Jaguar Update
Issue #34, Monday, May 2nd
West Memorial Junior High Mission Statement
8th Grade Dance this Saturday, May 7th at 7 PM
DANCE PACKETS –The dance will be held on May 7, 7:00-10:00 PM. Ticket prices are now at $20 starting Monday, May 2nd.
Signed permission slip must be turned in when you buy a ticket. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. Packets are available for students to pick up during lunch.
We also need donations of items for the dance. Let us know how you can help https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0845ACAC28A4F58-8thgrade1
What's Happening in Jaguar Country?
Monday, May 2nd
1:30 PM Band - Katy Klassic Young Band Contest at Katy HS
5:15 PM 7th Boys/Girls soccer v. McDonald at Katy HS
Tuesday, May 3rd
9:00 AM Algebra EOC Testing - CAMPUS CLOSED
4:05 PM Jag Academy
5:15 PM 8th Boys/Girls soccer v. McDonald at Legacy
6:30 PM Orchestra Spring Concert
7:30 PM Band End of Year Concert
Wednesday, May 4th
4:05 PM Jag Academy/STAAR Masters Academy
Thursday, May 5th
9:00 AM STAAR TESTING 8th Grade Science - CAMPUS CLOSED
9:00 AM Orchestra FYO Festival at Morton Ranch HS
4:05 PM Jag Academy/STAAR Masters Academy
Friday, May 6th
9:00 AM STAAR TESTING 8th Grade Social Studies - CAMPUS CLOSED
Saturday, May 7th
7:00 PM 8th Grade Dance
Coming Soon
5/10 STAAR testing - closed campus
5/11 STAAR testing - closed campus
5/12 STAAR testing - closed campus
5/13 STAAR testing - closed campus
STAAR Testing this Week
We are providing snacks for our testing students AND all students have the opportunity to have free breakfast each morning, so we encourage our students to eat a full breakfast at home or get to school at 8:30 for the free breakfast.
During STAAR testing, students taking a STAAR exam will begin at approximately 9:10 AM and eat lunch at 1:05 PM on those testing days.
Tuesday-Algebra I
Thursday-8th Grade Science
Friday-8th Grade Social Studies
May Testing Schedule for STAAR and Final Exams
HB 4545 Information Accelerated Instruction
Per House Bill 4545, students who do not participate in or successfully complete state testing are provided opportunities to participate in 30 hours of accelerated instruction for each content area assessment not taken or not passed. Katy ISD will offer a variety of opportunities, for specific grade levels, through the KSAT program this summer to complete this requirement. Information regarding the HB4545 Accelerated Learning opportunities is available on the KSAT webpages and is offered by invitation only.
Secondary Summer School Grades 6-12
Summer school registration for students currently in 6th - 12th grades who need course or credit recovery will open May 2, 2022. Summer School will offer one summer session from June 14 through July 14.
Summer school for students in grades 6th through 11th grade will be held at Cinco Ranch High School. Summer school for students in grade 12 and scheduled to graduate in August 2022 will be held at Raines Academy.
Course/Credit recovery will host assigned, mandatory and in-person orientation days for students during the week of June 14-17. After the orientation is complete, students may work on their courses remotely if their progress in the course is on target for completion. If students need additional support, they will have access to report to their assigned campus lab and teacher for in-person support, Monday through Thursday between 8:00am and 3:30pm.
Secondary summer school questions may be directed to juniorhighsummerschool@katyisd.org or highschoolsummerschool@katyisd.org.
Free and Reduced Meal Eligibility for 22-23 School Year
Act Fast: Extra yearbook copies now available!
Here’s one last chance to capture lifelong memories. Less than 100 extra yearbooks currently available. But when they’re gone, they’re gone! So order your WEST MEMORIAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2022 yearbook before they sell out. Order today at http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A08358600.
6th Grade Immunizations
Letters were sent home to 6th grade students who will need immunizations before 7th grade. Documentation for the following 7th grade required shots can be submitted to the clinic through the last day of school. Remember to keep a copy for your records. If not received by the last day of school you can send copies over summer. It not received by schedule pick up in August, your student will not be able to get their class schedule. Class schedules will be held until immunizations have been updated. Please call the School Nurse, Becky Barrera at 281-237-6425 for any questions.
v. Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap): Tdap is required for all students entering 7th grade if at least 5 years has lapsed since the last dose of a tetanus containing vaccine (DTap, DPT, DT). If 5 years have not elapsed since the last dose of a tetanus containing vaccine at entry into 7th grade, then this dose will become due as soon as the 5 year interval has passed. Td is acceptable if Tdap is medically contraindicated.
v. Meningococcal Vaccine: One dose is required for all students entering 7th v. Varicella vaccine (chickenpox): Two doses are required with the first on or after the first birthday, and the second dose prior to entry in the 7th grade, unless a parent or physician statement of disease is on file.
vi. Additional information regarding these immunizations including exemptions from immunizations can be obtained through the Texas Department of Health website: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school/
Shot documentation needs to be stamped or signed by the validating facility or be on the facility letterhead. The document must include the month, day and year the vaccine was given. **** Computer print outs are valid only if the administering facility has stamped/signed the print out. *** Please keep a copy for your records when submitting them to the WMJH Clinic.
Katy ISD Student and Staff Covid-19, Strep, and Flu Testing
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: 5801 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road, Katy, TX 77493
Eligibility: All Katy ISD students with a valid student identification. Katy ISD employee dependents (spouse and/or children) covered by the Katy ISD health insurance plan and members of the employee’s household, are also eligible for a free COVID-19 test. A Katy ISD health insurance card that lists the enrolled dependents is required.
COVID-19, Strep or Flu Student Appointments: Click on the yellow APPOINTMENT link on the https://url.avanan.click/v2/___www.katyisd.org___.YXAzOmthdHlpc2QyOmE6bzo0ODMwYjRkODBiMTFlZGYxYzE3MDI4OTYyMGUxNmJkYzo1OjQwMzY6MjAyMjI3MWI3ZmU2N2MzYjkxNGFjZWMzMWM5NDJmNjYxM2JiMjJlMjk5YzBlOWFkMmE4NWRiNjgzMmQ5ZjNjNjp0 homepage to schedule
Permissions Slips Available On-Site
COVID-19, Strep or Flu Staff Appointments: Staff and their dependents/household members do not require appointments.
Have other questions about COVID testing? Take a moment to check out the Katy ISD COVID Testing Center’s FAQs here.
Katy ISD Immunization Opportunities
All students enrolled in Katy ISD must be in compliance with state required immunizations. Immunization requirements can be found on the Katy ISD Health Services Immunizations page.
Katy ISD Health Services Department has partnered with Texas Vaccine Institute to offer low-cost immunization opportunities for our students who may need state required vaccines for school attendance or who may want to take advantage of receiving the optional Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine or the Flu vaccine.
WHEN: May 5, 2022
TIME: 2 – 5 p.m.
LOCATION: Professional Development Annex Building
Texas Vaccine Institute provider information:
WHO: Accepting insured and uninsured
PRICE: $15 for one immunization; $25 for two, $30 for three or more for the REQUIRED STATE IMMUNIZATIONS
BRING: Campus nurse provided “PARENT NOTIFICATION OF IMMUNIZATION DUE" form, child’s personal immunization record, insurance card if insured. Accepting cash/credit/debit cards.
OPTIONAL VACCINES: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (5+ yrs.) at NO COST, provide insurance card if insured.
Katy ISD Athletics/Band/Cheer Physical Dates and Locations
Fine Arts Updates
Fine Arts Event Calendar
Musical Season is upon us! We encourage the Katy community to attend our amazing fine arts productions that are held across the district. For a current list of fine arts performances, please click on the following link for information: https://www.katyisd.org/dept/finearts/Pages/Calendar.aspx
Note: For ticketed campus held events, please contact the local campus or program.
Junior High Cheer Camp 2022
Junior High Cheer Camp will be held June 7- 9, 2021 at the Leonard Merrell Center. A detailed schedule of events will be provided to junior high cheerleaders following tryouts in March. The March try-outs are for junior high students interested in participating in cheerleading for the 2022-2023 school year. Attendance at the cheer camp on June 7 through June 9 is mandatory to be a member of the 22-23 cheer team if selected.
Katy ISD Summer Rec League Information
Sign up is now open till May 9th at: https://katyisd.revtrak.net/summer-recreation-prog-/. The Summer Recreational League is designed for the participants to have fun as well as a renewed enthusiasm for the game. Whether you are a first-time player just starting out or a “veteran” who’d like to maintain your overall game skills, the KISD Summer Recreational League offers an extraordinary opportunity to gain confidence, play with JH/HS teammates.
Boys Basketball – grades 7-9th
Girls Basketball – Grades 7th-8th
Volleyball –Grades 7th -8th
Tennis – All Ages
Swimming – All Ages
WMJH Link for Course Selection Information
Notice – Junior High Algebra I Placement for 2022-2023
Students who are enrolled in 7th Grade Math KAP or KAP/GT, who make a 70 or better course average for the year, will be enrolled in Algebra I in the eighth grade.
Students who are enrolled in 7th Grade Math KAP or KAP/GT, with a course average of below 70 for the year, wishing to take Algebra I in eighth grade, must register to take the Credit by Exam for Eighth Grade Mathematics. A score of 80% or better is required on the Credit by Exam for eligibility for Algebra I in eighth grade. The deadline for requesting CBE is May 6, 2022 for the July 11-14 testing window.
Letters to parents about this process will be distributed to students on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
Students who are enrolled in 7th grade Academic Mathematics who wish to accelerate their math instruction may take advantage of the district’s Credit by Exam (CBE) process for the 8th grade curriculum. Students must score 80% or better on the CBE to access Algebra I in eighth grade. The deadline for requesting CBE is May 6, 2022 for the July 11-14 testing window.
Contact Ms. Fierro, 7-th Grade Counselor if you would like more information.
Please click on the link below to go directly to the WMJH Counseling course selection website. Everything you need all in one place.
Attention 8th Grade Parents
Did you know that your student can take the following courses in summer school?
Physical Education
Health
Professional Communication
World Geography/World Geography KAP
All courses are asynchronous, which means there are no set times for students to be online. The courses are completed at the student's pace.
Summer Session 1 dates are June 1-June 30. The last day to register is May 30.
Summer Session 2 dates are July 5-August 3. The last day to register is July 1.
The cost varies depending on economic status. Classes are free for students with free lunch status. Classes are $50 for students with reduced lunch status. Classes are $200 for students with full-pay status.
See the link below for more detailed information:
https://www.katyisd.org/dept/technology/instructionaltechnology/katyonline/Pages/Registration.aspx
Registration - Katy Independent School District
Registration & Courses Cost. Most KVS courses are $200 per semester. Registration Process. To register for a course through KVS: 1. Registration for Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 opens February 1, 2022 at 7AM.
Begin registration here:
Contact katyvirtualschool@katyisd.org with questions. Thank you.
AP Human Geography Summer Bridge Program
The AP Human Geography Summer Bridge Program (Summer Bridge Course) is available to rising ninth-grade students during the summer of 2022. The purpose of the program is to increase enrollment and support student success in the course by providing foundational knowledge and skills. Grant funds will cover the cost of student participation.
Students entering 9th grade in the fall of 2022 who select AP Human Geography during course selection are strongly encouraged to complete the Summer Bridge Program. The program consists of an online skills component and a writing workshop. The program does not impact GPAs. AP Human Geography teachers will maintain summer office hours to assist students enrolled in the program. Eighth-grade Social Studies teachers will distribute flyers to eighth-grade students and encourage participation in the Summer Bridge Program as appropriate.
Katy Virtual School
Katy Virtual School (KVS) online classes are a way for secondary students to acquire graduation credits and/or expand their learning opportunities through paid, online supplemental high school credit courses during the summer and school year.
KVS courses:
- Provide flexibility in scheduling.
- Allow students to get ahead on credits.
- Provide opportunity to access courses that are not offered on the home campus.
- Help students moving into Katy ISD from outside Texas to meet graduation requirements.
- Courses are developed and taught by Katy ISD teachers.
KVS offers over 45 approved College Board Advanced Placement (AP), Katy Advanced Program (KAP) and academic level courses. The cost is $200 per semester with reduced or no fees for students identified as economically disadvantaged. Courses are also approved by the NCAA for student initial eligibility.
Registration opens February 1, 2022, for summer 2022, fall 2022 and spring 2023. Questions can be answered through your home campus counselor, Katy Virtual School FAQ, or email katyvirtualschool@katyisd.org.
SECONDARY SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer school registration for students currently in 6th - 12th grades will open in the spring semester. Students interested in taking high school original credit courses may register through the Katy Virtual School (KVS) beginning on February 1, 2022. You can visit the KVS website for more information and see the additional information included below under Katy Virtual School. Junior high and high school credit recovery course registration will open in mid-May 2022. More details will be available in January.
SpeakUp App
Katy ISD Virtual Parent Education Opportunity
Katy ISD is hosting a virtual screening of the documentary LIKE during the month of April. LIKE goes in-depth about the influence of social media in our lives. The film brings perspectives from kids, adults and experts to explain how social media use can affect our mental state and the brain science involved in that impact. Access the virtual screening of LIKE here.
Library Book Information
Parents of secondary students may be notified via email if their child checks out a Young Adult Fiction book from the campus library. This optional notification is available if a parent elected to receive the library notification when filling out the online Return to School Enrollment update in August. If a parent did not elect to receive the library notification, parents may contact the registrar’s office at their home campus if they need to make a change and request the notification.
Parents of elementary and secondary students may also download Katy on the Go app to review the books that their student has checked out.
Partner with Parents App
Katy ISD values the continued partnership with our parents to ensure our students have access to the finest instructional resources available. The PWP Online Book Review app has been expanded to include review options for all Instructional Resources. Parents/Guardians with concerns regarding an Instructional Resource (i.e. Instructional Materials, Library Books, Internet/Online Materials) that may be in violation of Board Policy EF Local that pertains to the “pervasively vulgar" standard, are encouraged to fill out an online review form via the Partner with Parents (PWP) Instructional Resource Review app available on MyKaty cloud. To access the PWP app, log in to MyKaty using your Katy ISD ID number and password. Parents/guardians will use the same ID and password used to log into the Home Access Center (HAC).
FREE MEALS, THE SOCIOECONOMIC INCOME FORM and FREE & REDUCED MEAL APPLICATION
In preparation for the new school year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on April 20 that all schools will be allowed to serve free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of eligibility, through June 30, 2022. While meals are free to everyone, it is important to still fill out a Free and Reduced Meal Application, as you may qualify for other benefits and discounts. Additional benefits may include:
Free
Pre-K programs
Use of musical instruments for band and orchestra
Career and Technical Education certification exams
Summer Meals
Discounted
Summer school tuition
Advanced Placement exams
SAT and ACT test fees
College application fees
Career and Technical Education fees
Free and Reduced Meal Benefit Applications are available online at SchoolCafe.com. To deposit funds online for a la carte purchases, please visit Pay N’ Go.
In addition, to ensure Katy ISD qualifies for eligible funding from the state during the extended free meal period through June 2022, Katy ISD is asking all parents to complete the Socioeconomic Income Form two-part questionnaire in the Annual Student Update. Submitting the questionnaire information will support Katy ISD in qualifying for additional state dollars to support our students’ continued academic and personal success during the upcoming school year.
Katy ISD Operational Staff Challenges
Katy ISD is Hiring!
Bus drivers, food service, custodial, repair teams, teachers, aides, and more!: bit.ly/ApplyKatyISD
NEW ELEMENTARY BELL SCHEDULE: 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Katy ISD Graduation Schedules
SPRING GRADUATION
Legacy Stadium Graduation Schedule
- 6:00 p.m: Legacy Stadium Parking Lot Gates Open
- 6:30 p.m: Campus Staff Arrival at Designated Stadium Gate
- 7:00 p.m: Legacy Stadium Gates Open for Graduates & Guests
- 8:00 p.m: Graduation Ceremony Begins
In the event inclement weather is severe and impacts the scheduled evening ceremony, the graduation ceremony will be rescheduled to 9:00 a.m. the following day at Legacy Stadium. However, every effort will be made to ensure the 8:00 p.m. evening ceremonies remain on schedule.
Inclement Weather Rescheduled Legacy Stadium Graduation Ceremony
- 7:00 a.m. Legacy Stadium Parking Lot Gates Open
- 7:30 a.m. Campus Staff Arrival at Designated Stadium Gate
- 8:00 a.m. Legacy Stadium Gates Open for Graduates & Guests
- 9:00 a.m. Graduation Ceremony Begins
WMJH Administrative Team
Astrya Richard, Student Support Assistant Principal
Richard Franco, 8th Grade Assistant Principal
Evelyn Lopez, 7th Grade Assistant Principal
Marci Radke, 6th Grade Assistant Principal
Pamela Ruderman, 8th Grade Counselor
Pearl Fierro, 7th Grade Counselor
Nathaniel Welch, 6th Grade Counselor
Helpful Resources
Katy ISD Instructional Calendar: https://www.katyisd.org/Documents/Calendars/Instructional_Calendar_2021-2022.pdf
Pay N' Go: https://katyisd.revtrak.net/
Lunch Menus: https://www.schoolcafe.com/menus
Katy ISD Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct: https://www.katyisd.org/dept/legal/Documents/Discipline%20Management%20Plan.pdf