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Communications Arts High School

Communications Arts High School

11600 Culebra Road San Antonio, Texas 78253

phone: 210.397.6043

fax: 210.688.6092

nisd.net/communicationsarts

X: @NISDComArts

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Services for Military Families


Communications Arts HS has different resources available for military families. Here are just a few for your exploration

Minerva Rosales, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC
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Military Family Liaison, Minerva Rosales, Ph.D., LPC-S, CSC

Communications Arts Magnet High School (CAHS) proudly supports 60 military connected students and families. CAHS has a student population of 483 students, which roughly translates to 12% of the CAHS population being military connected. Dr. Minerva Rosales is the Military Family Liaison and the Professional School Counselor for caseload alpha L-Z.


As a Military Liaison, Dr. Rosales will be the point of contact and collaboratively work with military families and their students by providing services and connecting them to community and campus resources in our district.


The objective is to facilitate and help transition military families and students to our campus, especially those that are impacted by military relocations and deployments.


Please contact Dr. Rosales for further information.

Minerva.Rosales@nisd.net


210-397-6043

Military Families

At Northside ISD students are offered an education which honors their voice and prepares them to engage, contribute, and succeed.

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Military One Source
This resource link offers a variety of resources such as free books, trusted information and confidential help.
Operation Military Kids
This resource provides support for children and youth affected by deployment.
Military Child Education Coalition
Helps support military connected families with educational, social, and emotional support.
College Planning for Military Families
This tool and resource guides Military families through the college planning process.
Tutor.com
Offers online tutoring and homework assistance.

In District Services for Military Families

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NISD Registration Process

https://www.nisd.net/schools/registration

How to Apply to Communications Arts HS

https://www.nisd.net/communicationsarts/academics/admissions
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Northside ISD Course Catalog

https://www.nisd.net/schools/catalogs/hs


The courses listed here are designed and are specific to Communications Arts High School.

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Communications Arts HS Brochure and Graduation Requirements

https://www.nisd.net/sites/default/files/attachments/2022-23-brochure_0.pdf


Communications Arts High School students will be confident, capable, communicative leaders. ComArts promotes curiosity while providing rigorous academics in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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NISD STAAR Testing/EOC Information

Please click on the link below to receive the most up-to-date information regarding STAAR/EOC testing.


https://www.nisd.net/schools/catalogs/hs/starr-eoc

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College Board AP Exams

Please click on the link below to receive the most up-to-date information regarding AP exams.


https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/educators?SFMC_cid=EM288604-&rid=47171074

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SAT Testing Information

Please click on the link below to get the latest updates about SAT testing.


https://pages.collegeboard.org/sat-covid-19-updates

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SAT Prep

Here's a great tool to practice for the SAT. Click the link below to get started.


https://www.khanacademy.org/sat

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ACT Testing Information

Please click on the link below to get the latest information about ACT testing.


https://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid-19.html

Test Prep Information

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SAT Prep

Kaplan Academy is offering one month free on their SAT prep programs. Click on the link below to get started.


https://www.kaptest.com/sat/free/sat-on-demand-trial

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SAT/ACT Prep

The Princeton Review is a college admission services company offering test preparation services, tutoring and admissions resources, online courses, and books published by Random House. Click on the link below to get started.


https://www.princetonreview.com/

NISD School Calendars
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NISD Lunch and Menu Information
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Singing Veterans visiting Comm Arts students!
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Welcoming Military Students at the Beginning of the Year 2025-2026

Building healthy relationships with our students is a staple ingredient at Communications Arts because it helps our students to develop academically and socially. Making those military connections with our CAHS students is no different and is just as important. CAHS military connected students were invited to participate in small group counseling that focused on postsecondary planning and career readiness. In January, our students had the pleasure of gathering to hear a tour group of singing veterans. Our students enjoyed and appreciated our veterans.
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Military Families Bulletin Board

Each military sphere identifies a student at Communications Arts HS with their name. We have a total of 60 students that are military-connected. CAHS students gather around to look out for their name and friend's name.
Communications Arts HS is a NISD apple winner for receiving the Purple Star campus recognition award.
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Our CAHS Principal, Dr. Lisa Baker, signs the Decision of Respect during our PEP Rally in front of students, faculty, and staff to show her strong support for a culture of respect and kindness.
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CAHS Veteran's Day Breakfast Celebration

On November 11, 2025, CAHS celebrated and thanked veterans with much sincere gratitude for their dedicated service and unwavering courage to sacrifice their life for their country and our freedom. Veterans from all military branches gathered together in the CAHS LGI and were happily feasting on breakfast while songs of praise and thanksgiving were played in their honor.


We thank you for your sacrifice and for our freedom!

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US Military Songs: United States Armed Forces Medley

April is Month of the Military Child April is Month of the Military Child

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Military Monday Fun Facts Announcements 2025

April is Military Child Month where we take the time to appreciate and celebrate military children and families for their dedicated service and sacrifice. Every Monday we will have Military Monday Fun Facts announced.


Here’s our Military Fun Facts for you to enjoy:


Did you know...?


Deborah Sampson became a hero of the American Revolution when she disguised herself as a man and joined the Patriot forces. She was the only woman to earn a full military pension for participation in the Revolutionary army. She received an honorary discharge on October 23, 1783.


Did you know...?


The army is older than the country itself. George Washington led the first continental army in June of 1775. This means that our army predates our country by more than one year.


Did you know...?


The Army is Responsible for creating Ray-Bans. In order to help pilots in the U.S Air Force block the rays of the sun and reduce nausea and headaches while flying, Lieutenant General John MacCready asked Bausch & Lomb to create special glasses for them to wear. The result, Ray-Bans!


Did you know...?


The U.S. Army was in charge of exploring and mapping America. The Lewis and Clark Expedition was an all-Army affair. Army officers were the first Americans to see such landmarks as Pike's Peak and the Grand Canyon.



Did you know...?


America has declared war 11 times. Although the US has been at war for only 93% of its existence, we’ve only formally declared war 11 times. These include 5 separate conflicts: the War of 1812, War with Mexico, the Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II.

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Military Child Celebration Dress Days April 13-17, 2026

Monday, April 13, 2026


Wear Purple in honor of Purple-Up Military for Military Children.


Join us in wearing purple to show support for all the military kids for the strength and sacrifices that they have made. Purple represents the joint service operations and is a combination of Army Green, Air Force Blue, Space Force Blue, Coast Guard Blue, Marine Red, and Navy Blue; it is the appropriate color to represent military children from all branches.


Wear Purple in honor of Purple-Up Military for Military Children




Tuesday, April 14, 2026


Dress in Camouflage


To camouflage is to disguise, and a camouflage is that which disguises — like the leaf-colored and patterned uniforms worn by soldiers who want to blend in with their natural surroundings.


Dress in Camouflage




Wednesday, April 15, 2026


Wear Your Favorite Travel Destination Shirt


Deployment destinations is the movement of military units or individual service members to locations and destinations outside of the continental U.S. and its territories for the purposes of accomplishing specific missions. Contrary to popular belief, not all deployments are combative in nature. Service members can also make an impact by being deployed on peacekeeping missions,

citizen evacuations, joint training exercises and even bolstering security at

U.S. high commissions and embassies abroad.

Deployment destinations can last from

anywhere between 90 days and 15 months, and there are no limits to the number

of times that active-duty members can be deployed.


Wear Your Favorite Travel Destination Shirt




Thursday, April 16, 2026


"The Pink Berets" are ppart of the militar that emerge as a potent symbol of feminine strength and empowerment within the armed forces. Breaking stereotypes and challenging norms, this group stands as a beacon of inclusivity and resilience in traditionally male-dominated spaces.


Wear Pink!




Friday, April 17, 2026


Wear Stars and Stripes


The heroes of America's Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard stand without thought for themselves to protect their families and homeland. They answer the call.

We salute them. Wear Red, White, and Blue to show we ar true. Support our military and military affiliated families.


Wear Stars and Stripes


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