Wednesday, October 23rd, is a Professional Learning Time. Teachers will be in meetings and unavailable for morning tutoring.

During 2nd period on Thursday, October 24th, seniors will attend a presentation on caps & gowns. Students will be also be able to access PSAT scores on October 24th. Understanding Your Digital PSAT/NMSQT Score Report video

October 25th is makeup picture day. 9th-11th grade students can take their school pictures in the Comm Arts LGI for our yearbook.

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.

If you are interested in any of the following volunteer opportunities, complete the Google form link: https://forms.gle/4uZdABknuZasCggM6. Students, you will need to be signed into your NISD account to complete the form.

Future events-

• Thursday, November 7th - Stinson Careers Day, 7:30-11:30 am

• Thursday, November 14th - Pease Magnet Fair, 7:45-11:30 am
• Friday, November 15th - Vale Discovery Day, 7:45-11:30 am
• Tuesday, November 19th - Recruitment Open House, 5:30-7 pm
• Monday, December 2nd - Magnet Fair @ Northside Sports Gym, 4-8 pm
• Monday, December 9th - Magnet Fair @ Paul Taylor Field House, 4-8 pm
• January 14th - Recruitment Open House, 5:30-7 pm

Parents - We are about to embark on another recruiting round of incoming 9th graders for next year. We have two magnet fairs (one at the Northside Gym and the other at Paul Taylor Fieldhouse) in December. If you want to volunteer to help us recruit, please let me know and fill out a background check form below. It's from 6:30–8 pm on the 2nd and 9th. You mingle with curious parents of 8th graders and answer questions. We are also there as a backup. We like to bring parents familiar with our school to give their perspective to potential new candidates. We appreciate your consideration.

National Hispanic Heritage Month, which was celebrated from September 15th until October 15th, had the perfect ending celebration as Dr. Baker, CAHS Principal, Dr. Craft, NISD Superintendent, and Ms. Navarro, CAHS Spanish teacher, gathered together at Communications Arts HS to celebrate the CAHS students National Hispanic Heritage activities and celebrations that took place over the month. Kelsi Leishman represented Communications Arts HS in the Catching Up with Craft video highlighting all the wonderful, fun, and cultural events at Comm Arts HS in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Communications Arts High School was named to the 2024 AP School Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs deliver results and broaden student access.

Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their school’s college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. The AP School Honor Roll offers four levels of distinction: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.

We are very proud of our students and teachers!

Failed Experiments: The Nik Romano Halloween Adventure welcomes Communications Arts HS on October 26, 6-10 PM

9319 Trailing Fern, Helotes, TX

Learn more @ Failed Experiments

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. Complete the form by November 1st.

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

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.

Adobe Creative Suite Software at Home for Personal Devices

ComArts CTE students, please remember that you can download and install Adobe Creative Suite software onto your personal laptops and computers (not Chromebooks) for FREE using your NISD student login credentials. Use the attached instructions for guidance. Keep in mind that the Adobe software version installed at home will be a newer version than what is available at school. Please get in touch with your Communications teacher (Cleveland, Villarreal, Sabogal, or Flores) if you have questions.

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

College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) enables students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school. Through AP courses in 38 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue—skills that prepare them for college and beyond. Taking AP courses demonstrates to college admissions officers that students have sought the most challenging curriculum available to them, and research indicates that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater academic success in college and are more likely to earn a college degree than non-AP students.

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