04/06/2025 BCHS Weekly Newsletter

Our school needs your help to increase funding for next year. We need your input to help shape the district priorities to make sure our students receive the support they need. Please make the time and encourage your friends to also participate, the more input we receive can help with the district prioritizing the needs of Bear Creek and our neighborhood schools.

Please take a moment to participate in our Thought Exchange by clicking the link below:

🔗 https://tejoin.com/scroll/308859188

Please remember that we will have three minimum days this week: (Tues 4/8, Wed 4/9, Thurs. 4/10). We do this to support our eleventh-grade students, so they have the ability to focus on doing their best for the state assessments.

Have a wonderful week, Bruins!

Julie Hummel

Principal, Bear Creek High School

Lodi USD invites you to share your thoughts on the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)! Your input is essential in shaping our priorities and ensuring our students receive the support they need.

Please take a moment to participate in our Thought Exchange by clicking the link below:

🔗 https://tejoin.com/scroll/308859188

Your feedback will help guide the development of our LCAP moving forward. Thank you for being a valued part of our community!

Use the link or QR code to access Thought Exchange survey.

Stop by and see Achievers!

They’ll be on campus Tuesday, April 9th at lunch,

set up at a table in the quad by the cafeteria.

Have questions? They’ve got answers! Don’t miss it!

Come to the informational meeting on April 7th

in Room B5 after school to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Let your voice be heard—don’t miss it!

• Prom is coming up on Saturday, April 12th, 2025 at the Stockton Civic Center from 7:00 pm to 11:00pm.

• Here is some important information you need to know:

  • Guest passes are starting 02/25/2025, you can pick them up in the counseling office, AP Office, or at the Attendance Office. We will also have this form available on the Bear Creek Webpage under Senior information.

  • The guest pass must be completed and approved by the Assistant Principal before the guest ticket may be purchased. The office will be open during the two-week break to accept applications.

Ms. Mayra Carrillo -is truly remarkable, consistently going above and beyond her duties with patience, kindness, and unwavering dedication. Despite facing numerous obstacles that might deter others, Mayra continues to shine with grace and resilience. She is a treasured member of the Bear Creek High School community, and we are incredibly fortunate to have her with us!

Mrs. Stephanie Yang -is one of our amazing Spanish and AVID Teachers here at the Creek. She goes above and beyond her regular workday by being available for her students before and after school and to her AVID seniors during the busy time of college application, scholarship deadlines. She reassures them that nothing is impossible. Ms. Yang is a Bear Creek, AVID and UOP Alumni and Community Involvement Scholarship Recipient. Her dedication to her students shines through on a daily basis through her bright smile and hard work. Thank you, Ms. Yang, for being such a bright light here on campus.

The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. As part of our ongoing safety preparedness, Bear Creek High School will be conducting a Lockdown Drill on April 22, 2025.

Please note that this is only a drill for training purposes. There is no cause for alarm. These drills are essential in ensuring that our students and staff are prepared to respond effectively in the event of an emergency.

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe learning environment. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school office.

Thank you,
Assistant Principal Mr. Henderson

Campus safety and security is our priority. Admin and Campus Security check that all students have their physical ID card in order to enter campus. If a student doesn't have their ID card upon entering campus, we will print them a new one and charge their student account $5 for the replacement. Students who have forgotten their ID card more than twice will be placed on contract.

Lodi USD is still negotiating the high school schedule for 25-26 school year. The latest proposal for a 7-period schedule can be found in the document linked below and found on the Lodi USD website.

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1741118617/lodiusdnet/rgrdndj3gezsq2ox4hyr/LodiUSDLEANegotiations-ComprehensiveDistrictProposal030320251257002-ada.pdf

CodeStack Academy is Stockton’s first immersive and accelerated code school offered by the San Joaquin County Office of Education.

As a non-profit, our $5,000 tuition is a fraction of the cost comparable to for-profit code schools. Many students qualify for tuition assistance. Register to find out more.

This internship aims to increase access to the water/wastewater career field

Courses run from June 2 – July 27

• June 8 - Last day to drop WITHOUT a “W”
• June 9 - Census date (no more late adds; students receive letter grades for courses)

• June 30 - Last day to drop WITH a “W”

  
  

All Key Dates for Summer term are available here.

Open Registration for summer begins March 31. Some students may be able to enroll earlier, so encourage them to check their enrollment appointment in MyDelta.

The Steps to Join are here: https://pdcdeltacollege.com/ces/dual-enrollment/

• Current high school Delta students with an active DEP form on file can just log into MyDelta on 3/31 to enroll
• Students new to Delta and DEP can begin with Step 1 now so they can get cleared in time for registration

The Lodi USD High School Course Catalog is now available online! We encourage families to review the electronic version using the link below and discuss course selections with their students. When planning, it’s important to consider A-G requirements, which are the courses students need to complete to be eligible for admission to UC and CSU schools. These include:

• A: History/Social Science (2 years)
• B: English (4 years)
• C: Mathematics (3 years, 4 recommended)
• D: Science (2 years, 3 recommended)
• E: Language Other Than English (2 years, 3 recommended)
• F: Visual & Performing Arts (1 year)
• G: College-Preparatory Elective (1 year)

Current 8th-grade students will receive a hard copy of the course catalog through their middle school. High school students may request one from the school office if needed. Click the link below to access the electronic version and start planning for a successful school year!

Order ahead and pick up after the graduation ceremony

We are pleased to share that the district will be covering the cost of Advanced Placement (AP) exams for all students this year. Any students who have not yet signed up due to fees will now have their costs covered.

For families who have already paid for AP exam fees, the district will be issuing refunds. More details on the refund process and next steps will be shared soon.

Thank you for your continued support of our students’ academic success. If you have any questions, please contact our vice principal, Ms. Waters with any questions.

Dates: June 9, 2025 - July 10, 2025

PRIORITY REGISTRATION Opens: February 3 – 28, 2025

Priority ONLY available to students in Need of Credit Recovery:

(See your Counselor to determine if you Qualify for Priority Registration)

OPEN ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION: March 3 – May 12, 2025

Open to ALL students Seeking Credit Recovery or Advancement:

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 12, 2025

For more information on H.S. Summer School, see program flyer below:

California Opportunities Workbook

• English - https://issuu.com/ecmc_outreach/docs/2024-2025-ca-opps-book?fr=xIAEoAT3_NTU1
• Spanish - https://issuu.com/ecmc_outreach/docs/2024-2025-ca-opps-book-sp?fr=xIAEoAT3_NTU1

For College-Bound Seniors:

What to do when you get to campus

• English - https://www.ecmc.org/media/sobnpglv/what-to-do-when-you-get-to-campus.pdf
• Spanish - https://www.ecmc.org/media/tgsllchr/what-to-do-when-you-get-to-campus-spanish.pdf

Financial Aid Resources
The FAFSA and CADAA are scheduled to open on December 1, 2024 for the 2025-26 academic year. The delay from the customary October 1 opening day is to allow the US Department of Education time to perform beta testing and eliminate issues.

A few helpful links for the financial aid process this year:

• FAFSA updates - https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support
• Create and FSA ID video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTb7hMVtzco
• FAFSA Parent Wizard - https://studentaid.gov/fafsa-apply/parents
• Is my parent a contributor graphic - https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/is-my-parent-a-contributor.jpg
• ​​​​​​CADAA resources - https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/resources-california-dream-act-application

Middle Income Families

• Middle Class Scholarship - https://www.csac.ca.gov/middle-class-scholarship
• Some college aim financial aid at a declining market: Students in the middle class
• -https://hechingerreport.org/some-colleges-aim-financial-aid-at-a-declining-market-students-in-the-middle-class/
• New programs offer financial aid for Middle-Income Families
• https://www.road2college.com/financial-aid-middle-income-families/

2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application(CADDA) is OPEN! Do not delay and fill it out today!

All Seniors are required to fill out one of the applications. Don't miss out, Priority Deadline is March 3, 2025.

In California, completing either a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or a CADAA (California Dream Act Application) is required by law for all graduating high school seniors, meaning it is mandatory to submit one of these applications to the state unless a formal opt-out waiver is filed; this requirement is enforced through state legislation, specifically the California Education Code Section 51225.7.

Please use the resources below to learn more about FAFSA or CADDA and what form would be best for you.

Dear Lodi USD Parent/Guardians,

Every year, California students take several statewide tests. When combined with other measures such as grades, class work, and teacher observations, these tests give families and teachers a more complete picture of their child’s learning. You can use the results to identify where your child is doing well and where they might need more support. Your child may be taking one or more of the following:

• California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
• English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)
• Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

To see the full information on the above assessments, please visit our Assessment, Research, and Evaluation (ARE) Department website. Please select the Annual Notification of Testing, 2024-2025 link.

We want to inform you about the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a new, free, 24/7 helpline for anyone in emotional distress or facing a mental health crisis. If you or your child ever need support, simply call or text 988 or call 1-800-273-8255 to connect with trained professionals who can help.

This is an important resource for your family’s well-being. Please save this number.

Have you ever lost it for no apparent reason? Do you ever feel overwhelmed and completely shut down? That's your stress response system going off too often.

Built-up emotions like anxiety, anger, and sadness are all connected to your stress response. These emotions and unhelpful thought patterns can build up until you hit a breaking point.

Learning to pause when things start to feel overwhelming can help you feel in control of your emotions.

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• If you are paying with a credit card or debit card, you will enter that at the CART when checking out.
• An eGift card when purchased will be INSTANTLY sent to your WALLET on the App.

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CLICK HERE to view the Athletic Calendar

CLICK HERE to see important Dates for 2024-2025

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