying behavior.
Definition of Bullying
Bullying means systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students or employees. It is further defined as: unwanted purposeful written, verbal, nonverbal, or physical behavior, including but not limited to any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, by an adult or student, that has the potential to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment or cause long term damage; cause discomfort or humiliation; or unreasonably interfere with the victim's school performance or participation.
BUSD Sexual Harassment Policy
Sexual harassment is against the law in all schools in California (Education Codes 200, 212.6, 48900.2) and in the United States (Title IX). Sexual harassment is also in violation of Berkeley Unified School District's Board Policy 5145.7. All forms of sexual harassment, whether student to student, staff to student, or student to staff, are unlawful at BUSD schools.
Definition of Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment includes verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature, which may have a negative impact upon the victim's academic or work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational/work environment.
Specific Examples of Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to:

1. Unwelcome written, verbal, physical, and/or visual contact with sexual overtones such as slurs, jokes, touching, blocking movement, sexual cartoons or drawings, and obscene language.

2. Continuing to express sexual interest after being informed that the interest is unwelcome.

3. Sexting (sending sexually explicit photos or text), or electronic postings with sexual overtones on Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or other media.

Reporting Bullying and Sexual Harassment
If you or someone you know has experienced bullying or sexual harassment, you can report what happened to a staff member in OCI , any counselor, administrator, or other trusted adult. A school administrator will follow up with you to discuss what happened and what you need in order to feel safe and supported. If you want to make a confidential report that will not involve the school administration, you can go to the Health Center to speak to a counselor confidentially. If you experience bullying or sexual harassment, you can also file a formal complaint. To do so, contact a BHS administrator or BUSD's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator - information is linked in the footer of this page under "Non-Discrimination Notice."

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The Governing Board of the Berkeley Unified School District affirms that every student and staff member has the right to a safe and secure school environment, free of humiliation, intimidation, fear, harassment, or any form of bullying behavior. Definition of Bullying Bullying means systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students or employees.

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The Office of Student Services provides services and support for students, parents and guardians, and school communities in Berkeley Unified School District.

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Department Overview

The Office of Student Services provides services and support for students, parents and guardians, and school communities in Berkeley Unified School District. Please click here for a Menu of Student Services personnel and programs.

The Berkeley Unified School District values the input and feedback of our diverse students, parents and guardians, staff and community members. For concerns related to a specific school, community members are encouraged to contact the school principal as the first step. Information is provided below regarding filing formal complaints in Berkeley Unified.
More information is available on the Complaint Procedures webpage.
The Student Services department includes the following areas to provide coordinated services to students and parents/guardians:

School Attendance

Every minute of a child's time at school is important. Children who are absent for even a half of a school day, or who arrive later than their classmates, miss valuable instruction time and can easily fall behind in school. They also miss community building activities and fun with their peers.

Student Services staff work with principals, teachers, students, families and caregivers to increase student attendance and reduce absences from school.
Attendance FAQ (PDF) Report an Absence
Please note that BUSD calculates the time a student attends school (rate of attendance). This rate includes both excused and unexcused absences. Every school day counts. Thank you for helping to ensure that each student arrives at school on time and ready to learn.

Social, Emotional, Learning (SEL) and Behavioral Health
Mental Health Support Guidance during Shelter in Place

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The Office of Student Services provides services and support for students, parents and guardians, and school communities in Berkeley Unified School District. Please click here for a Menu of Student Services personnel and programs. The Berkeley Unified School District values the input and feedback of our diverse students, parents and guardians, staff and community members.

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The Berkeley High School 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.

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HOURS:

Monday 10:00am - 4:00pm (closed 1:00pm-2:00pm for lunch)

8:30am-4pm (closed 12:15pm-1:15pm for lunch)

Phone: (510) 644-6965
Location: Room H105
SERVICES OFFERED:

· Treatment of minor illnesses & injuries
· Immunizations
· Referrals to on-going care

· Screening & treatment of STD's
· Reproductive & sexual health services
· HIV Prevention & Testing
· Referrals to community providers

· Reproductive and sexual health education
· Healthy relationship counseling
· STI/HIV education, testing, and prevention
· Alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention

· Individual & group counseling
· Crisis intervention
· Relationship counseling
· Family counseling
· Stress management
· Depression

You might want to come to counseling if you...

· ... want a space that's safe and confidential to talk (about anything)
· ...are feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or nervous about things going on in their life, or are just feeling down
· ...have had a difficult thing happen to them or someone they know or love
· ...are questioning their sexual orientation or gender expression
· ...are experiencing racism or any other form of discrimination

* If you are experiencing a crisis, you can call Crisis Support Services at 1-800-309-2131 or the Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255. In case of a life threatening situation, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room*

Mission: The Berkeley High School 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.

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HOURS: Monday 10:00am - 4:00pm (closed 1:00pm-2:00pm for lunch) 8:30am-4pm (closed 12:15pm-1:15pm for lunch) Phone: (510) 644-6965 Location: Room H105 SERVICES OFFERED: · Treatment of minor illnesses & injuries · Immunizations · Referrals to on-going care · Screening & treatment of STD's · Reproductive & sexual health services · HIV

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Your academic counselor can help you create a four year academic plan. They are a great resource because they have all the information that you need to know when it comes to preparing for the future, whether that's learning a trade, transferring from a community college to a four year, or applying to a prestigious school. They'll let you know what it takes and help you to get there with expert guidance and resources.

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Intervention Counselors are case managers that work with a smaller caseload of students, their teachers and families. Every student has an academic counselor, but not every student at Berkeley High has an intervention counselor. The average caseload for an academic counselor is 1:450 students, compared to the average caseload of an intervention counselor is 1:95 students. The students are selected by the middle school teachers and counselors during the transition to high school to receive this extra resource. Intervention Counselors provide academic and therapeutic services and coordinate services with the academic counselors, teachers and families.

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Intervention Counselor Frequently Asked Questions

What is a focal student?
Focal students are selected by the middle school teachers and counselors during the transition to high school to receive extra support during the transition from 8th to 9th grade.

What services do intervention counselors provide?
Intervention counselors provide direct, group, coordination, consultation and home support services. Direct services can take the form of academic check ins, mental health therapy as needed, in classroom support, observations, crisis management and much more. Therapeutic groups are offered for a number of topics throughout the school year . The intervention counselors also take students on field trips. We aim that every student is offered the opportunity to go on either a college tour or career exploration field trip. The field trips change every year based on our student's interests . We coordinate with teachers, administrators, counselors and other school staff on behalf of the student. And stay connected with our students home community via mail, phone and in person meetings.

Ms. Malhi- Jasdeepmalhi@berkeley.net /510-644-8984

Ms. Jessie- Jessicalevin@berkeley.net /510-644-6208

Newsletters
2019 Semester 2 Intervention Counselor Newsletter
2018-19 Semester 1 Intervention Counselor Newsletter 2017-2018 Semester 1 Intervention Counselor Newsletter

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What is a focal student? Focal students are selected by the middle school teachers and counselors during the transition to high school to receive extra support during the transition from 8th to 9th grade. What services do intervention counselors provide? Intervention counselors provide direct, group, coordination, consultation and home support services.

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BHS Health Center Mental Health Referral

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BHS Health Center Mental Health Referral

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Welcome to our Health Center's e-portal for mental health counseling referrals.

In the State of California, minors 12 and older can consent to their own mental health treatment and counseling services, under certain circumstances.

Our services are available to all BHS, BTA, and BIS students, and our services are free and confidential. There are a few exceptions to confidentiality related to safety, and a counselor will explain these exceptions to you. A counselor will also discuss with you any safety-related information that you share in this form.

Please answer the following questions. After you submit this form, a counselor will contact you to discuss next steps.

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Berkeley High School Health Center - Counseling Referral Form

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Welcome to our Health Center's e-portal for mental health counseling referrals. In the State of California, minors 12 and older can consent to their own mental health treatment and counseling services, under certain circumstances. Our services are available to all BHS, BTA, and BIS students, and our services are free and confidential.