The BA Bulletin - Oct 2nd, 2023
Weekly News Capturing the BA Way!
From Ms. Foster Arbaiza,
This is the final week of Quarter 1. All grades will be due by the end of this week. Please check your child's PowerSchool Account daily. If a student fails Quarter 1, they must schedule a parent conference with their teacher.
Here are our big updates for this week:
1. HoCo Hallway Decorating all week in Advisory
2. HoCo Parade & Dance are this Saturday! Catch a seat along the parade route!
3. Tutoring is available! Make sure your child attends tutoring if they are failing or behind in their classes. See flyer below.
4. CCMR Updates - All students must graduate with a CCMR point. See CCMR Specifics below.
Please see below for more detailed information!
As always, let me know if you have any questions!
Ms. Foster Arbaiza
Bryan Adams Annual Homecoming Celebrations!
Homecoming 2023 Flyer
Hallway Decorating Contest
Parade Route
Homecoming Information
This week KICKS OFF OUR HOCO Celebrations!
1. Annual parade
2. Hallway Decorating Contest
3. Homecoming Dance
There are several ways you can join us for the parade:
1. Sponsor a Bryan Adams' feeder club or organization? Sign-up for a float here with PTSA!
2. Want to be a sponsor for the parade? Sign-up here.
3. Want to be a spectator? Join us on the route from BA through the neighborhood along Ferguson and Shiloh for fun and treats!
4. Parade lineup starts at 8:30AM, Parade starts around 9:30
Here is how your student can join us for the dance:
1. Tickets are on sale now! Tickets can be purchased during lunches.
2. Tickets can be purchased online or with cash.
State of Texas CCMR Requirements
All students in Bryan Adams HSLA must have a pathway to a CCMR point. College, Career, or Military Readiness is required for all students in Bryan Adams.
Students start their CCMR pathway as early as 9th grade. Please read the following information about how your student can earn their CCMR point:
College Readiness:
3, 4, or 5 on an AP test
Pass a college readiness test
Dual Credit Course in English or Math
Career Readiness:
9 hours in CTE Dual Credit
Industry based certification w/course pathway
Military Readiness
Enlist in the military and submit your DD-4 Form
As Bryan Adams, we have many programs that help students earn their CCMR point: PTECH, CI, CTE, NAF, AP, Dual Credit, College Prep ELA/Math, SAT prep, TSI prep, and many more. All students will learn what their CCMR pathway is over the next few weeks. Make sure to engage in this conversation with your child.
Family and Community Engagement
Bryan Adams Families, DISD is asking for families to complete this form about family and community engagement at BA.
They challenged us to get 235 responses by Oct 31st and I told them our parents could meet that goal this week!!!
I’m looking for 235 families to please complete this feedback form and let us know how we can continue to support your student and our community
State Fair Tickets Coming this Week!
Texas's Tradition of the State Fair of Texas opens this weekend! All students will receive their ticket next week in Advisory. Please be reminded that there are new guidelines for all minors for the Fair. Be sure to read all of the new guidelines below.
Bell Schedule & Dress Code Info
Upcoming Events
Becoming a Belle
Attention middle school dancers, do you want to be a future Belle? If so, don't miss your FREE chance to dance with the Belles. For more information, contact Amy Solorio at amysolorio@dallasisd.org
Jobs vs Internships
Internship is quickly approaching. P-TECH Juniors and Seniors the deadline to submit your interest application is September 18th.
ASP SAT Prep Sessions
ASP is hosting SAT prep in A109 on Tuesdays from 4:45 to 5:45
BA Tutoring Flyer
See the flyer for tutoring dates and times. Have a schedule conflict or don't see your child's class listed? Email that teacher directly!
Join PTSA Today!
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Important BA Links
Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy
Jeffrey Yerger, Assistant Principal, Fine Arts, Facilities, Electives
Shawnette Bryant, Assistant Principal, ELA/ESOL, 9th Grade
Danielle Gerhart, Assistant Principal, Science, NAF, 10th Grade
Tracy Reed, Assistant Principal, Social Studies, SPED, 11th Grade
Adrian Echevarria, Assistant Principal, Math, World Languages, 12th Grade
Joan McCoo, Assistant Principal, PTECH, CTE
Email: safoster@dallasisd.org
Location: 2101 Millmar Drive, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 972-502-4900
Facebook: facebook.com/bryanadamshighschool
Twitter: @bryanadamsHSLA
Past BA Bulletins
August 2023
https://www.smore.com/mcvjp-the-ba-bulletin-august-21-2023
https://www.smore.com/nw3szd-the-ba-bulletin-august-28-2023
https://www.smore.com/hb96g-the-ba-bulletin-sept-5th-2023
https://www.smore.com/e7sgr-the-ba-bulletin-sept-11th-2023