Phoenix News
Health Careers High School, August 14, 2023
IMPORTANT--NEW THIS YEAR!!
Students will be able to get an ID during the first week of school on picture days through their English classes. As always the first ID badge is provided at no cost. After that, replacement IDs are $5.00.
Athletics Information
Cross Country tryouts are completed and the team is set. If you missed tryouts and didn't make previous arrangements with Coach Turner it is too late to participate on the team. Thank you to all who came out for the team.
PTSA
Our PTSA will be here during Prep Days to sign up new members and sell t-shirts and sweatshirts.
Seeking Volunteers at Warm Springs Rehab
Help out with the Annual Bingo Party for Low Vision and Blind club members. HCHS students have helped with this in the past but this is the first time to have Bingo since Covid. The party will be on Aug. 19th from 10-1:30 at Connectability (Warm Springs Rehab) 5101 Medical Dr.
Students will be given a free lunch from McAlister's Deli and will be asked to help club members with their Bingo cards and as sighted guides throughout the day.
If you have any students who are interested please contact:
Dianna Wolfe
Project Coordinator
1250 NE Loop 410, Suite 800
San Antonio, Texas 78209
210-829-4223
Orchestra Camp
The Orchestra Camp will be August 15th-18th, 1:00-4:00pm each day. There will be a specific day for each instrument, and then everyone is invited to attend on Friday for a group rehearsal and social activities. Students should bring their instruments.
Tuesday 8/15 - cellos/basses
Wednesday 8/16 - violas
Thursday 8/17 - violins
Friday 8/18- all students
Prep Days
August 15th:
Seniors--8:00- 10:00 AM
Juniors--10:00 - 12:00 PM
August 16th:
Returning Sophomores--8:00 - 10:00 AM
All New Students--10:00 - 1:00-- (Prep Day Activities w/parents until 11:00 AM and Phoenix Camp* Activities w/o parents until 12:30 PM)
Pick up schedules
Dual Credit Info
Transportation Info
Club Info and sign up
Textbook pick up
Health Science Course preparation
Parking Information and passes
Off Campus Lunch Applications
Concessions
T-Shirt Sales
Cafeteria Info/Free or Reduced Lunch Applications
Counselor Questions
Data Verification
PE Uniforms
*Phoenix Camp is an opportunity to learn about preparing for the first week of school and being successful at Health Careers High School. Upperclassmen mentors will be on hand to assist students with lockers, planning and other team building.
A Note from the HCHS Counselors:
We are excited to welcome your student to HCHS for the new school year!
Please note that we have been busily working on student schedules, but some issues have not yet been resolved.
If you have a schedule change request, please fill out the form below. Filling out this form DOES NOT guarantee a change. Due to limited class availability, students who have an error on their schedule will take priority. Approved corrections will show up on your first day schedule on August 28th.
Please note that in the spring, all course requests were made available to parents and students for review and finalization. Our master schedule is built on said requests, so as previously publicized via email, announcements, and in classroom guidance, we simply will not have the flexibility to change most schedules, except for very limited reasons.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A REQUEST BEFORE/DURING PREP DAYS: Wednesday, 8/16, at 5:00 PM
Anyone not filling out the form by the deadline will need to fill out a schedule change form during the first week of school.
Thank you for your patience during this busy time of year.
School Supplies
Health Careers Gear Available
The FanCloth store is open for you to order your Health Careers gear. T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, shorts, jackets and many other items are available for you to purchase. Be prepared and come to school with your new gear. Use the following link to access the store. If you have any questions contact Coach Turner @ ralph.turner@nisd.net. Enjoy
PE Uniforms
Dress Code
Dress and Grooming
"Due to outside regular contact with medical professionals, future employers, and the general public, a higher standard of appearance is expected for all Health Careers students than what may be expected at a traditional high school. We understand that the Health Careers administration and faculty will advise students on the responsibility of maintaining a mature and professional appearance, including coloring and styles of hair grooming, facial piercings, as well as appropriate dress and footwear." (HCHS Application)
There is a broad spectrum of what people may consider conventional and/or traditional in regard to dress and grooming. No written policy can account for every situation; however, we believe the following clarifications will be helpful when planning for the upcoming school year at Health Careers HS.
Any hair coloring that is not a natural hair color at birth is considered to be unconventional at Health Careers. For example, shades of blue, green, purple, many bright reds, etc. are prohibited. Large sections of multicolor shades of natural colors are also prohibited. For example, half blond, half black hair would be prohibited. Subtle highlights are acceptable as they are considered conventional at Health Careers HS.
Facial piercings, other than rings and studs in ears, are considered non-traditional at Health Careers HS. This precludes the wearing of gauges in the ears and piercings on the face (eyebrows, nose, lips, cheeks, etc.).
Students at Health Careers will be allowed to wear shorts according to the guidelines in the attached document. Please note any shorts or skirts must be of mid-thigh length.
Transportation Information
Bus routes for the 2023-2024 school year will be available on Aug. 21 on Buses and Boundaries Information System.
School Meals
Eric Draeger Attended Yale for a two-week program called Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS).
Parking Permit
At Prepr Days, turn in the Parking Permit application signed by a parent and pay the
$20.00 fee.
You MUST PRESENT YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE AND PROOF OF INSURANCE LISTING
YOU AS A COVERED OPERATOR.
Off Campus Lunch
Clare Ammugauan went to the Philippines, Osaka Japan and Seoul, South Korea this Summer
Opportunity--AI Bootcamps
The Mark Cuban Foundation is hosting no-cost Intro to Artificial Intelligence Bootcamps in select cities across the US for students in 9th-12th Grade this Fall. Lucky for you, we're partnering with USAA Bank and coming to San Antonio, TX!
MCF AI Bootcamps for High School students will happen on Saturday October 14th, 21st, and 28th, and November 4th from 1PM to 5PM CT.
Bootcamps are diverse and inclusive of all identities, with a transparent focus on recruiting low-to-moderate income students, girls, and students of color. Students, with no prior CS or coding background required, will learn the basic concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
YOU can help us inspire young people with emerging technology so that they can create more equitable futures! Feel free to share the flyer linked here with your high school students.
The application is open NOW through September 8th at markcubanai.org/sanantonio.
A 4-minute bootcamp overview video for students, parents and teachers is also linked here.
For additional information, visit our FAQ at markcubanai.org/faq.
Mark Cuban Foundation Team
SENIOR PICTURES
Senior yearbook, graduation cap and gown and casual photos are available at Lifetouch/Prestige Studios by appointment.
Prestige Studios will be on campus to take senior yearbook poses (tux & drape only) at no charge on Oct. 3 & 4.
Deadline to take your senior picture and be included in the 2024 yearbook is Nov. 10.
UNDERCLASSMEN SCHOOL PICTURES
AUGUST 30 & AUGUST 31 THROUGH ENGLISH CLASSES
Order online now at mylifetouch.com - school code EVT4BZPPM
Click here to view the picture order form.
Underclassmen photos will be taken during the student's English class on either Aug. 30 or Aug. 31 depending on which day they have English.
School dress code required. No unnatural hair coloring. No face piercings. No tank tops, spaghetti straps or inappropriate slogans on shirts.
Make-up picture day will be held on Nov. 3.
Therese Cunanan visited the Franciscan University at Steubenville
Maleiva Flores Stowe and Klara Sattler volunteered with New Hope Connection and Hung Out at SAMSAT Area 21
Additional Latin Nationals Awards
4th Shani Tripathy Overall Graphic Arts
1st Baala Shakya State Publications
1st Shami Tripathy Black Pencil
5th Alyssa Mestrovich Black Pencil
1st Shani Tripathy Color Pencil
2nd Shani Tripathy Charcoal
4th Shani Tripathy Digital Art or Poster
4th Mithra Viswanathan Scrapbook
1st Baala Shakya Traditional Photography
1st Baala Shakya Computer Enhanced Photo
2nd Noah Lopez Impromptu Art
3rd Mithra Viswanathan Impromptu Art
4th Alyssa Mestrovich Impromptu Art
1st Athena Pagonis Pottery
4th Bella Brown Jewelry
5th Baala Shakya Jewelry
4th Altan Becker Watercolor
1st Shani Tripathy Mixed Media
2nd Shami Tripathy Chalk/Pastel
3rd Altan Becker Ink
4th Shani Tripathy Ink
2nd Shami Tripathy Illustrated Quotes
3rd Mithra Viswanathan Greeting Cards
Health Careers High School
Email: hchs.attendance@nisd.net
Website: www.nisd.net/healthcareers
Location: 4646 Hamilton Wolfe, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-5400
Twitter: @NISDHCHS