District Announcements

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.  

TSIA2 TESTING INFORMATION

The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is a series of placement tests for students enrolling in public colleges and universities in Texas. The tests help Texas schools determine whether you’re ready for college-level courses in the areas of reading, writing, and math.  

TSIA2 Exam Registration here 

SNAP FOOD BENEFITS

Starting in March, SNAP recipients will see a decrease in the amount of their household’s SNAP benefits due to federal guidelines. This change cannot be appealed.

Because of the public health emergency, SNAP recipients have been receiving additional benefits each month since April 2020.  The additional amount was based on the maximum allowable amount of SNAP benefits based on family size or at least $95.  Due to federal guidelines, recipients will no longer receive additional benefits starting March 2023.

To find out what your monthly benefit amount will be without the SNAP emergency allotment, log in to your account on YourTexasBenefits.com or the mobile app and go to Case Details, or call 2-1-1 and, select option 9 after selecting a language.  You do not need to speak to an agent.

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/food/snap-food-benefits

SENIOR SURVEY 

The Class of 2023 Senior Survey was released on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The survey is designed to capture information from graduating seniors regarding post-secondary opportunities, military service and scholarships. Students will submit their final transcript request along with other important information used for campus and district reporting. Students will access the survey via SchooLinks. Please click HERE for the Senior Survey instructions and video. 

COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETE INFORMATION

Are you an aspiring college athlete? Information regarding academic requirements and timelines can be found HERE 

In January 2023, NCAA Divisions I and II adopted legislation to remove standardized test scores from initial-eligibility requirements for all student-athletes who initially enroll full time on or after August 1, 2023. Check with the NCAA school you plan to attend regarding whether standardized test scores are necessary for admission or scholarship requirements. For more information, click here. 

TEA OPT OUT FORM   

Opt Out Form (English) Opt Out Form (Spanish)      

Each High School campus’ College and Career Facilitator will send out further instructions regarding how to submit proof of FAFSA/TASFA or Opt Out form using SchooLinks at the end of September. The FAFSA application opens for the Class of 2023 is open.   The completion deadline is May 10, 2023.  

SAT School Day Results  

Students who took the SAT School Day on March 1, 2023 are now able to view their scores and score report 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. 

2023 PPECF SCHOLARSHIPS 

STUDENT DEVICES FOR CHECK-OUT 

Parents may complete the Student Device Checkout Request form for their student to check out a Chromebook for home use. As with other devices with an internet connection, the Chromebook enables students to log in to MyKaty Cloud to access campus resources including Canvas, encyclopedias, informational databases, and other learning tools. 

HOME ACCESS CENTER (HAC)  

As a reminder, parents of elementary and secondary students are asked to check the HAC to stay abreast of their student(s) current six or nine weeks assignment grades and grade average.  HAC reflects the most accurate academic progress of students.      

To ensure secondary students refer to the HAC to verify current grades on assignments and six weeks grade average, the following message is housed on the Canvas homepage:    

2022-2023 DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT  

The 2022-2023 Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct can be found here. Significant changes include moving information from the Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct to the Student Handbook. Electronic acknowledgment of both handbooks are included with Annual Student Update.  

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

Family Technology Resources & Support - Great information and orientation for district technology and how to receive support. 
Password Self Service Tool - Using this tool, you can retrieve your username and/or reset your password using a verification code.
MyKaty Cloud - Portal for all district applications, including HAC and Canvas. 

SPEAKUP ANONYMOUS REPORTING APP

SpeakUp is the anonymous reporting platform that students, parents and patrons can use to report safety concerns, bullying, threats of violence, drug use, as well as any other concerns related to students' physical or mental health. SpeakUp is available for download on the Apple Store or Google Play. It is also available on all District websites, computers and District devices. SpeakUp provides an opportunity for the Katy ISD community to anonymously provide valuable information to District administration and law enforcement that will keep our students safe. 

CAMPUS EXTERIOR DOORS SAFETY SIGNAGE 

All campuses exterior doors have safety signage indicating that exterior doors must remain closed and locked. The purpose of the signage is to reinforce and remind all staff and students to take the extra precaution of ensuring that doors are closed and locked at all times, and to not open a door for anyone trying to enter. All campus exterior doors already have signage directing all visitors to utilize main entrance for access to campuses and not side entrances.  These stickers should be left in place, with the new yellow sticker above placed inside over this sticker, allowing the external message to remain outward.  All staff and students should avoid allowing anyone without a district identification badge from “tailgating” or following them into a district facility.   

SECURITY DEVICES AT KATY ISD LARGE EVENT VENUES 

Katy ISD, in its continued efforts to ensure student, staff, and patron safety, has purchased security devices to be staged at our four large event venues. These devices are already installed at the entrances of the Leonard Merrell Center (LMC) and the Agricultural Sciences Center. The devices are non-intrusive narrow towers that seamlessly screen visitors for objects prohibited within large event venues. They do not require removal of any personal effects prior to walking through them. Please take a moment to review the District’s guidelines for Clear Bags and Prohibited Items at large event venues. It is anticipated that the security devices will be available for installation at Legacy and Rhodes stadiums within the coming weeks.  

COMMUNICABLE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Katy ISD’s Infectious and Communicable Disease Annex and Guidelines provides standardized guidance used in response to the onset and potential spread of an infectious/communicable disease identified by local disease control representatives within the boundaries of the District and/or the surrounding area. Katy ISD continues to apply recommended guidance from TEA, DSHS and local health authorities to assist our students and staff with contending with the COVID-19 virus. The Link to the Guidelines can be found here  (en Espanol). While there have been no confirmed cases of monkeypox in Katy ISD, information about the disease can be found on Katy ISD’s Health Services webpage here.  

HEALTH SERVICES

All students enrolled in Katy ISD must be in compliance with state-required immunizations. Immunization requirements can be found on the Katy ISD Health Services Immunizations page.    
Texas Vaccine Institute will be offering the following dates and times for any student enrolled in Katy ISD, insured or uninsured, to receive the necessary immunizations for school entry: 
DATES:                    April 6, 2023
TIMES:                      2:00PM – 5:00PM 
LOCATION:          Katy ISD Professional Development Annex building located at 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, 77494 
COST:                       $15 for one immunization; $25 for two; $30 for three or more (Accepting credit/debit cards or cash)
BRING:                     Shot record and insurance card if you have insurance 
For additional information, you may contact the Health Services Department at 281-396-2629. 

BE SMART FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN  

The Katy ISD Office of Emergency Management is teaming up with the Be Smart For Kids campaign to raise awareness and remind all adults how to prevent unauthorized access to firearms. As a community, we can all take action to keep our students safe at home and at school. 

For more information, visit BeSMARTforkids.org 

STUDENT ID INFORMATION 

If you are looking for your student’s Katy ID, their ID and other pertinent information can be found on the student’s ID badge. It is located under the bar code and begins with an alpha character.  
Additionally, the Katy ID can also be found by logging into Home Access Center (HAC). Click on the Registration icon – Demographic Tab and locate the field called Student ID.  

STUDENT BADGES  

REMINDER: Every student ID badge includes a unique student ID number that is used to check out library books and textbooks, to purchase food items in the cafeteria, to permit passage to certain club meetings, and to provide easy identification of students in common areas of the school. Secondary students must wear their ID badges at all times during school hours, while on school property. If a student loses the ID, a replacement must be purchased promptly from the designated school office/location. Failure to follow these procedures may be considered a violation of the Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct. For more information regarding student ID badges, please review the Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct (Identification (ID) Badges (p. 22). 

EDULOG LITE APP

The Edulog Lite Parent Portal app monitors the location of school buses as they travel their routes across Katy ISD boundaries. This is done through Global Position System (GPS) hardware that is installed in each Katy ISD bus.  By connecting to the Edulog Lite Parent Portal app, parents can see how close their child's bus is to its designated before- or after-school stop, as well as track the bus while it is en route. The Edulog Lite Parent Portal is only available for students who are eligible for transportation services in Katy ISD. Directions for downloading the Edulog Lite app can be found here (Eng) and here (Span).

2022-2023 FREE & REDUCED APPLICATION NOW OPEN

To determine eligibility for free meals for the 2022-2023 school year, families with students who do not attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) campus will need to complete a Meal Benefits/Free & Reduced meals application. More information about free and reduced benefits can be found here. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child Nutrition Programs Income Eligibility Guidelines can be found here.           

Please note that students who are attending an USDA designated Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) campus during the 2022-2023 school year will continue to receive free meals and are not required to complete a Meal Benefits application. More information about the USDA CEP program and eligible Katy ISD campuses can be found here.      

2022-2023 MEAL PRICES 

Breakfast and lunch prices are based on student eligibility (except at CEP campuses where all meals are free). Meal prices for students have not been raised. Adult meal prices are based on USDA guidance.  Meal prices are as follows: 

Customers will need money in their School Café accounts or have cash to purchase a la carte items. Students can charge meals as per the following policy and their household will get an automated negative balance call: 

BIRTHDAY TREATS AND OTHER DELIVERIES 

To avoid interruption of classes, messages will be delivered to students only in extreme emergencies. Student delivery of flowers, balloons, food (including birthday treats), and other such items are prohibited at school. 

Advanced Academics     

The Katy Advanced Program (KAP) provides students with an opportunity to engage in above-grade level coursework in the areas of math, science, language arts, and social studies. KAP courses are available beginning in 6th grade and are open to all students. Every student is encouraged to take at least one advanced level course in an area of interest. Additional information can be found on the  Gifted/Talented & Advanced Academics Website    

CAREER EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

Children become aware of the world of careers as early as preschool. Even through simple life experiences, the world of work is all around us. We encourage teachers, advisers, counselors, and parents to use these resources as a fun way to introduce career choices.  
When I grow up coloring pages 
Career Exploration Coloring Book 
Gear up games and activities 

KATY SUMMER ACADEMIC TERM (KSAT)   

Eligible elementary students may attend one of the following summer elementary programs.  Elementary campus counselors will be in contact during the spring semester to confirm student eligibility.      

• ESL/Bilingual Program  
• English Language Development Program  
• HB 4545 Accelerated Learning for students in 5th grade 

PSAT/NMSQT^® Results    

Students who took the PSAT/NMSQT^® on October 12, 2022 are able to view their scores and score report 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®.   

COLLEGE AND CAREER WEBINARS  

Previous Presentations, Recordings and Resources can be accessed here: https://www.katyisd.org/Page/9755   

NACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR 

Registration Information 

Upcoming Dates: 

April 23, 2023 

COLLEGE AND CAREER RESOURCE 

Your teen has many decisions to make for life after high school. Help them get ready with customized career and college planning tools.    
Career Planning for High School Students 
Texas Workforce Commission 
Texas Higher Education Resources 
AskAdvi Virtual Advising 
Texas CREWS 
QuestBridge: Opportunity for Qualified Juniors 

TEXAS FIRST EARLY HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAM   

Senate Bill 1888 (87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021), establishes the Texas First Early High School Completion Program to allow public high school students who demonstrate early readiness for college to graduate early from high school and earn a scholarship for one or two semesters at certain Texas universities. Information regarding the program is provided on the Texas First Early High School Completion Program Webpage and Flyer     

FINE ARTS

Junior High One Act Play Festival #2 will take place at the Tompkins HS PAC on April 1, 2023. Shows start at 10am and will feature Seven Lakes JH, McMeans JH, Tays JH, Memorial Parkway JH, Haskett JH, and Mayde Creek JH. Click HERE to purchase tickets through Pay N’ Go.   

District Fine Arts Summer Camps 2023!  
We are offering seven fine arts camps for students to participate in this summer including two brand new district camps. The fine arts camps include Elementary Choir Camp (NEW), JH Band Camps, JH Choir Camp, JH Orchestra Camps, and an all-level secondary Jazz Camp (NEW). To register and reserve your student a spot click here to register through Pay N’ Go.  

District JH Cheer Camp 2023       
Tuesday, June 6-Thursday, June 8, 2023 at The Merrell Center. More details will be communicated by each campus coach in April 2023.  

Fine Arts Calendar of events  
To view the district performance calendar or to find specific information regarding the fine arts, please go to the Katy ISD Fine Arts Department website.  

ATHLETICS       

Events on the horizon:  
Soccer 
Rounds 1 & 2 of Soccer Playoffs, March 24 & March 27, 28 

Golf  
19-6A Girls Varsity Tournament, March 28-29.  
19-6A Boys Varsity Tournament, April 3-4.  

Tennis   
19-6A Varsity Tournament, March 30-31.  Katy HS  
19-6A JV Tournament, April 4.  Seven Lakes, Jordan, Cinco Ranch JH/HS  

Track  
JH District Track Meet – March 27-28. Paetow HS  
19-6A JV District Track Meet – Apr 4 & 6. Paetow HS  
19-6A Varsity District Meet – April 11-13. Paetow HS  

Refer to the Athletic Department website for a list of all athletic schedules.        

ORIGINAL CREDIT- KATY VIRTUAL SCHOOL   

 
Katy Virtual School (KVS) online classes are a way for secondary students to acquire graduation credits and/or expand their learning opportunities through paid, online supplemental high school credit courses during the summer and school year.    

KVS courses:    

• Provide flexibility in scheduling.     
• Allow students to get ahead on credits.    
• Provide opportunities to access courses that are not offered on the home campus.    
• Help students moving into Katy ISD from outside Texas to meet graduation requirements.     
• Courses are developed and taught by Katy ISD teachers.     

KVS offers over 55 approved College Board Advanced Placement (AP), Katy Advanced Program (KAP) and academic level courses. The cost is $200 per semester with reduced or no fees for students identified as economically disadvantaged. Courses are also approved by the NCAA for student initial eligibility. Registration is open for summer 2023, fall 2023 and spring 2024. Questions can be answered through your home campus counselor, Katy Virtual School FAQ, or email katyvirtualschool@katyisd.org.   

CREDIT/COURSE RECOVERY - KATY SUMMER ACADEMIC TERM (KSAT)  

Summer school registration for students currently in 6th - 12th grades who need course or credit recovery will open May 1, 2023.  Summer School will offer one summer session from June 5 through June 29.  More details will be available soon.      

2023 LEGACY STADIUM SPRING GRADUATION CEREMONY SCHEDULE 

The Class of 2023 can submit their college applications through the Schoolinks College Applications Manager beginning on August 5, 2022. Contact the College & Career Facilitator (CCF) at your campus for more information. (CCF Campus Directory)  

STUDENT FEDERAL AID (FAFSA)

In accordance with Texas Education Code Section 28.0256, seniors graduating in 2022 and thereafter must complete and submit, and show proof of submission, a free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) or a Texas application for state financial aid (TAFSA).
Seniors who choose to opt out must complete one of the following options:  

1. The student’s parent or other person standing in parental relation submits a signed form indicating that the parent or other person authorizes the student to decline to complete and submit the financial aid application;  
2. The student signs and submits the TEA opt-out form on the student’s own behalf if the student is 18 years of age or older or the student’s disabilities of minority have been removed for general purposes under Chapter 31 (Removal of Disabilities of Minority), Family Code; or  
3. The school counselor authorizes the student to decline to complete and submit the financial aid application for good cause, as determined by the school counselor.  

TEA Opt-out form:  Opt Out Form (English) Opt Out Form (Spanish)    
Each High School campus’ College and Career Facilitator will send out further instructions regarding how to submit proof of FAFSA/TASFA or Opt Out form using SchooLinks at the end of September. The FAFSA application opens for the Class of 2023 is open.   
FAFSA Application:  FAFSA Application Information 

FINANCIAL AID HOTLINE

The Texas Financial Aid Information Center (TFAIC) offers year-round support on any issue related to student financial aid. The center serves as a one-stop resource for schools, students, and families who have questions about financial aid eligibility, the application process, state financial aid programs, education-related tax benefits, and more.   

For help, call 1-888-311-8881.       

SCHOOLINKS

SchooLinks is a college and career readiness platform that helps students discover their interests and strengths, explore colleges and careers, and create an individualized career and academic plan that best reflects their post-secondary goals. SchooLinks is accessible to students in 6th - 12th grades, and their parents.                                                                 
Using SchooLinks, students and families can:                            

• Build their Personal Graduation Plan                          
• Access career interest, strength and mindset surveys                            
• Explore 2-year and 4-year colleges                            
• Create course plans based on career pathways                            
• Take virtual reality college campus tours                            
• Search for scholarships                            
• Learn about financial aid                            
• Find internship and volunteer opportunities                            
• Explore traditional, emerging and military career fields                            
• Create digital portfolios / resumes                            
• Communicate with counselors                              

Student Login:                            
Students log in to SchooLinks via MyKaty Cloud, then select the SchooLinks logo.                                
Parent/Guardian Login:                             
Parents/Guardians will have login access to SchooLinks beginning August 5, 2022.          

High School Exemption Criteria

The 2022-2023 final exam exemption criteria information is accessible via the MyKaty Cloud “Exam Exempt” tile for quick and easy reference. All absences will count toward the maximum of 8 allowed unless the absences are school-related (see attendance codes per the 2022-2023 exemption form).       

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

 
The Community Education Spring 2023 Catalog and registration is now available.  

Instructional Resources Information/Reviews

Board policies EFA Local - Instructional Materials and EFB Local - Library Materials were recently updated and approved by the Board. More information about instructional resources can be found on the Instructional Resources Information webpage.  

Library Book Notifications

In alignment with Board policy EFB Local - Library Materials the District emails all parents/guardians on file each time their student checks out a library book. Parents may opt-out of these notifications by accessing the KISD Parent Option Portal in MyKaty cloud. Brief video instructions for accessing the KISD Parent Option Portal in MyKaty cloud can be found here. 

Secondary ELA Classroom Libraries 

English Language Arts (ELA) classroom libraries offer independent reading material that supports the English Language Arts Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Parental consent is required for secondary students to check out books from their ELA classroom library. Parents may provide consent via the KISD Parent Option Portal located in MyKaty cloud. If parents do not provide consent via the KISD Parent Option Portal, their secondary student will be unable to check out ELA classroom library books. Brief video instructions for accessing the KISD Parent Option Portal in MyKaty cloud can be found here.  

2022-2023 STAAR TESTING

As required by House Bill 3261, STAAR will be administered online beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. The STAAR online testing platform offers all students multiple online tools to support the testing process. In addition, the STAAR assessments no longer have a time limit. Students are expected to complete STAAR tests in about three hours; however, any student who needs additional time may continue testing until the end of the school day.   

To support students with the online testing transition, the district began online testing implementation in the 2021-2022 school year for all STAAR tested grade levels. Students will continue to be provided multiple opportunities to experience online testing platforms through District Learning Assessments (DLAs), STAAR Interims for specific subjects, and STAAR practice tests.  Parents are encouraged to access the Practice Tests Login located on the Texas Assessment website to explore practice tests. Practice Tests Login is found under the section How to Help Prepare Your Child. 

STAAR testing dates are posted on the Department of Research, Assessment, and Accountability website. 

For questions regarding local and state assessments, contact your Campus Testing Coordinator.  

CREDIT BY EXAM INFORMATION  

Katy ISD offers Credit by Examination for acceleration at every grade level and subject area offered in accordance with the Texas State Board of Education rules. A student is allowed to advance one grade level or one course per subject per academic year. Katy ISD offers four Credit by Examination testing windows throughout the year. For more information about Credit by Examination (CBE) testing dates and course offering, visit Department of Research, Assessment, and Accountability website.   If you are interested in CBE testing, please contact your child’s campus counselor. 

VOLUNTEERS & RAPTOR REGISTRATION  

Katy ISD is excited to announce the implementation of the District’s Raptor Volunteer Initiative for the upcoming school year.      
Beginning this fall, the district is requiring all volunteers serving on campus during the instructional day to register with the district through its Raptor security system.    
Raptor ensures quick and easy volunteer registration allowing individual volunteers to create and manage a personal volunteer profile.    
In addition, the Raptor Volunteer Initiative will:   

• Provide an additional layer of protection for Katy ISD students, staff, volunteers, and campus visitors    
• Unite all district volunteers into one Katy ISD volunteer community   
• Measure and communicate the positive impact of Katy ISD volunteer organizations   

The volunteer registration requirement will extend to all volunteers serving on or off-campus, during or after the instructional day effective January 4.   
Join our volunteer community and register today!   
Volunteer Application-English   
Volunteer Application -Spanish  

ELEMENTARY HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, ABUSE, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION INSTRUCTION  

In accordance with Texas Education Code 28.004 and Senate Bill 9, elementary students in 4th & 5th grades will receive instruction in human growth and development. Additionally, students in 5th grade will receive instruction from elementary school counselors on the required health TEKS specific to abuse and violence prevention.   

Under Texas statute, parents must choose to “opt-in” their child to participate in the lessons that address human growth and development, abuse, and violence prevention. Beginning on March 27 through April 6, parents may elect to opt-in their child to participate in the lessons via an electronic link provided by the District.       

Below is the opt-in window as well as the time frame when lessons will be taught:    

Parent Opt-In Window - March 27-April 6   

Instruction Window - May 1- May 19  

All lessons are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and meet the requirements that are mandated by the state. Parents have the right to review the curriculum materials on each individual campus by request.    

This content is intended to initiate conversations between you and your child about the physical, emotional, and social changes that occur during adolescence. In addition, awareness and education on abuse and violence are key to prevention and intervention. It is a priority for Katy ISD to partner with our families and community to create a safety net for our students.     

JUNIOR HIGH HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, ABUSE, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION INSTRUCTION  

In accordance with Texas Education Code 28.004 and Senate Bill 9, students enrolled in junior high physical education (PE) or Athletics will receive instruction in Human Growth and Development. Topics will include the physical changes resulting from puberty, as well as personal hygiene, abuse, abstinence, and prevention of communicable and noncommunicable diseases. Katy ISD junior high school counselors will teach the required health TEKS specific to abuse and violence prevention.    

The purpose of the curriculum is to provide students with information about how to deal with the challenges of early adolescence and to supplement the efforts of parents as they educate and support their teens.    

Under Texas statute, parents must choose to “opt-in” their child to participate in the lessons that address human growth and development, abuse, and violence prevention. Beginning on March 27 through April 6, parents may elect to opt-in their child to participate in the lessons via an electronic link provided by the District.     

Below is the opt-in window as well as the time frame when lessons will be taught:     

Parent Opt-In Window - March 27-April 6      

Instruction Window - May 1 - May 19    

All lessons are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and meet the requirements that are mandated by the state. Parents have the right to review the curriculum materials on each individual campus by request.     

This content is intended to initiate conversations between you and your child about the physical, emotional, and social changes that occur during adolescence. In addition, awareness and education on abuse and violence are key to prevention and intervention. It is a priority for Katy ISD to partner with our families and community to create a safety net for our students.       

HIGH SCHOOL HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, ABUSE, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION INSTRUCTION  

Students enrolled in high school health will receive instruction in Human Growth and Development, Abuse, and Violence Prevention during the third six weeks for students earning credit during the fall semester or the sixth six weeks for students earning credit during the spring semester.  Topics will include the physical changes resulting from puberty, as well as personal hygiene, abuse, abstinence, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, dating violence, family violence, and child abuse.        

These topics are included in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for high school health education. All lessons are aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and meet the requirements that are mandated by the state. Parents have the right to review the curriculum materials on each individual campus by request.       

Under Texas statute, parents must choose to “opt-in” their child to participate in the lessons that address human growth and development, abuse, and violence prevention.   

Below is the opt-in window as well as the time frame when lessons will be taught:       

Semester 2 Enrollment  
Parent Opt-in Window: March 27 - April 6  
Instruction: May 8-12  

This content is intended to initiate conversations between you and your child about the physical, emotional, and social changes that occur during adolescence. In addition, awareness and education on abuse and violence are key to prevention and intervention. It is a priority for Katy ISD to partner with our families and community to create a safety net for our students.   

NATIONAL CHILD ID PROGRAM

During the last legislative session, Senate Bill 2158 was passed, which requires the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to provide parents with an inkless, in-home child fingerprint and DNA identification card for children in grades K-8.  If ever needed, parents may submit this kit to federal, state, tribal, or local law enforcement to help locate and return a missing or trafficked child. On behalf of the State of Texas, Katy ISD has distributed these in-home child identification kits to junior high and elementary campuses. Please understand that there is no obligation to use the kit, but if you choose, this will allow you to have a set of fingerprints and DNA for your child that you can keep at home and turn over to law enforcement in case of an emergency. Please do not return the kits (used or unused) to your child’s school.   

KATY ISD IS HIRING!

Bus drivers, food service, custodial, repair teams, teachers, aides and more! bit.ly/ApplyKatyISD

CHILD FIND

Child Find is a process designed to identify, locate, and evaluate individuals from birth to 21 years of age who may need special education and related services. If you are concerned that your child may have a disability, contact your student’s school for more information about the Child Find process or click on the following link: Katy ISD Child Find Information Page

2022-2023 BELL SCHEDULE 

Katy ISD’s elementary bell schedule will see a slight adjustment beginning fall 2022 in an effort to maximize bus routes, minimize service delays, and accommodate for ongoing driver shortages. Please note that the bell schedule adjustment only affects elementary campuses. There will be no change to the 2022-2023 Katy ISD junior high nor high school bell schedules.         

2023 LEGACY STADIUM SPRING GRADUATION CEREMONY SCHEDULE  

 
The Class of 2023 can submit their college applications through the Schoolinks College Applications Manager beginning on August 5, 2022. Contact the College & Career Facilitator (CCF) at your campus for more information. (CCF Campus Directory) 

Legacy Stadium Graduation Schedule: 

• 6:00 p.m: Legacy Stadium Parking Lot Gates Open 
• 6:30 p.m: Campus Staff Arrival at Designated Stadium Gate 
• 7:00 p.m: Legacy Stadium Gates Open for Graduates & Guests 
• 8:00 p.m: Graduation Ceremony Begins   

In the event inclement weather is severe and impacts the scheduled evening ceremony, the graduation ceremony will be rescheduled to 9:00 a.m. the following day at Legacy Stadium.  However, every effort will be made to ensure the 8:00 p.m. evening ceremonies remain on schedule.       

Inclement Weather Rescheduled Legacy Stadium Graduation Ceremony  

• 7:00 a.m. Legacy Stadium Parking Lot Gates Open 
• 7:30 a.m. Campus Staff Arrival at Designated Stadium Gate 

• 8:00 a.m. Legacy Stadium Gates Open for Graduates & Guests 
• 9:00 a.m. Graduation Ceremony Begins   

The Class of 2023 can submit their college applications through the Schoolinks College Applications Manager beginning on August 5, 2022. Contact the College & Career Facilitator (CCF) at your campus for more information. (CCF Campus Directory)  

STUDENT FEDERAL AID (FAFSA)    

In accordance with Texas Education Code Section 28.0256, seniors graduating in 2022 and thereafter must complete and submit, and show proof of submission, a free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) or a Texas application for state financial aid (TAFSA).    

Seniors who choose to opt out must complete one of the following options:    

1. The student’s parent or other person standing in parental relation submits a signed form indicating that the parent or other person authorizes the student to decline to complete and submit the financial aid application;    

2. The student signs and submits the TEA opt-out form on the student’s own behalf if the student is 18 years of age or older or the student’s disabilities of minority have been removed for general purposes under Chapter 31 (Removal of Disabilities of Minority), Family Code; or    

3. The school counselor authorizes the student to decline to complete and submit the financial aid application for good cause, as determined by the school counselor.    

TEA Opt-out form:  Opt Out Form (English) Opt Out Form (Spanish)      

Each High School campus’ College and Career Facilitator will send out further instructions regarding how to submit proof of FAFSA/TASFA or Opt Out form using SchooLinks at the end of September. The FAFSA application opens for the Class of 2023 is open.     

FAFSA Application:  FAFSA Application Information   

FINANCIAL AID HOTLINE  

The Texas Financial Aid Information Center (TFAIC) offers year-round support on any issue related to student financial aid. The center serves as a one-stop resource for schools, students, and families who have questions about financial aid eligibility, the application process, state financial aid programs, education-related tax benefits, and more.   

For help, call 1-888-311-8881.       

SCHOOLINKS AND SCHOLARSHIPS   

There are thousands of scholarship opportunities in SchooLinks under the “Finance” tab. Below are a few highlights: 

Smilin Rylen Memorial Scholarship 

Katy Rotary 

Venus Morris Griffin Foundation Scholarship 

George and Mary Josephine Hammon Foundation Scholarship 

Ricky Scearce Memorial Scholarship 

Italian School Cultural Experience Scholarship 

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

Current high school students and ALL alumni students can request their high school transcript through ScribOrder.

LIBRARY BOOK INFORMATION

Parents of secondary students may be notified via email if their child checks out a Young Adult Fiction book from the campus library. This optional notification is available if a parent elected to receive the library notification when filling out the online Annual Student Update in August.  If a parent did not elect to receive the library notification, parents/guardians may contact instructionalresourceconcern@KatyISD.org to make a change and request the notification.

PARENT COMMUNITY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY

In partnership with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Crime Stoppers Houston hosts the webinar series: S.A.V.E. (Safety Awareness. Valuable Education). This series serves as a platform for discussion on many topics that concern the safety of our schools and community.  These topics include: mental health, human trafficking, social media and internet safety. Please see the link for upcoming webinars available. S.A.V.E. Webinar Series