Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration

Children must be 4 on or before Sept. 1, reside in the school district, and meet eligibility requirements in 1 or more of the following areas:

1. Child is eligible for free or reduced price lunch program. The income of every individual who lives in the house is calculated. Two recent proofs of income must be provided for every working individual in the household (see documents below). Click here for income guidelines.
2. Child has Limited English Proficiency. (Language test will be given to student at registration.)
3. Child is homeless (as determined by WSISD Student Residency Questionnaire).
4. 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).
5. Child is or has been under conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) (CPS/court documentation required).
6. Child’s parent is eligible for the Star of Texas Award (documentation required).

Registration will not be finalized until the following documents are submitted and verified:

• Valid Parent/Guardian Photo ID (ex. driver's license)
• Certified Birth Certificate (To order a certified birth certificate, visit Texas.gov.)
• Student's Immunization Record
• Student's Social Security Card
• Proof of Residency (address) in form of a current lease or water, electric or gas bill in parent/guardian name (within 30 days).

If qualifying based on income, proof of income in the form of 2 current paycheck stubs; current pay envelopes; letter from employer stating gross wages paid and how often paid; unemployment, workers' compensation or disability payment stub; or TANF, AFDC, or food stamp award letter must be provided at registration for every working individual in the household. (Self-employed individuals may provide their 2023 income tax return or business or farming documents such as ledger books or self-issued paycheck stub.)

Pre-Kindergarten Registration Steps

1. Gather the required documents.
2. Complete online registration below.
3. Parents who anticipate that their child may qualify due to limited English will need to bring their child to registration 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.

West Elementary Early Childhood Academy

Principal Chelsea LaPlante
claplante@wsisd.net
817.367.1334

Heather Crow
Elementary Education Director
hcrow@wsisd.net
817-367-5338

The West Early Learners Academy implements a two-way dual language immersion program in pre-k and kindergarten that includes both native Spanish and native English speakers.  Students receive content area instruction in both English and Spanish, with the goal of developing proficiency in both languages for listening, speaking, reading and writing. 

Click the link for more information about Dual language.

Click the link to determine whether you reside in our school district.