The BA Bulletin - Nov 27th, 2023
Weekly News Capturing the BA Way!
From Ms. Foster Arbaiza,
Here are our big updates for this week:
1. Student Device Check in Advisory this week for 11th and 12th grades
2. BA Dance Department Winter Showcase THIS FRIDAY at 7PM
3. PTECH Open House THIS SATURDAY at 10AM
4. EOC Retests are NEXT WEEK! Have you passed all of your EOCs?
As always, let me know if you have any questions!
Ms. Foster Arbaiza
Student Computer Audits in Advisory THIS WEEK for 11th and 12th Grades
What you need to know about student device audits
Student device audits are critical to our campus. This ensures we have accurate numbers of students with devices that are in good, working condition. When a student loses or damages a computer, or it gets stolen, there is a potential for a significant gap in that student's learning.
Device audits are also critical for the funding of new technology in the future.
Please make sure your student brings their device EVERYDAY to school. Additionally, they should come to campus with their device charger.
Advisors will complete the device audit with 11th and 12th grades students this week.
If a student does not bring their device for the audit, it will be marked lost on their account.
Bryan Adams Dance Department Winter Showcase
Come and Learn More about PTECH!
PTECH Open House is this SATURDAY!
Bryan Adams P-TECH at Dallas College Eastfield Campus will enable students to explore a wide range of career interests in the field of education. A curriculum focus on instructional practices and classroom pedagogy will challenge students to discover solutions to leading classrooms for future students. Students will have the opportunity to develop the skills and experience to explore and engage with delivering high-quality education, acquire the communication teamwork and problem-solving skills that are necessary for success in the 21st century classroom in the field of education.
Students will have a choice between two distinct tracks:
Early Childhood Education
AAT (Associates of Arts in Teaching)
Criminal Justice
AS (Criminal Justice)
*All 9th grade students take a course called Methods of Personal and Academic Success (MAPS), which is aimed at helping students learn about college, as well as develop organizational skills and positive study habits. The course utilizes the high school condensed "Roadmap to Success" Curriculum. Additional information can be found here: Roadmap to Success Program Menu.*
EOC Retests START December 5th!
Why do students have to retest in the Fall Semester?
High school students are required to pass five subject-specific STAAR tests at any time in grades 9 through 12 in order to graduate and earn a high school
diploma.
Algebra I
Biology
English I
English II
United States History
These high school tests are called end-of-course (EOC) exams since students are supposed to take them after they finish the corresponding high school course.
Students have already been informed if they need to retake the exam. Want to check if your child needs to retake the exam? Click here.
For resources and study guides, click here.
Bell Schedule & Dress Code Info (WINTER'S VERSION)
BA Winter Dress Code
We want our kids to be warm during the winter months. We know that many of them walk to school and/or wait outside until the doors are open. Please take note of our winter policy at Bryan Adams:
1. Students may wear warm layers with their BA Polos underneath
2. Students may wear jackets with hoods, but hoods may not be worn in the building.
3. We highly recommend clothes-toe shoes or boots. Crocs are allowed, but not suggested to keep those piggies warm!
4. Hats, beanies, or other headgear are not to be worn in the building.
5. NO pajamas, leggings or onesies!
6. We will open the building at 7:45AM any time the wind chill is below 40*
Want to join PTECH?
Want to graduate high school with your associate's degree for FREE?? Join the BA PTECH!
ASP SAT Prep Sessions
ASP is hosting SAT prep in A109 on Tuesdays from 4:45 to 5:45
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
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