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Keeping Up with Comm Arts
~ May 13, 2024 ~
Hello Comm Arts Family and Friends!
Happy Mother's Day. Thank you to all the mothers and mother figures in our Comm Arts community. We hope you were spoiled.
Wednesday, May 15th, is Student Early Dismissal/Teacher Planning Time. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. Attendance Recovery will be available in the Comm Arts' LGI from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. for those who owe hours. Bring something to work on and plan for your own transportation. Grades are due for the final progress report on Friday, May 17th. Progress reports will be available on HAC on Monday, May 20th.
For those planning ahead, semester exams will be June 3rd-6th. Exempt students will still need to be in attendance to remain eligible.
Device Collection
The end of the 23-24 school year is quickly approaching. Students, it's time to turn in your devices.
The collection will take place on May 22nd. Students will bring their devices and textbooks to the Comm Arts LGI during their Social Studies class. Please ensure to include the device charger and any additional devices/chargers that may have been checked out.
See the PDF below on how to clean your Chromebook.
AP Exams
There is only one more week of AP testing. Parents and students, morning AP exams begin promptly at 8 a.m. Students need to be on campus for their exam by 7:30 a.m. Students who usually ride the bus will need to arrange for alternative transportation. The start time is a College Board requirement. Any student arriving late after the start time will be charged an additional $40 late exam fee. Email Ms. Lewis (elizabeth.lewis@nisd.net) with any follow-up questions.
Due to AP testing, students cannot hang out in the Comm Arts building before school. Non-testing students can enter the building at 8:50 am and quietly move to their classroom. Before school, students can hang out in the cafeteria at Taft.
The Junior AP Exam is May 14th. Sophomores will take their exam on May 15th. Students currently in Spanish 4 AP have their exam on May 16th.
The AP English Language (11th) and AP World History (10th) exams are digital. Please charge your device the night before and bring your charger with you. If you have a mouse, you may use it during your exam. Please double-check your login before the morning. Also, please restart your Chromebook and log into the Bluebook app. This will allow for the needed updates. Also, know your login information. You will need to call the College Board if you need to reset your password on the morning of your exam.
AP Exams
Payment:
- $40 per exam
- Free/Reduced Meals $10/exam - parents/guardians need to re-apply each school year.
- See the pdf below for more details of payment
All other exams will be processed through Taft HS.
Highlights
Elssa Film Festival
Many of our A/V students won awards at the Elssa Film Festival on May 4th. Congrats to all who won!
Best of Show - Tradat
Best Sound - Tradat
Best Script - Tradat
Best Editing - Senioritis
Honorable Mention - Senioritis
Tim Potter- Director
Ottmar Castrejon- Audio/Gaffer
Isaac Martinez- Editor
Best Cinematography - Lyssa
Best Actor - Nick Jauregui in Lyssa
Best Actress - Eliana Ardizzoni in Lyssa
Best Cinematography - Lyssa
Best Actor - Nick Jauregui in Lyssa
Best Actress - Eliana Ardizzoni in Lyssa
NISD CTE Teacher of the year
Announcements
Stuco & Class Officer Elections
Applications were due May 10th. Keep in mind that you can only hold one officer position at CAHS. So, you pick either an STUCO or class officer role.
You may immediately begin campaigning on Monday, May 20th, upon receiving an approval email from Mr. Harris. Please campaign in a positive manner on @commstuco = Twitter and Instagram.
Elections will be held on Monday, May 27th, and Tuesday, May 28th, via Google Form voting. Look for a form on May 27th in your Social Studies teacher's Google Classroom. Voting ends May 28th at 4:20 p.m., and winners are announced on May 29th.
Campaign reminders - Only two posters per candidate. Before you can hang them in the hallway, they must be pre-approved in the Comm Arts front office. No pizza, stickers, or other items can be used—only your two posters.
STAAR EOC Results
Use the PDFs below to access STAAR results
SAT Scores
SAT scores will be available for students on Thursday, May 16th. Juniors, you can use the link below to see your scores. A second link can be found below to learn more about your SAT scores.
Panoramic Pictures
You can still order our campus panoramic pictures. Click HERE to order.
Congressional App Challenge!
The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is a nationwide competition intended to engage students’ creativity and encourage their participation in STEM. Launched in 2015, the CAC allows students to compete with their peers by developing software applications (apps) for mobile, tablet, or computer devices. App submissions should demonstrate some level of functionality. However, the app does not need to be finalized if the students can demonstrate their programming skills and provide a detailed outline explaining the app concept and design. Students may compete as individuals or in teams of up to four, as long as two teammates are residents of, or attend school within, the Texas 20th Congressional District. Click here to verify the Congressional District for a residential or school address.
Students who are interested in participating can register for the competition on the Congressional App Challenge website at www.congressionalappchallenge.us. The deadline for submissions is October 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Included is a flyer with additional details and a review of the competition rules. The apps will be judged by a panel of local judges who work within the academic, software, and entrepreneurial fields. The app of the winning student or team will be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives’ website and displayed in an exhibit at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Seniors
Cap & Gowns
Seniors, Jostens was on campus last Friday for cap and gown delivery. You must visit Jostens if you still need to pick up your graduation items. They have the items at their store for pick up. Jostens is located at 2102 Mannix Dr, San Antonio, TX 78217
Send your AP Scores for Free
Beginning on April 10th, students signing in to My AP will see a pop-up window prompting them to choose a college, university, or scholarship organization to receive their AP scores for free. Seniors will have to make a selection to access AP Classroom and their course resources and assignments. Students have until June 20th, to change their free score send selection.
Senior Walks
Seniors, below are the elementary schools that shared their information with us. If you don't see your school below, you can contact your elementary school directly for senior walk details.
Leon Springs ES
May 15th
Fields ES
May 23rd
Linton ES
May 24th
Summer Programs
Summer School
Friday, May 17th is the last day to sign up.
Official summer school information is now available. June 17th - June 27th (holiday: June 19th)
and Session 2 is July 1st - July 11th (holiday: July 4th). For more course information and costs, click the link below. Please keep in mind, due to campus requirements; Comm Arts students cannot register for the Social Studies and English courses. Registration opens April 10th and ends Friday, May 17th.
Northwest Vista College Information Technology Summer Camp
The DOD STEM initiative is to capture the interests of youth to show them the technologies we have available today so they can grow and improve technologies for our future. When students are introduced to an environment that sparks their interest at a young age, they can identify that interest and work towards a future, building on that interest. Their interests may be science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM), and introducing them to building things, fixing things, using computers, analyzing, mathematical equations, we can help them work toward a future in STEM related fields.
The program they offer introduces 7th – 12th grade students to information technology with a focus on information security and preparing for certification exams. Their programs include lectures, online lab exercises, and exercises using PC hardware and networking equipment while implementing real-world simulations. There goal is to introduce these topics to prepare students who have an interest or are planning a future in networking and cybersecurity. In future programs, we will introduce other areas of information technology, including cloud concepts.
Their focus this summer is on Information Technology which can eventually lead to certifications such as:
- ITF+ (Information Technology Fundamentals)
- A+ Computer Hardware
- Networking+
- Linux+
- Security+
We are also offering Introduction to Computing and Introduction to Linux for students who have little to no experience with computing.
Summer session daily schedule:
Light breakfast will be avail 8:30am - 8:55am
Session begins at 9:00am
Lunch/Break Time 11:30am - 12:30pm
Session ends at 2:30
Parents can choose to register their students for one or both summer sessions. The same material will be covered in both sessions. Please note that while we focus on exam objectives, it is simply an introduction as there may not be enough time to cover all the certification exam material in such a short period, but we will cover as much as possible. For students who have already covered these topics in dual credit programs, this would be a great opportunity to refresh some of the material before taking the vendor certification exam.
ITF+ Information Technology Fundamentals
Students will be introduced to the ITF+ exam objectives using CompTIA study material. At the end of the summer camp, students will be able to take a practice assessment and upon passing, they may be eligible to receive a certification exam voucher!
Registration Link https://alamonvc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6QjUJR30EPaAOPA
Counselors' Corner
Wise Words with Dr. Rosales & Ms. Skidmore
Summer School Credit Advancement is in full swing. Please email your respective counselor if you would like to take a class this summer. The deadline to register is May 17th. Registration is completed once the student has paid for the class(es).
Please also check HAC to review the courses you signed up to take for the 2024-2025 school year. Notify your respective counselor if you want to make a change.
Go Center
Calendar
May 2024
June 2024
Important Links & Documents
Spring Semester Exam Exemptions
A student enrolled in courses earning high school credit (full-year or semester) may be exempt from the spring semester exam if the following criteria are met:
- For the Spring semester, the student has three or fewer absences, excluding school business absences; (Spring semester begins January 3, 2024)
- The student’s final average for the spring semester is 80 or higher;
- The student’s conduct grade in that class is satisfactory or better; and
- The student is in attendance during the scheduled exam time.
A student who is eligible for exemption may take the exam if desired.
Exam Weight: The two graded quarters of each semester shall weigh 90 percent of the semester grade, and the semester exam shall weigh 10 percent of the semester grade. If a student is exempt from the semester exam, the semester grade shall be calculated using only the two grade quarters of the semester.
Adobe Access
Adobe Creative Suite Software at Home for Personal Devices
ComArts CTE students, please remember you can download and install Adobe Creative Suite software onto your personal laptops and computer (not Chromebooks) for FREE using your NISD student login credentials. Use the attached instructions for guidance. Keep in mind the Adobe software version installed at home will be a newer version than what is available at school. Please contact your Communications teacher (Cleveland, Barton, Sabogal, or Flores) if you have questions.
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
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/
Twitter: @NISDComArts