The Parent Resource Center would like to welcome back students, parents,
teachers, administrators and staff for our 2006 - 2007 school year.
Parents it's that time of year again, wow! how time flies. I hope that
each family a wonderful summer, however is time for us to roll up our
sleeves and get busy for the current school year. The Parent Resource
Center is entering its seventh year on site at BHS and what a tremendous
ride it has been.
What is the Parent Resource Center?
The Parent Resource Center opened its doors in 1999 as a direct outgrowth
of the Diversity Project, a four-year study led by Dr. Pedro Noguera and a
group of students at the University of California to analyze and overcome
Berkeley High's low achievement among students of color. The study also
addressed the need to bring more disenfranchised parents, particularly
those of color, into the school's decision-making processes. The Parent
Center is a place where parents can come and feel welcome, have a sense of
belonging and be reassured that their ideas, concerns and issues are
valued. It is a safe environment for growing, learning and connecting.
The core services of the center include; Information Dissemination,
Referrals/Resources, Parent Advocacy, Family Health and Wellness, Life
Skills workshops and drop in availability.
The Parent Resource Center has evolved into a hub of activity for the
whole school. It provides an array of services for parents and students.
It is where parents go for referrals, contacts, parent advocacy and
advice. Student services include low-cost Bart transportation tickets,
lost and found, mentor programs, student emergency funds, school supplies
and assistance with academic support. Last but not least parents and
students are listened to.
Throughout the school year Life Skill workshops will be presented on
Saturday mornings from 10:00 - 12:00 noon. Some of the topics will
include: "On Track for Graduation", "How to find Money ton Get into Great
colleges" Forum on Teens, Drugs and Anger" When Blue is the Blues
(Depression), Conference (Race and the Plight of African American Males).
These are just a sample of the workshops to be scheduled for the 2006 -
2007 school year. Please check the e-tree and Daily Bulletin for these
events. Scheduled events will also be posted in the Parent Resource
Center.
The Parent Center is located in room D224 in the main administration
building. Hours of operation is daily from 8:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Bart ticket orders for students will be held on Wednesday August 30, 31st
and on Friday September 1st at LUNCHTIME ONLY in room D-224, 2nd floor
main Administration Building. Ticket prices are $16.00 for a $32.00 value ticket, CASH ONLY! Tickets will be delivered back to BHS in 5 to 6 days after receipt and processing by BART! Tickets may be purchased in multiple numbers.
Regular days to order BART tickets will be the LAST Two school days of the
month at lunchtime only.
Please stop in to visit your Center. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Irma Parker/Coordinator, Parent Liaison, BHS Parent Center
