Katy Independent School District

Sundown 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>
Katy ISD Requesting Community Feedback on 2023-2024 Instructional Calendar	Katy ISD Requesting Community Feedback on 2023-2024 Instructional Calendar	2021-11-17T18:21:58Z	<div class="ExternalClass111F6D4B11524C13A1D25D0BF5858C64"><p>Katy Independent School District seeks input from the community on its 2023-2024 Instructional Calendar. </p><p>“Building a school calendar that works best for Katy ISD families is an important step to ensure our students reach their full academic potential," said Sherri Ashorn, Discipline and SHARS Administrator. </p><p>This week, parents, students, staff, and community members with an email on file with the District were invited to participate in a brief survey that will provide helpful direction in the development of the 2023-2024 Instructional Calendar. </p><p>All parents, students, employees, and community members are encouraged to participate before the survey closes on Dec. 7. <br></p></div>
Katy ISD Continues Legacy Parent Academy Forums with Topics That Impact Students	Katy ISD Continues Legacy Parent Academy Forums with Topics That Impact Students	2021-09-02T23:53:00Z	<div class="ExternalClassBAA4C287542D4790BE68DB2A8E937CDC"><p><br></p><p><img src="/parents/PublishingImages/Legacy%20Parent%20Academy%20on%20White.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:400px;height:183px;" /><br><br></p><p>Since its inception in September 2018, the Katy Independent School District Legacy Parent Academy has equipped parents with the information and tools needed to provide additional support to their child(ren) related to topics that are currently impacting them. Informational sessions for the 2021-22 school year will include the following topics:<br></p><p> </p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:33.3333%;">Date</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:33.3333%;">Session</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:33.3333%;">Location/Time</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">September 22, 2021</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">The Ugly Truth About Vaping</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Legacy Stadium<br> 6 – 7 p.m.</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">October 20, 2021</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Being an Upstander Against Bullying</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Legacy Stadium & Cinco Ranch High School<br> 6 – 7 p.m.</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">November 10, 2021</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Human Trafficking Awareness</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Legacy Stadium<br> 6 – 7 p.m.</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">January 19, 2022</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Finding Balance in Our Digital World</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Legacy Stadium & Cinco Ranch High School<br> 6 – 7 p.m.</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">February 16, 2022</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>Legacy Stadium & Cinco Ranch High School</p><p>6 – 7 p.m.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align:center;"><em>*The Ugly Truth About Vaping and Human Trafficking Awareness will be live-streamed and recorded. All sessions will be posted in English and Spanish on the Legacy Parent A</em><em>cademy webpage following each event.</em></p><p>“Legacy Parent Academy sessions are designed to focus on issues pertaining to the health and safety and emotional well-being of all learners," said Edie White, Coordinator for School Leadership and Support. “Topics are selected based on the needs expressed by parents and in response to concerns the District sees on campuses and the community," added White. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Katy ISD looks forward to working with local media partners to promote and cover these sessions, which can be found on the district's <a href="http://www.katyisd.org/parents/Pages/Legacy-Parent-Academy.aspx">Legacy Parent Academy website</a>. The first session “The Ugly Truth About Vaping" is on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Legacy Stadium. </p><p> </p><p><br></p></div>