Registration
2009-10 Registration Dates and Times
Pre-Enrollment
Katy ISD parents who plan to enroll new students for the 2009-10 school year now have the option to pre-enroll their children online. By pre-enrolling online, basic information about your child will already be in the system when you enroll your child. The main purpose for this option is to cut down on paperwork and clerical errors, and will save parents time when they enroll their children in August.
Parents are still required to provide the mandatory immunization and residential documentation in person at their designated campus during August registration. Pre-enrollment is NOT a substitute for regular enrollment. You must still enroll your child at the campus they will attend during the August registration.
General Requirements
Pre-Kindergarten
To qualify for the pre-kindergarten program, the child must reside in Katy ISD and be four years old on or before September 1 of the current school year. The child must also meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
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Limited English Proficient - A language other than English is the primary language spoken in the home. Students qualifying by language will be tested on the day of registration to determine placement in the program;
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Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines - Parents must provide proof of income of all persons employed within the home. Proof of income can include current check stubs, child support statement of payment, food stamp qualification letter, etc;
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Child's Parent is an Active Member of the Armed Forces - Parent must present his/her Department of Defense photo identification (Military ID). An active member of the Texas National Guard must provide a “Statement of Service” document.
Kindergarten
To qualify for the kindergarten, the child must reside in Katy ISD and be five years old on or before September 1 of the current school year.
First Grade
To qualify for first grade, the child must reside in Katy ISD and be six years old on or before September 1 of the current school year. Exception: students who have been enrolled in the first grade or have completed kindergarten at an accredited public school in another state may be eligible to attend first grade.
Grades 2-12
Admission to grades 2-12 is based on residency, age, previous academic records, and the student’s readiness to perform successfully at the assigned level.
Students who were attending Katy ISD schools in May 2009 do not need to register again.
Required Documents
Students enrolling on a campus need to provide:
- Proof of residence (see below)
- Official birth certificate or another document suitable as proof of the student's identity
- Proof of immunizations (see below)
- Report card or transcript from the school most recently attended
- Withdrawal sheet from the school most recently attended
- Social Security number
- Application for Determination of a Minor's Residence (only if the student resides with someone other than a parent)
(See Acceptable Documents for Enrollment)
Residency Requirements
At the time of registration, parents should bring proof of residence (a recent utility bill - other than a phone or cable bill - with parent/guardian’s name and street address, a house or apartment lease agreement, or an earnest money or purchase contract and a letter from a mortgage company indicating loan approval or proof from the home builder/realtor of cash payment verification.
Registration information for new home buyers
If a family is living outside of Katy ISD and will not move into their house by August 24, 2009, they will need to submit an "Application for Early Enrollment" along with $35 application fee. If they are not living in Katy ISD when the application is submitted, they have 60 days to close on the new house.
If the family is living within Katy ISD, all of the above applies except they have five months to close on the new house. In either case, the parent is totally responsible for transportation to and from school.
Immunization Requirements
Proof of immunization must also be provided during registration. Student immunizations must be as up-to-date as medically feasible and must be certified by a doctor or public health official. A student will not be allowed to attend class if immunization records are not presented at enrollment. A full list of required immunizations, including information about provisional enrollment, can be downloaded here, or contact the Katy ISD Health Services department at 281-396-2620.
Registration Forms
Parent/guardian should accompany children during registration. All the forms listed below should be completed and signed before registering your student.
Attendance Zones
Attendance zone information for all Katy ISD schools can be found by using the Attendance Zone Locator. You can search by a specific subdivision or apartment complex, or you can select a campus and see what subdivisions it serves.
Transportation
Bus transportation is provided for all students who live two or more blocks from school. Bus route information will can be found here. Bus route wall maps are also posted at all schools.
For other transportation information, call 281-396-2700 for areas east of Mason Road, and 281-396-7560 for areas west of Mason Road.