Essential Back-to-School Resources for Parents and Guardians in Katy ISD
Katy ISD is preparing to welcome students back to school on Wednesday, August 14! To help parents and guardians be equipped for the new school year, Katy ISD has a multitude of resources to help answer questions and ensure a smooth start to the year. Check out our guide to help familiarize parents and guardians with important procedures for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.
Bell Schedules
Understanding the school schedule is paramount for students and their families. The Katy ISD website provides a detailed bell schedule for three tiers of elementary schools, junior high, and high school.
Elementary School Tiers
- Tier A Elementary Campuses' day starts at 7:43 a.m., with the tardy bell ringing at 7:50 a.m. Schools dismiss at 3:00 p.m., while early release dismissal is at 12:05 p.m. These campuses include Alexander, Hutsell, Rylander, Campbell, Mayde Creek, Sundown, Cimarron, McRoberts, Winborn, Faldyn, Memorial Parkway, Wood Creek, Hayes, Rhoads, and Youngblood.
- Mid-Tier Elementary Campuses begin at 8:03 a.m., the tardy bell sounds at 8:10 a.m., and dismissal is at 3:20 p.m. Early release dismissal occurs at 12:25 p.m. These campuses include, Bear Creek, Griffin, Pattison, Bethke, Holland, Shafer, Bryant, Katy, Stanley, Exley, McElwain, West Memorial, Fielder, Morton Ranch, Williams, Franz, Nottingham Country, Wilson, Golbow, Randolph, and Wolfe.
- Tier B Elementary Campuses start the day at 8:23 a.m., and the tardy bell rings at 8:30 a.m. Dismissal is at 3:40 p.m., with early release dismissal at 12:45 p.m. These campuses include Creech, King, Stephens, Davidson, Leonard, Wolman, Jenks, Robertson, Kilpatrick, and Schmalz.
Junior High
The first bell rings at 8:48 a.m., followed by the tardy bell at 8:55 a.m. Dismissal comes in at 4:05 p.m., while early release stands at 1:05 p.m.
High School
Classes commence at 7:08 a.m. with the Tardy Bell ringing at 7:15 a.m. Dismissal occurs at 2:35 p.m. Early release for high school students is at 11:35 a.m.
Registration Information
Katy ISD offers an online registration system for new students, utilizing PowerSchool Enrollment to streamline the process. The registration requires various documents to be gathered and uploaded prior to submission, including proof of residence, government-issued identification, official birth certificate, proof of immunizations, and a report card or transcript from the most recently attended school. The district also provides a support team that processes registrations, potentially contacts parents for additional documents, and confirms completion through email with further guidance.
Please keep in mind that a new student is defined as ever having attended a Katy ISD school, including incoming kindergarten students, as well as students who have withdrawn from the district and is looking to re-enroll. Visit the Katy ISD online enrollment page to learn more.
Student Transportation
This fall, Katy ISD is launching a new bus rider tracking system, SMART tag, on all their buses. This system will allow parents to monitor their child's ridership and bus route in real time through the SMART Tag app. To learn more, including attendance zones, visit the Katy ISD transportation website.
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Meals
Parents and guardians can choose SchoolCafe or Pay N' Go to make payments for cafeteria meals. Information concerning meal offerings and the options for paying for your child's meals can be found on the Nutrition and Food Services page. Also, applications for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for 2024-2025 are facilitated through SchoolCafe, which can be accessed at schoolcafe.com/katyisd.
Immunizations
Katy ISD adheres to the Texas Department of State Health Services' immunization compliance recommendations for student attendance. Exemptions are allowed for medical reasons, religious beliefs, or active duty in the U.S. armed forces. View Katy ISD's immunizations requirements here. For a list of Katy ISD immunization clinics, go here. For additional information, visit the Katy ISD Immunization Requirements page.
Class 1:1 Device Insurance Payments
Parents registering their students for the 2024-25 school year can opt for Class 1:1 Device Insurance, which covers their child's Chromebook. Payments for the insurance fee, along with other student fees, will be processed through the Pay N’ Go system on August 12th, applicable only to students in grades 3-12. For any changes to the insurance selection, parents must email changemyrequest@katyisd.org with their student’s information, and changes can only be made 30 days after the student's first day of attendance.
Home Access Center
Katy ISD parents and guardians can view their child’s grades in the Home Access Center at any time. On the Grades page, they can access their child’s most recent progress report (IPR) and report card grades. On the Classwork page, they can set up personalized alerts for their child’s class averages. Based on the percentage defined by the parent, they will receive an alert when their child’s average falls below or rises above a certain threshold. Visit this website to access instructions on how to set up grade alerts.
Other Helpful Links
Beyond bell schedules and meals, the Katy ISD website includes links to the District Map, the Katy ISD Mobile App "OnTheGo," Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct, District Announcements & Required Notifications, and the 2024-2025 Katy ISD Student Handbook.
This information and more can be found on the Katy ISD Back to School page, serving as a comprehensive guide for parents and guardians preparing their students for the new school year.
Best of luck for a smooth, successful start to the new school year!
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
