What is the Texas Cumplusory Attendance Law for the Texas Education Code (TEC)?
Parents are required by Texas Compulsory Attendance Law to ensure their child(ren) are in school
the full day of instruction (7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.) every day of the school year. Please review the information at this link for a full explanation.

Where can I find School Supply Lists for the 2008-2009 academic year?
School Supply Lists for all grade levels for the 2007-2008 academic year are now available. Choose from the links that follow: All Lists, Pre-Kinder, Kinder, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth.

How do I register a student for classes at Hatchett Elementary?
Parents are welcome to register their children for the current 2008-2009 academic year. Registration is necessary for any new or returning students. Contact our Attendance Secretary, Kathy Villarreal at 210.397.6890 for more information on exact dates and times for registration.

What is needed to meet eligibility and register a student for Pre-Kindergarten for the current 2008-2009 academic year?
Pre-Kindergarten Eligibility Requirements:
In order to be eligible for the Pre-Kindergarten program, the child must be:
1) four (4) years old on or before September 1st, and
2) Limited English Proficient (LEP) as determined by the Home Language Survey and the PRE-LAS 2000
-OR-
2) come from a family whose income, according to standards set by the State Board of Education, is at or below subsistence level (based on the free/reduced lunch income guidelines).
[Families on Food Stamps must bring NOTICE OF ELIGIBILITY. Families on TANF must bring the BENEFIT LETTER from the welfare agency]
If you have any questions, contact our Attendance Secretary, Kathy Villarreal at 210.397.6890 for more information.

What is needed to meet eligibility and register a student for Kindergarten for the current 2008-2009 academic year?
Kindergarten Eligibility Requirements are the following:
In order to be eligible for Kindergarten, the child must be five (5) years old on or before September 1st.
Documents Necessary for Registration of NEW Students:
* Birth Certificate (certified copy)
* Immunization Record (must be current with shots to enroll)
* Proof of Residence (apartment lease, purchase agreement, electric bill, water bill, telephone bill)
* Current valid Driver's License
* Social Security Card (of child being registered)
If you have any questions, contact our Attendance Secretary, Kathy Villarreal at 210.397.6890 for more information.

What is needed to register a returning (in district) student for the current 2008-2009 academic year?
Registration for RETURNING Students:
If you are registering at Hatchett Elementary from another NISD school, parents must complete an AGR card and provide proof of residence (apartment lease, electric bill, CPS bill, telephone bill, etc.) within the Hatchett Elementary attendance zone. If you have any questions, contact our Attendance Secretary, Kathy Villarreal at 210.397.6890 for more information.

What is needed to register a new (out of district) student for the current 2008-2009 academic year?
Registration for NEW Students:
If you are registering at Hatchett Elementary from out of NISD, parents must complete an AGR card and provide
Documents Necessary for Registration of NEW Students:
* Birth Certificate (certified copy)
* Immunization Record (must be current with shots to enroll)
* Proof of Residence (apartment lease, purchase agreement, electric bill, water bill, telephone bill)
* Current valid Driver's License
* Social Security Card (of child being registered)
If you have any questions, contact our Attendance Secretary, Kathy Villarreal at 210.397.6890 for more information.

Why is it important to register my child for the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year?
Because of growing enrollment, state-mandated class size requirement, and not enough classrooms, many schools lack space. When the maximum number of students per grade level is reached, and no additional classroom space is available, newly enrolled students will be transferred to a nearby cluster school (in our case, Evers Elementary). By enrolling now, and attending the first day of school, your child is more likely to have a space at Hatchett, and not be transferred.

What are the dates for Priority Registration for Hatchett Elementary?
On April 10, 2008, your child will bring home a registration packet for the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year. Complete all registration forms fully and return them as soon as possible. Priority Registration for students currently attending Hatchett Elementary will extend from April 10 to April 21, 2008.

What is meant when Hatchett Elementary is referred to as a capped school?
For the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year, Hatchett Elementary will be designated a capped school. It is projected that Hatchett will be extremely limited in space available. No new classroom space is anticipated to be available. When no additional space is available, newly enrolled students will be transferred to a nearby cluster school (in our case, Evers Elementary).

What is needed to register a returning (in district) student for the following 2008-2009 academic year?
Registration for RETURNING Students:
For the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year, Hatchett Elementary will be designated a capped school. If you are registering a child for the 2008-2009 academic year who already attends school at Hatchett, parents will do so by promptly returning AGR cards and registration forms which will be sent home on April 10, 2008. Priority for classroom space will be given to those students who return completed registration forms during the Priority Registration window - April 10 to April 21, 2008.

For the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year, Hatchett Elementary will be designated a capped school. If you are registering a child for the 2007-2008 academic year who already attends school at another NISD school, promptly return complete AGR cards and registration forms to the current campus. Parents must also provide new proof of residence (apartment lease, purchase agreement, electric bill, water bill, telephone bill) within the Hatchett Elementary attendance zone. If you have any questions, contact our Attendance Secretary, Kathy Villarreal at 210.397.6890 for more information.

What is needed to register a new (out of district) student for the following 2008-2009 academic year?
Registration for NEW Students:
For the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year, Hatchett Elementary will be designated a capped school. If you are registering a child for the 2008-2009 academic year who is currently from out of NISD, regular registration will begin NO sooner than May 1, 2008. If you are registering a child with an Anticipated Move Contract, registration will begin NO sooner than June 5, 2008. If you have any questions, contact our Attendance Secretary, Kathy Villarreal at 210.397.6890 for more information.