The month of March is flying by quickly.

Our Comm Arts Banquet on Saturday was spectacular. StuCo did a fantastic job decorating and hosting the event. It was great to see the students who attended. Many even dressed to impress with the event theme of Mascarade.

Comm Arts was proudly represented at Los Leones this past weekend! Congratulations to our amazing artist and their inspiring artwork.

AP World History

Want to get a 3, 4, or 5 on your World History AP exam? Mr. Harris will begin his afterschool Cram Sessions on Wednesday the 26th in the LGI from 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm. These Cram Sessions will occur every Wednesday until the AP exam day on May 8th.

AP Government & Politics

We will begin our optional afterschool AP Gov. cram sessions on Wednesdays next week to prepare for testing season. From the week of March 24th to the week of April 28th. It will run from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. We will review the required content and writing skills needed to earn college credit on the AP Exam. (remember we have not been in AP Gov since the fall semester, and statistics show that students who show up to cram sessions perform higher on the AP Exams in May)

Students who need to take the TSI to qualify for dual credit courses because they do not qualify with current scores received an email on Thursday, March 20th. A TSI Google registration form was attached. Please register for the test and pay ($14) with MySchoolBucks. Qualifying scores are listed on the form.

This year, our high school is using MORP. We will use MORP to purchase tickets, answer questions, and send notifications. Download the app MORP today. It is available on the Google Play Store and IOS App Store. It is important to turn on notifications to get all the latest information regarding prom. Register as the Taft High School Senior Prom. Use a personal email. DO NOT USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL TO REGISTER!

*Student Purchasing Options

• Buy a single ticket. The student purchases a single ticket for themselves.
• Buy a ticket for themselves and a date who attends the same school. The student selects the name of his/her date from the student list. You will need their contact info and student ID number.
• Buy a ticket for themselves and a date who does not attend the same school. The student fills out this google form that will go into "Pending Status" awaiting administrative approval. GUEST ID MUST BE UPLOADED; If guest ID is not uploaded, then the form will automatically be denied! ANY AND ALL GUESTS WHO ARE NOT COMM ARTS/TAFT SENIORS MUST BE APPROVED. The senior who is taking the guest must fill out the GOOGLE FORM BELOW. This form can take 3-5 days to review and approve, so fill it out ASAP!

INELIGIBILITY:

If a student has excessive absences or has outstanding fines/fees due, then a student can create an account but not purchase a ticket.

Ticket Sales will be as follows: STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW ID AT PROM ENTRANCE.

• March 20 - March 28: Ticket price is $80

*TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AFTER MARCH 28th*

*If a student does not have a phone or cannot purchase the ticket online, they must contact Mrs. Gleye before or after school*

TAFT/COMM ARTS Prom 2025-Guest Request

The prom is on April 5th from 7-11 pm at the Security Service Federal Credit Union Event Center.

March Madness Coping Skills is ending, and as students and staff place their votes on what they naturally gravitate towards when stressed, it looks like we have "Listen to Music" and "Go Outside" going toe-to-toe! Next week, students and staff will vote to see which Coping Skill is the preferred way to destress!

Grades

As you may already know, the end of the school year is near. Students have only one marking period remaining in the year, which means they must dedicate all their efforts to passing all their classes to move on to the next grade level.

As parents, you play an essential part in their schooling, so please encourage them to stay on track with assignments/projects and tests/quizzes for the remainder of the year.

We encourage you to have meaningful conversations with your students about the courses they are currently struggling with so you can help them be a support source for them during this time. We also encourage you to reach out to their teachers to schedule a conference with them to discuss how your student can have a successful outcome this school year. You can monitor your student's grades and attendance on HAC.

In addition, resources are available to students to help them finish the year strong. The resources are free online tutoring services, such as Varsity Tutors, on their NISD portal. Students are also encouraged to seek in-person tutoring before school, during lunch, and/or after school. They just need to reach out and communicate with their teachers.

We are all striving for the same goal, which is to keep your child on track for graduation.

Courses

Please check your 2025-2026 course requests in HAC. Email your counselor directly if you have any changes to request or if you have any questions.

If you plan to attend St. Philip's College, please let Mrs. Torres know so you can meet with an advisor on March 26th during lunch.

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.

Our very own Destanee Lindner is a Big Future Ambassador! Here are some resources she has to share.

10th and 11th graders can qualify for $500 and $40,000 scholarships from BigFuture®! The scholarships are open to all students, with no GPA, test score, essay, income, or citizenship requirements. Every month, BigFuture will award $500 and $40,000 to students who take steps toward their career and the education they need to reach it.

For more information: BigFuture Scholarships

On Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, the SAT will be administered to all 11th-grade NISD-enrolled students at high school campuses. Our campus handles registration. All eligible testers in attendance will be expected to participate. There are several practice SATs on Bluebook. Just log into the Bluebook app using your College Board account.

It's never too early to prepare for the SAT. Use your PSAT/NMSQT results to create your free personalized SAT prep. For more information, click here: Offical SAT Practice or Unlock your personalized SAT study plan.

College Board's Student Study Guide - https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/sat-school-day-student-guide.pdf

Our 2024-25 yearbook strictly features Comm Arts students, so why not get one! Don't forget about purchasing ads. Any student, parent, or business can purchase an ad!

Link for the yearbook

• https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1033119/COMMUNICATIONS-ARTS-HIGH-SCHOOL/Yearbook/2024071704203610055/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/2024071704203611355#design/0

Link to purchase ads

• https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1033119/COMMUNICATIONS-ARTS-HIGH-SCHOOL/2024071618151849081/CATALOG_SHOP/

Click HERE to order your pictures online. Use either your student ID or picture Day ID: EVT4KQVBF

ENJOY 10% OFF your order!

CODE: F202410OFF

EXPIRES: July 31, 2025

Graduation dates are here. Comm Arts/Taft High School graduation is June 3rd at 9:30 am. For more information, click HERE.

Make sure you order in a timely manner. Graduation items will be ready for pick up on April 25, 2025. Our cap and gown are white. For those who just want to order the cap and gown, click here.

A student enrolled in courses earning high school credit (full-year or semester) may be exempt from the spring semester exam if the following criteria are met:

1. For the Spring semester, the student has three or fewer absences, excluding school business absences; (Spring semester begins January 7, 2025)
2. The student’s final average for the spring semester is 80 or higher;
3. The student’s conduct grade in that class is satisfactory or better; and
4. The student is in attendance during the scheduled exam time.

A student who is eligible for exemption may take the exam if desired.

Exam Weight: The two graded quarters of each semester shall weigh 90 percent of the semester grade, and the semester exam shall weigh 10 percent of the semester grade. If a student is exempt from the semester exam, the semester grade shall be calculated using only the two grade quarters of the semester.

Students, you can find a new tutoring support system in your NISD portal.

Varsity Tutoring offers:

• 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring (including AP courses)
• On-Demand Essay Review
• Live Enrichment Classes
• Test Prep Classes (ACT, SAT, GED, etc), Academic Classes (study halls, algebra bootcamps, etc) and Enrichment Classes (languages, robotics, chess, etc)

Don't forget to check it out!

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.

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