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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 2007 do not need to register
again.
Required
Documents
Students enrolling on a campus need
to provide:
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Proof of residence (see below)
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Official birth certificate or
another document suitable as proof of the student's identity
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Proof of immunizations (see
below)
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Report card or transcript from
the school most recently attended
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Withdrawal sheet from the school
most recently attended
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Social Security number
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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.
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
ZonesAttendance 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 using
the Edulog
Web query. 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.
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