9-12 BIS Program Enrollment Information

Enrollment for Q1 of 2026-2027 school year ends 9/3/26

Enrollment for Q2 starts 9/10/26

Orientation Schedule

Attending an orientation via Google Meet is required for all families before applying. Both the student and at least one guardian must attend together.

  • First Orientation: Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM (Noon).

  • Recurring Dates: Every Thursday at 12:00 PM until May 28, 2026. NO ORIENTATION on these Thursdays 9/17, 11/19, 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 3/18, 4/1, 4/29, and 6/3. If you signed up on one of these weeks, you’ll be invited to the following orientation.

  • Action: Complete the [Orientation Sign-Up Form] ONLY during the week you would like to attend the orientation.

    Once signed up for BIS Google Meet orientation, families will receive a Google Meet link via registered emails to join 10 minutes before meeting time.

Application Process

Follow these steps in order to apply for the program:

  1. Enroll in BUSD If your student is not already enrolled in the Berkeley Unified School District, visit the Berkeley Public Schools Enrollment page first.

  2. Attend Required Orientation Join the weekly Google Meet session (see schedule above).

  3. Submit Application After attending orientation, you will be invited to submit the 9-12 Independent Study Application.

  4. Meet with School Counselor Once your application is submitted, the counselor will email you a Google Calendar link to schedule an appointment (in-person or virtual) to finalize your BIS Agreement and plan your classes.

Important Note for Students with IEPs

If your student has an IEP, you must arrange an IEP meeting before submitting a BIS application. Please contact your current case manager at BHS to start the process.