The BA Bulletin - August 14, 2023
Weekly News Capturing the BA Way!
From Ms. Foster Arbaiza,
Welcome to the 2023 - 2024 School Year Cougars! We have a great week of learning and fun planned for you all.
We cannot wait to see our Cougars on August 14th!
We are committed to excellence and making this the best learning environment possible for our students. Please see below for helpful back to school information.
BA JROTC
This summer JROTC took 6 from BA to their annual summer camp.
The summer camp is a hybrid between traditional JROTC training and STEM training.
BAVT Pep Rally
All schools that feed into Bryan Adams HSLA engaged in a BAck to School Pep Rally in the BA Gym. Students were so excited to see their former teachers!
Link Crew Training
LinkCrew provides opportunities for our Freshmen and new students to be supported by Upper Classmen through mentorship and guidance. This is the largest LinkCrew BA has ever had!
Arriving to Campus
General Arrival Information
Doors for students open at 8:40AM. Students may enter through 3 locations: front main entrance, Cougar Den, and the doors at the corner of Lingo and Millmar.
Student Drivers and grades 11 - 12 will enter through the front main entrance. Students may report to the cafeteria or auditorium until dismissed for classes.
Students who ride the bus will be dropped off in the bus lane. Students should enter through the doors near Lingo and Millmar and report to the cafeteria.
Students who are dropped off by car or walk to school need to enter the Cougar Den. Students will enter through the Cougar Den doors and report to the cafeteria.
Students with late arrival must report to campus 5 minutes before class begins through the front entrance. Students will not be allowed in the building until 5 minutes before the 1st period dismissal bell.
Dismissal
The dismissal bell will ring at 4:40PM. Students will exit through the doors along the front, as well as the Cougar Den. All bus riders must report to their bus immediately. Busses depart at approximately 4:45PM.
Bus information can be found here.
All students with early dismissal must sign out in the front office and exit the building immediately after their last class.
Bell Schedule
Impt Info
Students must be on time to every class, every day. Students will utilize the E-hallpass system to request passes from their teacher to go to the bathroom, nurse, etc. Students have 3 passes they can use each day. No more than 15 students may be out in the hallways at any given times. Students may not receive passes during the following times: the first and last 15 minutes of every class period, advisory, and lunches. Students may use the bathroom during their specific lunch shift. Please note, the hall pass limits do not apply to true emergency situations.
BA Dress Code
Students must be in dress code each day. Students not in dress code will be given a loaner shirt and a lanyard to wear. Student must provide an item of collateral (i.e., cell phone) to borrow the shirt, Students may return the shirts at the end of the day and receive their collateral.
Students who continue to violate the dress code policy will receive disciplinary consequences.
If you are experiencing a financial hardship, please contact your cohort AP. The administration will locate resources for you.
Backpack Policy for 2023 - 2024
Dallas ISD has implemented a CLEAR BAG policy for all students in grades K - 12. The district will provide one clear backpack for students this year. If students lose or break this bag, or if they prefer a different clear or mesh bag, students must purchase this on their own.
1. While mesh backpacks are optional, all bags must be clear.
2. Lunch bags are subject to inspection, but do not have to be clear.
3. Students in extracurricular activities will work with their sponsor to search and store their bags in the morning.
4. Students may carry a pouch for personal items. It must be no larger than 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches.
ALL BAGS in violation of the DISD clear backpack policy will not be allowed in the building.
Technology Pickup Plan
Students will begin to receive technology on Wednesday. All OnRamps students begin technology distribution on Monday. Our goal is for all students to have a device within the first three weeks.
Please be patient with us as we rollout technology for over 2,000 students!
Students must complete a Technology User Agreement before they can take a device home.
Upcoming Events
Meet the Teacher
Tuesday, Aug 22, 2023, 05:00 PM
Bryan Adams High School, Millmar Drive, Dallas, TX, USA
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