Taft High School
1/3/21
Welcome back Raider Families!
It is hard to believe there are only two weeks left in this semester. December 17th marks the end of the first semester. This is the time when students need to be cognoscente of turning in any missing assignments, checking on their attendance and ensuring they are studying for final exams. Parents we ask for your support on this.
At the high school level credit is awarded on a semester basis. Grades, attendance and credits will be reflected on their January report cards.
Marti Fernandez
Taft High School Principal
Homework Helpline
Operating Hours:
Monday-Thursday - ELEM - 4:00 - 8:00pm
Middle and High School - 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Saturday - ALL Levels - 10:00am to 2:00pm
HOW:
1. Students need to sign into their NISD Portal.
2. Find and Click on the Homework Hotline Tile
3. Have them fill out the digital form
4. It will take them to a live Chat Agent that will assign them an AR Room if they do not need tutoring OR a tutor if they need assistance with an assignment.
5. Our AR Monitors are very strict and all students MUST agree to and follow our rules or they will be released.
Attendance Recovery Information
Here is a list of attendance recovery opportunities until Winter Break. There are only 13 days left to complete your attendance recovery for the first semester.
Consequences for NOT completing attendance recovery before Dec 17th.
* No credit for the course/s which are over 9 absences
* Will not be granted a VOE (Verification of Enrollment) needed to get or renew your drivers license
You MUST be under 9 absences in each class period to receive credit for the semester.
Reminder the district is offering attendance recovery hours
M-Th 6-10 (do all 4 hours and you get 5 total)
Sat 2-10 (do all 4 hours and you get 5 total)
Here are the days and times being offered whole group in person at Taft.
******* If you plan on attending in person you need to sign up BEFORE you arrive using this link: https://nisd.schoology.com/link?a=2067951954&path=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FSyagainig8w4udCr9
- Wednesday- December 1, 2021 (4:45pm-6:45pm) In cafeteria
- Thursday- December 2, 2021 (7:15am-8:00am) In main office
- Thursday- December 2, 2021 (8:00am-8:45am) In B104
- Thursday- December 2, 20121(4:45pm-6:45pm) In cafeteria
- Monday- December 6, 2021 (7:15am-8:00am) In main office
- Monday- December 6, 2021 (8:00am-8:45am) In B104
- Monday- December 6, 2021(4:45pm-6:45pm) In cafeteria
- Tuesday- December 7, 2021 (7:15am-8:00am) In main office
- Tuesday- December 7, 2021 (8:00am-8:45am) In B104
- Tuesday- December 7, 2021 (4:45pm-6:45pm) In cafeteria
- Wednesday- December 8, 2021 (7:15am-8:00am) In main office
- Wednesday- December 8, 2021 (8:00am-8:45am) In B104
- Wednesday- December 8, 2021 (4:45pm-6:45pm) In cafeteria
- Thursday- December 9, 2021 (7:15am-8:00am) In main office
- Thursday- December 9, 2021(8:00am-8:45am) In B104
- Thursday- December 9, 2021 (4:45pm-6:45pm) In cafeteria
- Monday- December 13, 2021 (7:15am-8:00am) In main office
- Monday- December 13, 2021 (8:00am-8:45am) In B104
- Monday- December 13, 2021 (4:45pm-6:45pm) In cafeteria
- Tuesday- December 14, 2021 (7:15am-8:00am) In main office
- Tuesday- December 14, 2021 (8:00am-8:45am) In B104
- Tuesday- December 14, 2021 (4:45pm-6:45pm) In cafeteria
- Wednesday- December 15, 2021 (7:15am-8:00am) In main office
- Wednesday- December 15, 2021 (8:00am-8:45am) In B104
- Wednesday- December 15, 2021 (4:45pm-6:45pm) In cafeteria
- Thursday- December 16, 2021 (7:15am-8:00am) In main office
- Thursday- December 16, 2021 (8:00am-8:45am) In B104
- Thursday- December 16, 2021 (2:00pm-6:45pm) In cafeteria
To view the update, click the link below:
http://nisd.schoology.com/school/2705306333/update/5482380440
Final Exam Schedule
Students must qualify for second semester exam exemptions. One of the qualifiers is that students must pass the first semester for the specific course . Please see student exemption memo below for a list of all qualifications.
Free and Reduced Lunch
Dear Parent/Guardian,
As a reminder, Northside ISD students will receive meals at No Cost under the current USDA Waiver for the 2021-22 School Year. Although a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application is Not Required for student meals, applications are being accepted to provide increased funding and resources for campus programs and services that benefit Northside students, including potential P-E-B-T Benefits for the 2021-22 School Year.
Families are welcome to fill out applications online at www.schoolcafe.com or pick up a paper application at the Free and Reduced Office located at 7520 Mainland Drive, San Antonio, TX 78250.
For more information, visit the Child Nutrition website at nisd.net/schools/menus.
As a reminder, while all meals are free, qualifying for free and reduced lunch will help mitigate AP Exam costs and will make students eligible for fee waiver for SAT.
Taft High School Senior Shirts /Cap and Gown Information
We currently do not have an official date for our graduation. We will share details as soon as we have an official word from NISD. We do have information on cap and gown and this is the last extension to ensure your senior receives their cap and gown on time.
For Communications Arts students please refer to senior shirts and extended cap and gown details in Mrs. Banda's Newsletter this past Monday.
DEC 6TH-ADVANCED ACADEMIC NIGHT INFORMATION
Interested in Dual Credit?
SCHOOL CALENDAR AMENDED TO ALLOW MORE TEACHER PLANNING TIME
These five Teacher Planning Time/Student Early Dismissal Days are Jan. 26, Feb. 16, March 23, April 20, and May 18.
Elementary schools will dismiss at 11:45 a.m., middle schools at 12:40 p.m., and high schools at 1 p.m. Breakfast and sack lunches will be provided on these days.
Festive Holiday Calendar
Your Raider PTSA wants to celebrate December in style. We have planned themed days for 17 Days of December. There will be two contests. One for students on Dec 10th and one for faculty and staff on Dec 17th.
COVID UPDATES
TAFT ROBORAIDERS AT STATE COMPETITION!
CHOIR All State qualifier
ORCHESTRA
Band
Taft Theatre
Friday 12/3 at 7 pm
Saturday 12/4 7pm
Sunday 12/5 2pm
News from the Go Center
We will be having On-the-Spot admissions with Schreiner University next week, if you are interested in participating, please complete this form, the free application and transcript request by Monday. https://forms.gle/HH2Ea1roC6NJdFx38
William Howard Taft
Email: nisd.taft@nisd.net
Website: https://www.nisd.net/taft
Location: 11600 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 2103976000
Twitter: @NISDTaft