From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 11 08:01:42 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Mon Feb 11 08:16:10 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] REMINDER: Curriculum Night Tonight - Feb. 11, 7pm
Message-ID: <20080211160214.2F11012717B@idiom.com>
Contact: Janet Huseby jhuseby@pacbell.net
Monday, Feb. 11 is Curriculum Night--the first step in the scheduling
process for current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students (classes of
2009, 2010, and 2011).
The event will take place in the Berkeley Community Theater from 7
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Students and parents will have an opportunity to
talk to small school and program representatives, meet with department
heads, and go over the scheduling process.
Later in the spring, as they did last year, counselors will work with
students to enter their class preferences.
From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 11 08:15:15 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Mon Feb 11 08:16:11 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] ETREE: Late Start and Holiday Weekend
Message-ID: <20080211161546.DBB9F12717F@idiom.com>
Please note the following special dates/times this week:
1. Wednesday February 13, is a late-start day (see schedule below)
2. Presidents' Holiday - no classes Friday, February 15 or Monday,
February 18
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Wednesday, February 13
Late Start Schedule
Period Start End
0 No zero period
1 10:00 10:40
2 10:46 11:30
3 11:36 12:16
LUNCH 12:16 12:56
4 1:02 1:42
5 1:48 2:28
6 2:34 3:15
7 3:21 4:01
From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 11 13:22:12 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Mon Feb 11 13:25:37 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] VOLUNTEERS: 2-3 Drivers, WEDNESDAY, 2/13,
to Vallejo taking BHS students to leadership conference
Message-ID: <655F7B88-1EFC-4CE4-B147-D002FC6BA2B8@berkeley.edu>
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Chris Young, 644-8990
We need 2-3 drivers for THIS WEDNESDAY, February 13 to bring BHS
student leaders to a leadership conference in Vallejo at Jesse Bethel
High School.
We need to leave BHS at 8:00am. The conference will be over at 1:30
and we'll need a ride home then!
Please help these eager student leaders get to their first ever
leadership conference if you are able, willing, and you meet the
District requirement that "each driver carry insurance of at least
$300,000 per accident."
If you can do it, there is a form you need to fill out that can be
brought to you or that you can come by the school to fill out
beforehand. Please also bring a copy of your insurance coverage and
your valid driver's license in addition to the completed form.
Thank you so much!
Chris Young
Interim Director of Student Activities
Berkeley High School
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Office - 510.644.8990
Fax - 510.548.4221
From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 11 16:22:11 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Mon Feb 11 16:25:39 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] WRITER-COACH CONNECTION: Last 2 Trainings for Spring
Message-ID: <20080212002207.C5F7A1271A6@idiom.com>
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Sahib-Amar Khalsa
[mailto:sakk@mindspring.com]
It's Not Too Late To Be Writing Coach This Spring!
You can make a difference at Berkeley High this spring. Register today
for one of our last 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 hope, 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 - Fridays
during 1st and 2nd periods. 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! We need coaches for the spring semester and the
following two trainings are open:
Training #15 Wed 2/13 and 2/20 12:00-3:00 pm
Training #16 Tues 2/26 and 3/4 6:30-9:30 pm
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
From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 11 16:23:55 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Mon Feb 11 16:25:40 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] PARENT RESOURCE CENTER: 2008 Bay Area Hispanic Youth
Symposium
Message-ID: <20080212002351.010C7127173@idiom.com>
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Simon Tiles
[mailto:stiles@berkeley.k12.ca.us]
This is a great opportunity for Latino students to participate in an
excellent program, and for parents and community members to volunteer
and work with our Latino youth.
Una gran oportunidad para estudiantes Latinos de high school de
participar en un programa excelente, y para padres y miembros de la
comunidad para trabajar con nuestros adolescentes como voluntarios.
Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium
Date: June 25th ? 28th
Location: St. Mary?s College of California, Moraga CA
Students must live and go to high school in Alameda, Contra Costa,
Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Solano, or San Mateo
Counties.
There are 150-200 slots available
Eligibility Requirements:
-2.5 GPA or above
-Live and attend high school in an eligible county -Be a rising
sophomore or Junior in High School
About:
The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four day, three night program for
rising sophomores and juniors in high school that provides:
-College access and matriculation information -Career exposure -A
network of role models and mentors -Culturally relevant curriculum
-Motivational speakers -Leadership development workshops -College life
experience -$14,000 in scholarships through speech, art, talent, and
essay competitions
The application deadline for participants is March 15th, 2008 High
school students may apply at http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php
For information on volunteer opportunities, please visit
http://hispanicyouth.org/volunteers.php
Simposio Juvenil Hispano del ?rea de la Bah?a
Fecha: 25 al 28 de Junio Lugar: St. Mary?s College of
California,
Moraga CA
Los estudiantes deben vivir y asistir a high schools en los Condados
de Alameda, Contra Costa, Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Santa Clara, San
Francisco, Solano, o San Mateo.
Hay entre 150 y 200 cupos disponibles
Requisitos para Participar:
- Promedio GPA de 2.5
- Vivir y asistir a high school en uno de los condados mencionados
- Ser un(a) estudiante de high school del grado 10 ? 11
Informaci?n Referente al Simposio:
El Simposio Juvenil Hispano es un programa de cuatro d?as y tres
noches para estudiantes de high school de los grados 10 y 11 que
provee acceso a:
- Informaci?n de matriculaci?n y acceso a universidades
- Exploraci?n profesional
- Una conexi?n a un grupo de j?venes ejemplares y mentores
- Un programa relevante culturalmente
- Oradores motivacionales
- Talleres de desarrollo de liderazgo
- La experiencia de la vida universitaria
- $14,000 en becas mediante competiciones de dicci?n, arte, talento y
ensayos.
La Fecha Limite de Solicitud de Cupo para los participantes es el 15
de Marzo del 2008 Estudiantes, para aplicar visita
http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php
Padres, maestros, miembros de la comunidad, para participar como
voluntarios, visiten http://hispanicyouth.org/volunteers.php
From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 11 09:53:23 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Mon Feb 11 16:25:53 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] FUNDRAISING: Only 9 tickets left for Chocolate making
event with Alice Medrich on March 6th
Message-ID:
Contact Lene Pedersen at
leneipedersen@pacbell.net
or Sarah Herman at
sarahscape@earthlink.net
for further info.
Only 9 tickets left, don't miss this wonderful event!
Alice Medrich will be demonstrating her chocolate
making magic and the lucky attendees will taste
her creations AND support BHS at Kitchen on Fire
March 6th, 6-9 pm. There will be time for wine,
appetizers and mingling before the demonstration.
Alice Medrich, author of, Bittersweet: Recipe and
Tales from a Life in Chocolate, and most
recently, Pure Dessert, which was named one of
the best cookbooks of 2007 by Gourmet Magazine,
Bon App?tit and Food and Wine Magazines, and
founder of former Cocolat stores in the Bay
Area
.will conduct a chocolate making and tasting
event at Kitchen on Fire, on Thursday, March 6th,
from 6-9 pm. Don?t miss this fun, informative and
entertaining event. Get your ticket soon. Seating
is limited. Tickets are $125. All proceeds go to
Berkeley High School Development Group. To
register, please go to
www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/26855.
Contact Lene Pedersen at
leneipedersen@pacbell.net
or Sarah Herman at
sarahscape@earthlink.net
for further info.
From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 11 21:27:11 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Mon Feb 11 21:36:46 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Tues., Feb. 12,
2008
Message-ID:
CONTACT: Ilene Abrams iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-6804
College Advisor's Bulletin
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
SAT WORD OF THE DAY: ASTOUND - Surprise greatly, fill with wonder and
confusion or bewilderment. The dancers at the Spirit Rally astounded
the Berkeley High community with their skill and creativity.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Summer camp jobs ? City of Berkeley, Echo Lake Camp near South Lake
Tahoe is hiring for maintenance and kitchen staff as well as
counselors. Most staff work 8 hour days. Counselors work about 8
hours each day through the week and have weekends off. Shifts vary
depending on department. For more information, go to
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=8752 or call
510-981-5140.
FOR JUNIORS
*NOTE TIME CHANGE - FREE SAT TEST PREP CLASSES ? People?s Test
Preparation Service will be offering free SAT prep classes beginning on
Wednesday, February 13. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays from 3:45 to 5:45 in room H207 for 10 weeks, ending on April
30. One day will include instruction on the math section and the other
day will focus on the critical reading section. Students do not need
to attend both days if they are not available. No registration is
necessary.
Nordstrom Scholarship Program ? Open to juniors in the Bay Area with a
minimum unweighted GPA of 2.7 who has made a substantial contribution
to community service, is involved in school activities and demonstrates
the financial need for a scholarship. Five $10,000 scholarships will
be awarded. Applications available in D221. Deadline: May 31.
EXPERIENCE BERKELEY PROGRAM ? This FREE summer program includes panels
with students, faculty and alumni, personal statement workshops,
academic planning, financial aid sessions and more. Students stay in
the UC Berkeley residence halls during the program. There are two
separate programs ? one for high achieving African American students
(either July 10-12 or July 31-August 2) and one for high achieving
Latino students (June 19-21). This is an excellent program. Pick up
your applications in D221. Deadline for Latino student program is
February 29, for the African American student program it is March 14.
*TODAY - JUNIORS - February 12 at 8:00 am is the first day that juniors
may sign up in D221 for an appointment with their College Advisor.
Sign-up sheets will remain available for the rest of the semester.
FOR SENIORS
*TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 at 8:30 am a representative from Sacramento State
will be in the College/Career Center to answer your questions. If you
applied for admissions for Fall 2008, don?t miss this the chance to get
information on academics, orientation, assessment tests, class
registration and much more. Sign up in D221 to attend.
Did you apply to San Francisco State? Wednesday, February 20 at 10:35
pm, a representative from San Francisco State will be in the
College/Career Center to answer your questions about your application
as well as about enrolling at SF State in the fall. Sign up in D221 to
attend.
FIRST SEMESTER GRADES ? if you applied to any UC?s or private schools
(and some Cal States), you must inform them in writing if you received
any D?s or F?s first semester. The letter should include information
on why your grade(s) dropped and what you did or are doing about it, as
well as what you have learned from it. If you want to discuss your
situation or have your letter reviewed, please see me or Ms. Price as
soon as possible.
If you are considering attending a Cal State campus, you must sign up
to take placement tests ? ELM for math and EPT for English. However,
students who score 550 or higher on the SAT math or 23 or higher on the
ACT math are excused from the math test. Students who score 550 or
higher on the SAT critical reading section or 24 or higher on the ACT
English are excused from the English placement test. You must have the
results from the placement tests before you can register for classes,
so take the earliest possible test. You can take the test at any Cal
State campus and the results will be sent to all CSU campuses. To sign
up at Cal State East Bay, go to
www.testing.csuhayward.edu/eptelm/eptelmhome.php . To sign up at San
Francisco State, go to www.sfsu.edu/~testing/ee.html . If you do not
have a SF State ID number, enter your social security number. The fee
for each test is $18, which can be paid on the day of the test.
CAL STATE DEADLINES ? March 1 is the application deadline for these
campuses: Dominguez Hills, East Bay, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Los
Angeles, Sacramento State, and Monterey Bay. After March 1, due to
budget cuts, you will not be able to apply for admission to any Cal
State campus for the fall 2008 term. If you and need help with your
application, please see me or Ms. Price as soon as possible.
FINANCIAL AID ? Now is the time to work on your application for
financial aid. All colleges require the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). I strongly recommend that you apply online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov . This is the only official site for filling out the
FAFSA. Beware of other sites that charge money to fill out the FAFSA.
In order to file electronically, you will need two PIN numbers ? one
for one parent and one for the student. These are your electronic
signatures. You can apply for the PIN numbers at www.pin.ed.gov If
you haven?t done so already, I recommend that you do so now. You can
start the FAFSA while you are waiting to receive your PIN numbers.
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS ? We will be holding workshops on filling out
the FAFSA both before and after school in the Berkeley High library.
The next two workshops are:
Wed., February 13, 3:30 pm
Wed., February 20, 7:30 am
Wed., February 20, 6:30 pm ? CASH FOR COLLEGE NIGHT. If at least 25
students are present, one will win a $1,000 scholarship.
Please sign up in advance in the College/Career Center so that we have
enough computers for everyone. Prior to the workshop, pick up the
FAFSA on the Web Worksheet so that you can prepare the necessary
information. For a complete list of workshops, go to
http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=workshops .
CHECK FOR FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES AND REQUIRED FORMS FOR EACH SCHOOL ?
Although all colleges require the FAFSA, some schools require
additional forms. Financial aid deadlines vary from school to school.
The deadline to file the FAFSA for all UC?s, Cal States and community
colleges is March 2, although I recommend that you file sooner if at
all possible. The financial deadline for each college can be found on
its website or by calling the financial aid office. Make a list of
each school?s financial aid deadline and the forms they require. We
have a form available in the College/Career Center to help you keep
track of this information. If you don?t file by the deadline, you are
likely to get less financial aid. The most important thing is meeting
the deadline, not having the exactly correct information. You can
always go back and update your information once you complete your tax
forms.
CAL GRANTS ? Cal Grants are free money from the state of California
based on the student?s GPA and family income. The money may be used at
any accredited California college, public or private. Applying for the
Cal Grant is very easy. You just need to fill out two documents. 1.
Fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2 listing a California college
to receive the information. 2. Fill out the Cal Grant Information
Release Form, a very simple form available in D173 and D221, and return
it to D173 by February 12.
SAT/ACT TEST DATES ? March 7 is the regular registration deadline for
the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline
for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. Fee waivers for low income
students are available in D221.
SCHOLARSHIPS
For the complete list of applications available in the College/Career
Center, go to
http://bhs.berkeley.net/uploads/career_center/Scholarships_2007
-2008%20for%20website.doc
Burger King Scholars Program ? Open to seniors with a minimum
unweighted GPA of 2.5 who work an average of 15 hours per week, 40
weeks per year, are actively involved in community service activities,
have financial need and are enrolling in an accredited two or four year
college or vocational or technical school in the fall. Apply at
www.bk.com/scholars . Up to 700 scholarships of $1,000 each will be
awarded. Deadline: February 15.
Lend A Hand Foundation ? Open to all graduating seniors. $500
scholarship. Deadline: March 1. Applications available in D221.
New American College Fund ? Open to foreign-born graduating seniors
planning to enroll in a two or four year college in fall 2008 who have
financial need, have lived in California for three or more years during
high school, have community or extracurricular involvement and have a
minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0. Scholarships of up to $5,000.
Applications available in D221 and at http://www.e4fc.org/ . Deadline:
March 5.
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative ? Open to graduating high school
senior residing in northern or central California who applied to a two
or four year secondary institution, including trade schools and has
promoted awareness and equality for the gay/lesbian/bisexual/
transgender community. Scholarship: $5,000. Applications available
in D221 and at
http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/word_xls/about_us/community/
scholarships/equalityscholarshipapplication2008.doc . Deadline:
February 15.
Hispanic Heritage Youth Award - Graduating senior planning to enroll in
college in the fall who is a US citizen or permanent resident, has at
least one parent of Hispanic heritage, minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0
and is willing to travel to the awards ceremony in your area (Northern
California). Grants of $1,000 to $3,000 will be awarded. Applications
available at http://youthawards.hispanicheritage.org . Deadline: March
14.
Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship ? Open to high school
seniors who are members of the Berkeley Chapter of the Japanese
American Citizens League and will be attending college in Fall 2008.
Deadline: March 1. Scholarships: Up to $1,200. Applications
available in D221.
Community Network, Lewis Latimer ? Open to African-American seniors
with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who plans to attend a two or four year
accredited college or business school (majoring in computer science or
relating to the telecommunications industry). Scholarships of at least
$500 will be awarded. Applications available in D221. Deadline:
February 29.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Information on many more programs is available in D221.
Cal Shakes Summer Theater Programs - Cal Shakes is offering five- and
two-week conservatories as well as a two-week camp. While slightly
different in class content and structure, each program is suitable for
all ages and levels of experience. Scholarships are available. There
will be an open house on Monday, Feb 25, 6:30-8pm at the Orinda
Community Center, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda. For more information, go to
www.calshakes.org/camps .
Paid Summer Internship ? 8 week paid internship. Open to sophomores
who have at least a 2.0 GPA and either have taken chemistry or will
take it junior year. Biotech Academy gives you a chance to use DNA
fingerprinting techniques, gain unique on-the-job training and a career
path at companies like Bayer, Novartis and EBMUD. Applications
available in G305 or G304. Deadline: February 14.
*New to the bulletin today.
From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 12 08:02:21 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Tue Feb 12 08:03:26 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Demonstrations today
Message-ID:
I am sure that most of you are aware (If you weren't, I am sure you
noticed the helicopters overhead.) of the planned demonstration today of
those supporting and against the recent Berkeley City Council decision
regarding the Marine Recruiting Station in Downtown Berkeley.
1. Berkeley High will continue as normal as possible.
2. Our normal attendance policy will be in effect.
3. Access to the campus will only be through the main doors by
the office and on Milvia Street. This is to provide for the safety of our
staff and students.
From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 12 07:48:45 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Tue Feb 12 08:13:35 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] SPORTS: Boy's Crew - team tryouts
Message-ID:
Do not reply to etree, contact contact assistant men's coach Matt
Kweder at (510) 265-4232
Men's crew will be holding tryouts this coming Friday for athletes
interested in spring rowing for Berkeley High. Come check out Berkeley Crew
at:
Friday Feb. 15, 4pm
M-Building south entrance (by softball field)
Men's crew boats have medaled at the Youth National's the last two years in
a row. Crew is open to all classmen, Freshmen through Seniors, and no
previous rowing experience is required! For more information contact
assistant men's coach Matt Kweder at (510) 265-4232, or visit our website
www.berkeleyhighcrew.org
Thanks!
Tom Horton
Berkeley Crew
From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 12 07:52:00 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Tue Feb 12 08:13:37 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] MISC: Berkeley School Volunteers Cancel Feb 12
Orientation
Message-ID:
Do not reply to etree, contact Michelle Khazai, Director at (510) 644-8833
The Berkeley School Volunteers orientation that was scheduled for Feb. 12
from 6:30-7:30 is canceled due to the planned protests at the City Council
meeting Tuesday night. The Annex will be closed at this time. As we do not
take reservations at our orientations we have no way of knowing who was
planning to show up. Thanks for helping us get the word out. --Michelle
Michelle Khazai, Director
Berkeley School Volunteers
p (510) 644-8833
f (510) 644-4865
From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 12 08:06:06 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Tue Feb 12 08:13:38 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] BUSD: Letter from Superintendent Bill Huyett
Message-ID:
February 11, 2008
Dear Berkeley Public School Community Members,
It is my great pleasure to introduce myself as the new Superintendent of
the Berkeley Unified School District. I have always heard wonderful things
about the quality of the teachers and staff in the Berkeley schools, as
well as of the tremendous support given to the schools from Berkeley?s
parents and community. These are some of the reasons that I wanted to come
to Berkeley, and I look forward to sharing more of my reasons as we get to
know each other in the months to come.
I will be coming around to schools and PTAs, visiting with parents,
teachers and staff, listening to their visions and dreams for public
education. In my first week I have already enjoyed an elementary school
assembly honoring Black History Month, attended another elementary
school?s PTA meeting, and I received a beautiful gift basket from the PTA
Council, full of treasures from many of the schools. I will thank each PTA
individually, but I wanted to share how welcome your thoughtfulness made
me feel.
Collectively we are called upon to raise student achievement for all
students. I am going to be asking how we can effectively hold the high
standards that we have, and close the achievement gap that exists between
groups of our students. This is one of my highest priorities, and I know
that it is a top priority of this community as well.
I have reviewed the comments and suggestions collected in community
meetings by the consultants who conducted the superintendent search. Those
comments send a clear message of what you were looking for in your new
superintendent, as well as what you hope to see in the District as we move
ahead. I look forward to getting out into the community, working with you
to find the answers to your questions, while we continue to improve the
quality of education we are providing for all of our students.
Sincerely,
William (Bill) Huyett
Superintendent
From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 12 08:09:29 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Tue Feb 12 08:13:41 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] SPORTS: Swimming and Diving Parent Meeting 02/14
Message-ID:
Do not reply to etree, contact: David Mayer
(davidm@mayerlabs.com)
Swimming & Diving Team Special Parent Meeting
Thursday, February 14, 2008 5:30 -6:15 PM
BHS Swim Pool
Meet the Coaches
Orientation to The New Season
Distribution of Swim Meet Schedule
Learn How You Can Help Contribute
All parents of swimmers and divers are encouraged to attend.
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From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Tue Feb 12 09:47:27 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 2/12/08
Message-ID: <20080212174703.0BF021271B3@idiom.com>
STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
February 12, 2008
*Indicates new or updated item
Administration
1. LATE START WEDNESDAY IS FEBRUARY 13th!
2. A paid summer internship- BIOTECH Academy is where you want to be!
If you are interested and a sophomore go to G305 or G304 to pick up an
application. Must have at least 2.0 GPA, available to work 8 weeks
from July-August and must have taken Chemistry or will be taking
Chemistry next year. Application deadline is February 14th.
*3. BART Tickets have arrived - please pick up your tickets by
February 25th in room D224 at lunchtime and after school.
4. If you are interested in being a part of leadership there are ASB
positions open for all classes. Come to D148 to pick-up application.
Positions available are: Service commissioner, Social Activities
Commissioner, Fundraising Commissioner, Press Officer, Publicity
Artists (2 positions open), Historian, and webmaster. Applications are
due February 22!!
5. The People's Test Preparation Service will be offering free SAT
prep classes at Berkeley High on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to
5:30 beginning on Wednesday, February 13 through April 30th. We need
a room to hold the class. Please let me know if you can make your
room available during this time period. These classes are very
helpful to our students, so any assistance you can provide would be
great.
6. BSEP applications are available! Online copies are available. You
can pick up copies from the administration office.
Sports
*1. The girls soccer team captured their 8th straight league title and
will host San Ramon Valley at 7:00 this Wednesday on the BHS turf.
The Albany boys will play San Lorenzo at 5:00 pm. Ticket prices are
$5 student/senior and $8 adult. No passes are accepted for the NCS
Championship event. Come on out and enjoy this exciting double
header!
*2. The basketball teams finish up their league seasons this week --
Tuesday the girls play at home vs. DeAnza and Thursday the boys play
at home versus El Cerrito. Game times are 5:30 JV/7:00 Varsity. It's
the last week to enjoy $2 BHS student tickets! Both teams are tied
for first in the ACCAL. Check 'em out before they head to the post
season!
*3. Congratulations to the following wrestlers for placing at the Bay
Bridge Classic Wrestling Tournament this past Saturday at Berkeley
High: Senior Gabriel Jackson 1st place at 171 pounds, Junior Koji
Jagust 1st place at 140 pounds, and Senior Rolando Aldana 3rd place at
160 pounds. A big thank you goes out to all the parents who helped out
to make this tournament a success!
*4. James Stevick and Kevin Spevak, both sophomores, competed this
weekend at the Las Vegas National Gymnastics meet, 60th scoring high
on floor, vault and pommel horse. Congratulations, James and Kevin!
Senior / Junior Section
1. CAL STATE DEADLINES: March 1 is the application deadline for these
campuses: Dominguez Hills, East Bay, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Los
Angeles, Sacramento State, and Monterey Bay. After March 1, due to
budget cuts, you will not be able to apply for admission to any Cal
State campus for the Fall 2008 term. If you need help with your
application, please see Ms. Price or Ms. Abrams as soon as possible.
*2. JUNIORS - February 12 at 8:00 am is the first day that juniors may
sign up in D221 for an appointment with their College Advisor.
Sign-up sheets will remain available for the rest of the semester.
3. FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS - The College Advisors will be holding
workshops on filling out the FAFSA both before and after school in the
Berkeley High library. Come to get one-on-one help in filling out this
form is required to apply for financial aid for all two and four year
colleges in the U.S. The next two workshops are:
Wed., February 13, 3:30 pm
Wed., February 20, 7:30 am
Wed., February 20, 6:30 pm - CASH FOR COLLEGE NIGHT. If at least 25
students are present, one will win a $1,000 scholarship.
Please sign up in advance in the College/Career Center so that we have
enough computers for everyone. Prior to the workshop, pick up the
FAFSA on the Web Worksheet so that you can prepare the necessary
information. For a complete list of workshops, go to
http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=workshops .
4. CAL GRANTS - Cal grants are free money from the state of California
based on the student's GPA and family income. The money may be used at
any accredited California college, public or private. Applying for the
Cal Grant is very easy -just fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2
listing a California college to receive the information and fill out
the Cal Grant Information Release Form, available in D173 and D221.
This is a very simple form which takes less than 5 minutes to
complete. Deadline to turn in the form is January 30.
5. SAT/ACT Test dates- March 7 is the regular registration deadline
for the April 12 ACT test. Subject tests are not offered on this test
date. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221.
6. If you are considering attending a Cal State campus, you must sign
up to take placement tests - ELM for math and EPT for English.
Students who score 550 or higher on the SAT math or 23 or higher on
the ACT math are excused from the math test. Students who score 550
or higher on the SAT critical reading section or 24 or higher on the
ACT English are excused from the English placement test. You must
have the results from the placement tests before you can register for
classes, so take the earliest possible test. You can take the test at
any Cal State campus and the results will be sent to all CSU campuses.
To sign up at Cal State East Bay, go to
www.testing.csuhayward.edu/eptelm/eptelmhome.php . To sign up at San
Francisco State, go to www.sfsu.edu/~testing/ee.html . If you do not
have a SF State ID number, enter your social security number. The fee
for each test is $18, which can be paid on the day of the test.
*7. SENIORS - Did you apply to San Francisco State? Wednesday,
February 20 at 10:35 pm, a representative from San Francisco State
will be in the College/Career Center to answer your questions about
your application if you have not yet been admitted as well as about
enrolling at SF State in the fall. Sign up in D221 to attend.
8. SCHOLARSHIPS - There are many more scholarship applications
available in D221. Don't miss these great opportunities to get free
money for college:
Burger King Scholars Program - Open to seniors with a minimum
unweighted GPA of 2.5 who work an average of 15 hours per week, 40
weeks per year, are actively involved in community service activities,
have financial need and are enrolling in an accredited two or four
year college or vocational or technical school in the fall. Apply at
www.bk.com/scholars . Up to 700 scholarships of $1,000 each will be
awarded. Deadline: February 15.
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative - Open to graduating high school
seniors residing in northern or central California who applied to a
two or four year secondary institution, including trade schools and
has promoted awareness and equality for the gay/lesbian/bisexual/
transgender community. Scholarship: $5,000. Applications available
in D221 and at
http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/word_xls/about_us/community/scholarsh
ips/equalityscholarshipapplication2008.doc . Deadline: February 15.
Best Buy Scholarship - Open to graduating seniors who have an
unweighted cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, demonstrate commitment to
and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience and
plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two or four year college in
the U.S. Application is available at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships
Students must apply online. 1,500 students will each be awarded
$1,500 and 51 students will each receive $10,000. Deadline: February
15.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program - Open to seniors
who are legal US residents and are planning to attend a two or four
year college or vocational school. There are numerous scholarships
available of $1,000 or more. Applications available in D221.
Deadline: February 15
7. For Juniors- Nordstrom Scholarship Program: Open to juniors in the
Bay area with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.7 who has made a
substantial contribution to community service, is involved in school
activities and demonstrates the financial need for a scholarship.
Five $10,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applications available in
D221. Deadline:
May 31.
8. Applications for CSF, Berkeley high School's Honor Society, are now
available in the College Career Center, Membership is available to
10th-12th graders who meet certain academic and community service
requirements. Completed applications are due by Friday, February 22
in the College Career Center. Contact csfbhs@gmail.com for more
information.
Events/Performances
1. Don't forget to support the Junior class on one of their newest
events to Berkeley High School--Junior prom fair. This event takes
place on February 12th from 3:15 -5:00 pm on the campus green. Some
of the greatest prom vendors will be there, including the prom DJ- The
Gomez Brothers. Junior prom tickets will be $50, but if you wear a
junior class shirt, they will cost only $45. But wait- if you buy a
new junior class t-shirt for $5, you can buy the Junior prom ticket
for only $40. Show Junior spirit.
From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 12 11:16:00 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Tue Feb 12 11:16:28 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] SPORTS: Upcoming Games - Soccer and Basketball
Message-ID: <20080212191603.ACEA21271AC@idiom.com>
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Kristin Glenchur
[mailto:kglenchur@berkeley.k12.ca.us]
1. SOCCER - Girls' and Boys'
The girls soccer team captured their 8th straight league title and
will host San Ramon Valley at 7:00 this Wednesday on the BHS turf. The
Albany boys will play San Lorenzo at 5:00 pm. Ticket prices are $5
student/senior and $8 adult. No passes are accepted for the NCS
Championship event. Come on out and enjoy this exciting double header!
2. BASKETBALL - Girls' and Boys'
The basketball teams finish up their league seasons this week --
Tuesday (tonight!) the girls play at home vs. DeAnza and Thursday the
boys play at home versus El Cerrito. Game times are 5:30 JV/7:00
Varsity. It's the last week to enjoy $2 BHS student tickets! Both
teams are tied for first in the ACCAL. Check 'em out before they head
to the post season!
From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 12 18:53:03 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Tue Feb 12 18:56:44 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 2/13/08
Message-ID:
STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
February 13, 2008
*Indicates new or updated item
Administration
1. LATE START WEDNESDAY IS FEBRUARY 13th!
*2. Student directories are here! Please pick one up if you have not done so.
They will be available to anyone in the administration office.
*3. Tutors are back in the SLC. Chemistry study session on Monday and
Wednesday after school.
4. A paid summer internship- BIOTECH Academy is where you want to be!
If you are interested and a sophomore go to G305 or G304 to pick up an
application. Must have at least 2.0 GPA, available to work 8 weeks
from July-August and must have taken Chemistry or will be taking
Chemistry next year. Application deadline is February 14th.
5. BART Tickets have arrived - please pick up your tickets by
February 25th in room D224 at lunchtime and after school.
6. If you are interested in being a part of leadership there are ASB
positions open for all classes. Come to D148 to pick-up application.
Positions available are: Service commissioner, Social Activities
Commissioner, Fundraising Commissioner, Press Officer, Publicity
Artists (2 positions open), Historian, and webmaster. Applications are
due February 22!!
7. The People's Test Preparation Service will be offering free SAT
prep classes at Berkeley High on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to
5:30 beginning on Wednesday, February 13 through April 30th. We need
a room to hold the class. Please let me know if you can make your
room available during this time period. These classes are very
helpful to our students, so any assistance you can provide would be
great.
8. BSEP applications are available! Online copies are available. You
can pick up copies from the administration office.
9. Applications for CSF, Berkeley High School's Honor Society, are now
available in the College Career Center, Membership is available to 10th-12th
graders who meet certain academic and community service requirements.
Completed applications are due by Friday, February 22 in the College
Career Center.
Contact csfbhs@gmail.com for more information.
Sports
*1. Boy's Lacrosse - team & parent meetings
Wednesday, Feb 13: JV & Varsity Team Meeting - Players Only 6-8pm in
Food Court
Pizza, beverages and dessert will be provided to the team. Parent
volunteers are needed
at the meeting. Players remember to bring five addresses of family and
friends. And, Thursday Feb 14: Lacrosse Parent Meeting--7-8:30 pm in
College and
Career Center. If interested in assisting at either of these meetings
email: Carla
Radosta (Booster President) at cmradosta1@earthlink.net
Senior / Junior Section
1. CAL STATE DEADLINES: March 1 is the application deadline for these
campuses: Dominguez Hills, East Bay, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Los
Angeles, Sacramento State, and Monterey Bay. After March 1, due to
budget cuts, you will not be able to apply for admission to any Cal
State campus for the Fall 2008 term. If you need help with your
application, please see Ms. Price or Ms. Abrams as soon as possible.
2. JUNIORS - February 12 at 8:00 am is the first day that juniors may
sign up in D221 for an appointment with their College Advisor.
Sign-up sheets will remain available for the rest of the semester.
3. FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS - The College Advisors will be holding
workshops on filling out the FAFSA both before and after school in the
Berkeley High library. Come to get one-on-one help in filling out this
form is required to apply for financial aid for all two and four year
colleges in the U.S. The next two workshops are:
Wed., February 13, 3:30 pm
Wed., February 20, 7:30 am
Wed., February 20, 6:30 pm - CASH FOR COLLEGE NIGHT. If at least 25
students are present, one will win a $1,000 scholarship.
Please sign up in advance in the College/Career Center so that we have
enough computers for everyone. Prior to the workshop, pick up the
FAFSA on the Web Worksheet so that you can prepare the necessary
information. For a complete list of workshops, go to
http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=workshops .
4. CAL GRANTS - Cal grants are free money from the state of California
based on the student's GPA and family income. The money may be used at
any accredited California college, public or private. Applying for the
Cal Grant is very easy -just fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2
listing a California college to receive the information and fill out
the Cal Grant Information Release Form, available in D173 and D221.
This is a very simple form which takes less than 5 minutes to
complete. Deadline to turn in the form is January 30.
5. SAT/ACT Test dates- March 7 is the regular registration deadline
for the April 12 ACT test. Subject tests are not offered on this test
date. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221.
6. If you are considering attending a Cal State campus, you must sign
up to take placement tests - ELM for math and EPT for English.
Students who score 550 or higher on the SAT math or 23 or higher on
the ACT math are excused from the math test. Students who score 550
or higher on the SAT critical reading section or 24 or higher on the
ACT English are excused from the English placement test. You must
have the results from the placement tests before you can register for
classes, so take the earliest possible test. You can take the test at
any Cal State campus and the results will be sent to all CSU campuses.
To sign up at Cal State East Bay, go to
www.testing.csuhayward.edu/eptelm/eptelmhome.php . To sign up at San
Francisco State, go to www.sfsu.edu/~testing/ee.html . If you do not
have a SF State ID number, enter your social security number. The fee
for each test is $18, which can be paid on the day of the test.
7. SENIORS - Did you apply to San Francisco State? Wednesday,
February 20 at 10:35 pm, a representative from San Francisco State
will be in the College/Career Center to answer your questions about
your application if you have not yet been admitted as well as about
enrolling at SF State in the fall. Sign up in D221 to attend.
8. SCHOLARSHIPS - There are many more scholarship applications
available in D221. Don't miss these great opportunities to get free
money for college:
Burger King Scholars Program - Open to seniors with a minimum
unweighted GPA of 2.5 who work an average of 15 hours per week, 40
weeks per year, are actively involved in community service activities,
have financial need and are enrolling in an accredited two or four
year college or vocational or technical school in the fall. Apply at
www.bk.com/scholars . Up to 700 scholarships of $1,000 each will be
awarded. Deadline: February 15.
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative - Open to graduating high school
seniors residing in northern or central California who applied to a
two or four year secondary institution, including trade schools and
has promoted awareness and equality for the gay/lesbian/bisexual/
transgender community. Scholarship: $5,000. Applications available
in D221 and at
http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/word_xls/about_us/community/scholarsh
ips/equalityscholarshipapplication2008.doc . Deadline: February 15.
Best Buy Scholarship - Open to graduating seniors who have an
unweighted cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, demonstrate commitment to
and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience and
plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two or four year college in
the U.S. Application is available at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships
Students must apply online. 1,500 students will each be awarded
$1,500 and 51 students will each receive $10,000. Deadline: February
15.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program - Open to seniors
who are legal US residents and are planning to attend a two or four
year college or vocational school. There are numerous scholarships
available of $1,000 or more. Applications available in D221.
Deadline: February 15
Events/ Performance
From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 12 17:02:01 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Tue Feb 12 20:51:10 2008
Subject: [BHS etree]
COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Wed., Feb 13, 2008
Message-ID:
CONTACT: Ilene Abrams iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-6804
College Advisor's Bulletin
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
SAT WORD OF THE DAY: RECTIFY ? to correct; fix. The U.S. paid
reparations to Japanese-Americans who were interned during World War
II in order to rectify the wrong that was done to them.
*FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ? The Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium will
be held June 25-28 at St. Mary's College of California in Moraga.
There is space for 150-200 students. To be eligible, students must
have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above and be a current freshman or
sophomore in high school. The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four
day, three night program that provides: College access and
matriculation information, Career exposure, A network of role models
and mentors, Culturally relevant curriculum, Motivational speakers,
Leadership development workshops, College life experience and $14,000
in scholarships through speech, art, talent, and essay competitions.
Application deadline: March 15. Apply at: http://hispanicyouth.org/
students.php . For more information, please contact Andrew J.
Gonzalez via e-mail at agonzalez@hispanicfund.org or via phone at
(202) 280-5040. For a video of the HYS on Youtube, visit http://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70 .
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Summer camp jobs ? City of Berkeley, Echo Lake Camp near South Lake
Tahoe is hiring for maintenance and kitchen staff as well as
counselors. Most staff work 8 hour days. Counselors work about 8
hours each day through the week and have weekends off. Shifts vary
depending on department. For more information, go to http://
www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=8752 or call
510-981-5140.
FOR JUNIORS
*TODAY - FREE SAT TEST PREP CLASSES ? People?s Test Preparation
Service will be offering free SAT prep classes beginning on
Wednesday, February 13. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays from 3:45 to 5:45 in room H207 for 10 weeks, ending on
April 30. One day will include instruction on the math section and
the other day will focus on the critical reading section. Students
do not need to attend both days if they are not available. No
registration is necessary.
Nordstrom Scholarship Program ? Open to juniors in the Bay Area with
a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.7 who has made a substantial
contribution to community service, is involved in school activities
and demonstrates the financial need for a scholarship. Five $10,000
scholarships will be awarded. Applications available in D221.
Deadline: May 31.
EXPERIENCE BERKELEY PROGRAM ? This FREE summer program includes
panels with students, faculty and alumni, personal statement
workshops, academic planning, financial aid sessions and more.
Students stay in the UC Berkeley residence halls during the program.
There are two separate programs ? one for high achieving African
American students (either July 10-12 or July 31-August 2) and one for
high achieving Latino students (June 19-21). This is an excellent
program. Pick up your applications in D221. Deadline for Latino
student program is February 29, for the African American student
program it is March 14.
* JUNIORS ? If you haven?t done so already, sign up for a meeting
with your college advisor. Students in CAS and AHA sign up with Ms.
Abrams. Students in CPA and SSJE sign up with Ms. Price. Students
in AC whose last names start with A-Lea sign up with Ms. Abrams;
those with last names Lee-Z see Ms. Price. Sign-up sheets will
remain available for the rest of the semester.
FOR SENIORS
*TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 at 8:30 am a representative from Sacramento
State will be in the College/Career Center to answer your questions.
If you applied for admissions for Fall 2008, don?t miss this the
chance to get information on academics, orientation, assessment
tests, class registration and much more. Sign up in D221 to attend.
Did you apply to San Francisco State? Wednesday, February 20 at
10:35 am, a representative from San Francisco State will be in the
College/Career Center to answer your questions about your application
as well as about enrolling at SF State in the fall. Sign up in D221
to attend.
FIRST SEMESTER GRADES ? if you applied to any UC?s or private schools
(and some Cal States), you must inform them in writing if you
received any D?s or F?s first semester. The letter should include
information on why your grade(s) dropped and what you did or are
doing about it, as well as what you have learned from it. If you
want to discuss your situation or have your letter reviewed, please
see me or Ms. Price as soon as possible.
If you are considering attending a Cal State campus, you must sign up
to take placement tests ? ELM for math and EPT for English. However,
students who score 550 or higher on the SAT math or 23 or higher on
the ACT math are excused from the math test. Students who score 550
or higher on the SAT critical reading section or 24 or higher on the
ACT English are excused from the English placement test. You must
have the results from the placement tests before you can register for
classes, so take the earliest possible test. You can take the test
at any Cal State campus and the results will be sent to all CSU
campuses. To sign up at Cal State East Bay, go to
www.testing.csuhayward.edu/eptelm/eptelmhome.php . To sign up at San
Francisco State, go to www.sfsu.edu/~testing/ee.html . If you do not
have a SF State ID number, enter your social security number. The
fee for each test is $18, which can be paid on the day of the test.
CAL STATE DEADLINES ? March 1 is the application deadline for these
campuses: Dominguez Hills, East Bay, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Los
Angeles, Sacramento State, and Monterey Bay. After March 1, due to
budget cuts, you will not be able to apply for admission to any Cal
State campus for the fall 2008 term. If you and need help with your
application, please see me or Ms. Price as soon as possible.
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS ? We will be holding workshops on filling out
the FAFSA both before and after school in the Berkeley High library.
The next two workshops are:
*TODAY - Wed., February 13, 3:30 pm
Wed., February 20, 7:30 am
Wed., February 20, 6:30 pm ? CASH FOR COLLEGE NIGHT. If at least 25
students are present, one will win a $1,000 scholarship.
Please sign up in advance in the College/Career Center so that we
have enough computers for everyone. Prior to the workshop, pick up
the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet so that you can prepare the necessary
information. For a complete list of workshops, go to http://
bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=workshops .
CAL GRANTS ? IF YOU HAVEN?T TURN IN YOUR CAL GRANT GPA INFORMATION
RELEASE FORM, YOU MUST DO SO IMMEDIATELY! Cal Grants are free money
from the state of California based on the student?s GPA and family
income. The money may be used at any accredited California college,
public or private. Applying for the Cal Grant is very easy. You just
need to fill out two documents. 1. Fill out and submit the FAFSA by
March 2 listing a California college to receive the information. 2.
Fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, a very simple form
available in D173 and D221, and return it to D173 IMMEDIATELY!!!
SAT/ACT TEST DATES ? March 7 is the regular registration deadline for
the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline
for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. Fee waivers for low income
students are available in D221.
SCHOLARSHIPS
For the complete list of applications available in the College/Career
Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/uploads/career_center/
Scholarships_2007-2008%20for%20website.doc
Burger King Scholars Program ? Open to seniors with a minimum
unweighted GPA of 2.5 who work an average of 15 hours per week, 40
weeks per year, are actively involved in community service
activities, have financial need and are enrolling in an accredited
two or four year college or vocational or technical school in the
fall. Apply at www.bk.com/scholars . Up to 700 scholarships of
$1,000 each will be awarded. Deadline: February 15.
Lend A Hand Foundation ? Open to all graduating seniors. $500
scholarship. Deadline: March 1. Applications available in D221.
New American College Fund ? Open to foreign-born graduating seniors
planning to enroll in a two or four year college in fall 2008 who
have financial need, have lived in California for three or more years
during high school, have community or extracurricular involvement and
have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0. Scholarships of up to $5,000.
Applications available in D221 and at http://www.e4fc.org/ .
Deadline: March 5.
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative ? Open to graduating high school
senior residing in northern or central California who applied to a
two or four year secondary institution, including trade schools and
has promoted awareness and equality for the gay/lesbian/bisexual/
transgender community. Scholarship: $5,000. Applications available
in D221 and at http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/word_xls/about_us/
community/scholarships/equalityscholarshipapplication2008.doc .
Deadline: February 15.
Hispanic Heritage Youth Award - Graduating senior planning to enroll
in college in the fall who is a US citizen or permanent resident, has
at least one parent of Hispanic heritage, minimum unweighted GPA of
3.0 and is willing to travel to the awards ceremony in your area
(Northern California). Grants of $1,000 to $3,000 will be awarded.
Applications available at http://youthawards.hispanicheritage.org .
Deadline: March 14.
Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship ? Open to high school
seniors who are members of the Berkeley Chapter of the Japanese
American Citizens League and will be attending college in Fall 2008.
Deadline: March 1. Scholarships: Up to $1,200. Applications
available in D221.
Community Network, Lewis Latimer ? Open to African-American seniors
with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who plans to attend a two or four year
accredited college or business school (majoring in computer science
or relating to the telecommunications industry). Scholarships of at
least $500 will be awarded. Applications available in D221.
Deadline: February 29.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Information on many more programs is available in D221.
*Camp Galileo is an art, science and outdoor summer day camp for kids
entering K-5 grade. Volunteer Summer Intern positions at Camp Galileo
are available for high school students in over 19 communities
throughout the Peninsula, South Bay, San Francisco, Marin and East
Bay (new sites in Dublin, Marin, & San Mateo!). Summer Interns can
earn high school community service credits, gain leadership
experience, make new friends and enjoy an enriching and rewarding
summer experience with children entering K-5th grades. Summer Interns
assist with all aspects of camp?from helping kids with art and
science classes to setting up camp games. We are looking for
enthusiastic and patient role models with a fun, energetic attitude
to volunteer for 3-8 weeks.
Applications available online at: www.galileoed.com/volunteer ;
Application deadline is February 29th! Camps run from 6-8 weeks
starting June 16th through August 8th.
Cal Shakes Summer Theater Programs - Cal Shakes is offering five- and
two-week conservatories as well as a two-week camp. While slightly
different in class content and structure, each program is suitable
for all ages and levels of experience. Scholarships are available.
There will be an open house on Monday, Feb 25, 6:30-8pm at the Orinda
Community Center, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda. For more information, go to
www.calshakes.org/camps .
Paid Summer Internship ? 8 week paid internship. Open to sophomores
who have at least a 2.0 GPA and either have taken chemistry or will
take it junior year. Biotech Academy gives you a chance to use DNA
fingerprinting techniques, gain unique on-the-job training and a
career path at companies like Bayer, Novartis and EBMUD.
Applications available in G305 or G304. Deadline: February 14.
*New to the bulletin today.
From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 12 15:01:49 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Wed Feb 13 08:16:30 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] REMINDER: Boys' Lacrosse - player & parent meetings
Message-ID: <20080212230151.DE28B1271DE@idiom.com>
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Carla Radosta
[mailto:cmradosta1@earthlink.net]
Wednesday, Feb 13:
JV & Varsity Team Meeting - Players Only
6-8pm in the Food Court
Pizza, beverages and dessert will be provided to the team. Parent
volunteers are needed at the meeting.
PLAYERS, REMEMBER TO BRING 5 ADDRESSES OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Thursday, Feb 14:
Parent Meeting
7-8:30 pm in College and Career Center.
If interested in assisting at either of these meetings email: Carla
Radosta (Booster President) at cmradosta1@earthlink.net
Please check http://www.bhsmenslax.com for rosters and more
information
From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 13 17:23:30 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Wed Feb 13 17:28:05 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 2/14/08
Message-ID:
STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
February 14, 2008
*Indicates new or updated item
Administration
1. Student directories are here! Please pick one up if you have not done so.
They will be available to anyone in the administration office.
2. Tutors are back in the SLC. Chemistry study session on Monday and
Wednesday after school.
3. A paid summer internship- BIOTECH Academy is where you want to be!
If you are interested and a sophomore go to G305 or G304 to pick up an
application. Must have at least 2.0 GPA, available to work 8 weeks
from July-August and must have taken Chemistry or will be taking
Chemistry next year. Application deadline is February 14th.
4. BART Tickets have arrived - please pick up your tickets by
February 25th in room D224 at lunchtime and after school.
5. If you are interested in being a part of leadership there are ASB
positions open for all classes. Come to D148 to pick-up application.
Positions available are: Service commissioner, Social Activities
Commissioner, Fundraising Commissioner, Press Officer, Publicity
Artists (2 positions open), Historian, and webmaster. Applications are
due February 22!!
6. The People's Test Preparation Service will be offering free SAT
prep classes at Berkeley High on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to
5:30 beginning on Wednesday, February 13 through April 30th. We need
a room to hold the class. Please let me know if you can make your
room available during this time period. These classes are very
helpful to our students, so any assistance you can provide would be
great.
7. BSEP applications are available! Online copies are available. You
can pick up copies from the administration office.
8. Applications for CSF, Berkeley High School's Honor Society, are now
available in the College Career Center, Membership is available to 10th-12th
graders who meet certain academic and community service requirements.
Completed applications are due by Friday, February 22 in the College Career
Center. Contact csfbhs@gmail.com for more information.
Clubs
*1. Wassup Berkeley High! Today, Youth Together will be hosting a meeting
after school in c224. Come thru to discuss current issues affecting you and
your community.
Sports
1. Thursday, Feb 14: Lacrosse Parent Meeting--7-8:30 pm in College and
Career Center. If interested in assisting at either of these meetings email:
Carla Radosta (Booster President) at cmradosta1@earthlink.net
Senior / Junior Section
1. CAL STATE DEADLINES: March 1 is the application deadline for these
campuses: Dominguez Hills, East Bay, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Los
Angeles, Sacramento State, and Monterey Bay. After March 1, due to
budget cuts, you will not be able to apply for admission to any Cal
State campus for the Fall 2008 term. If you need help with your
application, please see Ms. Price or Ms. Abrams as soon as possible.
2. JUNIORS - February 12 at 8:00 am is the first day that juniors may
sign up in D221 for an appointment with their College Advisor.
Sign-up sheets will remain available for the rest of the semester.
3. FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS - The College Advisors will be holding
workshops on filling out the FAFSA both before and after school in the
Berkeley High library. Come to get one-on-one help in filling out this
form is required to apply for financial aid for all two and four year
colleges in the U.S. The next two workshops are:
Wed., February 13, 3:30 pm
Wed., February 20, 7:30 am
Wed., February 20, 6:30 pm - CASH FOR COLLEGE NIGHT. If at least 25
students are present, one will win a $1,000 scholarship. Please sign up in
advance in the College/Career Center so that we have enough computers for
everyone. Prior to the workshop, pick up the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet
so that you can prepare the necessary information. For a complete list of
workshops, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=workshops
4. CAL GRANTS - Cal grants are free money from the state of California
based on the student's GPA and family income. The money may be used at
any accredited California college, public or private. Applying for the
Cal Grant is very easy -just fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2
listing a California college to receive the information and fill out
the Cal Grant Information Release Form, available in D173 and D221.
This is a very simple form which takes less than 5 minutes to
complete. Deadline to turn in the form is January 30.
5. SAT/ACT Test dates- March 7 is the regular registration deadline
for the April 12 ACT test. Subject tests are not offered on this test
date. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221.
6. If you are considering attending a Cal State campus, you must sign
up to take placement tests - ELM for math and EPT for English.
Students who score 550 or higher on the SAT math or 23 or higher on
the ACT math are excused from the math test. Students who score 550
or higher on the SAT critical reading section or 24 or higher on the
ACT English are excused from the English placement test. You must
have the results from the placement tests before you can register for
classes, so take the earliest possible test. You can take the test at
any Cal State campus and the results will be sent to all CSU campuses.
To sign up at Cal State East Bay, go to
www.testing.csuhayward.edu/eptelm/eptelmhome.php . To sign up at San
Francisco State, go to www.sfsu.edu/~testing/ee.html . If you do not
have a SF State ID number, enter your social security number. The fee
for each test is $18, which can be paid on the day of the test.
7. SENIORS - Did you apply to San Francisco State? Wednesday,
February 20 at 10:35 pm, a representative from San Francisco State
will be in the College/Career Center to answer your questions about
your application if you have not yet been admitted as well as about
enrolling at SF State in the fall. Sign up in D221 to attend.
8. SCHOLARSHIPS - There are many more scholarship applications
available in D221. Don't miss these great opportunities to get free
money for college:
Burger King Scholars Program - Open to seniors with a minimum
unweighted GPA of 2.5 who work an average of 15 hours per week, 40
weeks per year, are actively involved in community service activities,
have financial need and are enrolling in an accredited two or four
year college or vocational or technical school in the fall. Apply at
www.bk.com/scholars . Up to 700 scholarships of $1,000 each will be
awarded. Deadline: February 15.
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative - Open to graduating high school
seniors residing in northern or central California who applied to a
two or four year secondary institution, including trade schools and
has promoted awareness and equality for the gay/lesbian/bisexual/
transgender community. Scholarship: $5,000. Applications available
in D221 and at
http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/word_xls/about_us/community/scholarsh
ips/equalityscholarshipapplication2008.doc . Deadline: February 15.
Best Buy Scholarship - Open to graduating seniors who have an
unweighted cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, demonstrate commitment to
and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience and
plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two or four year college in
the U.S. Application is available at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships
Students must apply online. 1,500 students will each be awarded
$1,500 and 51 students will each receive $10,000. Deadline: February
15.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program - Open to seniors
who are legal US residents and are planning to attend a two or four
year college or vocational school. There are numerous scholarships
available of $1,000 or more. Applications available in D221.
Deadline: February 15
Events/ Performance
From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 13 22:21:52 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Wed Feb 13 22:47:29 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] MISC: Public Speaking Competition for Juniors and
Seniors - Meeting Feb. 14 or 19
Message-ID: <20080214062156.28273127242@idiom.com>
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Phyllis Gale
[mailto:AAUWBerkeley@gmail.com]
Junior and Senior High School students are invited to participate in
Speech Trek - a Public Speaking Competition for Public High School
Juniors and Seniors. Speech Trek is a program of the Berkeley Branch
of the American Association of University Women - California.
There are two drop-in informational meetings after school on February
14 and/or February 19, 2008 at Northbrae Community Church at 941 The
Alameda, Berkeley, CA. The Speech Trek Competition will be held on
February 23, 2008 at 1:00 - 3:00 pm. You must be pre-registered and
attend an informational meeting to compete.
The top three competitors will receive cash prizes: 1st Place - $150;
2nd Place $100, and 3rd Place $75. The first place winner may be
considered for a State Finalist.
For the Student Application and Contest rules including the speech
topic, please go to http://aauwberkeley.wordpress.com
From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 13 23:57:33 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Thu Feb 14 00:20:48 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for
Message-ID: <1a91d0551e69b3b1e8be41c245cf4814@earthlink.net>
CONTACT: Ilene Abrams iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-6804
College Advisor's Bulletin
Thursday, February 14, 2008
SAT WORD OF THE DAY: DISPARITY ? difference; inequality. There is
still a great disparity of wealth between the rich and the poor in the
U.S.
FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ? The Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium will be
held June 25-28 at St. Mary's College of California in Moraga. There
is space for 150-200 students. To be eligible, students must have an
overall GPA of 2.5 or above and be a current freshman or sophomore in
high school. The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four day, three night
program that provides: College access and matriculation information,
Career exposure, A network of role models and mentors, Culturally
relevant curriculum, Motivational speakers, Leadership development
workshops, College life experience and $14,000 in scholarships through
speech, art, talent, and essay competitions. Application deadline:
March 15. Apply at: http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php . For more
information, please contact Andrew J. Gonzalez via e-mail at
agonzalez@hispanicfund.org or via phone at (202) 280-5040. For a video
of the HYS on Youtube, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70
.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Summer camp jobs ? City of Berkeley, Echo Lake Camp near South Lake
Tahoe is hiring for maintenance and kitchen staff as well as
counselors. Most staff work 8 hour days. Counselors work about 8
hours each day through the week and have weekends off. Shifts vary
depending on department. For more information, go to
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=8752 or call
510-981-5140.
FOR JUNIORS
FREE SAT TEST PREP CLASSES ? People?s Test Preparation Service will be
offering free SAT prep classes beginning on Wednesday, February 13.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:45 to 5:45 in
room H207 for 10 weeks, ending on April 30. One day will include
instruction on the math section and the other day will focus on the
critical reading section. Students do not need to attend both days if
they are not available. No registration is necessary.
Nordstrom Scholarship Program ? Open to juniors in the Bay Area with a
minimum unweighted GPA of 2.7 who has made a substantial contribution
to community service, is involved in school activities and demonstrates
the financial need for a scholarship. Five $10,000 scholarships will
be awarded. Applications available in D221. Deadline: May 31.
EXPERIENCE BERKELEY PROGRAM ? This FREE summer program includes panels
with students, faculty and alumni, personal statement workshops,
academic planning, financial aid sessions and more. Students stay in
the UC Berkeley residence halls during the program. There are two
separate programs ? one for high achieving African American students
(either July 10-12 or July 31-August 2) and one for high achieving
Latino students (June 19-21). This is an excellent program. Pick up
your applications in D221. Deadline for Latino student program is
February 29, for the African American student program it is March 14.
JUNIORS ? If you haven?t done so already, sign up for a meeting with
your college advisor. Students in CAS and AHA sign up with Ms. Abrams.
Students in CPA and SSJE sign up with Ms. Price. Students in AC whose
last names start with A-Lea sign up with Ms. Abrams; those with last
names Lee-Z see Ms. Price. Sign-up sheets will remain available for
the rest of the semester.
FOR SENIORS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 at 8:30 am a representative from Sacramento State
will be in the College/Career Center to answer your questions. If you
applied for admissions for Fall 2008, don?t miss this the chance to get
information on academics, orientation, assessment tests, class
registration and much more. Sign up in D221 to attend.
Did you apply to San Francisco State? Wednesday, February 20 at 10:35
am, a representative from San Francisco State will be in the
College/Career Center to answer your questions about your application
as well as about enrolling at SF State in the fall. Sign up in D221 to
attend.
FIRST SEMESTER GRADES ? if you applied to any UC?s or private schools
(and some Cal States), you must inform them in writing if you received
any D?s or F?s first semester. The letter should include information
on why your grade(s) dropped and what you did or are doing about it, as
well as what you have learned from it. If you want to discuss your
situation or have your letter reviewed, please see me or Ms. Price as
soon as possible.
If you are considering attending a Cal State campus, you must sign up
to take placement tests ? ELM for math and EPT for English. However,
students who score 550 or higher on the SAT math or 23 or higher on the
ACT math are excused from the math test. Students who score 550 or
higher on the SAT critical reading section or 24 or higher on the ACT
English are excused from the English placement test. You must have the
results from the placement tests before you can register for classes,
so take the earliest possible test. You can take the test at any Cal
State campus and the results will be sent to all CSU campuses. To sign
up at Cal State East Bay, go to
www.testing.csuhayward.edu/eptelm/eptelmhome.php . To sign up at San
Francisco State, go to www.sfsu.edu/~testing/ee.html . If you do not
have a SF State ID number, enter your social security number. The fee
for each test is $18, which can be paid on the day of the test.
CAL STATE DEADLINES ? March 1 is the application deadline for these
campuses: Dominguez Hills, East Bay, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Los
Angeles, Sacramento State, and Monterey Bay. After March 1, due to
budget cuts, you will not be able to apply for admission to any Cal
State campus for the fall 2008 term. If you and need help with your
application, please see me or Ms. Price as soon as possible.
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS ? We will be holding workshops on filling out
the FAFSA both before and after school in the Berkeley High library.
The next two workshops are:
Wed., February 20, 7:30 am
Wed., February 20, 6:30 pm ? CASH FOR COLLEGE NIGHT. If at least 25
students are present, one will win a $1,000 scholarship.
Please sign up in advance in the College/Career Center so that we have
enough computers for everyone. Prior to the workshop, pick up the
FAFSA on the Web Worksheet so that you can prepare the necessary
information. For a complete list of workshops, go to
http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=workshops .
CAL GRANTS ? IF YOU HAVEN?T TURN IN YOUR CAL GRANT GPA INFORMATION
RELEASE FORM, YOU MUST DO SO IMMEDIATELY! Cal Grants are free money
from the state of California based on the student?s GPA and family
income. The money may be used at any accredited California college,
public or private. Applying for the Cal Grant is very easy. You just
need to fill out two documents. 1. Fill out and submit the FAFSA by
March 2 listing a California college to receive the information. 2.
Fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, a very simple form
available in D173 and D221, and return it to D173 IMMEDIATELY!!!
SAT/ACT TEST DATES ? March 7 is the regular registration deadline for
the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline
for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. Fee waivers for low income
students are available in D221.
SCHOLARSHIPS
For the complete list of applications available in the College/Career
Center, go to
http://bhs.berkeley.net/uploads/career_center/Scholarships_2007
-2008%20for%20website.doc
Burger King Scholars Program ? Open to seniors with a minimum
unweighted GPA of 2.5 who work an average of 15 hours per week, 40
weeks per year, are actively involved in community service activities,
have financial need and are enrolling in an accredited two or four year
college or vocational or technical school in the fall. Apply at
www.bk.com/scholars . Up to 700 scholarships of $1,000 each will be
awarded. Deadline: February 15.
Lend A Hand Foundation ? Open to all graduating seniors. $500
scholarship. Deadline: March 1. Applications available in D221.
New American College Fund ? Open to foreign-born graduating seniors
planning to enroll in a two or four year college in fall 2008 who have
financial need, have lived in California for three or more years during
high school, have community or extracurricular involvement and have a
minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0. Scholarships of up to $5,000.
Applications available in D221 and at http://www.e4fc.org/ . Deadline:
March 5.
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative ? Open to graduating high school
senior residing in northern or central California who applied to a two
or four year secondary institution, including trade schools and has
promoted awareness and equality for the gay/lesbian/bisexual/
transgender community. Scholarship: $5,000. Applications available
in D221 and at
http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/word_xls/about_us/community/
scholarships/equalityscholarshipapplication2008.doc . Deadline:
February 15.
Hispanic Heritage Youth Award - Graduating senior planning to enroll in
college in the fall who is a US citizen or permanent resident, has at
least one parent of Hispanic heritage, minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0
and is willing to travel to the awards ceremony in your area (Northern
California). Grants of $1,000 to $3,000 will be awarded. Applications
available at http://youthawards.hispanicheritage.org . Deadline: March
14.
Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship ? Open to high school
seniors who are members of the Berkeley Chapter of the Japanese
American Citizens League and will be attending college in Fall 2008.
Deadline: March 1. Scholarships: Up to $1,200. Applications
available in D221.
Community Network, Lewis Latimer ? Open to African-American seniors
with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who plans to attend a two or four year
accredited college or business school (majoring in computer science or
relating to the telecommunications industry). Scholarships of at least
$500 will be awarded. Applications available in D221. Deadline:
February 29.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Information on many more programs is available in D221.
Camp Galileo is an art, science and outdoor summer day camp for kids
entering K-5 grade. Volunteer Summer Intern positions at Camp Galileo
are available for high school students in over 19 communities
throughout the Peninsula, South Bay, San Francisco, Marin and East Bay
(new sites in Dublin, Marin, & San Mateo!). Summer Interns can earn
high school community service credits, gain leadership experience, make
new friends and enjoy an enriching and rewarding summer experience with
children entering K-5th grades. Summer Interns assist with all aspects
of camp?from helping kids with art and science classes to setting up
camp games.? We are looking for enthusiastic and patient role models
with a fun, energetic attitude to volunteer for 3-8 weeks.
Applications available online at: www.galileoed.com/volunteer ;
Application deadline is February 29th! Camps run from 6-8 weeks
starting June 16th through August 8th.
Cal Shakes Summer Theater Programs - Cal Shakes is offering five- and
two-week conservatories as well as a two-week camp. While slightly
different in class content and structure, each program is suitable for
all ages and levels of experience. Scholarships are available. There
will be an open house on Monday, Feb 25, 6:30-8pm at the Orinda
Community Center, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda. For more information, go to
www.calshakes.org/camps .
Paid Summer Internship ? 8 week paid internship. Open to sophomores
who have at least a 2.0 GPA and either have taken chemistry or will
take it junior year. Biotech Academy gives you a chance to use DNA
fingerprinting techniques, gain unique on-the-job training and a career
path at companies like Bayer, Novartis and EBMUD. Applications
available in G305 or G304. Deadline: February 14.
*New to the bulletin today.
From bhs at idiom.com Thu Feb 14 09:50:01 2008
From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com)
Date: Thu Feb 14 09:50:33 2008
Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: BHS Open House - February 21, 7pm
Message-ID: <20080214175007.1858B12721C@idiom.com>
Berkeley High School is hosting the second-semester Open House on
Thursday, February 21, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Students should bring home or fill out a copy of the attached schedule
form for their parents/guardians to use on this night. The evening
will be arranged to follow an abbreviated schedule for eight class
periods.
Parents/guardians should arrive at their student(s)' first period
class at 7:00 p.m. promptly. Each class will meet for ten minutes,
with six minutes of travel time between classes. Zero and seventh
periods will meet at the end of the evening.
If families need to obtain a schedule on Thursday night, copies will
be available in the BHS Food Court. During each class, teachers will
discuss their courses and answer questions about course content and
procedures.
Coffee and cookies will be served in the Food Court throughout the
evening where administrators and counselors will be available to
answer questions. This is an evening for parents, not students.
Please call the main office (644-6120) if you have any further
questions about Berkeley High Open House on Thursday night.
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