En español más abajo. April 2, 2015 Dear Berkeley Unified School District Families, This spring all public schools in California are participating in a new statewide student assessment program which includes a new online test, known as the “Smarter Balanced Assessment” (SBA), designed to assess student learning of the Common Core Standards in English Language […]
Safe Routes to School and Walk Man Visit Berkeley Arts Magnet School
Currently “Walk Man” is holding short assemblies to teach students about traffic safety, and just last week he made his way to Berkeley Arts Magnet Elementary School. Safe Routes to School is a federally funded program that partners with many of our elementary schools, and works with parent “champions” to address traffic safety around the […]
Admissions Season Begins: Kindergarten Fair and BHS Fall Info Night
It’s that time of year again! The season of admissions events and school visits begins with the Annual Fall Information Night at Berkeley High School and the Information Fair for Kindgarten Families and those new to BUSD in 2015-16. Berkeley High School Fall Information Night: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 7pm in the BHS Community […]
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Author Jeff Kinney Visits Malcolm X
Malcolm X fourth and fifth graders were very engaged as they discussed the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series of books with the author, Jeff Kinney. Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/53901376@N04/sets/72157637706231666/
Accelerating Achievement for African American Students: Actions being taken
In January, Co-Superintendent Neil Smith formed the Work Group for Accelerating the Achievement of African American Students that was tasked with conducting a study of best practices for supporting African American student achievement and making recommendations on furthering implementation in Berkeley. The purpose of this study and plan development process has been defined as follows: […]
Berkeley’s Got Talent
Berkeley High School (BHS) had a great performance week shortly before the Spring Break, and BUSD’s Annual Performing Arts Showcase featuring students in grades 4-12 made for great entertainment. The performances are all compiled here in one collection. Videos are available on Vimeo and YouTube, and videos can be downloaded from Vimeo. Just added, Berkeley […]
“Lights On” Afterschool
The Berkeley LEARNS* After School Programs celebrated Lights On Afterschool – a nationwide call to attention to the importance of after school programs for America’s children, families and communities. On Thursday, October 20th, our after school programs celebrated with dance parties, performances, ice cream socials and other special activities. Read more…. (*Links Enrichment, Academics and […]
Kindergarten Orientation 6-8pm Thurs, Aug 25 — en español Viernes, 26 de agosto
An orientation to school for all incoming kindergarten parents. At the Adult School Multi-purpose Room, 1701 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94701. Thursday, August 25, 2011, 6pm-8pm. For more information, call 510-883-5224. Kindergarten reunión de orientación, viernes, agosto 26th, 2011 6-8pm En la Escuela de Adultos Salón de usos múltiples, 1701 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, […]
School Board
The Berkeley Unified School District Board of Education, also called the School Board, is comprised of five elected directors (also called “members”) and two student directors, one chosen from Berkeley High, and the other Berkeley Technology Academy. The School Board represents the public’s voice in public education, providing governance over the school district. The School […]