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Orientation Made Easy

Orientation Wednesday, August 5

  • 7th graders and new students with the last name beginning with A-L from 8:30-10:00 a.m.

  • 7th graders and new students with the last name beginning with M-Z  from 10:30-12:00 p.m.

  • ALL 8th graders from 1:00-3:00pm

IMPORTANT: Students must have the Student Information Update completed by parents in the Parent Portal before starting school and 7th graders must have evidence of having the TDAP immunization. Students who have outstanding fines or overdue books from the previous school year or from their previous school sites must clear their debts to receive their class schedule.

Complete the Student Information Update

The Student Information Update is now open and is mandatory for all families to complete. You can access the Student Information Update through the Parent Portal. Follow the prompts on the parent portal to start the process of updating emergency contacts, address, immunization record, etc.

After completing the annual update, it is VERY important that you click on the "Documents" tab (at the left on the menu) and complete the forms specific to Bret Harte.

You can also watch a helpful video on the webpage in English or Spanish. If you have questions about the Student Information Update please review this FAQ document. If you need tech support to access or set up your account please contact the Family Tech Support department.

Purchase PE Clothes

PE clothes can be purchased in person at Orientation with cash, check or money order (payable to Bret Harte Middle School). PE clothes are available to view during orientation and are all ADULT size. For more information about PE clothes including prices please visit our PE clothes page.

Suggested School Supply List

We are providing a suggested list of school supplies. These supplies should last for the entire year. Certain teachers may recommend additional school supply items for their classes

Free AC Transit Bus Passes

HUSD middle and high school students are eligible for a FREE Youth Clipper card that provides unlimited free rides on AC Transit. Students can add cash value to the Clipper card for 50% off BART fares and youth discounts on other transit systems that use Clipper.

Apply here and your Clipper card will be delivered to you via the Bret Harte Main Office in 6-8 weeks.