Return to School Information
Katy Virtual Academy and Face to Face - Second Grading Period Change Form is NOW Available!
First Day of School for Face to Face Students - September 8th
When students arrive to school, they will report to the cafeteria until dismissed via intercom to first period classes. Students will not be permitted to enter the building before 8:30 AM. All car riders, walkers, and students who ride a bike must enter the front of the building. Students that ride the bus will enter from the back of the building and will report to the cafeteria too. All students will remain in the cafeteria until they are dismissed to 1st period.
When dismissed from the cafeteria, all students will report to their 1st period class. Students will receive a school map, and their official class schedule. From home, students can view their class schedule in Home Access Center (click on "classes", then click on "Schedule" tab) to see room number for your first period class.
Information regarding safety protocols and procedures will be reviewed in detail with students throughout the day on Tuesday, September 8th. Please reinforce with your student the importance of adhering to all safety protocols.
Students that are enrolled in Katy Virtual Academy (KVA) should NOT report to campus on Tuesday, September 8th. Those that do will be sent home.
What do I need to bring for the first day at school?
2020-2021 WCJH Bell Schedule
Student Drop-Off
Parents should pull all the way forward in the front drive before allowing their student to get out of the car. The main entrance doors will open at 8:30 AM and students will be directed to the cafeteria upon entering the building.
Student Health Protocols
- All students should complete a daily self-screening for symptoms prior to arriving to school or boarding a school bus.
- All students are provided daily guidance on proper hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette and social distancing.
- All students are required to wear a facial covering upon arrival to school and dismissal, when riding a bus, in hallways, common areas and in classrooms.
- All facial coverings should cover the nose and mouth.
- All students must be up to date with state require immunization compliance.
- All students are provided sanitizing wipes to clean work space before classroom instruction begins and ends.
- All students are encouraged to use hand sanitizer before classroom instruction begins and ends.
- All students are seated with as much separation as feasible during the instructional day.
Non-Compliance with Mask Requirements
COVID-19 Common Questions
Can My Child Go To School Today?
- Student tests positive for COVID-19.
- Student reports one or more symptoms of COVID-19.
- Student has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
- Student is not feeling well.
What are the symptoms students should screen for prior to arriving to school?
For the health and safety of all students and staff – parents are required to assist their children with a daily self screening for COVID-19 symptoms and fever before arriving to school, or boarding school transportation.
Per TEA “In evaluating whether an individual has symptoms consistent with COVID-19, consider the following questions: Have they recently begun experiencing any of the following in a way that is not normal for them?"
The daily self-screening should include assessing for the following symptoms:
- Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Loss of taste or smell
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Headache
- Chills
- Sore Throat
- Shaking
- Exaggerated shivering
- Significant muscle pain or ache
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
What should a student do if experiencing possible COVID-19 symptoms?
- Student should not report to school if experiencing symptoms.
- Parent should notify the WCJH attendance office.
WCJH Attendance Contact Information
Meghann Slayden
E-mail address: meghannslayden@katyisd.org
Telephone # 281-234-0923
Fax # 281-644-1863
School Bus Information
Transportation Bus Service & Route Information
Transportation WebQuery is now Available! Are you eligible for Bus Service? Katy ISD Transportation WebQuery can tell you. Find your Bus Number, Bus Stop and Pickup Time by using the WebQuery. Enter Your House Number and Street, select your child's grade or school and find out about your eligibility for service, or when and where your child can catch the bus.
Bus Tracking System
For parents and patrons having children who are eligible for transportation services, click here for information on how to download the application.
The campus code for WCJH is 52218172.
Transportation/School Buses & Masks
As part of our enhanced safety practices on school buses, no more than two children will be assigned to a bus seat, drivers and students of all ages will be required to wear masks, hand sanitizer will be stationed at the entry of every vehicle, buses will be sanitized between routes, airflow will be increased throughout the bus by keeping windows rolled down and air conditioning on, and students’ time on the vehicle will be minimized whenever possible.
COVID-19 Self-Reporting APP - Notifications & Information
The District has a COVID-19 Reporting System in place to allow staff, students and parents to self-report if they have received a COVID-19 positive test result. The self-reporting system enables the District’s Emergency Management team to conduct contact tracing, as well as call and notify individuals in Katy ISD buildings who may have been directly exposed to the infected person. A general email notification is also sent to campus staff and families whenever the district is informed of a potential “indirect” COVID-19 exposure in their building. Receipt of the general notification alone indicates that the recipient was not in close contact to the COVID-19 positive case reported for their building.
Many school personnel and other staff are teaching and working on Katy ISD campuses and facilities. Should there be a potential COVID-19 exposure on any campus or facility, a general notification is sent to staff at the work site impacted, by 5:00 p.m. on the day in which the self-report was submitted. Staff who may have been directly exposed because of failed COVID-19 safety protocol will be notified directly by a member of the Risk Management Department.
Parents will only begin to receive applicable campus-based general notifications when students return to schools for the in-person instructional option. Parents of students who may be involved in fine arts or athletic activities on campuses right now, may receive a general notification through Rank One (athletics) or Charms (fine arts), ahead of the September 8 reopening, if the District is informed of a potential exposure at their campus.
Students and staff may report positive COVID-19 results using the COVID-19 Self Reporting app on MyKaty Cloud.
Covid-19 Impact on Students
Please complete the following surveys to help us know about your needs and better understand how we can offer support to your student. We understand that these are unusual times and we care very much about our students and families during this pandemic. Please know that completion is voluntary and any information shared will remain confidential among those who need to know in order to support your child. Our campus support staff may contact you, to discuss additional needs and available supports.
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Back to School Videos
http://www.katyisd.org/returntoschool/Pages/School-Safety-Demonstration-Videos.aspx
Contact Email and Questions
Be sure to visit the Katy ISD Smart Restart page often, as the district updates it frequently with the latest information about KVA, In-Person school, Athletics, Fine Arts, Safety Protocols, links to newsletters and more.
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Contact Information
Mission Statement: WoodCreek Junior High, in partnership with the community, parents, and students, will provide a safe, positive, engaging learning environment that is devoted to empowering each student to become a productive, responsible, respectful citizen while achieving academic excellence.
Website: http://www.katyisd.org/campus/WCJH/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 1801 Woodcreek Bend Lane, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: (281) 234-0800
Facebook: facebook.com/woodcreekjrhigh/
Twitter: @WoodCreekJrHigh
WCJH Administrative Team
Dr. Andrew Lowry Principal
Tim Chesser Assistant Principal - Student Support
Lauren Merriman Assistant Principal - 6th grade and 8th grade M-Z
Stephanie McDonald Assistant Principal - 7th grade and 8th grade A-L
Jodi Slaughter Counselor - 8th Grade
Brittany Waddell Counselor - 7th Grade
Jessie Clay Counselor - 6th Grade
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