Phoenix News

The 24-25 school year begins August 19th. That's a week earlier than last year. You must be present on the first day of school in order to keep your enrollment at Health Careers.

All students must wear their student ID Badge at all times while on campus.

Freshmen and Incoming Sophomores new to Health Careers will be able to get their ID badges for free. Returning students needing an ID replacement will need to pay $5.00.

Students will be able to get an ID Badge before school in the front office beginning on the second day of school.

There is a lot of construction in the Medical Center. Currently, a large section of Hamilton Wolfe is closed with traffic being diverted down Floyd Curl to Wurzbach. We don't know how this will change before the first day of school, so please plan accordingly.

Current NHS member teacher help date change. Help is needed in classrooms on Thursday 8/15 and Friday 8/16. Please note that this is a change and help is no longer needed on Tuesday. Please see the flyer and check your email for more information.

Freshmen, if you haven't ordered your PE uniforms please do so before August 19th. Please use the QR code to order. You will bring money to pay the first week of school. (Cash or Check)

Please see the suggested art supply list below.

Only Juniors and Seniors with a valid driver's license and insurance may park their cars on campus. Please fill out the attached document and bring it along with a copy of your driver's license and insurance with your name on it and $20 to our campus police officer to get your permit. (This form was emailed to all juniors and seniors .)

Juniors and Seniors will be eligible for off campus lunch. Please bring the attached permission slip with rules for off campus lunch signed by your parent or guardian. (This form was sent to all juniors and seniors via email and will also be available at Prep Day.)

Off campus lunch will not begin until the second week of school.

"Due to outside regular contact with medical professionals, future employers, and the general public, a higher standard of appearance is expected for all Health Careers students than what may be expected at a traditional high school. We understand that the Health Careers administration and faculty will advise students on the responsibility of maintaining a mature and professional appearance, including coloring and styles of hair grooming, facial piercings, as well as appropriate dress and footwear." (HCHS Application)

There is a broad spectrum of what people may consider conventional and/or traditional in regard to dress and grooming. No written policy can account for every situation; however, we believe the following clarifications will be helpful when planning for the upcoming school year at Health Careers HS.

Any hair coloring that is not a natural hair color at birth is considered to be unconventional at Health Careers. For example, shades of blue, green, purple, many bright reds, etc. are prohibited. Large sections of multicolor shades of natural colors are also prohibited. For example, half blond, half black hair would be prohibited. Subtle highlights are acceptable as they are considered conventional at Health Careers HS.

Facial piercings, other than rings and studs in ears, are considered non-traditional at Health Careers HS. This precludes the wearing of gauges in the ears and piercings on the face (eyebrows, nose, lips, cheeks, etc.).

Students at Health Careers will be allowed to wear shorts according to the guidelines in the attached document. Please note any shorts or skirts must be of mid-thigh length.

Due to allergies, COVID and other health concerns, we will not be allowing any outside food to be delivered to or brought to the campus. Students who have off campus lunch will not be allowed to bring any food back to the campus. Parents bringing a forgotten lunch for their own child may bring it in a lunch box/bag or a plain brown bag labeled with the student's name. Food and drink are not allowed in the classrooms. Students may carry a water bottle.

Ms. Orozco attended the annual Zumba Instructor Convention in Orlando, FL. She's ready to teach her classes with new moves and more energy!

Jessica Malakhova graduated from Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy Cohort 2022. She gave a graduation presentation and recorded a professional video for future Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy applicants giving tips on resume writing and interviewing.

Principal, Jay Sumpter

Email: hchs.attendance@nisd.net
Website: www.nisd.net/healthcareers
Location: 4646 Hamilton Wolfe, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-5400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthCareersNISD
Twitter: @NISDHCHS