Klein ISD, the National District of the Year, is gearing up for 2021-2022, the best year yet! Our strong tradition of excellence and innovation in education, along with our outstanding educators, help us celebrate the promise and purpose of every learner in Klein ISD. The entire Klein ISD Family is hard at work this summer preparing to provide students with excellent learning opportunities: engaging academic pathways, award-winning fine arts and athletic programs, and strong character education development. We can’t wait to see you in August!
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KLEIN DISTRICT NEWS WHAT’S INSIDE FORWARD BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUE JULY 2021 TO THE BEST YET! • SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE • CALENDAR • SAFETY UPDATES • ENROLLMENT INFO • FAMILY NET RESOURCES • VOLUNTEERS • NEW PROGRAMS • 2015 BOND UPDATES • SMART tag™ SAFETY
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Dear Klein Community,
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year, as we move forward together to the best year yet! We are excited to see our long standing tradition of excellence and innovation in academics, the arts, and athletics continue as our students discover and pursue their unique purpose in our collective care.
In 21-22, we are thrilled to launch our newest pathways, the Klein ISD Honors College and the Vistas Early College High School program, adding to the existing exemplary pathways we offer all of our students in Klein ISD. We are also grateful for new safety and security efforts funded by our community’s overwhelming support of the 2015 Bond Program. The tremendous support of the 2015 Bond has made possible necessary improvements across Klein ISD, including building new campuses to address rapid growth, renovat ing older schools, and providing technology to maintain our community’s standard of excellence and commitment to providing the absolute best learning environment for our children.
Thank you for your continued support of our beloved Klein ISD! We look forward to all that we will accomplish together for our kids and for our Klein community in the 21-22 school year!
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We love our volunteers, and we are so grateful for their commitment to investing in students in Klein ISD. The dedication of our volunteers makes a positive difference each day in our schools, playing a vital role in our district’s shared vision. Getting started is simple by utilizing our newly streamlined volunteer and background check application. Apply now to serve in our schools!
We look forward to celebrating all of the wonderful grandparents in our Klein ISD Community on Sept. 12, 2021. Help us honor and celebrate by posting your own photo on social media with the hashtag #KleinGrand and stay tuned to your grandchild’s campus for special events! cards are available for Klein ISD Senior Citizens, 65 years or older, for free admission into our events. Apply online: kleinisd.net/gold or call 832-249-4000
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The Leadership Academy encourages, inspires, and nurtures today’s elementary student leaders! Students and their peers are partnered with their campus counselor and a Klein ISD police officer leader. Students meet in a small group setting and participate in activities designed to develop and enrich good character and leadership skills.
Since its establishment in 2015, the Leadership Academy has now been replicated throughout hundreds of school districts in the nation!
For program info, please contact Sgt. van der Dys at (832) 249-4276 or nvanderdys1@kleinisd.net. ISD Police Officers students the Badge
Safety & Security Updates utilizing SMART tag for all Klein ISD students. Benefits of the system include: Secure entries for all intermediate and elementary campuses For the 2021-2022 school year, every elementary and intermediate campus has secure entry doorbells for all visitors, thanks to the overwhelming community support of the 2015 Bond. Visitors are asked to present valid photo ID to enter. Bus Routing Library Services Food Purchases Student IDs Learn More: kisd.us/smart SEE IT? – SAY IT! DON'T SPREAD IT – REPORT IT KEEPKLEINSAFE kleinisd.net/keepkleinsafe SEE IT: We need you to partner with us to report threats. SAY IT: Immediately report suspicious activity. DON’T SPREAD IT: Spreading threats is very dangerous. REPORT IT: We take all threats and reports seriously. Students will receive their SMART tag™ during back-to-school orientations, meet the teacher nights or the first day of school. Families will begin receiving notifications for their students through this additional safety program.
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kisd.us/vistasechs V is your one-stop shop for all things Klein ISD! Have Questions? • School Supplies • Calendar • Student Enrollment • Handbooks • Schoology • StudentNET Digital Resources • Academic Support • Skyward Family Access kleinisd.net/familynet • Bus Stops • Attendance Zones • Tech Support • School Cash Online Over 150 courses 6 advanced high pathways allow students to earn associate degrees and industrystandard certifications before graduation. Students Pursuing their Purpose READY TO SCRUB IN EARLY? kisd.us/nursingpathway kisd.us/businesspathway BUSINESS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES GET A LAY OF THE LAND kisd.us/geospatialpathway HONORS COLLEGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LONE STAR COLLEGE | UNIVERSITY PARK kisd.us/kleincainhonorscollege INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM kisd.us/OakIB kleinisd.net/pathways .......................... NAMED BEST COMMUNITY FOR MUSIC FOR 10 YEARSkisd.us/duallanguage Klein ISD’s Dual Language Pathway partners native English and native Spanish speakers with the goal of developing two languages at high levels across all subject areas. Students are eligible to earn high school credit at the end of 5th grade. Klein ISD is also home to one of the only Vietnamese immersion programs in Texas.
Klein ISD Kindergarten Readiness Checklist Yes, Starting to
Social/Emotional Development
My child can play taking turns with others
My child can identify & express emotions Physical Development
My child can hold & use a pencil
My child can buckle, zip, snap & button
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My child can identify letters in his/her name
My child names at least 10 letters (uppercase & lowercase)
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My child can write his/her first name
My child can add details to their drawings (ex: add shoes & clothing to a person)
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My child can count to 30 My child can identify 4 simple shapes
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If a student a tten ded Pre-Kin de rga rten in Klein ISD for the 2020-2021 school year, the student will automatically be registered for Kindergarten in the 2021-2022 school year. INDERK READY, SET, DSICLASSOF2O34 NIELK Ready, Se t, Kind er ! Regi str ati on i s NOW OPEN. BEGIN YOUR ENROLLME N T HER E: k isd .u s/ kinderenr oll ment IS YOUR CHILD ELIGIBLE FOR FULL-DAY PRE-K? F OR MORE I NFO RM ATION, VISI T: kl e inisd .n et /prek • Limited English Language Proficiency • Economically Disadvantaged • Homeless • Military Dependent • Is or has been in Foster Care • Star of Texas Award Recipient Dependent In accordance with state law, to be eligible for Klein ISD’s Full-Day Pre-Kindergarten Program, a child must be four years of age by September 1 and must meet one of the following state-determined criteria: Famil ies m ust reg is t er t hei r ch ild re n a t th e s choo l w it hin t he ir a tten da nce zon e. Fin d y ou r a tten da nc e zone at kl ei n isd. n et/ kin de r. TO ENROLL, F AMILIES MU S T PROV ID E: • T he stude nt’ s p ro of o f i denti ty (o r igina l bi r th certi fic ate) • A c omple t e immu n ization heal th recor d from a li c ense d p hys icia n at t h e ti m e of r egist ra ti on Pr oof of r esi denc e in Kl e in IS D , whi c h can i nc lude a le ase agr ee m en t, ele ctric , water , or gas bill with t he na m e a n d addr es s of t h e par ent /gua r dian. Telep hone bills can n ot be a cc ep t ed .
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home address. Returning families living in a NEW attendance zone Please download and complete the Change of Residence Enrollment Request form in order to enroll your students at their new schools. • Proof of residency in Klein ISD (hard copy required) • Current gas, water, or electricity bill with parent/guardian name/address • Lease agreement with all children listed on the lease along with a utility bill listed above • Earnest Money Contract (utility bill required within 30 days of closing on the home) •�Proof of child’s identity (original birth certificate preferred) • Transcript/report cards from previous school • Complete immunization health records • Student's Social Security Card (preferred) • Parent/Guardian Identification (preferred) • Tuberculosis Form (download online) Once you submit, Klein ISD will contact you within 3 business days to finalize your student's enrollment. Welcome to the Klein Family! For information and to update your account, go to: kleinisd.net/update Skyward Account Help: familyaccess@kleinisd.net Enroll Today! kleinisd.net/update If you haven’t heard from a representative of the district after 3 business days, please contact us at: feedback@kleinisd.net. STEP 1: REQUEST ENROLLMENT ACCESS STEP 2: ONLINE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION OR CHANGE OF RESIDENCE ENROLLMENT FORM STEP 3: GATHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS STEP 4: ENROLLMENT COMPLETION
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Klein High School’s Air Force JROTC has been selected by the United States Air Force to convert its existing AFJROTC unit to the inaugural Texas-based Space Force JROTC unit beginning Fall 2021 - making school, district, state, and national history.
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the armed services. FIRST SPACE FORCE JROTC IN TEXAS KLEIN HIGH AIR FORCE JROTC LEARN MORE: kisd.us/spaceforce 1 of 10 IN THE NATION
