Incoming Freshman Course Selection
Course Selection FAQ's for Incoming Freshmen
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University of Texas at Austin
Automatic Admission updated 10/1/2020
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Assured Admissions
Texas Universities
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Social-Emotional Wellness - Student Support Services
We are making a Coping Skills Toolbox over the next several weeks. The toolbox will be filled with a variety of tools (skills) that can be used to manage emotions in a healthy manner.
Please click the following links for more information:
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Click Here for More Information
https://www.opploans.com/oppu/articles/mental-health-tips-for-school/
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UH offering free tuition to freshmen with families earning $65K or
less
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NACAC College Admission Status Update During the Coronavirus Outbreak
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Important Information Regarding KAP/AP Level Changes
First ten days of the course
| Petition may be granted by the campus given input from the teacher and availability of space in the replacement course.
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At the end of the first grading period. For one-semester courses, this grading period would be the first grading period of the semester. End of the first 6 weeks
| Petition may be granted by the campus given input from the teacher and availability of space in the replacement course. Students who earn an "F" at the end of a grading period will be removed from the course unless otherwise recommended by the teacher and administrator. |
Students who remain in a yearlong course for the second semester. | Only students who have earned an "F" at the end of a grading period may exit the course. Exceptions require principal/designee approval of petition for exit. |
At the end of the semester. | Students may request a schedule change from the course for the second semester of a full-year course after completing the first semester.
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*Students who earn an "F" at the end of a grading period will be removed from the class unless otherwise recommended by the teacher and administrator.
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Introducing Micro-Scholarships
Looking for Scholarship Opportunities? Check out http://www.raise.me, a website where you can apply for "micro-scholarships" for up to 237 select colleges and universities in the United States. Students can earn a micro-scholarship for attending college fairs, getting a good grade in a class, or even filling out the FAFSA application. You can start accumulating scholarship awards as early as 9th grade!
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SENIORS, PLAN AHEAD!
Your counselor needs at least 21 working days (not counting weekends and holidays) advanced notice to write a Recommendation Letter! Pick up a Personal Data Sheet and Counselor Checklist in the Counselors' Office, or print one off (tab to the right under College Applications and Other Information ). This is your first step in obtaining a letter of recommendation.
All seniors applying for college should be aware of these important dates:
- December 1st deadline for applications and letters of recommendation is Thursday, October 25th.
- January 1st deadlines for applications and letters of recommendation are Thursday, November 8th.
Please notify the Counselor's Office of all scholarships received by sending us a copy of the award letter. This information is needed whether the scholarship is accepted or not.
In addition to the scholarship bulletin, please check individual college websites for school-specific scholarships. Check back often on this website and with colleges. The University of Texas and Texas A&M have early deadlines for their freshman scholarships, so check their websites!
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Katy ISD Parent Centers
As part of the Title III requirement to provide parent engagement activities that enhance language instruction for English learners, the district provides adult English classes to Katy ISD parents of English learners. Day programs are offered at Parent Centers located at Hayes, Hutsell, Mayde Creek, and Sundown elementary schools. An evening program is provided at Morton Ranch High School. Classes and childcare services for children 18 months through pre-school age are offered at no cost to the parent.
Parent Center enrollment is open throughout the school year. If you have any questions about enrollment please contact Sharon Malazzo at 281.237.7998 or SharonKSefick-Malazzo@katyisd.org with questions.
Child Find
* What is Child Find? - The process by which districts and public charter schools identify and locate children needing evaluation. All children birth-21 with disabilities or suspected of having a disability, regardless of the severity, and who are in need of special education and related services, must be identified, located, and evaluated.
* Who can be part of Child Find? - Any child age birth-21 with a disability or suspected of having a disability. Anyone concerned about a child can contact their home campus for additional information and next steps. Districts are responsible for finding those who are parentally-placed in private schools, children who are homeschooled, and children who are homeless.
* Disabilities & Services - If a student qualifies for district special education services, these services are provided at no cost. Children are evaluated to determine the presence of one or more of the following disabilities: Physical Disability, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Visual Impairment, Deaf-Blindness, Intellectual Disability, Emotional Disturbance, Speech and/or Language, Autism, Other Health Impairment.