Summer 2016
Katy Summer Academic Term
Program Catalog - Secondary
Level
Program
Location(s)
KSAT Dates
Junior High (Academic)
Morton Ranch Junior High
June 14th - June 30th
SSI (8th)
Morton Ranch High School
June 14th - June 30th
Junior High
High School:
High School
Original & Credit Recovery
High School:
EOC/TAKS Remediation
Taylor High School
Morton Ranch High School
Sem. 1: June 14th - June 27th
Sem. 2: June 28th - July 14th
June 14th - July 8th
Testing: July 11th - July 15th
2016 Katy Summer Academic Term Campuses
Elementary
Exley Elementary (JEE)
Kilpatrick Elementary (OKE)
Rhoads Elementary (RES)
21800 Westheimer Pkwy. • Katy 77450
26100 Cinco Ranch Blvd. • Katy 77494
19711 Clay Rd. • Katy 77449
KSAT Principal: Mona Cardin (CRJH)
KSAT Principal: Kathi Walker (GE)
KSAT Principal: Amanda Weaver (RES)
KSAT A.P.: Becky Marron (NCE)
KSAT A.P.: Michael Schwartz (BCE)
KSAT A.P.: Shae Harwell (JHE)
PK / K - ESL & Bilingual
PK / K - ESL & Bilingual
PK / K - ESL & Bilingual
For the following campuses:
For the following campuses:
For the following campuses:
Alexander
Memorial Parkway
Davidson
Randolph
Bear Creek
Schmalz
Cimarron
Nottingham
Griffin
Rylander
Franz
Stephens
Creech
Pattison
Holland
Shafer
Golbow
Sundown
Exley
West Memorial
Hutsell
Stanley
Mayde Creek
Winborn
Fielder
Williams
Katy
Wilson
McRoberts
Wolfe
Kilpatrick
Wolman
Morton Ranch
King
WoodCreek
Rhoads
Hayes
1st - 4th Grade: ESL Students
ALL Elementary Schools
Elementary - All 5th Grade
Franz Elementary (FES)
2751 Westgreen Blvd. • Katy 77449
KSAT Principal: Gregory Kraus (WCJH)
KSAT A.P.: Shaunta Smith (USE)
5th Grade SSI & ESL / Bilingual
ALL Elementary Schools
Junior High
Morton Ranch Junior High (MRJH)
Morton Ranch High School (MRHS)
2498 Mason Rd. • Katy 77449
21000 Franz Rd. • Katy 77449
KSAT Principal: Rahsan Smith (MCJH)
KSAT Principal: Chris Bailey (MRJH)
KSAT A.P.: Noemi Barreto (KHS)
KSAT A.P.: Martha Pulido (MRHS)
Junior High Academic Campus
8th Grade SSI - STAAR Reading & Math
High School
Taylor High School (THS)
Morton Ranch High School (MRHS)
20700 Kingsland Blvd. • Katy 77450
21000 Franz Rd. • Katy 77449
HS Academic - Original Credit
EOC / TAKS Remediation Clinics
KSAT Principal: David Calfee (CRHS)
KSAT Principal: Richard Celestine (MRHS)
KSAT A.P.: Bill Roberts (KJH)
KSAT A.P.: Sonerka Mouton (KJH)
HS Academic - Credit Recovery
KSAT Principal: Kim Meador (MCHS)
KSAT A.P.: Tanya Carrejo (WCJH)
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Katy Summer Academic Term
Mission Statement:
Katy Summer Academic Term (KSAT) is a
seamless extension of the academic school
year which provides Katy ISD students
differentiated learning experiences and
opportunities to earn original and restoration
credit.
Katy Summer Academic Term Office
Kristi Archer: 281.396.2378
Email: KristiLArcher@katyisd.org
Summer Term Website: http://tinyurl.com/2016-KSAT
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Table of Contents
General KSAT Information
KSAT - High School
 KSAT Campuses - All Levels .............................. 1
 Summer Campuses - HS .................................19
 KSAT Mission Statement ................................... 2
 Class Attendance Dates & Times - HS ..............19
 Summer Term Office ......................................... 2
 Registration - HS .............................................20
 Original Credit Courses - HS ...........................20
KSAT - Junior High Academic
 Program Description - JH ................................. 7
 Summer Campus - JH ...................................... 7
 Class Attendance Dates & Times - JH ............... 7
 Registration - JH .............................................. 8
 Academic Courses - JH ..................................... 8
 ESL Courses - JH ............................................. 8
 Tuition - JH ...................................................... 9
 Payment - Campus Registration ........................ 9
 Payment - Central Registration ....................... 10
 Refund Policy ................................................. 10
 Discipline ....................................................... 10
 Attendance & Tardies ..................................... 11
 Grading .......................................................... 11
 Textbooks ....................................................... 11
 Credit Recovery Courses - HS ..........................21
 ESL Enrichment Courses - HS .........................21
 Tuition - HS ....................................................21
 Payment: Campus Registration ........................22
 Payment: Central Registration .........................22
 Refund Policy ..................................................23
 Attendance & Tardies ......................................23
 Discipline ........................................................23
 Textbooks .......................................................23
 Grading ..........................................................24
 GPA Calculation - HS ......................................24
 Lunch - HS .....................................................24
 Transportation ................................................24
 Bus Routes - HS .............................................25
 Summer Testing - EOC/TAKS .........................26
 Food Service - JH ........................................... 11
 Transportation ............................................... 11
 Bus Routes - JH ............................................. 12
Additional High School Summer Programs
 Katy Online Learning Academy (KOLA) ............27
 HCC Dual Credit .............................................27
KSAT - 8th Grade SSI
 Program Description - SSI ................................. 7
 Summer Campus - SSI ...................................... 7
 Class Attendance Dates & Times - SSI .............. 7
 Registration - SSI ............................................. 8
 Attendance, Discipline & Dress Code - SSI ........ 8
 Lunch - SSI ...................................................... 8
 Elective Opportunities - SSI .............................. 8
 Transportation - SSI ......................................... 8
 Test Results - SSI ............................................. 8
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 Katy Virtual School .........................................28
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Katy Summer Academic Term
Junior High (Academic)
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Junior High Academic
Incoming 9th Grade: High School Courses
See the High School KSAT section (page 19) for any Junior High student that is interested in
registering for select High School courses.
Program Description: Junior High
Junior High Katy Summer Academic Term is for those students who fail two or more courses
during the regular school year and need to restore credit.
Summer Campus: Junior High
The 2016 summer term for Junior High Academic Credit Restoration will take place at the below
campus. Students from all Katy ISD junior high schools will attend this campus.
Class Attendance Dates & Times: Junior High
Student Hours  7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
June 13
June 14
June 15
June 16
June 17
NO KSAT
KSAT (1st Day)
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
June 20
June 21
June 22
June 23
June 24
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
NO KSAT
June 27
June 28
June 29
June 30
July 1
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT (Last Day)
Junior High Academic
Registration: Junior High
All students are required to have approval from their home campus counselor and/or principal
prior to enrollment in any of the summer term opportunities. Credit may not be granted for any
course taken without prior approval.
Registration Dates
Type
Dates
Location
Early Registration
Monday, April 11th - Monday, May 9th
Student’s Home Campus
Central Registration
Friday, June 10th (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Saturday, June 11th (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Taylor High School
20700 Kingsland Blvd.
The deadline to enroll in any summer term class is June 11, 2016.
Students will NOT be able to register after June 11th.
Courses: Academic (Credit Restoration)
The Junior High Academic courses are designed to provide students with an opportunity to restore
credits that were lost during the regular school year. Students will attend two class periods each
day. For the academic courses, students are required to take two different courses.
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
J607
Reading 6
J707
Reading 7
J602
English 6
J702
English 7
J802
English 8
J611
Math 6
Math 7
J811
Math 8
J630
Science 6
J730
Science 7
J830
Science 8
J620
Social Studies 6
J720
Social Studies 7
J820
Social Studies 8
J711L
Courses: ESL Program (Grades 6, 7, & 8)
The ESL Program will consist of five major components: reading, writing, listening, speaking and
mathematics. English Language Acquisition will be accelerated for students through reading and
responding to grade appropriate high interest material. Through exposure to and practice with
various types of writing, students will develop writing skills in English. Students will participate
orally in plays, chants and songs. Math instruction will focus on STAAR objectives and problem
solving skills utilizing math manipulatives. ESL will cover both summer school periods each day.
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
J618N
Newcomer English (6)
J718N
Newcomer English (7)
J818N
Newcomer English (8)
J602L
ESL English (6)
J702L
ESL English (7)
J802L
ESL English (8)
J611L
ESL Math (6)
J711L
ESL Math (7)
J811L
ESL Math (8)
For more information about newcomer and sheltered ESL courses, please contact:
Ms. Kimberly Mitchell, Instructional Officer for Secondary ESL - (281) 396 - 7632
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Junior High Academic
Tuition: Junior High
Tuition is due in full at the time of registration for summer school classes.
Junior High Academic:
$300.00
Junior High ESL:
$300.00
Payment: During Campus Registration (April 11th - May 9th)
Online credit card payment during Campus Registration (April 11th - May 9th) will be available
through My Payments Plus. Students that do not have the ability to pay by credit card during
campus registration can pay at their home campus using cash, cashier’s check, or money order.
Credit Card Payment: My Payments Plus (Online)
Online payment through My Payments Plus will be available for summer school courses during
Campus Registration. Payment cannot be made online until the fee is posted in the “Other Fees”
section of the student’s account. Once a student has been registered in the course, the system will
take 24 hours to display the course fee in the “Other Fees” section. The payment timeline listed
below can be followed when paying online through My Payments Plus.
DO NOT PUT MONEY IN THE STUDENT’S MEAL ACCOUNT TO PAY FOR SUMMER SCHOOL.
MONEY CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED TO THE “OTHER FEES” SECTION OF A STUDENT’S ACCOUNT.
Application Submitted:
Online payment will be available by:
April 11th - April 15th
Wednesday, April 20th
April 18th - April 22nd
Wednesday, April 27th
April 25th - April 29th
Wednesday, May 4th
May 2nd - May 9th
Wednesday, May 11th
It is possible that the charge amount will display prior to the date listed in
the right column. If the summer course is listed prior to this date, you may
safely pay the summer school balance online.
Other Payment Options: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order
During the campus registration window, students that do not have the ability to pay their summer
school tuition with a credit card may pay at their home campus using Cash, Cashier’s Check, or
Money Order. No personal checks will be accepted.
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Junior High Academic
Payment: Central Registration (June 10th & 11th)
Tuition is due in full at the time of registration for the summer school classes.
Registration during the two days of Central Registration (June 10th & 11th) can be paid on site
ONLY by:
Cash
Cashier’s Check
Credit Card
Money Order
Online payment through My Payments Plus will not be available during
Central Registration (June 10th & 11th).
Refund Policy: Junior High
Students may request course cancellation for a full refund until Tuesday, June 7th. All class
cancellations must be requested in writing by using the Refund Request Form found on the Katy
Summer Academic Term Website. The Refund Request Form must be completed in full, signed,
and emailed to KristiLArcher@katyisd.org by 4:00 PM on June 7th.
After June 7th, a refund review may take place ONLY for the two reasons listed below. These
reasons will not automatically qualify a student to receive a full or even partial refund. Each
situation will be carefully reviewed by the Summer School Coordinator.
 a long-term illness or injury causing withdrawal from summer school. The refund request
must be accompanied by a doctor’s verification of the medical condition causing withdrawal.
 a death in the immediate family (documentation required).
No refunds will be processed until the week of June 6th - June 10th regardless of when the
request was made. All refunds that are approved will be generated in the form of a check.
Discipline: Junior High
Students must adhere to the school dress code and behavior standards of Katy ISD as outlined in
the Katy ISD Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct Handbook. Students
may be dismissed for unacceptable behavior.
***No refunds will be approved for students dismissed for attendance or discipline reasons***
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Junior High Academic
Attendance & Tardies: Junior High
Daily attendance is required to receive credit. Students that are absent for more than one (1) day,
for any reason, will be potentially withdrawn and no credit or refund will be given. Students that
are tardy more than 15 minutes of a class will be counted absent for one-third of a day. Three
such tardies will count as a full day’s absence.
Grading: Junior High
Parents/guardians of students enrolled in academic courses will receive a progress report at the
mid-point of the summer class and will be mailed a report card when the course has been
completed.
Textbooks: Junior High
 Students who are issued a textbook during summer term are responsible for that book.
 Lost and/or damaged textbooks must be paid for following the regular school year regulations.
 Failure to return or pay for an issued textbook will result in loss of the course/class credit.
Food Service: Junior High
Morton Ranch Junior High has been designated as a “Summer Feeding Program” campus.
Therefore, free breakfast and lunch will be provided to all students that attend the KSAT programs
on this campus.
Transportation: Junior High
Round trip bus transportation is provided on designated Katy ISD routes (see page 12).
Students will be picked up and returned to the same bus stop. The routes are subject to change
based on student participation.
Parents/guardians are responsible for the supervision of their student at the bus stop.
necessary to arrive at the pick-up location 5 minutes prior to the suggested time.
Misbehavior on the bus will result in the loss of bus-riding privileges.
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Junior High: Bus Routes
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Katy Summer Academic Term
8th Grade SSI
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8th Grade SSI
Program Description: 8th Grade SSI
Students who have not met the passing standard on either the Grade 8 Mathematics or Reading STAAR will
be provided engaging accelerated instruction. The goal of this summer program is to develop a growth
mindset and increase students’ confidence in their mathematical and reading abilities. During this program,
students will have a third opportunity to take the STAAR test in the subject area they still have yet to
master.
For MATH: Students will participate in numeracy activities that will encourage varied strategies and flexible
thinking. They will also engage in cooperative problem solving and math stations geared towards bridging
student learning gaps. Students will be led to think and communicate about mathematics.
For READING: Students will participate in team-building activities as well as reading rotations including a
computer based reading program which places each student on a personalized learning path. Students will
be involved in an integration of multimedia to help engage and motivate students, while exploring story
elements and support background knowledge.
Summer Campus: 8th Grade SSI
The 2016 summer term for 8th Grade SSI will take place at the below campus. Students from all
Katy ISD junior high schools will attend this campus.
Class Attendance Dates & Times: 8th Grade SSI
Student Hours  7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
June 13
June 14
June 15
June 16
June 17
NO SSI
SSI (1st Day)
SSI
SSI
SSI
June 21
June 22
SSI
SSI
June 23
June 24
Math Retest
Reading Retest
SSI
NO SSI
June 27
June 28
June 29
June 30
July 1
SSI
SSI
SSI
SSI (Last Day)
June 20
SSI
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General Information: 8th Grade SSI
Registration: 8th Grade SSI
8th Grade students who have not met the passing standard on the STAAR Grade 8 Math and /or
Reading assessment are required to receive accelerated instruction in the content that they failed
that will be provided during KSAT 8th Grade SSI.
If your child is required to attend KSAT 8th Grade SSI, a Grade Placement Committee (GPC)
meeting will be held on your child’s home campus. A KSAT 8th Grade SSI Registration form must
be completed and signed by the parent/guardian for your child to be registered to attend.
There is no cost to attend KSAT 8th Grade SSI.
Attendance, Discipline & Dress Code: 8th Grade SSI
Daily attendance is critical to maximize the benefit for each student. Students must adhere to the
behavior standards of Katy ISD as outlined in the Katy ISD Discipline Management Plan and
Student Code of Conduct. Students must also adhere to the Katy ISD dress code.
Lunch: 8th Grade SSI
Morton Ranch High School has been designated as a “Summer Feeding Program” campus.
Therefore, free breakfast and lunch will be provided to all students that attend the KSAT programs
on this campus.
Elective Opportunities: 8th Grade SSI
There will be several elective course choices for students this summer. Students will be enrolled in
an elective based on their top two choices and available classroom space. Descriptions of the
options are:
Graphic Design: Delve into the creative world of computer graphics and coding
Summer Olympic Games: Develop physical prowess with exciting physical competition
(NOTE: Students enrolled in Summer Olympic Games will participate in physical activity.
Appropriate clothing and shoes must be worn each day to be able to participate.)
Visual Art & Design: Tap into curiosity and imagination to create works of art
Students will make their selections during the parent meeting at the home campus.
Transportation: 8th Grade SSI
Round trip bus transportation is provided on designated Katy ISD routes (see page 12). Students
will be picked up and returned to the same bus stop. The routes are subject to change based on
student participation.
Parents/guardians are responsible for the supervision of their student at the bus stop.
necessary to arrive at the pick-up location 5 minutes prior to the suggested time.
Misbehavior on the bus will result in the loss of bus-riding privileges.
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Katy Summer Academic Term
High School
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High School
Summer Campuses: High School
Class Attendance Dates & Times: High School
1st Semester: June 14 - June 27
2nd Semester: June 28 - July 14
Student Hours  7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
June 13
June 14
June 15
June 16
June 17
NO KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
June 20
June 21
June 22
June 23
June 24
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
NO KSAT
June 27
June 28
June 29
June 30
July 1
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
NO KSAT
July 4
July 5
July 6
July 7
July 8
NO KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
July 11
July 12
July 13
July 14
July 15
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
KSAT
July 11th - July 15th will follow different student hours for the Taylor High
School KSAT Campus. Please see the detailed calendar on the Katy Summer
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High School
Registration: High School
All students are required to have approval from their home campus counselor and/or principal
prior to enrollment in any of the summer term opportunities. Credit may not be granted for any
course taken without prior approval.
Registration Dates
Type
Dates
Location
Early Registration
Monday, April 11th - Monday, May 9th
Student’s Home Campus
Friday, June 10th (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Taylor High School
Saturday, June 11th (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
20700 Kingsland Blvd.
Central Registration
The deadline to enroll in any summer term class is June 11, 2016.
Students will NOT be able to register after June 11th.
Courses: Academic (Original Credit)
Original credit courses are provided for students who will be taking the course for the first time for
either enrichment or to accommodate the student’s scheduling needs during the regular school
year. Both semesters must be taken for two semester courses. Failure to take both semesters will
result in no credit for the course.
All courses are dependent upon minimum enrollment and teacher availability for a
course to make. Once a section reaches its maximum enrollment, it will be closed.
Original Credit - 1 Semester
Original Credit - 2 Semesters
0321
US Government
0236
Math Models
0331
Economics FE
0404
IPC
0505
Health
0341
World Geography
1520
Professional Communications
0343
World Geography - Pre AP
PE: Foundations of Personal Fitness
5411
Note: Students can only take this course
for 1 semester.
0223
Geometry
5421
PE: Individual & Team Sports
0224
Geometry - Pre AP
8090
Principles of Health Science
Incoming 9th Grade Students are only eligible to take the courses that are
listed in the gray boxes.
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Courses: Academic (Credit Recovery)
These courses are only for students who have attempted the class during the regular school year
and did not pass or for those who lost credit due to excessive absences.
Credit Recovery courses may be taken for one semester or two semesters depending upon the
semester that the student needs to make-up for credit. Semester 1 of a course is only offered in
the first summer session and semester 2 of a course is only offered in the second summer session.
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
0101R
English I
0211R Algebra I
0301R
World History
0411R Biology
0102R
English II
0223R Geometry
0311R
U.S. History
0404R IPC
0103R
English III
0261R Algebra II
0321R
U.S. Government
0421R Chemistry
0104R
English IV
0236R Math Models
0331R
Economics FE
0431R Physics
0341R
World Geography
Elective Courses
0505R
Health
5411R
Foundations of Personal Fitness
5421R
Individual & Team Sports
6310R
Spanish I
6320R
Spanish II
Courses: ESL Courses
For more information about sheltered and newcomer ESL courses, please contact:
Ms. Kimberly Mitchell, Instructional Officer for Secondary ESL - 281. 396.7632
Tuition
Tuition is due in full at the time of registration for any summer school course.
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1 Semester
Course
2 Semester
Course
Original Credit & Credit Recovery
$200.00
$400.00
Foundations of Personal Fitness
$225.00
N/A
Individual & Team Sports
$225.00
$450.00
High School
Payment: During Campus Registration (April 11th - May 9th)
Registration during Campus Registration (April 11th - May 9th) will be able to be paid online using
a credit card through My Payments Plus. Students that do not have the ability to pay by credit
card during campus registration can pay at their home campus using Cash, Cashier’s Check, or a
Money Order.
Credit Card Payment: My Payments Plus (Online)
Online payment through My Payments Plus will be available for summer school courses during
Campus Registration. Payment cannot be made online until the fee is posted in the student’s
“Other Fees” account. Once a student has been registered in the course, the system will take 24
hours to display the course fee in the student’s “Other Fees” account. Follow the payment
timeline below when paying online through My Payments Plus.
DO NOT PUT MONEY IN THE STUDENT’S MEAL ACCOUNT TO PAY FOR SUMMER SCHOOL.
MONEY CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED TO THE STUDENT’S “OTHER FEES” ACCOUNT.
Application Submitted:
Online payment will be available by:
April 11th - April 15th
Wednesday, April 20th
April 18th - April 22nd
Wednesday, April 27th
April 25th - April 29th
Wednesday, May 4th
May 2nd - May 9th
Wednesday, May 11th
It is possible that the charge amount will display prior to the date listed in
the right column. If the summer course is listed prior to this date, you may
safely pay the summer school balance online.
Other Payment Options: Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order
Students that do not have the ability to pay their summer school tuition with a credit card during
Campus Registration may pay at the home campus using Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order.
No personal checks will be accepted.
Payment: Central Registration (June 10th & 11th)
Tuition is due in full at the time of registration for each summer school course.
Registration during the two days of Central Registration (June 10th & 11th) can be paid on site
ONLY by cash, cashier’s check, credit card or money order.
Online payment through My Payments Plus will not be available during Central Registration
(June 10th & 11th).
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Refund Policy
Students may request course cancellation and a full refund until Tuesday, June 7th. All class
cancellations must be requested in writing by using the Refund Request Form found on the Katy
Summer Academic Term Website. The Refund Request Form must be completed in full, signed,
and emailed to KristiLArcher@katyisd.org by 4:00 PM on June 7th.
After June 7th, a refund review may ONLY take place for the two reasons listed below. These
reasons will not automatically qualify a student to receive a full or even partial refund. Each
situation will be carefully reviewed by the Summer School Coordinator.
 a long-term illness or injury causing withdrawal from summer school. The refund request
must be accompanied by a doctor’s verification of the medical condition causing withdrawal.
 a death in the immediate family (documentation required).
No refunds will be processed until the week of June 6th - June 10th regardless of when the
request was made. All refunds that are approved will be given in the form of a check.
Attendance & Tardies
Daily attendance is required to receive credit. Students absent more than one (1) day, for any
reason, will potentially be withdrawn and no credit or refund will be given. Students that are tardy
more than 15 minutes of a class will be counted absent for one-third of a day. Three such tardies
will count as a full day’s absence.
Discipline
Students must adhere to the school dress code and behavior standards of Katy ISD as outlined in
the Katy ISD Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct Handbook. Students
may be dismissed for unacceptable behavior.
***No refunds will be approved for students dismissed for attendance or discipline reasons***
Textbooks
 Students who are issued a textbook during summer term are responsible for that book.
 Lost and/or damaged textbooks must be paid for following the regular school year regulations.
 Failure to return or pay for an issued textbook will result in loss of the course/class credit.
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High School
Grading
Parents/guardians of students enrolled in academic courses will receive a progress report at the
mid-point of the summer class and will be mailed a report card when the course has been
completed.
GPA Calculations
Original Credit, Credit Recovery, and KOLA taken during summer term will count as courses
attempted and will be included in calculating GPA as determined by Board policy EIC (LOCAL).
Students are not permitted to take any of the credit courses or exams specified above for
non-credit. EOC & TAKS Remediation courses at Morton Ranch High School do not carry credit or
GPA grade points, but are enrichment opportunities. Acceptance of credit through the Katy ISD
Summer Academic Term is determined by each student’s home Campus Counselor and/or
Principal.
Lunch
Taylor High School:
Lunch items and snacks will be available for cash purchase only through the Taylor High School
Booster Clubs. Students may also bring a lunch from home.
Morton Ranch High School:
Morton Ranch High School has been designated as a “Summer Feeding Program” campus.
Therefore, free breakfast and lunch will be provided to all students that attend the KSAT program
on this campus.
Transportation
Round trip bus transportation is provided on designated Katy ISD routes (see page 25). Students
will be picked up and returned to the same bus stop. The routes are subject to change based on
student participation.
Parents/guardians are responsible for the supervision of their student at the bus stop.
necessary to arrive at the pick-up location 5 minutes prior to the suggested time.
Misbehavior on the bus will result in the loss of bus-riding privileges.
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High School
Summer Testing
STAAR/EOC and Exit TAKS Remediation Opportunities
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Remediation classes will be offered for those students who need to retake any STAAR/EOC or
Exit TAKS test in July.
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STAAR and TAKS remediation classes are intended to assist students in mastering STAAR and
TAKS objectives. The STAAR and TAKS acceleration classes are only for those students who are
eligible to retake the exit-level STAAR and TAKS test in July.
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Students receive no course credit for attending any of the remediation sessions and there is no
cost to take these classes.
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All STAAR and TAKS testing will take place at Morton Ranch High School.
Important Summer Testing Locations
Students enrolled in 2nd semester KSAT
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Students who are enrolled in 2nd semester KSAT and who need to retake an EOC assessment
will be offered that opportunity the week of July 11.
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On Monday, July 11 through Wednesday, July 13, 2016, testing will take place at Taylor High
School in the AM and student classroom hours will be from 11:30 - 2:30 PM.
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Students will be required to go to class after testing is complete.
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Thursday, July 14, test times will be posted on the Katy Summer Academic Term website.
Students NOT enrolled in 2nd semester KSAT
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Any students not attending Semester 2 of KSAT will take their EOC or TAKS test at Morton
Ranch High School.
Raines High School (RHS) & Opportunity Awareness Center (OAC)
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RHS and OAC students will take STAAR and TAKS tests at MRHS.
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Please check with the campus in regards to remediation opportunities.
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Additional High School Summer Programs
KOLA
Katy Online Learning Academy (KOLA) offers credit recovery through a web-based learning
platform in a blended learning environment. KOLA allows students to complete a course at their
own pace within a specified timeframe supported by teachers certified in their core area.
To be successful in KOLA a students’ grade should be 60 to 69, attend class (KOLA is not virtual),
take notes, and have a 9th grade reading level. Upon completion and passing all assignments
students receive a 70 which replaces the failing grade on their transcript.
KOLA registration for Summer Term is during the General Registration June 10th and 11th, 2016.
HCC Dual Credit
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Katy ISD will award credit for approved Dual Credit courses taken during the summer.
Availability and course schedule is determined by Houston Community College (HCC).
The HCC summer course schedule is posted at www.hccs.edu (click on the Northwest tab).
Students who attend class on a Houston Community College campus must have a current
meningitis immunization on file with the college prior to enrolling in any courses. Contact HCC
for more information.
Students must request summer school dual credit transcript and document eligibility by March
21.
Dual Credit Approved Courses Listed Below
***US History is NOT one of the approved courses***
English IV (Engl 1301, 1302)
College Algebra (Math 1314)
Economics (Econ 2301)
Plane Trigonometry (Math 1316)
Government (Govt 2301)
Elements of Calculus (Math 1325)
*Speech (Spch 1311 or 1321)
*Spanish Language (SPAN 2311, 2312)
*Psychology (Psyc 2301)
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Additional High School Summer Programs
Katy Virtual School
Summer Dates
Term 1: June 6 – July 6*
Term 2: July 7 – August 4*
*Final exams will be proctored. Some courses will end earlier than the above date. Contact the Katy Virtual
School at katyvirtualschool@katyisd.org for dates by course.
KVS SUMMER 2016 COURSE LIST
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AP Art History
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PreAP Geometry*
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PE Individual and Team Sports
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AP Economics
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PreAP World Geography
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Professional Communications
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AP European History
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Creative Writing
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Psychology
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AP Government
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Economics
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Sociology
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AP Psychology
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Government
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AP US History
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Health
Cost
KVS courses are $200 per semester.
Course Load
During the summer, students can take one AP level course per session or two academic level courses per
session. Year-long courses are two sessions.
*PreAP Geometry is available only to students entering 10th grade or above who did not take Algebra I in 8th
grade. This online course allows students the opportunity to advance one year and be eligible to take AP Calculus during the senior year.
Creative Writing can be taken as either a one semester course or a year-long course.
Registration Process
To register, visit www.katyvirtualschool.org and click on the Registration and Courses tab. Complete the
online application powered by InfoSnap. Applications must be approved by the student's counselor, as well
as the Katy Virtual School and may take several weeks to process. Course requests will be processed in the
order they are received. Completion of application does not guarantee enrollment. Students will be notified of
enrollment status through their Katy ISD email. Parents will be notified through their submitted parent
email.
Who Can Register? Courses in the Katy ISD Virtual School are only available to students currently enrolled
in Katy ISD. Once a student withdraws from the District, the student is also withdrawn from their virtual
course. Transfer grades will be sent to the receiving district following the normal campus process.
For more information, contact the Katy Virtual School at katyvirtualschool@katyisd.org.
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