Keeping Up with Comm Arts
~October 31, 2022 ~
Hello Comm Arts Family and Friends!
Happy Halloween! Our students and staff look so festive in their costumes and Halloween-themed attire.
This Friday, November 4th, marks the end of the first three weeks. Progress reports will be available on HAC next week Monday. Report cards are currently available on HAC. Students and parents, please keep an eye on grades and attendance. Thank you!
If you have any questions or concerns about attendance, please email Ms. Cody at olivia.cody@nisd.net.
Seniors, please ensure your school is listed as Communications Arts when ordering your cap and gown. Our caps and gowns are white. Josten's representatives were on campus last Friday to collect orders. You can still place an order online. To guarantee your correct gown size, you must order by November 4th. If you only need a cap and gown, here is the link: Cap, Gown, & Tassel.
Juniors, don't forget about class rings. Here is the link: Comm Arts HS Class Jewelry if you want to purchase.
Recruitment Season
We are about to embark on another recruiting round of incoming 9th graders for next year. We have two magnet fairs (one at the Northside Gym and the other at Paul Taylor Fieldhouse) in December. If you are interested in volunteering to help us recruit, please let me know and fill out a background check form below. It's from 6:30-8 p.m. on the 5th and 12th. You basically mingle with curious parents of 8th graders and answer questions. We are also there as a backup. I like to bring parents who are familiar with our school to give their perspective to potential new candidates. I appreciate your consideration.
Lisa Baker, Ph.D.
Principal
Day of the Dead Celebration
The Comm Arts Spanish classes created an ofrenda and skeletons to honor and celebrate the lives of those who left a positive impact on their lives. Their presence, in one way or another, brought joy and uplifting messages that strengthened us in times of need.
SENIORS: Want a FREE senior t-shirt?
Orchestra Hauntcert
NHS Induction Ceremony
The NHS induction ceremony is scheduled for November 15th at 6:00 pm. Inductees should arrive no later than 5:30 pm. For all inductees: if you plan to attend the ceremony, please return the NHS Induction Response Form to Mr. Rosser or Ms. Barrera. This will ensure we have your name included in the script and the certificate printed. Any questions may be directed to Mr. Rosser at michael.rosser@nisd.net.
Novel Analysis
Door Decorating Contest
Online Tutoring
Attendance Recovery can only be completed in person with a Comm Arts teacher/staff member.
AP Exams
It's a campus expectation that all students take the AP exam for their Comm Arts AP classes. Students registered for their exam(s) when they joined their AP classes. Please complete payment for these exams as soon as possible.
NISD students only pay $40 per exam. For those that qualify for Free and Reduces Meals, AP exams are $20. Parents/guardians need to re-apply each year. Once approved, we will refund the difference.
The payment was due on October 7th. Here are the three ways to pay:
1. Cash through the Comm Arts front office
2. Check through the Comm Arts front office
3. Card via My School Bucks
Counselors' Courner
PTSA Membership
Seniors interested in applying for the Jack C Jordan Scholarship need to be a member of the Raider PTSA. The deadline to apply is November 9th.
Congressional App Challenge (CAC)
The deadline for the Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is quickly approaching on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. CT. Students can register as individuals or in teams on the Congressional App Challenge website, www.congressionalappchallenge.us.Student apps will be judged by a panel of local judges who work within the academic, software, and entrepreneurial fields. The app created by the winning student or team will be featured on the website of the U.S. House of Representatives and displayed in an exhibit at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
If you have any questions, please contact Emily Tarango-Chavez of my San Antonio Office at (210) 348-8216 or email at Emily.tarango-chavez@mail.house.gov.
CAHS Calendar
November 2022
1st - Quill & Scroll Induction Ceremony
2nd - PLT (No AM tutoring)
4th - Progress Reports grades due & Senior Picture Retakes
6th - Daylights Savings Time Ends (turn clocks back 1 hour)
7th - Progress Reports available in HAC
8th - Student holiday/staff development/Election Day
11th - Veteran's Day
15th - CAHS NHS Induction Ceremony
17th - Turkey Fest
21st-22nd - Student Holiday/Staff Development Day
23rd-25th - Thanksgiving Break (schools/offices closed)
December 2022
2nd - CommStock/ Progress Report grades due
7th - PLT - No AM Tutoring
13th-16th - Semester Exams
16th - End of Fall Semester
19th-30th - Winter Break - No School
January 2023
1st - New Year's Day
2nd - Student Holiday/Staff Workday
3rd - Spring Semester begins
4/11/18/25th - PLT (No AM tutoring)
5th - Recruitment Open House
16th - Teacher & Student Holiday/MLK Jr. Day
20th - Progress Report grades due
25th - Early Release for students/ Teacher Planning Time
Taft Choir - Important Information
Region Choir Clinic & Concert - November 4th & 5th @ Marshall HS
Winter Concert Solo Auditions - November 17th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm in the Taft Choir room
Pre-Area Auditions - November 29th @ Health Careers HS
School Pictures
9th-11th Grade Pictures
Pictures taken last Thursday can still be ordered by going to mylifetouch.com and entering the Picture Day ID: EVTN62WZD.
Senior Pictures
Video Announcements & New Quarterly Show
Yearbook Orders
Important Information
School Safety
As we continue to evaluate safety measures, deliveries will not be allowed this year. Additionally, any visitors to campus will need to apply and pass a background check. This does need to be completed every year. It will not roll over. Here is the link to the background check: https://www.nisd.net/community/volunteer-mentor
If you see something, please contact the NISD Safeline. The Safeline is anonymous and available 24 hours/7 days a week.
Phone number: 210-397-7233
Email: safe@nisd.net
Basketball & Soccer Schedules
Communications Arts High School
Mission: Our school promotes curiosity while providing rigorous academics in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Vision: Communications Arts H.S. students will be confident, capable, communicative leaders.
Email: cahs@nisd.net
Website: https://www.nisd.net/communicationsarts
Location: 11600 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78253, USA
Phone: (210) 397-6043
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunicationsArtsHighSchool/
Twitter: @NISDComArts