Jag News

Good evening Jags!

We have made it to the final week of the 2024-25 school year! How fast the year has gone! Please see below for the great things Jags have done and their accomplishments listed below in the Congratulations section!

As we get to the last week of school, there are a couple of important reminders for students and parents/guardians just below. One, please be sure all textbooks, library books, and a checked out chromebook are returned this week. Two, be sure you are making great decisions to finish up a great year.

UPDATE: Early Release on Wednesday & Thursday is now 1:20 pm!

Senior semester exams finish Tuesday, May 20 and Underclassmen semester exams will be May 19 - 22. Seniors have mandatory meetings for rehearsals on May 21 & 22.

For all Jags in 2024-25, be sure read all of the information below and continue to check your NEISD email periodically for information and other events to start the year.

Sincerely,

Gary Comalander - Principal

All NEISD high schools will have early release at 1:20 PM on Wednesday & Thursday! Busses will leave at 1:30 pm.

Deadline to make any changes to your 2025-2026 course requests; contact your counselor to make changes.

Deadline for Seniors to receive ONE FREE Final Transcript to be sent to one college or program of their choice. Students, parents, or guardians can complete the online request with coupon code until June 6. Transcripts ordered after that time will have $5 processing fee.

Here is the new bell schedule for high school in 2025-26.

High schools will start 5 minutes later, 8:55 am and end at 4:20 pm for 25-26 school year.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lbkIY9SrfTQhoinJuB7FTgF09eVSszbitTgzt6M9rok/edit?usp=sharing

Hello Jaguars!

It is not too late to join the Texas Ladies Pep Squad Dance Team! Texas Ladies is an introductory dance team dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals in our community through the art of dance. Team members are encouraged to uphold higher standards, learning values such as responsibility, time management, and a strong work ethic. The Texas Ladies collaborate through dance, drill, and cheer to bring spirit to Johnson's athletic teams. No tryouts or prior dance experience are necessary to join this award-winning program.

Come join our dance family!

For more information on how to join, please email mashfo@neisd.net.

Mrs. Ashford

Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson High School Pep Squad Director & Assistant Dance Team Director

Johnson HS Students, Parents, & Guardians,

Students were able to submit their exam exemptions on the Student Access Portal last week.

Please understand that this was a firm deadline and the window did close at 4:30 pm on 5/9/2025.

Attached to this email is an Exam Exemption Guidelines & FAQ and an updated Semester Exam schedule.

If there are any questions, please contact our Curriculum AP, Mrs. Sara Moseley, at smosel@neisd.net

Johnson HS

24-25 Johnson Spring Semester Exam Schedule

Parents & Guardians,

We want to be sure everyone is aware of the following change with the consequence for a disciplinary action in 'Failure to Comply with Administrative Directive'.

● Starting Jan. 6, 2025, at our middle and high school campuses, students suspected of possessing a prohibited item, who run away from an administrator to avoid complying with a lawful search, could be sent to the North East Alternative Center.

● This decision comes as principals and other administrators have noticed an increase in students fleeing or refusing to comply with lawful searches, often following the suspicion of vaping on campus. While students refusing or fleeing isn’t common, it is increasingly becoming a problem.

● When a student refuses to be searched or runs from administrators, it undermines the safety protocols we have in place to protect everyone. These actions pose potential risks not only to the individual student but also to the broader school community. We are enhancing the consequences for students who engage in such behaviors to reinforce the importance of safety and cooperation. These consequences will serve as a deterrent, encouraging students to comply with safety measures while promoting accountability. We must provide a clear message that cooperation with school staff is essential for the well-being of the entire school environment.

HB 114, requires a student to be removed from class/school and placed in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) for possessing, using, selling, giving, or delivering to another person an e-cigarette/vaping device.

This law includes nicotine vape pens or any components of a vaping device.

When a device tests positive for THC, the 1st offense is a longer recommendation to DAEP and a 2nd offense for THC can be a recommendation of Expulsion from NEISD.

May 15 - 20 = Senior semester exams

May 19 - 22 = Underclassmen semester exams

May 21 & 22 = Senior graduation rehearsal days

May 21 & 22 = Early release at 1:20 PM

May 22 = Last day of school

May 30 = Deadline to make any changes to your 2025-2026 course requests; contact your counselor to make changes.

Please enjoy the CTJ library newsletter for March link:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGiA5KjlS4/yMrwGpwtZKG43FqEz4zZWg/view?utm_content=DAGiA5KjlS4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc75e1f897d

Social Media connection to CTJ! Most of the Johnson groups have their own Twitter handles but CTJ as a campus has a Twitter and Facebook account where you can stay connected with all the wonderful things happening at Johnson high school!

Twitter: @CTJohnsonHigh

Facebook: Claudia Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson High School North East ISD @JohnsonNEISD

Attention Students! If you checked out a ChromeBook this year you may start turning those back in to the library.

All ChromeBooks for seniors need to be turned in by May 16. All 9-11 graders need devices turned in by May 22…the last day of school.

Again…you can start turning those devices in this week. If you still need them for classwork or studying for finals, keep them, but turn them in by the last day of school.

We have peer tutoring in all subjects in different languages. Do you need extra help come see us before school on Tuesday mornings at 8:00 am or after school at 4:20 PM every Tuesday and Thursday and during FLEX.

Come to A227 to get extra help.

Students, Parents, & Guardians,

Here is a great link to the tutoring schedule for teachers at Johnson HS.

It is continually updated as needed during the year.

24-25 Tutoring Schedule

Four students competed this weekend at the State contest for UIL Theatrical Design. Nolton James competed in Scenic Design, Sadie Braden competed in Hair and Makeup Design and Lindley Polson and Ella Santiago competed in Marketing Design.

We are so proud to announce that Ella Santiago placed 3rd in the state in Marketing Design earning the UIL Bronze Medal.

Congratulations!

This past Sunday, Mrs. Dezarre Boone and several of her Art 1 students were honored in a ceremony for their work being displayed in the Spotlight Exhibition at the McNay Art Museum. The work will be on view from May through November in the Studio Gallery at the McNay. Congratulations to Mrs. Boone and all of the student artists who participated!

Way to go Jags!

Congratulations to Jennifer Lee & Summer Colton who finished in the top 12 at the UIL 6A State tennis tournament. They had a great season for the Jags!

Lets Go Jags!

Congratulations to our 2024-25 AVID seniors! Great work over your four years with your hard work paying off!

Jaguar PTSA Family,

Congratulations Class of 2025! Your PTSA wishes you well on your next steps and invite you to return in the fall to join as alumni community members. With Student Council we will be celebrating with you this week at Senior Sunset, Be sure to come sign your College Sign.

The 25/26 PTSA board will be busy over the summer preparing for August! Parents, we invite you to join us, if you would like to be included and join a committee for next year let us know and email us, president@johnsonptsa.com.

Thank you to our sponsors and families that have supported us this year!

Best of Luck to all of our students on their final exams!

Johnson PTSA

Dear Parents & Guardians,

Join us for several virtual sessions, Intro to Autism on Friday, May 30th at 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. This session is geared toward the caregivers of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; however, everyone is welcome! Our other virtual session, Maintain Your Financial Aid is on Wednesday, May 21st at 5:30 p.m. This workshop provides students with the essential information needed to maintain financial aid eligibility semester-to semester. Topics include-adding/dropping courses, withdrawing from courses, census date, and satisfactory academic progress.

We would also like to share this information on the 2025 Girls Empowerment Summit . It’s a free event for middle and high school girls (ages 13-18), happening Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Henry B. González Convention Center. This year’s theme, Public Safety, highlights women making a difference in law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other non-traditional careers. Girls will experience:

• Interactive breakout sessions on leadership, mental health, and safety
• A youth-led panel sharing real stories of growing up in San Antonio
• A mentoring lunch with public service professionals
• A self-defense class designed for teens
• Free breakfast, lunch, and swag bags!

Register for Girls Empowerment Summit

I also wanted to share some websites where you will find classes, camps and events that your children can participate in during the summer so that they can continue to learn and explore new hobbies.

Kidsoutandabout.com

City of San Antonio Summer Programs

Fun4Alamokids

Have a great summer! If you have any questions, please email, or call me.

Ms. Morris

Family Engagement Liaison

Johnson HS Cluster

210-356-0570

Rmorri1@neisd.net

Please go to the Johnson calendar to see all activities. There will be many games, concerts, and events happening every week. There is always valuable information on our calendar for events and deadlines. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=isa.neisd.net_1b1jb7tbikidnid7amtotnjk0o%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FChicago

Let’s have a great week and Go Jaguars!

Sincerely,

Gary Comalander