CLASS OF 2025: "Calling all Seniors interested in going to Columbia College next fall - Sept 26th we will be attending the Claim Jumper Day -leaving around 8:30 am and returning between 1-2pm. During this event you will get a school wide tour, free lunch! and have the opportunity to chat with an advisor about future planning, as well as learn about the dormitories, sports, etc. Fill out the permission slip located on my google classroom and return to me in room 27, or the main office to Ms. McCamey. Looking forward to having you along!" - Ms Godfrey, academic/college/career counselor
REMINDER: This year's Back to School Online Forms are due this Friday, August 23! Required annual forms historically mailed over the summer, are now available on the Campus Parent Portal. Online review of forms by parents/guardians will take less than 30 minutes and your progress will be tracked. Below is a list of all documents to be viewed, completed and/or signed: Back to School Newsletter; Freshman & New Student Orientation Information; Picture Day Information; School Calendar; Bell Schedule; Attendance Procedures; Dress Code; Housing Questionnaire; Student Purchases Order Form; Student Vehicle Application; Household Income Survey Information; Yearbook Information; Title I Parent Engagement Policy; Robo-Doc Telehealth Program Authorization; Bus Application and Schedule; And, more! // Parents/Guardians, log into your Campus Parent Portal account on a desktop browser or on the mobile app. Navigate to MENU > DOCUMENTS for each student enrolled in the District. Review each online form. Forms listed as Need Attention require completion and a signature. To review but opt out of submitting your signature, simply select Decline and Submit. The deadline to complete online forms is the second Friday of the school your or Friday, August 23, 2024. After August 23, forms will not longer be available on the Campus Parent Portal. Services are available to assist parent/guardians in completing online forms. Contact the school office at 209 736-2507 or rmccamey@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us for assistance. Contact Technology for an Activation Key and/or Campus Parent Portal assistance at igrycel@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us. -Bret Harte Union High School District
Looking to view BOTH the school's master calendar and the athletics' calendar at the same time?! If so, use a browser and the following link >>> https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/events.
"Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students, I hope this email finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for your support and partnership this week as we began another exciting school year. Thanks to you, we've had a smooth and successful start, and we're looking forward to all the wonderful experiences ahead. As a reminder, our school website is a great resource for staying informed about important dates, events, and other relevant information. We encourage you to visit it regularly to stay up-to-date. Additionally, please note that any requests for course changes need to be submitted by Friday, August 23rd. If you feel a change needs to be made, please reach out to Ms. Godfrey at sgodfrey@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us. We want to ensure that all students are settled into their classes as soon as possible, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you need to make any adjustments. Thank you again for your continued support. Here's to a fantastic year ahead!" -Jacob Holt, Principal
REMINDER: The bell schedule for Thursday, August 15 and Friday, August 16 is ALL 1 - 7.
Bret Harte Students >>> Are you ready for tomorrow's first day of the 2024-25 school year?! Reminder, the bell schedule is the annual First Day Frenzy, which begins in the lower gym at 8:00 AM with a guest speaker, followed by class schedule distribution, and modified periods 1-7. Student photos/ID’s, first day student purchases, and lunch will break up the day. Bus schedule can be found on the Bret Harte App (BHUHSD > Documents > Transportation). Questions, contact the school office at 209 736-2507. Have a great year, Bullfrogs!
REMINDER: "Good Afternoon, This is just a friendly reminder that our Freshman/New Student Orientation is taking place tomorrow, August 13th from 10a-3p! Students should expect to arrive beginning at 9:45a and report to the Lower Gym. We are also aware that several new students did not receive a previous dialer that was sent out regarding picture day. Please [visit https://5il.co/2rf1u] with instructions for ordering pictures. Thank you! " -Bret Harte Front Office
PICTURE DAY: "Hello Students & Parent/Guardians, Picture day will take place on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 14th. Please [refer to the following link, https://5il.co/2rf1u, for more] information on ways to purchase pictures, as well as, package information. Thank you! "-Bret Harte Union High School District \\ "Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com using your Student ID or Picture Day ID: EVTGB2VR6" Questions can be directed to the school office at 209 736-2507 or rmccamey@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.
"The 2024-2025 school year is quickly approaching! Please see information below regarding our first week of school and the events taking place. Freshman & New Student Orientation: All new students are encouraged to attend the Orientation scheduled for Tuesday, August 13 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Special busing is provided. Learn more at https://5il.co/2rhh4. Students attending the Freshman and New Student Orientation will receive their District-issued Chromebook and corresponding charger. It is highly recommended that each student brings either a bag or backpack to safely transport the device throughout the day. Replacement cost detail can be found at https://5il.co/2o5fv. In addition, students will receive instructions for user access, such as school email and Campus Student Portal access, when receiving their device. New students that do not attend the Orientation will need to obtain their device directly from Ms. Cooper in the Learning Center on the first day of school. First Day Frenzy - Wednesday, August 14: Classes begin at 8:00 AM with our traditional opening day - namely, First Day Frenzy - a schedule that will include a guest speaker, opportunities for students to meet their teachers, complete student purchases and take pictures. The day will conclude at 3:00 PM. The schedule for Thursday, August 15 and Friday, August 16 will be ALL PERIODS 1 - 7. The bus schedule and school calendar can be found in Back to School Online Forms and online at https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org. Questions regarding any of the information provided above can be directed toward the Bret Harte Front Office at (209) 736-2507 or rmccamey@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us. We look forward to having another great school year!" -Bret Harte Front Office
BACK TO SCHOOL ONLINE FORMS: "Bret Harte Families, Back to school forms have been moved ONLINE! Required annual forms historically mailed in June, are now available on the Campus Parent Portal . Online review of forms by parents/guardians will take less than 30 minutes and your progress will be tracked. Below is a list of documents to be viewed, completed and/or signed:
• Back to School Newsletter
• Freshman & New Student Orientation Information
• Picture Day Information
• School Calendar
• Bell Schedule
• Attendance Procedures
• Dress Code
• Housing Questionnaire
• Student Purchases Order Form
• Student Vehicle Application
• Household Income Survey Information
• Yearbook Information
• Title I Parent Engagement Policy
• Robo-Doc Telehealth Program Authorization
• Bus Application and Schedule
• And, more!
Parents/Guardians, log into your Campus Parent Portal account on a desktop browser or on the mobile app. Navigate to MENU > DOCUMENTS for each student enrolled in the District. Review each online form. Forms listed as Needs Attention require completion and a signature. To review but opt out of submitting your signature, simply select Decline and Submit. The deadline to complete online forms is the second Friday of the school your or Friday, August 23, 2024. Services are available to assist parent/guardians in completing online forms. Contact the school office at 209 736-2507 or rmccamey@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us for assistance. Contact Technology for Campus Parent Portal assistance at igrycel@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us." -Bret Harte Union High School District
BACK TO SCHOOL NEWSLETTER: "Hello Bret Harte Students and Families! Our 2024-2025 school year is just around the corner! Our Back to School Newsletter is available to view now. [Navigate to Menu > Documents > Bulletins and Newsletters.] This said newsletter contains general school information, as well as more in depth information regarding our Freshman & New Student Orientation, First Day Frenzy, Back to School Forms and more! More information will be communicated throughout the next week leading up to our first day of school on [Wednesday], August 14th." -Bret Harte Front Office (Sent via IC Messenger 7/31/24)
ATHLETICS: Calling all Bret Harte Superfans! The Fall 2024 game schedules are now available on the Bret Harte App (BHHS > Menu > Documents > Athletics > Game Schedules). Questions, contact Athletics at 209 736-8348 or athleticdirector@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us.
CLASS OF 2025: "Hello Parents: Senior portraits are currently happening at Bret Harte High School in the Multipurpose Room. Prestige will be here from 9 to 4 today, tomorrow, and Friday. Already, some students have missed their appointments. If you have missed your appointment, please feel free to come by at any time. You may have to wait, but you will not be turned away. The same is true if you have not made an appointment. You may drop by to take your photo. You will not be turned away. You can also schedule an appointment through Prestige with the code that they emailed you in May. If you can't find the code, then you can search by California, then Altaville, and pick Bret Harte after going to their website. Here's the link: https://prestigeportraits.com/. Keep in mind, you can choose the no-cost option where Prestige simply takes a quick senior portrait from one angle. The lowest-paid option is $20, which allows for a couple of angles. Lastly, if you miss taking photos in July, you will be assigned an appointment in October. " - Jason Burita, yearbook advisor, jburita@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us
"Summer School Reopening on Thursday, June 20th // Dear Parents and Students, We hope this message finds you well. We are pleased to announce that summer school will reopen as planned on Thursday, June 20th. We look forward to welcoming our students back and continuing with our educational activities. Please ensure that your child arrives on time and prepared for their classes. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact our office. Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to a successful continuation of our summer program." -Jacob Holt, Principal (Sent via IC Messenger.)
SUMMER SESSION 2024: The following message was sent to applicable students and their parent/guardians. For more information, call the school office at 209 736-2507. // "Good afternoon, You are receiving this message because your student did not pass a class required for graduation from Bret Harte High School. Your student has been enrolled for Summer School to make up the required coursework to stay on track to graduating. You can log into Infinite Campus to see what class your student has been enrolled in and what room to report to. Summer School is a credit recovery-based program, designed to support students that did not pass essential courses during the regular school year. Students will be completing their work through a program called Edgenuity. Students will need their chromebooks every day and will be able to work in a self-paced environment. Summer School will be held at Bret Harte Union High School, beginning Monday, June 10 th and will end on Friday, June 28 th, with hours from 8:00a - 12:20p. During the summer school day, a light snack will be provided to students, free of charge. Transportation will be offered for students following the "Late Bus" routes; one bus up toward Avery, and one bus down for Copperopolis. Route information can be found on our website, or by using the following link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3329/BHUHSD/4327959/BHUHSD_Transp_Summer_Session_Bus_Schedule_2024_May_08_2024.pdf If you have any questions, please reach out to Jacob Holt at jholt@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us." -Jacob Holt, Principal (Sent via IC Messenger 6/3/24)
CLASS OF 2025: "This message is to notify you to go to prestigeportraits.com to set up your appointment for your senior portraits. Your portrait sittings will be taken on campus in the MPR Wednesday, July 24 - Friday, July 26, 2024, by appointment only. You can find your appointment by searching for your school by city (Altaville) and state, and then by your first and last name. No appointment code is required. This year's seniors will be required to wear Tux and Drape for their yearbook image. Please know that it is the goal of Bret Harte Union High School faculty and staff to have each senior's portrait in the 2024 - 2025 yearbook. If you are unable to make it to any of the dates listed in July, senior portrait retakes will take place Oct 22. Thank you!" -Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch (Bret Harte School Office)
SEMESTER 2 GRADES: Finals grades for the 2023-24 school year are posted on the Parent and Student Portal under Menu > Documents > 2nd Semester Report Card. Your student is considered academically ineligible and may not participate in sports if he/she has a GPA of less than 2.0, has 2 F's, 2 INC's or an F and an INC on their report card. If you have questions regarding your student's grade, please contact the instructor directly. Teacher contact information can be found on our website under Staff Directory. Effective January 2023, all student progress and report cards must be accessed on the Portal and will no longer be mailed home. If you need assistance with Portal access, please contact Technology at igrycel@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us. Include the student(s) and parent/guardian names in correspondence.
GRADUATES & FAMILY MEMBERS: Please remember to pick up your diplomas from the podium immediately following commencement. If you are unable to pick up your diplomas this evening, they will be available for pick up in the Bret Harte Main Office on Monday, June 3rd. Congratulations to all our 2024 Grads! -Bret Harte Front Office
Weekly Student Bulletin: May 27 - 31, 2024 https://brethartebullfrogs.edurooms.com/engage/bret-harte-union-high-school/newsletters/student-bulletin-week-39
MEETING NOTICE: A Governing Board Sub-Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 8:30 AM in the District Board Room/RM 53. The meeting is public. Community members must sign-in as a campus visitor. The agenda is available at https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=36030549. To view archived agendas and minutes, please refer to our website.