News Headlines
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Katy ISD Announces New Principal for Tays Junior High
The Tays Junior High Titans will have a new principal when they return for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Katy ISD Destination Imagination Teams Head to Global Finals Competition
Nine Katy ISD Destination Imagination (DI) teams are advancing to the Global Finals Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri on May 21-23 to compete in creative problem-solving challenges.
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Katy ISD Ensembles Recognized at State Competition
The Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) announced that two Katy ISD schools will be performing at their annual convention in February 2023, in San Antonio, Texas.
Campus Announcements
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2023 Tays Junior High Back to School Events
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TJH Update # 28 2-22-22
District Announcements
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PSAT/NMSQT IS NOW DIGITAL!
Katy ISD Administration Dates:
10th grade: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
11th grade: See below chart for specific campus testing date.The PSAT/NMSQT™ is a standardized test administered by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. It measures the reading, math, and writing skills needed for college and career success in today's world. The PSAT/NMSQT™ provides valuable information to parents and students on student potential for advanced academics in high school. Juniors who score well may qualify for National Merit Recognition and Scholarships.
Beginning in the fall of 2023, the PSAT/NMSQT will be making a full transition from a paper/pencil exam to a digital exam. The PSAT/NMSQT digital test is shorter, has more time per question, and comes with a built-in DESMOS graphing calculator. Sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT® at their home campus free of charge. Students can prepare for this exam by reviewing the information at Preparing for the PSAT/NMSQT and reviewing the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide. The College Board has partnered with Khan Academy® to provide free SAT online practice. Additional parent and student information about the PSAT/NMSQT can be found on the Katy ISD website.
Listed are the PSAT/NMSQT Campus Testing Dates.
Campus
10th Grade
11th grade
James E Taylor High School
10/11/2023
10/12/2023
Katy High School
10/11/2023
10/12/2023
Cinco Ranch High School
10/11/2023
10/12/2023
Mayde Creek High School
10/11/2023
10/12/2023
Morton Ranch High School
10/11/2023
10/12/2023
Seven Lakes High School
10/11/2023
10/12/2023
Raines Academy
10/11/2023
10/11/2023
Obra D Tompkins High School
10/11/2023
10/12/2023
Patricia E Paetow High School
10/11/2023
10/17/2023
Jordan High School
10/11/2023
10/17/2023
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2024 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) TESTING – REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
The 2024 AP exams are scheduled for the weeks of May 6-10, 2024, and May 13-17, 2024. Students who are enrolled in an AP class during the fall semester (for yearlong or fall semester only classes) and/or want to take the AP exam for that specific class MUST register during the fall registration timeline. The Fall registration includes students who completed an AP course in the summer and want to register for an AP exam only assessment. Also, students who are taking an AP course at MCTC or KVS must also register for the exam on their home campus by the deadline.
Registration & Payment begins on September 25, 2023, at 7:00 am and ends on October 25, 2023, at 10:59 pm. October 25, 2023, at 10:59 PM - Deadline to submit minimum payment of $40 per AP exam. Questions about AP testing can be directed to your campus AP Testing Coordinator.
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SAFE FIREARM STORAGE RESOURCES
House Bill 3, (88th Texas Legislature) requires the Texas School Safety Center, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), to provide school districts information and other resources regarding the safe storage of firearms, including information on section 46.13 of the Texas Penal Code, for distribution to parents/guardians and community.
The Texas DPS has created a public relations campaign – Keep ’Em Safe Texas – that offers free downloadable resources to promote safe gun storage. Below you will find links to resources in English and Spanish.
Program Overview 8.5 × 11 Flyer: English / Spanish
12 × 18 Poster: English / Spanish
How to Talk to Others About Gun Safety 8.5 × 11 Flyer: English / Spanish
Ways to Safely Store Guns (Devices) 8.5 × 11 Flyer: English / Spanish
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SECONDARY AND ELEMENTARY IPR (Interim Progress Report) and Report Card Dates
Elementary IPR dates viewable by 10 AM:
Elementary RC dates viewable by 10 AM:
09/19/2023
10/18/2023
11/14/2023
12/15/2023
02/06/2024
03/20/2024
04/23/2024
05/23/2024
Secondary IPR dates viewable by 10 AM:
Secondary RC dates viewable by 10 AM:
09/06/2023
09/27/2023
10/17/2023
11/08/2023
12/05/2023
01/05/2024
01/24/2024
02/22/2024
03/19/2024
04/17/2024
05/07/2024
05/17/2024 (12th graders)
05/25/2024 (6th - 11th graders)
To view your student’s IPR/ Report Card, login to MyKaty Cloud and select the Home Access (HAC) tile:
Select the “Grades” icon – IPR or Report Card Tab
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TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
Current 9th – 12th grade and ALL alumni students will request high school transcripts through SchooLinks Transcript Request.
Immunization records for the class of 2022 and 2023 can be requested via Schoolinks