Jay SEA Weekly
vol. 02.15.22
Ms. Ana Smith-SEA Teacher of the Year!
Mask Wearing Strongly Encouraged
Effective Monday, Feb. 14, NISD is ending the temporary face mask mandate that has been in place since Jan. 20. While face masks will not be mandated, we will continue to strongly encourage their use by all students, staff, and visitors while indoors and on school buses.
We will keep in place COVID protocols to include notification of confirmed cases, weekly website reporting, and frequent sanitizing. Likewise, we will continue to host COVID testing and vaccination locations across the district. For more information on testing and vaccination opportunities, visit nisd.net/schools/health/covid.
Thank you for your support of our efforts to keep our schools open for in-person learning. We will continue to monitor metrics closely and continue to make decisions in the best interests of students and staff.
Welcome Home Dr. Torres
AP Exam Spring Course Registration
If your student intends to take an AP exam for any course they have started the 2nd semester (Gov AP, Eco AP, Psych AP, AP Physics C) they will have until March 14, 2022 to place their AP exam order without incurring any late fees. Students MUST register and pay for the exam via the Total Registration website. Click on this link to register and pay for your student’s AP Exams.
Cost per Exam: $26.10/$11.10 for students who qualify for a reduced fee. Any AP exam orders placed March 15, 2022 and beyond for second semester courses will incur a late fee of $40.
Click here for the AP Exam Schedule.
Want to Earn College Credit in Art through the Advanced Placement Program?
The AP Art and Design program consists of three different courses and AP Portfolio Exams
- AP 2-D Art and Design,
- AP 3-D Art and Design, and
- AP Drawing—corresponding to college and university foundations courses.
Portfolios include works of art and design, process documentation, and written information about the work presented. In May, students submit portfolios for evaluation based on specific criteria, which include skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas and sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision, guided by questions. Students may choose to submit any or all of the AP Portfolio Exams.
Contact your counselor today to see how to sign up for an AP Art course for SY 22-23.
SEA Outreach and Community Service Opportunities
Students: come earn volunteer hours by participating in a variety of STEM nights. Permission slips are posted in the Schoology Group and available in the SEA office as we get closer to the event.
Science Nights-
Feb. 17th- Hoffman ES
Feb. 22nd- Tomlinson ES
March 3- Meyers ES
Mar. 8th- Colonies North ES
Marc. 22nd- Martin ES
Mar. 24th- Timerwilde ES
April 12th- Coon ES
April 14th- Knowlton ES
April 20th- Boone ES
Project SEED Application NOW Open!
- Interested in chemistry/science
- Qualify as low-income based on the program criteria (refer to our website for more information)
- Successfully completed at least one course of high school chemistry Complete the online application and follow up with any site-specific requirements (such as interviews, essays, transcripts, etc.)
Want to learn more about the Project SEED Program before applying? Review a few resources below:
- Student information session of the virtual summer camp experience and application process
- The application information webpage for students and parents
Makerspace Moments
Attendance Criteria for Exam Exemptions Delayed
Due to the surge in COVID cases, we are delaying the 'attendance' criteria for the second semester exam exemption policy. A start date will be determined in the future and will be communicated with plenty of notice. Please note only the 'attendance' criteria is being delayed.
Thank you for your support. Please stay safe and healthy.
Upcoming Events
February 15
Basketball Girls Varsity/Bi District (TBA)
Basketball Boys (B,A, JV) vs Taft @ Jay
Soccer Boys Varsity @ Farris Soccer
Soccer Girls Varsity Away @ Farris
Baseball Varsity Scrimmage vs Somerset @ N.S. #2
Baseball JV Scrimmage vs Somerset @ Somerset
Softball Varsity vs O’Connor @ NS1
Softball (JV) vs O’Connor @ Jay
February 16
Early Release (1pm)- All Jay/SEA Students
Basketball Boys Varsity vs Taft @ NSG
Soccer Boys JV Away @ O’Connor
Soccer Girls JV Home @ Jay
February 17
Tennis East Central Invitational (JV) @ Cecil Vasquez Tennis Center
Track & Field V/JV Harlandale @ Memorial Stadium
February 18
Basketball Girls Varsity/Area Playoffs (TBA)
Golf Tournament (BV) Golf Club of TX
Softball Varsity SAISD Tournament @ SAISD Complex
Tennis East Central Invitational (V) @ Cecil Vasquez Tennis Center
Baseball JV Scrimmage vs Southwest @ Southwest HS
February 19
Basketball Girls Varsity/Area Playoffs (TBA)
Baseball JV Scrimmage vs Wagner @ Jay
Baseball Varsity Scrimmage vs Holy Cross @ Holy Cross
February 20
Basketball Girls Varsity/Regionals (TBA)
February 21
- Student Holiday- Teacher Professional Development Day
Class of 2022 Jay/SEA Graduation Sunday, June 5 at 6:30pm- Alamodome
Does Your Child Have A Working Device?
Given the high number of absences we have had since winter break, your students may be assigned more work that will require the use of their device. Please help us by ensuring that your child brings home and returns their device on a daily basis.
~If you have connectivity problems please call (210) 397-0020 for assistance.
Join the SEA Family Remind Group
Join the SEA Family Remind Group to get important updates sent directly to your phone. This group is for parents and students.
Click the link or follow the instructions below to join:
Visit the SEA Information Station
The SEA Information Station is a one-stop shop for your most important information for this year including newsletters, presentations, and academic research resources.
To access the 21-22 SEA Information Station:
Go to the SEA website: https://www.nisd.net/sciaca
Click on the Academics Tab at the top
Select 21-22 SEA Information Station button
Click on the 21-22 SEA Information Station hyperlink
This will take you to the SEA Information Station Page