03/02/2025 BCHS Weekly Newsletter

We were so happy to see so many families join us for the Bruin Way Awards on Thursday, February 27th! We love every opportunity to celebrate our students’ accomplishments, and your support makes these moments even more special. On behalf of the Bear Creek Administration, we would like to extend a heartfelt apology to those students and families who were impacted by the oversight of their recognition during the cremeony. We are reflecting upon our current practice in preparing for these events and look to improve our process for the future to ensure all students and their accomplishments are celebrated.

Looking ahead, we have some exciting events coming up this week:

📢 International Rally – Thursday & Friday
🌍 International Marketplace – Friday, March 7th, at 1:30 PM

For the first time ever, the International Marketplace will be open to Bruin families! The Bear Creek community warmly invites all families and friends to join us for this annual cultural celebration. A check-in station will be set up at the front gates to welcome you. Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring Bear Creek clubs and organizations, offering delicious food, refreshing drinks, cultural jewelry, and unique gifts. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Go Bruins!

Julie Hummel
Principal, Bear Creek High School

The Bear Creek community warmly invites all families and friends to our annual cultural celebration at the International Marketplace on Friday, March 7, starting at 1:30 PM. A check-in station will be set up at the front gates to welcome you. Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring Bear Creek clubs and organizations, offering a variety of booths with delicious food, refreshing drinks, cultural jewelry, and unique gifts. We look forward to celebrating with you!

On behalf of the Black Excellence Program and the African American Staff here at Bear Creek we would like to say THANK YOU for a wonderful month of celebration for Black History Month. From your support of and participation in the Black History Month Assembly to your lessons and discussions centered around the contributions of African Americans, this month was filled with rich culture and recognition.

Let's continue the celebration by always honoring the diversity that is present on this campus each and every day that we are here! We are looking forward to the International Week Celebration beginning Monday, March 3!

Mr. Josh Simpson - is one of our amazing custodians here at BC. He works tirelessly to ensure that the campus is clean. You can see Josh on any day picking up trash in the quad and cafeteria areas. He is always pleasant and never meets a stranger. Mr. Josh takes pride in the way the BC campus and community are represented. Our school's situation wouldn't be possible without this dude.

Mrs. Phuong Nguyen - because of their exceptional dedication to student success. They consistently go above and beyond by offering extra help sessions, creating engaging lessons, and fostering a positive learning environment. Their ability to make complex math concepts accessible to all students is truly remarkable. Their enthusiasm for math inspires students to develop a love for the subject, and they are always willing to collaborate with colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience.

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!

STOCKTON, Calif. – The City of Stockton will begin accepting applications for the Youth Employment Summer Success (Y.E.S.S.) Program on February 24, 2025. Details and information are available at www.stocktonca.gov/YESSProgram. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 7, 2025. Students hired for available positions must be available to work from June 2, 2025, through July 10, 2025. Apply early! Space is limited.

The Y.E.S.S. Program, which is funded through the State of California Youth Service Corps, will provide over one hundred (100) youth jobs for students ages 16-19 who live in the city of Stockton. During this 6-week summer employment program, local youth will earn $23 per hour, experience a formal workplace setting, build their skills, and raise their awareness of public sector career pathways.

In addition to work experience, students will participate in workshops that focus on counseling, mental wellness, career readiness mentoring, and personal development. These supportive services enhance the overall work experience and help participants overcome employment barriers normally experienced when employed for the first time.

An informational webinar will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Registration is required to participate in the webinar. Visit www.stocktonca.gov/YESSProgram to access the registration link.

For more information, email Dale.Applewhite@stocktonca.gov, or call (209) 937-8150.

California Youth Services Corps: Tackling today’s toughest challenges with tomorrow’s leaders.

Youth Service Corps empowers young Californians to combat climate change, fight food insecurity, and deliver vital public services, all while gaining paid, hands-on experience and exploring career pathways

All News Releases can be found on the City of Stockton website. www.stocktonca.gov/newsroom

Follow us at: www.facebook.com/CityofStockton, www.twitter.com/StocktonUpdates, www.YouTube.com/StocktonUpdates

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.

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.

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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