Registration

Registration information in other languages: Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Urdu and Vietnamese.

2011-12 Registration Dates and Times

Pre-Enrollment

Katy ISD parents who plan to enroll new students for the 2011-12 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:

• Limited English proficient because 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.
• Qualify according to the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Parents must bring proof of income of all persons employed within the home (documentation for at least one month of income). Proof of income can include current check stubs, child support statement of payment, SNAP qualification letter, etc. All those who qualify by income at spring registration must have their income re-verified in August at the pre-k campus they will attend.
• The family is homeless.
• Have a parent who is an active member of the armed forces. Parent must present their Department of Defense photo identification (military ID). An active member of the Texas National Guard must provide a "Statement of Service" document.
• The child is or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. A letter from DFPS must be provided.

Pre-Kindergarten Registration for 2012 – 2013

April 12, 2012
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

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.

Kindergarten Registration for 2012 - 2013
April 5, 2012
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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.

New First Grade Student Registration for 2012 - 2013
April 5, 2012
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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 2011 do not need to register again.

Required Documents

To assist parents in the enrollment process, please use the Documents Necessary to Complete Enrollment Process checklist.  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
• Application for Determination of a Minor's Residence (only if the student resides with someone other than a parent)

(See Acceptable Documents for Enrollment)

• Exhibit B:Enrollment Authorization Form – use when parent cannot come to enroll the student – sends someone else in his/her place
• Exhibit C:Application for Determination of Minor’s Bona Fide Residence – student is not living with a parent or LEGAL guardian
• Exhibit E:Temporary Power of Attorney – student is not living with a parent or LEGAL guardian or needs for stepparent
• Exhibit F:Affidavit of Student Admission Information (For Nonresident Student in a Grandparent’s After-School Care) – enrolling based on grandparent’s address and afterschool care – need Exhibit G as well
• Exhibit G:Affidavit of Grandparent’s After-School Care for Nonresident Student ) – enrolling based on grandparent’s address and afterschool care – need Exhibit F as well
• Exhibit H: Affidavit of Bona Fide Residence – for person whose name is on the utility bill – need Exhibit I as well
• Exhibit I: Parent’s/Guardian’s Assurance of Bona Fide Residence -- for parent when his/her name is not on the utility bill – need Exhibit

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 22, 2011, 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. For more information, 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.

• Enrollment Card (English | Spanish)
• General Student Information Questionnaire
• Parent/Guardian/Adult Initiation of Enrollment Process
• Permanent Health Record Inventory
• Request for Food Allergy Information | Solicitud de Información sobre Alergias a los Alimentos (English | Spanish)
• Request/Release of Student Records
• Student Residency Questionnaire
• Employment Survey (English | Spanish)
• Race/Ethnicity Survey (English | Spanish)
• Registration Dates

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.