Richland Springs School - Early Education / Pre-K and Kindergarten

Kristy Perry - Kindergarten Teacher

Resources - FAQ

WHY IS PRE-K IMPORTANT?

Pre-K is vitally important to a child’s development and school readiness.

Your child will have early language, literacy, and math experiences to better prepare them for academic rigor in later grades.

Attending Pre-K also helps young student to gain a sense of self, exploration, discovery, and confidence.

WHAT ARE THE FEDERAL GUIDELINES FOR PRE-K STUDENTS?

The federal government prioritizes Pre-K students by the following criteria:
     - Unable to speak and comprehend English language
   - Economically or educationally disadvantaged
     - Homeless
     - The dependent of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States
   - Child has ever been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR REGISTRATION?

- Proof of age and identity of student such as a
       -- birth certificate
       -- statement of the child’s date of birth issued for school admission purposes by the division of the
           Texas Department of State Health Services responsible for vital statistics
       -- driver’s license
       -- passport
       -- school ID card, records, or report card
       -- military ID
       -- hospital birth record
       -- adoption records
       -- church baptismal record
       -- any other legal document that establishes identity
- Immunization Record
- Proof of Address such as a
       -- Utility Bill
       -- Lease Agreement