Pre-Kindergarten Eligibility & Registration
Pre-kindergarten enables young learners to develop foundational academic and social skills that will help them to be more successful in kindergarten and beyond. The Early Childhood Academy provides a full-day, pre-kindergarten program, to prepare students for kindergarten and help them excel academically.
WSISD's Early Childhood program provides developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports the needs of the whole child in a safe, accessible environment that respects and supports diversity. Research-based, early childhood best practices provide students with a setting that meets their individual needs and creates family partnerships.
West Elementary Early Childhood Academy
8901 White Settlement Road
White Settlement
2021-22 Pre-Kindergarten Registration
Online registration opens July 19. Individuals needing assistance may schedule
an appointment starting July 19 on 1 of the following days:
Monday, Aug. 2
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
(Closed from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Tuesday, Aug. 3
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pre-kindergarten students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2021.
Eligibility Requirements
- Child is eligible for free or reduced price lunch program. The income of every individual who lives in the house is calculated. (Click here for 2021-22 income guidelines).
- Child has Limited English Proficiency. (Language test will be given to student at registration.)
- Child is homeless (as determined by WSISD Student Residency Questionnaire).
- Student is the child of an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces, including one who was killed or injured while serving on active duty (documentation required).
- Child is or has been under conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) (CPS/court documentation required).
- Child’s parent is eligible for the Star of Texas Award (documentation required).
Required Registration Documents
- Valid Photo ID (ex. driver's license)
- Birth Certificate
- Immunization Record
- Social Security Card
- Proof of Residency in form of a current lease or utility bill
If qualifying based on income, proof of income in the form of a current paycheck stub; current pay envelope; letter from employer stating gross wages paid and how often paid; unemployment, workers' compensation or disability payment stub; or TANF, AFDC, or food stamp case number; must be provided at registration. (Self-employed individuals may provide their 2020 income tax return or business or farming documents such as ledger books or self-issued paycheck stub.)
2021-22 Registration Steps
- Gather the required documents.
- Complete the online registration process starting July 19. The required documents should be uploaded at this time.
* For best results, complete the registration on a computer.
* To view the online registration in Spanish, use a Google web browser. Right click on the page and click translate in the upper right hand corner. - For assistance with the online registration process, please schedule an appointment beginning July 19.
- Parents who anticipate that their child may qualify due to limited English will need to bring their child to the August registration date for language testing. Parents may want to bring documentation that helps their child qualify through other means (such as income) in case their child does not qualify by language due to language test scores.
Pre-kindergarten registration will not be finalized until documents are submitted and verified.
Questions?
kgonzales@wsisd.net
