Prekindergarten

Prekindergarten

The Texas Legislature determines eligibility requirements for free, public prekindergarten in Texas. The Legislature established the prekindergarten program with the intent of providing early learning experiences to students who are most in need.  The Legi​slature believed that a high-quality prekindergarten program could mitigate the impact of the at-risk characteristics, thereby assisting students to become school-ready when they enter kindergarten.  Katy ISD offers a prekindergarten program for eligible students who turn 4 years of age on or before September 1st of the school year in which they intend to enroll.  The District uses PowerSchool, an online registration process, for new student registration. 

Campus placement notifications will be sent to parents once they are finalized.

Got questions? Email us at:

prekindergarten@katyisd.org

New Student Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year will open on July 25.

Prekindergarten Preregistration 2025-2026

 

Preinscripcion De Prekinder 2025-2026

 

Students enrolling for the 2025-2026 School Year must be 4 on or before September 1, 2025 and meet one of the eligibility requirements set by the state of Texas. 

Parents must complete the online registration process through Katy ISD's PowerSchool Registration website. Only students whose registration paperwork is complete will be offered the opportunity to be screened for language eligibility / prekindergarten program eligibility.

Please note that due to the limited number of spaces, campus placement is determined by availability at the time of your completed registration process. If the home campus is full, PreK students will be redirected to the closest available campus.

Access Katy ISD's main registration page with detailed instructions for online registration. 

                             

Pre-K Preregistration Parent Information Webinar

 

                                                                                                                               

Language Assessments

If a language assessment is required, an email will be sent to schedule an appointment for testing. Families will be contacted in order that their online registration is received. 

Attendance Guidelines

Bus transportation is not provided for prekindergarten students. Parents or guardians must provide transportation to and from school. 

Prekindergarten is not a mandatory program. However, if your child qualifies and is enrolled, he/she is subject to compulsory attendance law. Your child must attend school each day, Monday - Friday. Prekindergarten is a full-day program.

Free & Reduced Lunch for Prekindergarten Students:

Prekindergarten students must apply for meal benefits (students do not automatically qualify for meals).  For additional information, view the Income Eligibility Guidelines or visit the Food Services site. ​

Prekindergarten Program Evaluation

The District conducts a self-assessment to identify prekindergarten program strengths, challenges, and focus on areas for continued growth. Pre-K Program Evaluation 2023-2024

Prekindergarten Family Engagement

Katy ISD has developed and implemented a prekindergarten family engagement plan to assist the district in achieving and maintaining high levels of family engagement in prekindergarten and positive family attitudes toward education at the prekindergarten level.  This family engagement plan is designed to support six components of family engagement critical to the development of a high-quality prekindergarten program. More information can be accessed on our Pre-K Family Engagement Page.​

If you have questions, please email prekindergarten@katyisd.org