SLJH Spartan News
August 10, 2020
Upcoming Important Dates
Monday, August 17:
* Student schedules available via the Home Access Center (HAC)
https://homeaccess.katyisd.org/HomeAccess/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fHomeAccess%2f
(Please know that any schedule that may appear in Home Access Center at this time is NOT the final schedule as many changes will be taking place until schedules are finalized on August 17.)
August 17 & 18 - Students "Grab and Go" for schedules, school supplies, 2020-2021 yearbooks, and devices (if you indicated you need to check one out from the district). Please see below for schedule and information.
August 19th - The First Day of School* (All instruction will be online)
School Hours for Junior High: 8:55 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.
September 8 - All Face to Face Students Come to Campus
*Please know that dates and times are subject to change with the given circumstances. Weekly updates will be provided.
Annual Enrollment Update - IMPORTANT!
Beginning the week of August 3, parents and guardians who have an email address on file with the District will have received a unique SnapCode for each of their enrolled students. Parents and guardians who have not provided an email address will receive their Snapcode by US postal mail.
Visit the KISD online registration page and click the Annual Student Update link (both English and Spanish will be available).
Then, enter your student’s snapcode: XXXXX12345XXXXX
If you do not receive a SnapCode by the designated date, or you are having issues with PowerSchool Enrollment, please contact your child’s campus or submit a Help Desk ticket and a Technology staff member will contact you within 24 business hours. When completing the Annual Student Update via Power School, parents will have the option to request a technology device and/or internet support for their children due to in-person instruction being delayed until Tuesday, September 8. Parents who selected the Katy Virtual Academy (KVA) instructional option may request a technology device and/or internet support if the request was not made when the KVA commitment form was submitted.
The deadline to complete the Annual Student Update is August 18.
Student Grab and Go Days - August 17 & 18
Hello Spartans,
We are excited to invite our returning and future Spartans to pick-up their schedules, school supplies, and technology on August 17th and 18th . Please see the attached map and schedule to find your time slot by last name. We will be passing out technology that has been requested, yearbooks and awards that have not been picked up during your scheduled time.
- If you still need to request a technology device, you may request a device through the Student Device Request Form.
- Please also print out, complete with needed information, and place in your windshield the "Windshied Sign" attached below.
If you do not need a hard copy of your student's schedule (available in HAC on the 17th) and do not need to pick up anything else listed above, it is not necessary for you to attend.
Updated Information for Return to School and KVA:
(For questions or concerns: please email:
Technology Device Request Form - Now Available!
All students may use their personally-owned laptops, computers and/or smart devices for intermittent and KVA virtual learning. Parents with a child(ren) in need of a device, may request a device through the Student Device Request Form.
Curbside “Grab and Go” campus distribution of devices will take place on Monday, August 17 and Tuesday, August 18. See Grab and Go schedule below. Campus “Grab and Go” check-outs will include distribution of all devices requested via the Online New Student Enrollment & Registration, the Katy Virtual Academy commitment form, the Annual Student Update in PowerSchool and/or the Student Device Request Form.
Students NOT Enrolled in KVA:
SPARTAN ATHLETICS UPDATE
*information is subject to change.
*Please visit our SLJH Spartan Athletic Department Web Page. It will always have the most up to date information under the latest news (don't forget to click...read more news)
INFO ON OUR WEBPAGE NOW
http://www.katyisd.org/campus/SLJH/athletics/Pages/default.aspx
-Volleyball Tryout Dates
-Football Practice Information (additional details being posted as they are finalized)
-Physical Information
-7th Grade Girls Athletic Placement
-Spartan Girls Athletics SportsYou Information
-Spartan Boys Athletics Remind Information
6TH GRADE SPARTAN ATHLETIC PREP
For those 6th graders who signed up for our Spartan Athletic Prep Program (6th-grade pre athletics), we are going to do our best to create a program that will be beneficial for both our in-person and KVA students.
-Please sign up for our SportsYou Group with team code: ACWKPRMX. More details on sign up on our web page.
-Please note that your student's schedule will not reflect Spartan Athletic Prep. It will list PE!
-Interested? It's not too late to sign up! Click the link below and complete the form.
https://forms.gle/iD7BJ5MaKd6Gqxpd9
7TH GRADE GIRLS ATHLETICS PLACEMENT
7th grade girls interested in placement in the athletic class period (regardless of KVA or In-person learning choice) should click the link below to learn more about the expectations/requirements and complete the form.
**action required
**time-sensitive-due by 12 pm on August 12
https://forms.gle/eiWVrbwEC1X41Pmo7
AUGUST SKILLS SESSIONS & SAC CAMP
-Sessions will run from August 19th-September 4th. Times to be announced on the SLJH Athletic Department Web Page on Wednesday, August 12
-Skills Sessions will run in the morning for those interested in trying out for volleyball and for those participating in football.
-Strength and Conditioning Camp will be held each morning or afternoon for any eligible (completed required paperwork) athlete.
-Athletes can attend both SAC & a Skills session.
-Not required.
-Must provide transportation to campus and back home in time to check-in for 1st period. (we will dismiss all athletes with time to get home)
FOOTBALL
-We want to welcome our New Head Football Coach-Coach Charles! We are excited to have him on staff to continue a tradition of excellence in Spartan Athletics & Football.
-*CHANGE: Equipment Handout: Handout will happen during Football Skills sessions.
-Remind signups are on our Seven Lakes JH Athletic Department Web Page.
WATER/HYDRATION
Athletes will be required to provide their own water jug for all campus athletic activities including SAC, Skills, Practices & Games. Please be prepared to send your athlete with a water bottle/jug that is labeled clearly with their name.
TEAM STORES
-The boys & girls will each be releasing their team stores soon!
-Items for sale will include additional practice clothes, bags, gaiters & more.
KVA & SPARTAN ATHLETICS
-Students who have elected KVA will still be permitted to participate in Athletics at SLJH.
-Practices will be held before or after school. Please keep in mind that your student-athlete must have transportation to and from these practice sessions. *Athletes are not permitted to be on campus during any part of the school day.
-Students will participate in the athletic period online.
PHYSICALS & ONLINE PAPERWORK (7th & 8th Graders ONLY)
required for any student enrolled in an athletic class period or that plans to tryout for a sport. REGARDLESS OF KVA/IN PERSON LEARNING CHOICE!
*Those athletes that participated in SAC camps at SLHS or JHS remain eligible for the school year. There is no need to resubmit new forms.
Returning SLJH/KISD Athletes (8th graders)
-Must complete a new medical history and the other required online forms at www.rankonesport.com
-Please complete this by August 17th.
-A physical submitted during the 19-20 school year will be accepted for this year.
New SLJH/KISD Athletes (including 7th graders)
-Must complete medical history and the other required online forms at www.rankonesport.com
-Must have a physical completed by a doctor. You can download the physical form at RankOne to take to your own doctor or you can attend one of the KISD Sponsored Physicals (please see web page for dates/times and the link to make an appointment). You must upload a copy of this form to RankOne.
-Please have all required forms complete by August 14th. (this will allow our trainers enough time to review forms and clear your athlete for participation on August 19th. (tentative first day of Skills/SAC...more info coming soon).
Need Vaccinations?
Texas Vaccine Institute at Legacy Stadium
DATES: August 5, 6 and 7
August 11, 12, 13 and 14
August 17, 18 and 19 (the first day of school)
Location: The Legacy Stadium- Enter entrance to Legacy Stadium Offices, clinics will be in the conference room.
Time: 9:00AM – 12:00PM- No appointment needed
Cost: $15.00 (1 vaccine)
$25.00 (2 vaccines)
$30.00 (3 or more vaccines)
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Seven Lakes Junior High
Website: http://www.katyisd.org/campus/SLJH/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 6026 Katy-Gaston Road, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: 281-234-2100
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