SLHS News
January 6,2025 https://www.katyisd.org/SLHS
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DON'T FORGET!!
**YOU WILL START YOUR DAY IN 1ST PERIOD AT 7:15
** CHECK YOUR SCHEDULE IN HAC FOR 2ND SEMESTER SCHEDULE- IT COULD BE DIFFERENT
REMINDER HOME ACCESS CENTER (HAC) - GUARDIAN & STUDENT ACCESS
For security purposes, on January 15, 2025, you will be required to login to MyKaty Cloud (MKC) to access Home Access Center (HAC). This new step will require you to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and will only apply to guardians or students that have never logged into MKC. For help with MFA setup, please go to this article.
You will use the same username and password credentials in MyKaty Cloud (MKC) that you currently enter for HAC. Katy ISD encourages you to log into MyKaty Cloud (MKC) to access HAC now.
For further assistance, please go to Parent/Guardian Password Frequently Asked Questions.
Family Technology Support - Hours of Operation 281-396-7400
School Year: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday, excluding district holidays.
Pups 'n Popcorn SUCCESS!!
On Wednesday, December 18, students who signed up were invited to participate in a final exam stress relief activity featuring puppies from Special Pals Rescue. These dogs and puppies are all up for adoption. If you might be interested in donating or adopting a dog, please visit the links below.
Dogs featured at the event:
To Donate: https://specialpals.org/donations/
To Adopt: https://specialpals.org/adoptions/
Thank you to the students and families who donated to Special Pals and to the Motivating Minds Club, our Student Mental Health Alliance, for helping organize and volunteer such a great event. If interested in joining Motivating Minds, please email our club sponsor, ShannonRPetersen@katyisd.org
ICYMI- 2025-2026 COURSE SELECTION PARENT WEBINAR RECORDING AVAILABLE
The Academic Counseling team hosted a Course Selection Parent Webinar on Wednesday, December 18 and the recording is now available on the Course Selection Resources website.
This virtual presentation is designed to help parents and guardians of current 5th-11th grade students navigate the online course selection process. The webinar covers:
- The Katy ISD Course Selection Process and Timeline
- How to use the SchooLinks Online Course Catalog
- 3 & 4 Year Course Planning
The next course selection parent webinars will be on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 and January 29, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 pm. Registration details coming soon.
For any questions, please contact: acacounsccguidance@katyisd.org
Incoming 9th grade Parent Course Selection Night- January 21st
January 28, 2025; 6-8pm @ the Leonard Merrell Center
REMINDER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS REVIEW 2025
Katy ISD parents and community members will have an opportunity to review and provide their input on instructional materials for implementation in the 2025-2026 school year. The instructional materials under consideration will be on display at the Katy ISD Education Support Center located at 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas 77494 during business hours (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) from January 21-31 and after working hours on January 21 and January 27 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Parents and community members will review and provide their input on the following content areas:
- AP Biology
- French I, French II, French III KAP
- German I, German II
- Culinary Arts
- Civil Engineering and Architecture
- Practicum of Manufacturing
- Practicum in Cybersecurity
- Marketing in America
- Reading Elective
- Strategic Learning for Literacy
ATTENTION SENIORS!
If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown yet, now is the time! Although the original deadline has passed, you can still place your order. Click here
Don’t forget—there’s also still time to order your custom Seven Lakes High School graduation announcements!
Don’t delay—celebrate your big day in style! 🎓
Transcript Request
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.
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.
College and Career Connection Webinars
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.
Checking out a student at the end of the day?
NEW Attendance Policy
The cut-off time to check out your student early from school is 2:00PM. Please plan appointments accordingly. Thank you!!!