and to Wildcat Country! We look forward to having you join our Wildcat Family. We hope you find this newsletter as a helpful tool in assisting you to select your classes and becoming familiar with the programs we offer on our campus. There are several links to district and campus websites embedded below for your reference. You will also find contact information for our athletic coaches and fine arts program directors. Feel free to reach out to them with any specific program questions you may have.

We look forward to meeting with you soon! Get ready to Unleash The Roar!

Sincerely,

Your Soto Counseling Team

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to create a supportive environment that fosters the development of personal goals and lifelong success through comprehensive services that support students' educational, career, personal, and social development.

Vision Statement

We envision a future where every student meets life's challenges with confidence and resilience, maintains a positive identity, and continually develops the skills needed to reach their full potential.

Sotomayor High School counselors follow the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, 5th edition and ASCA. We plan and implement guidance lessons and school-wide activities to support student safety, engagement and connection within our campus community. We provide individual and small group counseling services.

Cristina Aguilar

💻 cristina.aguilar@nisd.net

Click the button below 👇 for access to all the high school courses offered in Northside.

⭐Keep in mind: Not all courses listed in the district catatlog are offered at Sotomayor.

Click the button below 👇 for access to the requirements for completing a high school diploma.

See the flyer below for all your AVID questions. You can scan the QR code below for access to the application or click the link 👇.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeJsDEQnAjTayitVqxRfVKzP1Ui_cPjVmSvAGQmQR-BNWG8w/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you have any questions about try-outs and athletics teams, please reach out to the Head Coach listed.

Below 👇is the link for the physical form and other important district athletics information.

💻https://www.nisd.net/district/athletics/parents

Please feel free to reach out to the directors listed below if you have any questions about any of our performing arts groups and classes.

🎷Band - Joseph Espinoza joseph.espinoza@nisd.net

🎺Jazz Band - Paul Jensen paul.jensen@nisd.net

🏴Color Guard - Jeremy Contreras jeremy.contreras@nisd.net

🎻Orchestra - Mariah Ramirez mariash.ramirez@nisd.net

🎭Theater - Adriana Vela adriana.vela@nisd.net

🎤Choir - Keith Martinez keith.martinez@nisd.net

💃Dance/Pep - Courtnie Mercer courtnie.mercer@nisd.net

📣Cheer - Lynda Ramos lynda.ramos@nisd.net

✨Drill - Anna Mazzotti anna.mazzotti@nisd.net

An overview of our campus is provided below with program and demographic information.

The Home Access Center (HAC) allows parents to register students, complete data verification, access report cards, and track attendance.

Your username is your email​ address​ and your password ​is ​the temporary password​ you received by email. You will be required to change it ​the ​first time​ you log in.)

💻https://www.nisd.net/help/hac

Get connected with your extra-curricular organizations ahead of time. A good idea would be to reach out to the point of contact listed above to find out when try-outs, camps, and summer activities are taking place.

💥Many of our groups begin preparing before the start of the school year. during the summertime. Be sure to stay in contact with those groups you wish to participate in.💥

In August, all students are welcome and encouraged to attend Prep Days for their grade level. During these days, students will:

1. Get a preliminary copy of their schedule. 📄

2. Tour the campus

3. Meet various faculty and staff members

4. Take their ID picture 📷

5. Meet other students in their graduating class 👩🏻‍🎓👨🏻‍🎓

6. Purchase Wildcat merchandise

7. Be able to join PTSA

8. Learn about programs and activities

9. Get information about bus transportation 🚌

10. Get ready to unleash the ROAR!

A posting list will be available in the main hallway inside for students to find their name and location of their FIRST period class.

Students will then receive a copy of their entire schedule in their FIRST period.

The two links below provide some useful and quick tips for success in high school.

Be prepared. 📚

Get involved.

Ask questions. ❓

Try new things.

Now is your time! 😀

Click the button 👇 below for access to our campus website.

🚌Bus information for the following school year won't be available until one week prior to the start of the school year. CLICK the button below 👇 to access the district transportation website to look up your address and bussing information.

CLICK the button below 👇 to access the district nutrition department 🍎🥪🍔🍏 website where you can view menus; apply for Free and Reduced Lunch and; create your student's school Cafe account.