The BA Bulletin - August 28, 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.
Here are our big updates for this week:
1. Cohort Meetings - Cohort Meetings will be completed this week. Ask your student what the ABCDs of Graduation are.
2. BA 10 Day Plan for Dress Code and Tardies - our 10 Day plan for dress code and tardies end this week. Please ensure your student is in BA dress code and on time every class, every day.
Please see below for more detailed information!
As always, let me know if you have any questions!
Ms. Foster Arbaiza
BA Meet the Teacher was a HIT!
Over 200 parents and family members came to our Meet the Teacher Night! Parents, students, and family members were able to meet their student's teachers and engage in a Parent Meeting.
Senior Council 2024
Senior Council 2024 met for the first time with the Senior Leadership Team this week. They started the planning process for Senior Events. It is going to be a GREAT senior year!
President - Luis Garcia Soler
Vice President - Cody Fulenwider
Secretary - Karen Ipina
Historian(s) - Natalie Avila & Yancy Chavez
Auditions are Underway for Macbeth
Bryan Adams Theatre Company held auditions for the Fall Play, Macbeth by Williams Shakespeare. A story of greed, corruption, and murders most foul, are all a part of this horrific story!
Students in Cohorts 2027 & 2024 (9th and 12th grades) participated in their first cohort meeting. Students learned about the ABCDs of Graduation at Bryan Adams. Students in Cohorts 2025 & 2026 will engage in their cohort meetings this week.
Students should follow the following when it comes to graduating successfully at Bryan Adams:
A) Attendance - No more than 4 absences (Excused or Unexcused) per semester. Students who have 5 or more absences will lose credit for the semester. If a student has an extenuating circumstance, please reach out to the Cohort administrator and counselor.
B) Behavior - All students must follow the DISD Code of Conduct. All behavior will be addressed using the District's Code of Conduct.
C) Credits - All students must have the CORRECT credits to graduate. While the minimum is 26 credits, they must be the correct credits that fall under the State of Texas's Recommended or Distinguished Graduation Plan.
D) Defenses - All students at Bryan Adams Leadership Academy must defend their Sophomore and Senior years. Defenses are required for students to participate in the commencement ceremonies.
S) STAAR - In order to receive a diploma in the State of Texas, all students are required to pass all five of their EOCs: English I, English II, Biology, Algebra I, and United Stated History.
BA's 10 Day Plan for Dress Code and Tardies
Not sure what your student needs to wear or when class begins? See the bell schedule and dress code flyer below!
Starting 8/25/2023 all students who arrive late with outside commercial food or drink must dispose of it before they enter the building. Random tardy sweeps will begin.
Starting 8/28/2023 all students who arrive late will be issued a "late pass" and parent contact will be made. Tardy Sweeps will be every period.
Students who continue to arrive late to class will face disciplinary consequences.
Starting Monday, 8/28/2023 any student not in full uniform (including ID) will not attend class until we have confirmed the student’s active enrollment and provide the student with a modified uniform loaner shirt and lanyard attire indicating the student is an active member of the Bryan Adams community. Students must provide collateral to use the loaner shirt.
Students can also buy a uniform shirt (cash only) in B108.
Students must begin to build habits and be accountable for daily expectations. Check your student’s attire daily and be available if we need to contact you regarding your student’s attire.
Students who continue to violate the dress code policy will face disciplinary consequences.
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
Bitty Belle Dance
Bitty Belle Registration is open! For more information please contact Amy Solorio at amysolorio@dallasisd.org
ASP SAT Prep Sessions
ASP is hosting SAT prep in A109 on Tuesdays from 4:45 to 5:45
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Counselor Corner
Cougar Kickoff - Pep Rally
Wednesday, Sep 6, 2023, 07:00 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
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Twitter: @bryanadamsHSLA