03/30/2025 BCHS Weekly Newsletter

I hope everyone had a relaxing and rejuvenating spring break! It’s always wonderful to see our school community take some time to recharge, and I trust that everyone is feeling refreshed and ready for the final stretch of the school year.

As we return to school tomorrow, let’s continue to focus on the growth and achievements we’ve made so far, while setting new goals for the remainder of the year. Please take a moment to remind students to stay focused, keep up with their assignments, and continue supporting one another as we work towards finishing this year strong.

There are many wonderful opportunities ahead. Please join the Bear Creek Black Excellence Program in partnership with the Muscle Queens Car Club for the 2nd Annual Family Day and Car Show happening this Saturday, April 5 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM in the Bear Creek Parking Lot. More details are in this newsletter. We hope to see you there!

Please take a look at all of the events planned this Spring.

Thank you for your ongoing support in making our school a place of learning, growth, and community.

Let’s make the most of these next few months as we head toward a successful end to the school year!

Julie Hummel
Principal, Bear Creek High School

This fundraiser helps support various aspects of our children's daily learning. It allows us to fund the following:

• Senior Scholarships

• Student Awards and Award Ceremonies

• Student Engagement Activities

• 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.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

There are many ways to measure your child’s learning. Your child’s teacher uses report card grades, classroom work, teacher observations, and end-of-year statewide test results to get a complete picture of your child’s learning. Each year, students participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), which is addressed in the Parent Handbook: https://tinyurl.com/4dm6jf6n (English) / https://tinyurl.com/37azwtnb (Spanish). Your child will take the following tests, depending on their grade level or instructional program:

• Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English language arts and math, required tests in grades 3–8 and 11

• California Science Test (CAST), a required test in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school

This year, Bear Creek High School will give the summative assessments in person.

The testing schedule is listed below:

April 8 – 10, 2025

April 8 - 10 2025: Schedule

You are an important part of your child’s education. To make sure your child feels comfortable taking the tests, you can do the following:

• Explain to your child that these tests are used as tools to help them learn, and that they should not be anxious or scared.

• Remind your child that you and their teacher want them to try their very best and are there to help, every step of the way.

• Explore the practice tests with your child on the CAASPP Online Practice and Training Tests web page at www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html so they can become familiar with the platform and setup of the tests.

You will receive your child’s results at or before the beginning of the next school year. The results will identify where your child is doing well or needs more help, so you can better support their learning at home and teachers can better support their learning in the classroom. Additionally, the CAASPP will be one factor in determining if your child is eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy and the Early Assessment Program (EAP) with the UC and CSU system.

To learn more about these tests go to the CAASPP Starting Smarter website at ca.startingsmarter.org, or review the CDE Parent Guides to Understanding web page at www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp.

If you still have questions after fully reviewing the CAASPP information found in your handbook, please contact Octavio Sosa at ososa@lodiusd.net

Sincerely,

Julie Hummel

Principal

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

Mrs. Lisa Deeter - takes on so many essential roles at Bear Creek, she is our PBIS coordinator that assists in all the community building on our campus, she handles conflict mediation which is a great program to have on our campus, and she creates relationships with our students every day as an AVID teacher. We are lucky to have such a compassionate, kind, loving person like her on our campus.

Mr. Lee Vue - consistently demonstrates kindness, care, and support for everyone at Bear Creek. He takes the time to check in with both staff members and students, ensuring their well-being and offering assistance whenever needed. His approachable and thoughtful nature creates a positive environment, and his dedication to fostering strong relationships within the school is truly commendable and he continuously goes above and beyond to make Bear Creek a better place for all.

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

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:

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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