SLHS News

9th and 10th Grade Parent Night--Monday, September 23rd at 6:00pm in the PAC.

SLHS will be hosting our 9th and 10th grade parent night to help parents understand the important aspects of navigating the first two years of high school.

Parents of students new to Seven Lakes in any grade level are also encouraged to join. We will cover many topics such as how to make the most of your high school experience, planning for the future, and college and career exploration

Homecoming is October 31! The SLHS Band makes beautiful HOCO mums and garters for sale as a fundraiser. Orders are due by Oct. 21. Show your school spirit and support the band.

WWW.SLHSMUMS.ORG

https://slhs-baseball-golf-tournament.perfectgolfevent.com/

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.

Under Texas statute (HB1525 and SB9), parents must provide permission for their child to participate in the lessons that address human growth and development, abuse, and violence prevention. 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 and will be provided access during the Opt-in window.

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

Parent Opt-in Window: September 2nd - September 30th

Instruction Window: November 4th - December 20th

PINK OUT SHIRTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE for purchase on Pay N Go thru OCT. 1ST Help us support breast cancer awareness month by purchasing your Pink Out shirt that will be worn during school and at our October 11th football game against Tompkins at Rhodes Stadium! Shirts will be distributed Oct. 8-9 during lunches! Plan ahead and order now to paint the school AND the stadium Pink! The pay-n-go link closes on Oct. 1st!

Please order school pictures on the link provided:

https://store.cady.com/underclass

Gifted and Talented Screening for 2025-2026 School Year

Secondary students may be screened for G/T classes, as long as they were not already screened this school year.

Parent checklists are available in the GT Tile in MyKaty Cloud.

If students are already in some G/T classes, and wish to be in more GT classes they may complete a Request for Additional Services also found in the GT Tile in MyKaty Cloud .

Forms have a firm deadline to be completed by 11:59 pm on Friday, October 4th. Paper checklists will not be accepted.

Evaluación de superdotados y talentosos para el año escolar 2025-2026

Los estudiantes de secundaria pueden ser evaluados para las clases de G/T, siempre y cuando no hayan sido evaluados ya este año escolar.

Las listas de verificación para padres están disponibles en GT Tile en MyKaty Cloud.

Si los estudiantes ya están en algunas clases de G/T y desean estar en más clases de GT, pueden completar una Solicitud de Servicio de Adicional que también se encuentra en el Mosaico de GT en MyKaty Cloud.

Los formularios tienen una fecha límite firme para completarse a las 11:59 pm del Viernes 4 de Octubre. No se aceptarán listas de verificación en papel.

The cut-off time to check out your student early from school is 2:00PM. Please plan appointments accordingly. Thank you!!!

All transcript requests must be completed through Schoolinks. Counselors and Registrars cannot submit transcripts through other channels or direct university links. If you need assistance requesting a transcript through Schoolinks, you may use the Help feature in Schoolinks or contact the College and Career Facilitator.

Counselors are looking forward to helping our seniors with their college applications this coming fall! Senior meetings will begin the week of September 9th and will be completed through English classes. These meetings are for students only. Students should come prepared with questions.

Students should not expect a counselor letter of recommendation to be ready before September 15th which is still plenty of time to have applications complete before the earliest deadlines. Counselors will only be able to write letters of recommendation for schools that require a counselor’s letter.

As a reminder, counselors require 4 school weeks advanced notice to have letters of recommendation completed in time. Please reference the chart below for more information.

Seniors may request a letter of recommendation through our online form:

Please note that our Personal Data Sheet has been adjusted for this coming school year.

All sections of the personal data sheet must be completed to receive a counselor letter of recommendation.

High school students are encouraged to pursue their areas of special talents and interest to enrich their academic experience. Students are encouraged to continue in their Fine Art, Athletic, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs as they continue to excel in their academic and extra/co-curricular endeavors. Once approved, students will receive credit for the GPA exempt course but will have their grade excluded from the GPA and class rank computation. Students must have a 4.0 or above GPA and maintain a B average in the GPA exempt course to qualify and maintain eligibility. This option is available to students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th full year. View the GPA Exempt Course Information for a list of courses identified as GPA-exempt eligible for this school year.

Students interested in taking one of the GPA Exempt courses must discuss this option with their school counselor at the beginning of the course. If the student meets all the criteria, they must:

1. Complete the online GPA Exempt application located in MyKaty Cloud.
2. Submit the application no later than September 19, 2024. At this time, if all criteria are met, it will be approved, and a schedule change will be made to reflect enrollment in a GPA Exempt course.
3. Once a student makes the decision to take a course as GPA-exempt, the decision is final and cannot be changed.
4. Students enrolled in full-year courses do not need to reapply during the second semester, they must maintain a B average in the GPA exempt course to remain qualified for their GPA exempt eligibility.

The Academic Counseling, College and Career Guidance department will offer College and Career Connection Webinars on Wednesdays from 6pm-7pm each week. The live presentations will take place from 6pm-7pm via Zoom Webinar. Participants are not required to register for each individual session. Presentations will be recorded and placed on the Academic Counseling webpage.

Stay connected and get involved using Katy ISD’s Katy Corkboard. This online community platform uses visually engaging flyers to offer up-to-date activities and events happening within Katy ISD. Check back throughout the year to see what is new.

Schedule your senior pictures now or risk not being included in the yearbook! Deadline to be photographed is December 2nd. You must have your portrait taken by CADY Photography to be in the Yearbook AND to have a Yard Sign printed. CADY will be on campus September 28th and October 26th. Time slots fill up fast so schedule your appointment now.

All seniors will receive a free senior t-shirt that can be picked up during Spartan Spectacular!

If you are unable to attend Spartan Spectacular, you can pick it up in the senior office room 1655, once school starts.

Love and Logic Parenting Classes will be offered at multiple campuses during the Fall semester of 2024. Participation options are listed in the chart below. Katy ISD families may register to attend any session. Dates for Love and Logic courses will also be posted on the Professional Learning website.

Families who wish to participate in Love and Logic courses may pay $10 for the cost of the workbook with cash, check, or with the Pay ‘N Go system. Love and Logic Facilitators will arrange for parents to pick up materials.

At least 10 participants are required for each session. If a minimum number of participants is not met, registered participants will be directed to an alternate session.

Contact Elizabeth Merwald at 281-396-2453 or ElizabethMMerwald@katyisd.org with any questions.