Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hello Future? Is this different than the Girls Build Summit?
This is the Girls Build event that we put together once a year– this event is open to all public high schools in LA County.
What is the Girls Build Challenge / Application?
The Girls Build Challenge is a year-round program and open by application only at the beginning of the school year to teams of middle and high school girls nationally. Apply here.
What schools can sign up?
Any public middle school or high school in Los Angeles County can sign up.
How many students can we bring?
Schools can bring up to 50 people total - this includes students, teachers, and chaperones. So please be mindful and make sure to collaborate with your colleagues to avoid duplicate registrations from your school.
How do I know if my school is confirmed to attend? Will I get a confirmation?
You will be notified via email if your school has been confirmed. Note that space is limited, so register today!
Which students can we bring?
This event is for middle and high school students who identify as female only. Chaperones can be male or female.
Can we bring boys?
No. This event is for girls only - any student that identifies as female is welcome to attend.
Are you supplying buses?
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23rd:
FOR LAUSD SCHOOLS
We are working with LAUSD Transportation to secure buses for your school. We will provide you with the bus information, pick-up and drop-off time so you can process all the field trip paperwork necessary for this trip.
If you are LAUSD, you still need to go to your local districts to inform them you are attending – but this field trip is pre-approved at the central level and you should be cleared.
FOR OTHER DISTRICTS & CHARTER SCHOOLS
We will reimburse a maximum of $400 per bus. Every bus must take between 40 and 50 people. In order to be reimbursed for buses, you must provide an invoice and W9 to hellofuture@lapromisefund.org by November 30, 2019.
If you are bringing less than 40 people, we recommend taking Metro or setting up a carpool for private rides. We will also reimburse for public transportation and parking. Please save your receipts and email a copy to hellofuture@lapromisefund.org by November 30, 2019.
TRANSPORTATION FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th
LAUSD SCHOOLS
We are currently working with the Los Angeles Unified School District to
This is an early dismissal day for my school, can we still attend?
Yes, you can still attend the day, but will have to work out logistics to get students home. You will not be able to leave the event any earlier than 1pm.
Will there be a vegan option for lunch?
The lunch options will be meat or vegetarian sandwiches. We will not be able to offer a purely vegan option. We recommend that students who are vegan or have specific gluten or wheat allergies bring their own food for the day.
Do I need to be a Girls Build team?
No, you do not have to be a Girls Build team to attend either day this event.
Can I adjust my number of participants attending later?
It’s possible. If you get cancellations, we recommend that you find other attendees to fill those spots. If you need more seats, you will be placed on a waitlist and we will do our best to accommodate.
Is the venue and/or transportation handicap-accessible?
Yes, the venue is handicap-accessible. Handicap-accessible transportation can also be arranged. Please be sure to include this information in your registration.
This is the Girls Build event that we put together once a year– this event is open to all public high schools in LA County.
What is the Girls Build Challenge / Application?
The Girls Build Challenge is a year-round program and open by application only at the beginning of the school year to teams of middle and high school girls nationally. Apply here.
What schools can sign up?
Any public middle school or high school in Los Angeles County can sign up.
How many students can we bring?
Schools can bring up to 50 people total - this includes students, teachers, and chaperones. So please be mindful and make sure to collaborate with your colleagues to avoid duplicate registrations from your school.
How do I know if my school is confirmed to attend? Will I get a confirmation?
You will be notified via email if your school has been confirmed. Note that space is limited, so register today!
Which students can we bring?
This event is for middle and high school students who identify as female only. Chaperones can be male or female.
Can we bring boys?
No. This event is for girls only - any student that identifies as female is welcome to attend.
Are you supplying buses?
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23rd:
FOR LAUSD SCHOOLS
We are working with LAUSD Transportation to secure buses for your school. We will provide you with the bus information, pick-up and drop-off time so you can process all the field trip paperwork necessary for this trip.
If you are LAUSD, you still need to go to your local districts to inform them you are attending – but this field trip is pre-approved at the central level and you should be cleared.
FOR OTHER DISTRICTS & CHARTER SCHOOLS
We will reimburse a maximum of $400 per bus. Every bus must take between 40 and 50 people. In order to be reimbursed for buses, you must provide an invoice and W9 to hellofuture@lapromisefund.org by November 30, 2019.
If you are bringing less than 40 people, we recommend taking Metro or setting up a carpool for private rides. We will also reimburse for public transportation and parking. Please save your receipts and email a copy to hellofuture@lapromisefund.org by November 30, 2019.
TRANSPORTATION FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th
LAUSD SCHOOLS
We are currently working with the Los Angeles Unified School District to
This is an early dismissal day for my school, can we still attend?
Yes, you can still attend the day, but will have to work out logistics to get students home. You will not be able to leave the event any earlier than 1pm.
Will there be a vegan option for lunch?
The lunch options will be meat or vegetarian sandwiches. We will not be able to offer a purely vegan option. We recommend that students who are vegan or have specific gluten or wheat allergies bring their own food for the day.
Do I need to be a Girls Build team?
No, you do not have to be a Girls Build team to attend either day this event.
Can I adjust my number of participants attending later?
It’s possible. If you get cancellations, we recommend that you find other attendees to fill those spots. If you need more seats, you will be placed on a waitlist and we will do our best to accommodate.
Is the venue and/or transportation handicap-accessible?
Yes, the venue is handicap-accessible. Handicap-accessible transportation can also be arranged. Please be sure to include this information in your registration.
