National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2024 - October 15, 2024
Each year, students and staff at Communications Arts High School recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month. This time of celebration overlaps with many Latinx countries’ days of independence.
The Library of Congress uses this time to bring attention to several Latinx artists. You can click here to learn more about them. Many Communications Arts students helped create our collaborative piece of artwork pictured.
On Friday morning, September 27th, CAHS counselors handed out different Hispanic/Latinx stickers to CAHS students and faculty/staff in honor and celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Different cultural songs were represented in the stickers. Some CAHS students even looked up the different Hispanic/Latinx songs and started to show off their dance moves.
Suicide Prevention Month
September 1, 2024-September 30, 2024
According to The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and the 12th leading cause of death overall in the United States. NAMI provides information and resources that help to promote awareness about suicide. Know the signs and symptoms that may be present for suicide so that you can reach out for help. Help start the healing.
To learn more information, visit the NAMI’s site: Suicide Prevention Month
Video on 10 Common Warning Signs of a Mental Health Condition
Decision of Respect Day
October 4, 2024
The Decision of Respect Day is a day NISD declares we take a moment across the district campuses to talk about the high stakes that come with cyberbullying, and bullying in general. On this day, at Communications Arts HS, willing participants sign a decision of respect certificate that pledges students, faculty/staff to commit to spreading kindness and respect all around, making our school a positive and safe place to engage in learning and social interactions.
It is also on this day we pause to remember David Molak, a San Antonio student, who took his own life after being cyberbullied in 2016. The day draws attention to helping end bullying whether that be person to person, or through social media. Senate Bill 179 was passed in 2017. This Bill empowered school districts and parents with tools for bully prevention.
It provides for anonymous reporting for students, includes cyberbullying off campus and after school hours, and modifies the parental/guardian notification procedure. It provides flexibility in the disciplinary placement or the expulsion of students engaged in certain types of very serious bullying. It authorizes school principals to report certain incidents of bullying to local law enforcement, and provides protection from liability for doing so.
David Molak Remembered: Youtube video ATT Film Invitational Hometown Doc: St. Mary’s Hall
Senior Portraits
Seniors, if you haven't already done so, please call Prestige at (210) 691-1284 or visit our local Prestige website to set up your senior portrait session. Only pictures taken with Prestige will be in the yearbook.
HB 114
The Texas Legislature recently enacted HB 114, requiring all school districts to implement mandatory disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP) placement for students found in possession of, using, selling, giving, or delivering e-cigarettes or vaping devices on school grounds or at a school-related event.
This alternative school placement, required by law, is made regardless of whether the substance being vaped is a controlled substance or not.
Click here for more information: https://www.nisd.net/parents/vape-free
Safety
Here is the link for information related to district safety: Safety First, 2024-2025
Any visitors to campus will need to apply and pass a background check. This does need to be completed every year. It will not roll over. Here is the link to the background check: https://www.nisd.net/community/volunteer-mentor
If you notice anything unusual or a potential safety concern throughout the school year, please contact the NISD Safeline. The Safeline is anonymous and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone number: 210-397-7233
Email: safe@nisd.net
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Communications Arts High School
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