KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
July 24, 2024
By Natalie Cook Clark
Katy ISD held their back to school 2024 Administrative Conference this week where leaders discussed the new device policy, STAAR test success, and more as the District prepares for the 2024-25 academic year.
Dr. Ken Gregorski, Katy ISD Superintendent welcomes District leaders to the start of a new school year. Photo credit: KISD
Katy ISD Leaders Meet to Launch a New School Year
Katy ISD held its 2024 Administrative Conference yesterday where more than 300 District and campus leaders met ahead of the new school year. KISD’s Superintendent, Dr. Ken Gregorski welcomed new and returning campus leadership and department staff as they celebrated the District’s progress and accomplishments.
New School Year, New Vision and Priorities
Dr. Gregorski also shared his vision and priorities for the year ahead.
“Through continued investments in academic supports, staff development, and classroom resources that include our 1:1 student to device implementation, our goal will always be to continuously fulfill our mission of providing ‘unparalleled learning experiences’,” says Dr. Gregorski. “We remain focused on providing our students, all our students, with a world-class education.”
The implementation of students in grades 3-12 receiving Chromebooks also brings forth the new device policy where personal devices, including smart watches, will no longer be allowed in the classroom. Read more about Katy parents’ thoughts on this change.
KISD students continue to succeed in the state’s STAAR test.
Katy Students Outperformed in the STAAR Test
The District’s 2023-24 STAAR results showed KISD students outperformed their peers across the state. Compared to the state, Katy students performed above the “Meets Grade Level” in every subject:
+18 points in Math above the state
+16 points in Reading/English above the state
+20 points in Science above the state
+20 points in Social Science above the state
Committed to School Safety and More
Dr. Gregorski also stressed that the District remains committed to enhancing school safety measures, fostering positive school cultures, strengthening local partnerships, and remaining fiscally responsible.
He recognized the challenges of leading a growing and diverse district and emphasized that Katy ISD schools will be expected to continue to meet a range of students’ needs. This includes meeting the needs of the increasing population of students receiving special education services as well as those with limited English proficiency.
A Destination District
“We remain a destination district in the greater Houston area, and we will always strive to meet that standard and the needs of our students,” says Dr. Gregorski. “I expect that, as always, we will achieve great things this school year.”
Katy ISD covers more than 181 square miles and has more than 96,000 students. It continues to grow by nearly 2,000 new students each year. The District has 78 schools, including their newest campuses, Nelson Junior High and Freeman High School.
Katy ISD earned an A+ rating from Niche and listed as the #1 Best School District in the Houston area.
Katy ISD will welcome students back to school for the 2024-25 academic school year on August 14, 2024.
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