High School for Law and Justice

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  •  BPA

    Chapter Membership Application

    Deadline 9/13/2024 

    The deadline to submit your applications is fast approaching! Don’t forget to pay the first half of your installment ($25) on SchoolPay to secure your spot! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please get in touch with the Officer Team or Mrs. Franklin. We’re here to help! Let’s make this a fantastic year! 

    https://schoolpay.com/link/BPA

     

    BPA THEME FOR 2025

    "Capture the Moment"

     

    CaptureTheMoment

     

    WHAT CAN BPA DO FOR ME?

    Involvement in Business Professionals of America will be one of the most rewarding aspects of your business class. Through this involvement, you will build lasting relationships, gain real-life skills, participate in competitive events, develop leadership, connect with business professionals, and have opportunities to travel to conferences. You will also have many chances to qualify for awards, recognitions, and scholarships. No matter what, you can find your fit in BPA

    WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN BPA? 

    • Participating in BPA looks great on your college, scholarship, and job applications.
    • Experience personal and professional growth
    • Gain real-life skills
    • Participate in competitive events
    • Develop Leadership
    • Get Lifetime Opportunities
    • Connect with businesses
    • Earn awards and recognition
    • Attend conferences and workshops
    • Meet people with similar interests
    • Qualify for scholarships

    Who Can Join?

    9th-12th grade HSLJ students may join BPA. To join, students must submit a signed application and event selection form and pay $50.00 in dues. Members are required to compete in an individual and/or team event. Additionally, students will participate in community service, leadership, and professional development activities through BPA-sponsored programs such as the BPA Cares Award, Torch Award, Leadership Academy, and the Intern Program while they are members of HSLJ BPA and while attending leadership conferences.

    WHAT ABOUT COMPETITIONS?

    Get ready to showcase your skills and shine! All members are strongly encouraged to dive into BPA’s thrilling regional, state, and national competitive events. The WSAP Competitive Events program is the powerhouse that drives BPA’s success. With over 65 exciting categories spanning five key areas—Finance, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Digital Communication and Design, and Management, Marketing, and Communication—there’s a competition for everyone!

    Your journey begins at the Regional level, where you’ll compete to qualify for the State conference. The top performers from State then battle it out at the National Leadership Conference in May, where only the best of the best rise to the top. Whether you’re competing individually or as part of a team, tackling objective tests or delivering impressive presentations, each competition is an incredible opportunity to build real-world skills and prepare for a bright future in the national workforce.

    WHAT ABOUT COMPETITIONS?

    Get ready to showcase your skills and shine! All members are encouraged to dive into BPA’s thrilling regional, State, and national competitive events. The WSAP Competitive Events program is the powerhouse that drives BPA’s success. With over 65 exciting categories spanning five key areas—Finance, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Digital Communication and Design, and Management, Marketing, and Communication—there’s a competition for everyone!

    Your journey begins at the Regional level, where you’ll compete to qualify for the State conference. The top performers from the State then battle it out at the National Leadership Conference in May, where only the best of the best rise to the top. Whether you’re competing individually or as part of a team, tackling objective tests, or delivering impressive presentations, each competition is an incredible opportunity to build real-world skills and prepare for a bright future in the national workforce.

    WHAT'S THE BPA PLEDGE?

    At formal BPA meetings, conferences, and events, the BPA pledge is recited:

    "We are met in a spirit of friendship and goodwill as we prepare for careers in a world-class workforce. We work together to develop professionalism and leadership through Business Professionals of America and pledge our loyalty to our nation."

    So what are you waiting for? Get involved in BPA today! 

    If you have more questions about joining, please message Mrs. Franklin or the BPA Officers on Teams. 

          

    2024-25 Leadership Conferences

      Fall Leadership Conference

    TBD

    Regional Leadership Conference​
    Lake Jackson, TX​
    January TBA​

    State Leadership Conferences

    Dallas, TX ​
    February 27-March 2, 2025​ 

    National Leadership Conferences

    Orlando, Florida May 7–11, 2025

     

    Future National Leadership Conference Dates & Locations

    Nashville, Tennessee May 6–10, 2026
    Denver, Colorado May 5–9, 2027
    Orlando, Florida May 10–14, 2028
    Washington, D.C May 9–13, 2029

     

     

    2024-2025 HSLJ Officer Team

    2024-2025 BPA Officers

    2023-24 BPA OFFICERS and Advisor

    Advisor:

                                                                                                      Mrs. Franklin-Sfrankl2@houstonisd.org                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

                    Chapter President:           

    Chapter President

    Bethany Andrade

    S1705167@online.houstonisd.org 

     

    Vice President:

    Jerrod

    Jerrod Joseph

     s1748892@online.houstonisd.org

                      Secretary:                  

    Erin B.

    Erin Blueitt

    S2137663@online.houstonisd.org

     

      Treasurer: 

    Emily C.

    Emily Castillo

    s1753184@online.houstonisd.org

    Historian:

    Briana

    Briana Gomez 

    s1707698@online.houstonisd.org

     

    Chapter Membership Application

                                                                                        Please email the completed application to Sfrankl2@houstonisd.org or send it via teams.

    Dues breakdown:

    State:       $8.00

    Nationals:$14.00

    Regionals:$20.00

    T-shirt:   $8.00

     Total Dues=$50.00

    BPA Dues 2025

    1st Installment of $25.00 is due by September 13, 2024

    2nd Installment of $25.00 is due by October 4, 2024

    ** You may also make the full payment at any time. 

    Pay Dues:

    https://schoolpay.com/link/BPA

     Contact Mrs. Franklin at Sfrankl2@houstonisd.org if you have ANY questions or concerns.

     

     

     

     

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