FAQs
(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.
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.
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.
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 100 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.
Schools can bring up to 100 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!
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?
On Wednesday, 10/23 in the morning, this event designed for middle and high school students who identify as female only. Chaperones can be male or female.
On Thursday, 10/24 in the morning, the event is open to all middle and high school students.
On Wednesday, 10/23 in the morning, this event designed for middle and high school students who identify as female only. Chaperones can be male or female.
On Thursday, 10/24 in the morning, the event is open to all middle and high school students.
Are you supplying buses?
Please note that because this is a 2-day field trip experience, we have instituted new procedures about transportation to Hello Future. Please also note that procedures vary between Wednesday 10/23 and Thursday 10/24, so please read the below instructions below carefully. You will likely need to seek your school's and principal's permission to attend both days of this 2-day experience.
As in previous Girls Build Summits, LA Promise Fund will be providing buses and reimbursements for buses for Wednesday, October 23rd. However, at this time we are unable to provide buses or reimbursements for Thursday, October 24th due to limited resources. We are currently attempting to secure additional funding to cover transportation costs for Day 2. Please check the FAQs on the LA Promise Fund website for additional and updated information.
Transportation Information for LAUSD schools
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.
Wednesday 10/23
Schools are allowed to bring a maximum of 100 people (students and chaperones) and a maximum of two buses. Each bus must take between 40 and 50 people. LA Promise Fund will be working with LAUSD Transportation to secure buses for your school. Once your registration to attend is complete, 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.
Thursday 10/24
LA Promise Fund will not be reimbursing LAUSD Transportation for buses on Thursday 10/24, so your school must get bus transportation approval directly from LAUSD Transportation. Your school will be responsible for processing all the field trip paperwork necessary for this trip.
Transportation Information for Non-LAUSD, Other Districts, & Charter schools
Wednesday 10/23
Schools are allowed to bring a maximum of 100 people (students and chaperones). We will reimburse up to $400 per bus, at a maximum of 2 buses per school. Each bus must take between 40 and 50 people. Your school is responsible for booking/reserving your own bus(es). In order to be reimbursed for bus transportation, you must provide an invoice and W9 to girlsbuild@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 girlsbuild@lapromisefund.org by November 30, 2019.
Thursday 10/24
We are unable to provide buses or reimbursements for Thursday, October 24th due to limited resources. We are currently attempting to secure additional funding to cover transportation costs for Day 2. Please check the FAQs on the LA Promise Fund website for additional and updated information.
Please note that because this is a 2-day field trip experience, we have instituted new procedures about transportation to Hello Future. Please also note that procedures vary between Wednesday 10/23 and Thursday 10/24, so please read the below instructions below carefully. You will likely need to seek your school's and principal's permission to attend both days of this 2-day experience.
As in previous Girls Build Summits, LA Promise Fund will be providing buses and reimbursements for buses for Wednesday, October 23rd. However, at this time we are unable to provide buses or reimbursements for Thursday, October 24th due to limited resources. We are currently attempting to secure additional funding to cover transportation costs for Day 2. Please check the FAQs on the LA Promise Fund website for additional and updated information.
Transportation Information for LAUSD schools
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.
Wednesday 10/23
Schools are allowed to bring a maximum of 100 people (students and chaperones) and a maximum of two buses. Each bus must take between 40 and 50 people. LA Promise Fund will be working with LAUSD Transportation to secure buses for your school. Once your registration to attend is complete, 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.
Thursday 10/24
LA Promise Fund will not be reimbursing LAUSD Transportation for buses on Thursday 10/24, so your school must get bus transportation approval directly from LAUSD Transportation. Your school will be responsible for processing all the field trip paperwork necessary for this trip.
Transportation Information for Non-LAUSD, Other Districts, & Charter schools
Wednesday 10/23
Schools are allowed to bring a maximum of 100 people (students and chaperones). We will reimburse up to $400 per bus, at a maximum of 2 buses per school. Each bus must take between 40 and 50 people. Your school is responsible for booking/reserving your own bus(es). In order to be reimbursed for bus transportation, you must provide an invoice and W9 to girlsbuild@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 girlsbuild@lapromisefund.org by November 30, 2019.
Thursday 10/24
We are unable to provide buses or reimbursements for Thursday, October 24th due to limited resources. We are currently attempting to secure additional funding to cover transportation costs for Day 2. Please check the FAQs on the LA Promise Fund website for additional and updated information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ADA-accessible?
Yes, the venue is ADA-accessible.
Yes, the venue is ADA-accessible.
