Last Call for Japan!

Dear Families,

As a reminder, your family must register for the meeting if you plan to attend. If you have not done so yet, click the following link: https://rsvp.eftours.com/9ewz6em

Those who register for the meeting will be eligible to receive a $200 tour scholarship and be eligible for Risk-Free Enrollment if they enroll on tour!

This informational meeting for the Summer 2026 trip to Japan will take place at 6:00 PM on March 20. 

I cannot wait to tell you more about this trip of a lifetime!
Tawnya Wright

Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

Hello Colts Family! 

The yearbook order deadline has officially passed… but if you missed out, you might still be in luck! 🎉

To reach our sales goal, we have 30 extra yearbooks available—but once they’re gone, they’re gone! These are being offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait.

👉 Order yours now: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07634893
📞 Or call: 1-877-767-5217

This is your FINAL chance to secure a copy of the 2025 yearbook. Act fast before they’re all claimed!

Howdie, Colts Parents/Guardians,

The short videos below shows you step-by-step on how to approve your student’s course plans. An image of what the email looks like can be found on the Counselor’s web page through the Cardiff JH website.

Hola, Padres y Tutores de los Colts

Los videos breves que aparecen a continuación le muestran paso a paso cómo aprobar los planes de estudio de su estudiante. Puede encontrar una imagen del correo electrónico en la página web del consejero a través del sitio web de Cardiff JH.

Full Video for logging in to approve next year’s courses:

[Vídeo completo para iniciar sesión y aprobar los cursos del próximo año:]

https://youtu.be/BoNZy8Ktss4?si=ebD47EMDjgXm8-3r

Video for those who know their log-in for SchooLinks:

[Vídeo para los que conocen su login para SchooLinks:]

https://youtu.be/06Vb9haeWTU?si=GArl4G7S8Qmq0y2r

Regina Elrod, M.Ed, LPC
8^th Grade School Counselor
Cardiff Junior High, Katy ISD

CJH Counselor Website

(281) 234-0632

Tennis Tryouts

Hello Cardiff Parents, 

Tennis tryouts will be held on March 3, 4, and 5. Athletes must attend all 3 days of tryouts.

• Boys’ tryouts will be in the morning from 6:30-8:30 AM
• Girls’ tryouts will be in the afternoon from 4:15-5:45 PM

Athletes must be cleared in Rank One in order to participate in tryouts.

• Medical History completed and uploaded to Rank One 
• Physical completed and uploaded to Rank One 
• Online Forms completed in Rank One 
• Handbook Acknowledgment Form 
• Consent to Treat Form 
• UIL Signature Page 
• Bona Fide Residence 

Rank One website- https://katyisd.rankonesport.com/New/NewInstructionsPage.aspx

For more information/directions on Rank One, please go to- https://sites.google.com/katyisd.org/lady-colts-athletics/home/parents/rank-one-info

If you have any questions, please let Coach Waak RobinHWaak@Katyisd.org or Coach Knight KelvinLKnight@Katyisd.org know. 

Sincerely,

Coach Waak and Coach Knight

Federal and School Report Card

Katy ISD is sharing information about the state, district, and your child’s campus as part of our obligations under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA). The Federal Report Cards are available for your review in the front office of our school or online at: The 2023-2024 Federal Report Cards can be accessed online at: https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/frc/frc_srch.html?year=2024

Katy ISD comparte información sobre el estado, distrito y escuela de su hijo(a) como parte de nuestras obligaciones bajo la ley federal ''Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA)''. Están disponibles dos boletas de calificación (federal) para su revisión en la oficina principal de nuestra escuela o en línea: Las boletas de calificaciones federales 2023-2024 pueden obtenerse en línea: https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/frc/frc_srch.html?year=2024

Did you know that your student can earn college credit while they are in high school? Need help navigating the choice between dual credit or AP?  Did you know Katy ISD will be increasing virtual course options for students with flexible schedules? Do you know what courses are required for graduation?  Need help understanding endorsements?

We can answer all of these questions and more at our annual course selection night coming up in one week on Thursday, January 23rd.  We have a variety of sessions being presented by our counseling and advanced academics teams. We will also have an extracurricular and electives fair in the main commons throughout the evening where you will have an opportunity to get information from the many programs on campus.  Please see the attached flyers for additional information regarding various session times and covered information.  Thank you for partnering with us for your student's success and we hope to see you there!

Thank you!

Mrs. Herring

MCHS Principal

Dear Colt Parents/Guardians:

Please be reminded about how important it is to show good sportsmanship as spectators at athletic competitions.  The adults - parents, spectators, referees, and school staff - serve as role models for our students.  They are watching us as much as we are watching them.  Spectator sportsmanship includes:

• Remembering that the athletes on both sides are learning – learning the skills of the game, learning teamwork, learning to perform under pressure, learning mental and emotional fortitude.  They will make mistakes.  Allow the coaches to perform their role of coaching each player and their team in areas that may need improvement.  Let’s support the growth and learning of ALL young athletes, regardless of which side they are on.
• Keep it positive.  Any cheers/comments must be positive and supportive of athletes, coaches, referees, and other spectators.  Angry outbursts and derogatory remarks about a team, individual player, referee, or coach are unacceptable.
• Clean up after yourselves.  Throw away your trash when you leave the event.
• If there is a problem that needs to be addressed, speak to the administrator on duty or police/security officer working the event.

Abiding by the expectations above will help ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone attending the competition.  Spectators who do not abide by these expectations will be asked to leave the event.  Thank you for supporting our athletes and displaying good sportsmanship from the stands!

Mr. Rounds

Principal 

Dear Families,

I am following up on my previous email about the informational meeting for the Japan trip. I am excited to see how much interest there is in travel!

See the meeting details and register for the meeting here: 2026 Japan Tour or scan the QR code attached to this email.

Those who register for the meeting will be eligible to receive a $200 tour scholarship and be eligible for Risk-Free Enrollment if they enroll on tour!

As a reminder for those with questions about this opportunity: all questions will be answered at the meeting. Registration for the meeting is mandatory, so do not wait. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

Informational Flyer

Regards,

Jermaine Reed

Teacher, 7^th Grade Math

EF Explore America Group Leader

Cardiff Junior High School

JermaineReed@KatyISD.org

(281) 234-0638

Attention Parents/Guardians:

In accordance with Texas Education Code 28.004 and House Bill 1525, 6th - 8th grade students will receive instruction on the required health Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) specific to human growth and development. All lessons are aligned with the TEKS and meet the requirements that are mandated by the state.

Texas law states that parents/guardians must provide written consent for their 6th - 8th grade student(s) to participate in lessons covering human growth and development.

On Monday, February 3, 2025, parents/guardians of students enrolled junior high physical education, or athletics will receive detailed information via email regarding viewing the associated lessons and the process for recording their decision for their student to participate in the lessons.

Outlined below are the timeframes for the parent consent process and the scheduled instructional periods:

Parent Consent Window: February 3rd – March 7th

Instruction Window: April 7th – May 22nd

• How this opportunity will benefit your student
• What we’ll see and do on our trip
• Everything that’s included in this experience
• How your child can earn academic credit
• How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
• How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period

Regards,

Jermaine Reed

Teacher, 7^th Grade Math

EF Explore America Group Leader

Cardiff Junior High School

JermaineReed@KatyISD.org

(281) 234-0638

After School Events

Colt Parents/Guardians,

Please be reminded that students must be picked up within 15 minutes following the conclusion of an after-school event, such as athletic games, concerts, theatre productions, dances, and all other evening activities.  Students who are not picked up on time will not be permitted to attend future evening events.  Thank you for your cooperation.  This will help to ensure that our staff are able to go home on time after events.

Basketball Concessions

STAAR Testing Dates

Bus Route Information

Parents of Bus Riders: For this school year, your student will not be assigned a “bus number,” they will be assigned a “route number.”  The route number will be displayed on the side of the bus (see below).  Students should look for this number when boarding the bus in the morning and afternoon.  Parents should emphasize to their students the importance of remembering the route number so that they board the correct bus when dismissed after school.  Parents can access their child’s route information, such as bus stop locations and times in the Smart Tag app.

Make sure to download the Smart tag™ app from your mobile Google Play Store or Apple App Store!  The Smart Tag app allows parents to set their preferred notifications, including when their child’s bus is expected to arrive.  You can also see when and where your student boards and exits the bus.   The app will send push notifications to registered mobile devices and tablets, providing parents with instant updates about delays, route alterations, or emergencies.  This app will replace the web app that was utilized last year. The web app utilized SMS text notifications which were not as consistent as push notifications. Parents who already have a SMART Tag account will be able to use the same log-in information on the app. The following Youtube video will walk a parent through the process of using the Katy ISD SMART Tag App. 

Cellphone Policy

Prohibited Items and Consequences

Students who unintentionally bring to school a prohibited item, which is not illegal, may turn in the item to a staff member without disciplinary consequences if this is done before the item is discovered or reported by a staff member or another student. This option applies only to the first time the prohibited item is accidentally brought to school. The second time the prohibited item is brought to school, the item will be confiscated and the student disciplined according to the type of item brought to school. Parents/ guardians may pick up confiscated items which are not illegal within two school days. Items not picked up within two school days will be discarded. Illegal items and items designated as evidence will be turned over to the Katy ISD police.

Students shall not possess or use:

• Fireworks of any kind, smoke or stink bombs, or any other pyrotechnic device
• A razor, box cutter, chain or any other object used in a way that threatens or inflicts bodily injury to another person
• A gun of any kind
• A toy gun/“look-alike” weapon
• An air gun or BB gun
• Ammunition of any kind
• A stun gun
• Mace or pepper spray
• Pornographic material or items
• Tobacco products, cigarettes, e-cigarettes and any component, part or accessory for an e-cigarette device or accessory to vaping
• Devices designed to emit an electrical shock (such as a TASER)

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Katy ISD Vaping Policy