Jordan Legacies Spring Show

Spring Show tickets will be on sale soon! This year's performance features special guests among the faculty, Lega-boys, Warrior Cheer, Warrior Choir, District Dance Company, Jordan Colorguard, Golden Line JV Dance, Jordan LCs, Adams Jr High Dance 1, the incredible Nick & Gabby on lighting and sound, and more! Be on the lookout to purchase yours as you will not want to miss it!

JHS Symphony Makes Joyful Noise at National Orchestra Festival

The Jordan High School Symphony under the direction of Mr. Davis and Mr. Galloway recently competed at the National Orchestra Festival in Orlando, Florida. The symphony received high scores and earned a superior performance rating. In addition to these high marks, the Symphony came in 1st place in the Full Orchestra division. Congratulations to all involved!

KISD Course Verification Process Step-by-Step Instructions for Parents/Guardians

In order to verify course requests for the 2023-2024 school year, a parent/guardian must follow these steps to review and approve their student’s Personalized Plan in SchooLinks. There are detailed instructions and videos in the links. This must be completed by March 28th. After this time, courses will not be able to be changed.

Science Olympiad Recruiting

The Jordan High School Science Olympiad Team is now accepting applications for membership in the 2023-2024 team. Scan the QR code in your science teacher's classroom or on the student slideshow announcements around the school for access to the application and more information regarding the admission process. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 11th.

Interested in filmmaking, film editing, and/or live broadcasting? Apply for the Miller Video Crew!

Blend your filmmaking with live sports broadcasting with Miller Video Crew, a student live production crew for all Katy ISD football games at Legacy and Rhodes Stadium. Interested students must be enrolled in Audio Video Production with Ms. Randall or Film I or Film II at Miller Career Center. Apply to gain valuable experience, operate production equipment, build your resume, form connections, and make extra money. Training and tryout week is from Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 6. Apply NOW! Scan the QR code on the fliers on the scrolling announcements to apply. Come see Ms. Randall in Room 3218 for more information!

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE (CDL) CERTIFICATION AT RAINES ACADEMY  

Beginning next fall, Katy ISD will offer a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Student Training and Licensing Program to rising 11^th grade students turning 18 and interested in obtaining a CDL. The Raines Academy CDL program will provide training and licensing for Class A (no additional endorsement) or Class A with a Class B Passenger/School Bus Endorsement. Students who would like more information about this program are requested to complete this survey and will be contacted by campus college and career facilitators with details. Please scroll to the Secondary Students section below for more information regarding the launch of the Raines Academy CDL program.  

SUMMER LONE STAR DUAL CREDIT COURSES AT RAINES ACADEMY   

Lone Star College is offering three dual credit courses this summer at Raines Academy. Government and Economics will be offered in a hybrid format. College Algebra may be offered face to face. All Katy ISD high school students may take advantage of this opportunity. The student deadline to enroll in summer courses is Friday, March 24, 2023. Below are key materials required to enroll: 

PowerPoint Presentation 

Important Documents 

Request for Application Assistance 

Document Upload Link 

ApplyTexas Step by Step Instructions 

Presentation Recording 
 
For more information, contact Remona Clark, College and Career Specialist at remonalclark@katyisd.org or 281-396-7452.  

Please scroll to the Secondary Summer School section below for more information regarding the Raines Academy dual credit summer school opportunities. 

SAT School Day Results  

Students who took the SAT School Day on March 1, 2023 will be able to view their scores and score report on Friday, March 24 in their College Board Account. If students do not have a College Board, they will need to create an account. No paper score reports will be available. Information on how to interpret the details in your score report is found on the College Board website. 

The College Board has partnered with Khan Academy^® to provide free SAT online practice. Students can use their PSAT/NMSQT ® score report to get a personalized SAT study plan and personalized practice from Khan Academy®. 

STUDENT WORK PROGRAM

  
Students attending Raines Academy may take advantage of the flexible school day scheduling to also obtain employment with Katy ISD as a temporary student worker in either the Communications, Technology or Operations departments. Students taking advantage of this paid, employment opportunity will have access to transportation to their work location, a work schedule that is designed around their class schedule and the skills and experience to be a top candidate for full-time employment with Katy ISD following high school graduation. For more information about this exciting program, Raines students may contact the College and Career Facilitator, Norma White normajwhite@katyisd.org who coordinates the Student Work Program. 

2022-2023 INDO-AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP 

The Indo-American Charity Foundation (IACF) is a non-profit charitable organization. This year, they are awarding $1000-$2000 scholarships to graduating Seniors in the Greater Houston Area.  

Students are required to submit a resume, transcript and a 300-word essay to apply. Students should send completed materials to Remona Clark, College and Career Specialist at remonalclark@katyisd.org. The deadline is March 15, 2023. 

Essay Topic: Share your career objectives, extracurricular activities and how you plan to make a difference in the world around you.