Grades for our first report card were uploaded on Friday, October 11th. Report cards will be available on HAC by Friday, October 18th. Juniors and seniors must pass all classes on their report cards to remain eligible to go off-campus for lunch. Students must pick up a new off-campus lunch sticker each marking period. Stickers for the new marking period will go into effect on October 16th.

The last day for students to sign up and pay for AP exams is November 1st. Any exam unpaid by November 2nd will be canceled. See the AP Exams section of the newsletter for more details.

Thank you to all who were involved in PSAT testing last week. Students, you will be able to access your scores on October 24th.

Communications Arts High School would like to honor the Veterans within our community. Please register using the Google Form if you would like to attend the Veterans Breakfast Celebration on November 11th at 8:15 a.m.

Contemporary Art Month (CAM) is excited to continue our student film festival in 2025, providing an opportunity for young artists to show their work. The goal of this film project is to support the talents of young artists in our community. Apply by December 16, 2024, at 11:59 pm CST.

Eligibility

Open to all San Antonio area High School students!

Screening Information

The selected video work will be screened at galleries and venues around San Antonio during Contemporary Art Month. Locations will be announced in March.

Click here for more info: https://www.contemporaryartmonth.org/cam-student-film-festival

The Technology Audit begins Monday, October 14th. Our TSS, Mr. Alvarado, will be at a meeting all afternoon on Friday, October 18th.

Here are a few resources to prepare for your upcoming election.

• Sample ballot - Entering in voter information will provide an individualized ballot.
• Voter guide - The League of Women Voters created this non-partisan guide. It includes information on candidates.

An AV group is seeking actors to perform in their UIL film project. If you are interested, complete the form.

Want to voice act? Team Boots is looking for voice actors for their Puss in Boots animation! It's a simple auditioning process, they're looking for a cast that's committed to the work done for their animation. Don't be shy, they appreciate any and all auditions. We wish all applicants good luck! https://forms.gle/eUfRCrJUWJKK1s8e6

CAHS Counselors will visit 12th-grade students next week to discuss post-secondary planning. The objective is to help students transition to life after high school.

As the 1st marking period has come to an end, here are some study habit strategies that you can practice to strengthen your academic performance for the next marking period. Effective Study Habits

September 15, 2024 - October 15, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month is when we recognize and celebrate the historical and cultural contributions that have shaped our nation and communities. Communications Arts HS continues recognizing and celebrating all our National Hispanic Recognition students over announcements.

Did you know that Ellen Ochoa was born in Los Angeles, California, and was the first Hispanic American woman astronaut to go to space on a nine-day mission? Or that Sonia Sotomayor was born in Bronx County, New York, and she was the first Hispanic American to sit in the U.S. Supreme Court?

To learn more facts Hispanic Heritage Month facts, visit this link: https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/hispanic-heritage-month-facts/

If you are a 10th, 11th, or 12th grader and would like to sign up for the ASVAB Career Exploration Program on October 17th, register ASAP https://forms.gle/d5vKwoD2ggpfuxqx7

Texas A&M San Antonio will be on campus during all lunches on Friday, the 18th.

The deadline to turn in the Minnie Stevens Piper Scholarship application packet to Mrs. Torres is Friday, October 18th. https://secure.smore.com/n/zjc4r-minnie-stevens-piper-foundation

Students can request a fee waiver directly from College Board. Eligible students can receive SAT fee waiver benefits by logging in to their College Board account and submitting a request. Learn more on the College Board website.

The district has collapsed our College Board number into Taft's number. This change has resulted in all AP fees being collected by Taft. You may still pay through MySchoolBucks. AP exams must be paid in full by November 1st. Any exams (Comm Arts and Taft) will be canceled if payment is not received.

Each exam cost $40. Those with free & reduced, exam costs are $10.

Reminder: All My School Bucks School Store products will be disabled during NISD's Winter Break and Spring Break

Makeup picture day is October 25th for 9th-11th graders who need a picture retake or if you missed pictures during prep days.

Our Verification of Enrollment (VOE) is available digitally. The VOE form is used for driver's permits and licenses. Use the Google Form to request a copy.

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

Attendance Email: CAHS.attendance@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/
X: @NISDComArts