We had a wonderful first week of school! Thank you to all.

Students, please make sure you wear your IDs at all times on campus.

We have student assemblies this week. All Comm Arts students must report to the Comm Arts LGI for their assigned assembly time and date.

• Tuesday, August 27th-2nd Period 9th grade boys

• Tuesday, August 27th- 3rd period 9th grade girls

• Wednesday, August 28th- 2nd Period all 10th grade students

• Wednesday, August 28th- 3rd Period all 11th grade students

• Thursday, August 29th- 2nd Period 12th grade boys

• Thursday, August 29th-3rd Period 12th grade girls

Students will also watch the district Run, Hide, Fight video to review lockdown drill procedures. Parents, if you would like to view the video, click on the link: Run, Hide, Fight

This is a reminder that Monday, September 2nd, is Labor Day. There will be no school, and all buildings and offices will be closed.

Save the Date! Open House is September 11th from 6-7:30 pm.

Mr. Harris challenged sophomores' knowledge of the world last week. Classes were given 20 minutes to work together to rebuild the globe.

Congratulations to the following students: Maryam Al-Sharif, Kaori Arroyo-Ramirez, Jessai Begay, Justin Bowdidge, Ciara Camacho-Hernandez, Angel Castruita, Holly Crabb, Diego Driskill, Sara Espinosa, Xiphias (Ziata) Flores Stowe, Katherine Garcia, Akillease Golightly, Alejandro Gomez, Nathaniel Gonzalez, Harrison Griffis, Juliana Herrera, Talina Koukoui, Kelsi Leishman, Avari Mayo, Lianna Meyer, Bradley Molina, Bailey Obregon, Arianna Pantoja De Jesus, Isabela Petik, Laurel Roberts, Alianna Sanchez, Julyssa Sierra, Samantha Silva, Caden Tapp, and Jeslyn Turberville.

They were among 60,000 students nationwide to earn academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Programs! These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities nationwide, helping them stand out during admissions. Colleges and scholarship programs use these honors to identify students from underrepresented groups through College Board’s Student Search Service. These students earned this recognition by excelling on their PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP Exams and in their classrooms.

Eligible students are invited to apply during their sophomore or junior year and are awarded at the beginning of the next school year.

Freshmen enjoyed our Week of Welcome! Students played games, sang karaoke, and learned about the clubs at Comm Arts.

Last Wednesday was Club Rush. Comm Arts students are welcome to join the following clubs and organizations!

• Black Student Union (BSU) - Mrs. Lee and Ms. Cody - Every second and fourth Tuesday

• Chess Club - Ms. De La Rosa - Fridays
• Commie Art Club - Ms. Cleveland

• Commie Lit Club - Mr. Polinard - Every Monday during lunch

• Content Creators - Mrs. Lee & Ms. Cody - Every Friday
  
• Environmental Club - Mr. Polinard and Mr. Trevino - Tuesday during lunch
  

• Esports - Mr. Villarreal

• Fiber Arts Club - Mrs. Trevino-Dominguez - Friday
  

• Film Club - Mr. Flores

• SkillsUSA - Ms. Cleveland, Mrs. Sabogal, and Mr. Flores

• Student Council (Comm Arts) - Mr. Harris and Mr. Trevino - 1st meeting second half of lunch on Wednesday, August 28th

• Tean to Teen / Pride - Mrs. Derby
  

• UIL Academics - Mrs. Davern

At Northside ISD, we are committed to proactively ensuring the safety of our students on school-provided devices and accounts. In line with this commitment, NISD utilizes Bark for Schools, a student safety monitoring application. Bark is an additional proactive measure to protect our students' online activity at school and home.

What is Bark for Schools and How Does it Work?

Installed as an extension of Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Chat, Bark for Schools is a content monitoring tool that leverages powerful artificial intelligence technology to help detect potentially dangerous or inappropriate situations that students may be facing both in and out of school, including:

• Cyberbullying

• Threats of violence

• Predatory advances

• Inappropriate language

• Sexual content

• Suicidal ideation

Alert Process

When potential digital concerns arise on school-issued accounts, Bark for Schools sends specialized school representatives specialized alerts to ensure we can promptly address the situation. These alerts are important because they provide insight that could help us continue promoting the well-being and safety of the entire student body. Finally, it is important to understand that NISD and Bark are strongly committed to protecting student privacy. It is worth noting that this student safety application will only act as a resource to flag or identify if/when any of the above situations take place. The District will not utilize this tool to monitor communications other than what is flagged in the previously mentioned categories with the intention of student safety in mind.

For more information on the Bark for Schools software solution, please visit their website at https://bark.us or nisd.net/safety to learn more.

Thank you for helping us to keep our students safer online and in real life.

The counselors will visit 9th-grade Adv. English 1 classes on Friday, August 30th, to provide a guidance lesson. They will discuss high school graduation requirements, how to monitor grades and attendance, and high school vocabulary.

As we head to the 2nd week of school and students are settling into a school routine, it’s important for students to take preventative measures to help them stay on track by making good grades, thus reducing their stress and/or anxiety levels. One of the ways to reduce stress/anxiety is to stay organized, such as managing your time wisely, having a clean and neat area to study, away from distractions, etc... Here are some other medically reviewed tips to use to stay ahead of the game: High School Organization Tips and Ideas.

Northside 10th and 11th graders can take the College Board Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test, or PSAT, on Wednesday, October 9th.

Registration is required and available at www.totalregistration.net/PSAT/446271, August 19th to September 11th.

All 11th-grade students will be able to participate at no cost since results are connected to scholarship opportunities. 10th-grade students who choose to participate are also required to register in advance and pay a $20 testing fee. There is a reduced fee of $10 for students who receive free or reduced lunch.

For 11th-grade students, the PSAT/NMSQT is the entry route to the National Merit Scholarship Program. Requirements for participation, steps in the competition, and awards offered are explained in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide and on the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s website at www.nationalmerit.org.

Don’t wait! Register now for this opportunity!

• Preparation for the SAT, where scores can help students get into honor college programs and college pathways (college within a college)
  
• Connects students to colleges and universities
  
• Scholarship opportunities for Grade 11 students
  
• Scores can be used to qualify for dual credit courses.
  
• Results will include resources about local two-year colleges, workforce training programs, and career options.
  

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.

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Picture retakes will be September 11th and October 25th.

Seniors, if you haven't already done so, please call Prestige at (877) 244-9873 or visit the local Prestige website to set up your senior portrait session. Only pictures taken with Prestige will be in the yearbook. Please keep these things in mind:

1. Make sure they have you as a Communications Arts student, NOT Taft.
2. Our yearbook pose is a cap and gown NOT tux and drape. Be sure that the cap and gown you are given is WHITE with a red and white tassel, and for those in NHS, our stole is blue NOT white. The yearbook pose is cap on, and you MUST BE DRESS CODE COMPLIANT. We will NOT be Photoshopping pictures.
3. Yearbook ONLY sessions are free, but we encourage you to choose a package with a variety of outfits and poses to reflect your personality and interests.
4. Please consider purchasing a portrait package. A percentage of each sale is returned to our yearbook account to cover the cost of printing the portraits in the yearbook.
5. Be sure to have your pictures taken by November, so you can be included in the yearbook. The sooner the better, so you have time to do retakes if you are unhappy with the first session pictures.
6. Prestige will be on campus 9/18/2024 and 11/1/2024. These dates are for yearbook pictures ONLY.

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. All Chromebooks, textbooks, and AP exam fees must be turned in before issuing a VOE.

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