Pre-kindergarten registration for the 2010-`11 school year for qualifying children in Katy ISD will be held on April 14.
The registration periods will be 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the following elementary schools:
- Students zoned to Alexander will register at Alexander, 6161 South Fry Rd., 281-237-7100
- Students zoned to Bear Creek and Wolfe will register at Bear Creek, 4815 Hickory Downs Dr., 281-237-5600
- Students zoned to Cimarron will register at Cimarron, 1100 South Peek Rd., 281-237-6900
- Students zoned to Creech will register at Creech, 5905 South Mason Rd., 281-237-8850
- Students zoned to Exley will register at Exley, 21800 Westheimer Parkway, 281-237-8400
- Students zoned to Fielder will register at Fielder, 2100 Greenway Village, 281-237-6450
- Students zoned to Franz will register at Franz, 2751 Westgreen Blvd., 281-237-8600
- Students zoned to Golbow will register at Golbow, 3535 Lakes of Bridgewater Dr., 281-237-5350
- Students zoned to Griffin and Stanley will register at Griffin, 7800 S. Fry Rd., 281-237-8700
- Students zoned to Hayes and Pattison will register at Hayes, 21203 Park Timbers Ln., 281-237-3200
- Students zoned to Holland will register at Holland, 23720 Seven Meadows Parkway, 281-234-0500
- Students zoned to Hutsell will register at Hutsell, 5360 Franz Rd., 281-237-6500
- Students zoned to Katy will register at Katy, 5726 George Bush Ave.,281-237-6550
- Students zoned to King will register at King, 1901 Charlton House Ln., 281-237-6850
- Students zoned to Mayde Creek will register at Mayde Creek, 2698 Greenhouse Rd., 281-237-3950
- Students zoned to McRoberts will register at McRoberts, 3535 Fry Rd., 281-237-2000
- Students zoned to Memorial Parkway and Nottingham Country will register at Memorial Parkway, 21603 Park Tree, 281-237-5850
- Students zoned to Morton Ranch will register at Morton Ranch, 2502 Mason Rd., 281-234-0300
- Students zoned to Rhoads will register at Rhoads, 19711 Clay Rd., 281-237-8500
- Students zoned to Rylander, Kilpatrick, and WoodCreek, will register at Rylander, 24831 Westheimer Parkway, 281-237-8300
- Students zoned to Schmalz will register at Schmalz, 18605 Greenland Way, 281-237-4500
- Students zoned to Stephens will register at Stephens, 2715 Fry Rd., 281-234-0200
- Students zoned to Sundown will register at Sundown, 20100 Saums Rd., 281-237-5400
- Students zoned to West Memorial will register at West Memorial, 22605 Provincial Blvd., 281-237-6600
- Students zoned to Williams will register at Williams, 3900 South Peek Rd., 281-237-7200
- Students zoned to Winborn will register at Winborn, 22555 Prince George, 281-237-6650
For the 2010-`11 school year, Spanish speaking Pre-K classes will be held at Bear Creek, Fielder, Franz, Hutsell, King, McRoberts, Memorial Parkway, Morton Ranch, Rhoads, Schmalz, Stephens and Sundown elementary schools.
English speaking classes will be held at Alexander, Bear Creek, Cimarron, Creech, Exley, Franz, Golbow, Griffin, Hayes, Holland, Katy, Mayde Creek, McRoberts, Memorial Parkway, Morton Ranch, Rhoads, Rylander, Stephens, Sundown, West Memorial, Williams and Winborn elementary schools.
Children attend either morning (8:20 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.) or afternoon (12:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.) classes.
Parents or guardians must provide transportation to and from school.
To qualify for the pre-kindergarten program, a child must reside in Katy ISD and be four years old on or before Sept. 1, 2010.
The child must also meet one of the following qualifications:
- Limited English proficient because a language other than English is the primary language spoken in the home. Students qualifying by language will be tested on the day of registration to determine placement in the program.
- Qualify according to the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Parents must bring proof of income of all persons employed within the home (documentation for at least one month of income). Proof of income can include current check stubs, child support statement of payment, SNAP qualification letter, etc. All those who qualify by income at spring registration must have their income re-verified on August 11, at the Pre-K campus they will attend.
- The family is homeless.
- Have a parent who is an active member of the armed forces. Parent must present their Department of Defense photo identification (military ID). An active member of the Texas National Guard must provide a “Statement of Service” document.
- The child is or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. A letter from DFPS must be provided.
On the day of registration, parents must provide immunization records; a birth certificate; social security number, if available; proof of residency in Katy ISD (a home or apartment lease agreement, a recently paid utility bill with correct name and Katy ISD address of parent or guardian or a letter from a mortgage company indicating approval of permanent financing for a residence in Katy ISD) and guardianship papers if the child resides with someone other than a parent.
Immunization records must be certified by a doctor or public health official and include the month, date and year of the immunizations.
The Katy ISD Pre-Kindergarten program follows the state guidelines which focus on oral language development, reading and math readiness, and developing science and social studies knowledge and skills.
All students are given a pre/mid-year/post assessment of basic skills. Report cards are marked for social skills every six weeks and academic skills for the second, fourth, and sixth six weeks grading period.
A parent conference will be scheduled during the fall semester. Other conferences may be held at parent and/or teacher request.
Pre-kindergarten is not a mandatory program; however, if a child qualifies and is enrolled, that child is then subject to compulsory attendance law. A child must attend school each day, Monday through Friday.
For information, parents can call the school closest to their home or Cindy Franklin, Katy ISD Early Childhood Intervention Specialist, at 281-237-2429.
