Well, week 1 FLEW BY! We are ready and geared up for another amazing BA WAY WEEK!

Please see below for all things BA Week 2!

Morning Arrival - UPDATES!

Meet the Teacher Info

Cougar Kick Off & Yearbook Signing Night

Technology Updates

Schedule Changes/Counseling Updates

YONDR UPDATES

Athletics Schedules

Kadia Thullah - President

Tasmiah Majid - Vice President

Marla Lira - Historian

Hannah Moore - Historian

Camille Nevaquaya - Secretary

Ford Rock - Treasurer

Parents, we need your help!

Students must go through the following safety processes before they can enter the building:

1. Dress Code Check

2. Bag Opened and Unzipped

3. Bag Check and Metal Detector Check

4. ID Check ** Coming Soon

5. Yondr Pouch Check ** Coming Soon

Each one of these components takes time. In order to get your student in the building on time, students must be dropped off or arrive to school no later than 8:40AM. Students who report to school later than 8:40AM run the risk of tardy sweep consequences.

Tardy sweep consequences will not be deferred due to a student's lack of timeliness.

❗Tardy sweeps will begin on 8/22❗

Students who arrive late due to a late bus will receive a tardy pass for 1st/5th period.

As a reminder, the morning arrival information is listed in last week's BA Bulletin LINKED HERE.

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.

Teachers will share their specific school supply list for their classes, but please refer to the School General Supply List for supplies needed by all students regardless of their schedule.

All students must complete the Technology Use Agreement in order to take their devices home.

Please take a moment to fill out the agreement by following this link: Technology Use Agreement.

Important Notes:

This agreement is mandatory for all students.

Devices will not be allowed to leave the school OR be allowed for home use until the agreement is completed.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Your cooperation helps us provide the best learning experience for your child.

All students can look up their schedule by going to bahsla.com/day1 or use the QR code on the flyer. Here are important things you need to know for schedules:

1. I am happy to report that the counselors are almost complete with all schedule change requests. All schedule changes will be complete this week.

2. Students who want to drop a CI, Dual Credit, or AP class must have a parent conference with the principal and principal approval.

3. Schedule change request form is linked below by grade level (students may not change their schedule after 8/23/2024)

9th grade: tiny.cc/9thScheduleRequest

10th grade: tiny.cc/10thScheduleRequest

11th grade: tiny.cc/11thScheduleRequest

12th grade: tiny.cc/12thScheduleRequest

P-Tech

9-10th grade: tiny.cc/910ScheduleRequest

11-12th grade: tiny.cc/1112ScheduleRequest

Over the last several months, we have been gearing up for the Yondr system at Bryan Adams High School. The Yondr system is designed to create a phone-free educational environment, enhancing focus and reducing distractions for our students.

The detailed rollout & plan was featured in last week's BA Bulletin. You can access that here.

As we enter into Week 2 of our three week roll out plan, we are excited to say that our Yondr pouches have been shipped and are on their way! As we await our pouches, students and staff members will engage in the following activities:

Week 2: Advisory Lessons on Student Emails

Dates: August 19 - August 23

• Students will participate in advisory lessons about student emails.
• Each student will send an email to their parent or guardian to ensure seamless communication throughout the day.
• Students will cc their advisor on this email, and we will upload the contact information into our parent email database.

We are committed to keeping you informed throughout the first three weeks of school and will provide additional details and specifics as needed.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in making Bryan Adams High School a focused and engaging learning environment.

Students must be on time to every class, every day. Students will utilize our new hallpass system to request to go to the bathroom, nurse, etc. Each teacher will be given a vest that corresponds with their classroom number and floor. Students must utilize the bathroom that correspond with their floor. 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.

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.

The administration team implemented a 10-day Dress Code and ID plan that started on August 12th.

The BA Uniform is described as the following:

BA Polo w/ Crest

Black or Khaki Bottoms

Closed-Toe Shoes

Current ID Badge** Coming Soon

Yondr Pouch (regardless of cell phone status)** Coming Soon

At BA we are proud of our uniform and the image that our students portray when they walk through the doors every day. When students are dressed as leaders, their mindset is elevated.

Additionally, this is a safety piece. The uniform and ID badge prove to us that they are BA students, and that they belong on our campus.

The 10-day plan was design so that students and families could have time to purchase the items required and receive their ID badges.

Starting August 26th, all students without the proper required dress code items will be subject to a dress code violation.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment, all students are required to wear their school IDs at all times while on campus. This policy helps us ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors.

All students will be issued a badge through Advisory during the first ten days of school. ID badges will have last year's picture (Freshmen will take their picture at Cub Camp this week) on them. Students may request a new picture and purchase an additional badge for a fee.

**If a student did not complete their sophomore Defense or does not have the required grade level credits, their ID will will reflect their previous grade level. Students must complete their Defense and/or recuperate their credits to receive a new badge.

Starting August 26th, all students without an ID badge will be subject to a dress code violation.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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, but ALL EXTRACURRICULAR BAGS MUST BE MESH OR CLEAR. Please reach out to your sponsor for more information.

4. Students may carry a pouch for personal items. It must be no larger than 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches.

5. Students will receive their backpack in conjunction with technology rollout on Thursday and Friday

ALL BAGS in violation of the DISD clear backpack policy will not be allowed in the building.

safoster@dallasisd.org

Jeffrey Yerger, Assistant Principal, Fine Arts, Facilities, Electives

jyerger@dallasisd.org

Shawnette Bryant, Assistant Principal, ELA/ESOL, 9th Grade

shawbryant@dallasisd.org

Danielle Gerhart, Assistant Principal, Science, NAF, 10th Grade

danijones@dallasisd.org

Tracy Reed, Assistant Principal, Social Studies, SPED, 11th Grade

trareed@dallasisd.org

Adrian Echevarria, Assistant Principal, Math, World Languages, 12th Grade

eechevarria@dallasisd.org

Joan McCoo, Assistant Principal, PTECH, CTE

jmccoo@dallasisd.org

Email: safoster@dallasisd.org
Location: 2101 Millmar Drive, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 972-502-4900
Facebook: facebook.com/bryanadamshighschool
Twitter: @bryanadamsHSLA