Bernal MS Transition Newsletter

Please do not hesitate to reach out to your student's counselor if you have any questions.

Bernal Counseling Office- 210-398-1932

• Mr. Anzaldua- Last Names A-Go
• johnny.anzaldua@nisd.net
• 210-398-1925
• Mrs. Vasquez- Last Names Gra-Pes
• selina.vasquez@nisd.net
• 210-398-1926
• Mrs. Maher- Last Names Pet-Z
• sally.maher@nisd.net
• 210-398-1927

Students will need to register for their high school based on their residential address. You can see which school your student is assigned to by entering your address in the buses and boundaries website.

Counselors visited with all 8th Graders through their AVID/ MAPS/ or Innovative Thinkers classes to discuss High School Endorsements and Programs of Study. As we prepare our 8th Graders for High School registration in January, we want to ensure that they are well versed in understanding their choices for High School and that begins with choosing an endorsement.

With the help of teachers, counselors, and parents, students will decide on one or more endorsement plans. These endorsements will help create a personalized learning plan in line with a student’s career interests and goals. Families will be given a school-by-school breakdown of student options well in advance, to assist them in selecting a high school endorsement and career pathway that meets the student’s career interests and post-secondary goals.

Application Timeline:

November 17, 2025: Online application opens

January 23, 2026: Deadline to submit applications

February 2, 2026: Acceptance/waitlist letters mailed

February 9, 2026: Deadline for families to accept/decline

Magnet Fairs:

December 1, 2025: Northside Sports Gym-8400 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249

December 8, 2025: Paul Taylor Field House -7001 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238

8th graders from the Brennan, Jay, Holmes, Marshall, Stevens, Taft, and Warren attendance areas can now apply to earn both a high school diploma and an associate’s degree - at no cost! Attend an information session for more information. (See flyer below)

January 27- 5:30 PM Current 6th and 7th grade Students and Parents Informational Night

Students will also receive information about course selection through social studies classes in late January. Counselors will visit Math classes to help students register for their classes in early February.

*Student's current behavior, grades, and attendance are taken into consideration for Athletics, AVID and Office Aid.*