Katy Independent School District

Keiko Davidson Elementary

Message from Superintendent Dr. Ken Gregorski 2021-22 Updates Year End

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Katy ISD to Offer Advanced Academic Studies Information Session	Katy ISD to Offer Advanced Academic Studies Information Session	2021-11-30T20:53:05Z	<div class="ExternalClass0D24C41D7BE04E789BCDFE6601ADCB14"><p>Parents of Katy ISD fifth graders who will be attending junior high in 2022-2023 are invited to learn more about the Katy Advanced (KAP) and Advanced Placement (AP) programs. The informational session will be held via Zoom: <br></p><ul><li><strong>Thursday, December 9</strong><strong><sup>th</sup></strong><strong> at 6:00pm (</strong><a href="https://katyisd-org.zoom.us/j/82770762313"><strong>Zoom Link</strong></a><strong>) English</strong></li><li><strong>Thursday, December 9</strong><strong><sup>th</sup></strong><strong> at 6:00pm (</strong><a href="https://katyisd-org.zoom.us/j/82878350819"><strong>Enlace para Zoom</strong></a><strong>) Spanish</strong></li></ul><p>“Administrators will present an overview of the advanced academics programs in Katy ISD and address commonly asked questions about student participation in program courses," said Dr. Joan Otten, Director of GT and Advanced Academics.<span style="text-align:justify;"> </span></p><p style="text-align:justify;">KAP courses, offered to students in grades six through ten, provide above grade-level instruction designed to prepare them to be successful in AP courses taken in high school. AP courses provide students the opportunity to engage in college-level studies with the option of taking the AP exam to possibly qualify for college credit. Research indicates that students who participate in an AP course are more likely to complete an undergraduate program, choose academically challenging majors in college and are prone to pursue an advanced degree. Katy ISD offers AP courses in English, social studies, science, mathematics, foreign languages, computer science, music, and art.</p><p>This presentation can also be found on the <a href="/dept/GT/Pages/KAP_AP_DualCredit.aspx" target="_blank">GT & Advanced Academics website</a> . </p><ul><li><p><a href="/dept/GT/Documents/KAP-Awareness.pdf" target="_blank">Access the English presentation</a>.</p></li><li><p><a href="/dept/GT/Documents/KAP-Awareness-Spanish.pdf" target="_blank">Access the Spanish presentation</a>.<br></p></li></ul></div>
5th Grade GT Screening Press Release	5th Grade GT Screening Press Release	2021-08-29T01:40:14Z	<div class="ExternalClassD6F48B8B36B348D4BCB847234FF892BC"><p><br></p><p>5<sup>th</sup> Grade GT Screening Press Release:<br><br></p><p>Gifted and talented (GT) screenings for incoming secondary students will soon be taking place at Katy Independent School District. Students currently in fifth grade who are not identified as part of the elementary Challenge Program will have the opportunity to be screened for GT program services, which would begin in the fall of the student's sixth-grade year.<br> <br>If parents would like to refer their child for secondary GT screening they must complete a secondary parent checklist and return it to their child's elementary campus by <strong>September 22, 2021</strong>.</p><p>Checklist will be sent home next week. Parents may also visit: <a href="http://www.katyisd.org/dept/gt/Pages/default.aspx">http://www.katyisd.org/dept/gt/Pages/default.aspx</a> to complete the checklist. <br><br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Secondary gifted program options are available in English, Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Students may be screened at their current campus in October and November in any or all of these content areas. Parents will be notified of the placement decision by U.S. mail in January 2022. Students who qualify for the GT program will begin the program in the fall of their sixth-grade year. <br></p><p><br></p></div>
Katy ISD Announces New Location for Free COVID-19 Testing Center	Katy ISD Announces New Location for Free COVID-19 Testing Center	2021-08-30T19:24:51Z	<div class="ExternalClassB85D3DD2CB9344788909D329F8FD27DD"><div class="ExternalClass32A5630CF81B450EA6B5516A88D67E10" style="text-align:left;"><p><span>As part of Katy Independent School District's proactive approach to mitigating the spread of COVID-19, beginning Monday, August 30, the District will transition its FREE rapid COVID-19 Testing Center to the Gary A. Voss Project Center located within the Agricultural Sciences Facility. The testing center's address is:</span><br></p><p>Gary A. Vos Project Center</p><p>5801 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road</p><p>Katy, TX 77493</p><p>Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.</p><p>The FREE rapid COVID-19 test is for all enrolled Katy ISD students, as well as district employees and their dependents who are enrolled under the Katy ISD healthcare plan. The free test is in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) COVID-19 Testing Project. <br></p><p>“The process is quick and simple and both students and staff will receive their results within a matter of minutes," added Lance Nauman, Director of Katy ISD Risk Management.<br></p><p>Parental/Guardian permission, as well as a reservation, is required for all students who are below 18 years of age. Permission slips will be available at the testing site and reservations should be made through the following link: <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/73375d80fa1caefc06-week" target="_blank">https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/73375d80fa1caefc06-week</a><br></p><p>Additional questions related to this program can be submitted to <a href="mailto:COVID19Responses@katyisd.org">COVID19Responses@katyisd.org</a>. </p><p style="text-align:center;"># # #<br></p><p><br></p></div></div>