Pre-kindergarten
Jarrell ISD offers prekindergarten to students who are 4 years old by September 1st of the school year. Student can participate in our prekindergarten program by either of the following:
- State qualification criteria (see information below)
State Qualification Criteria
To qualify a student MUST BE:
Four years old on or before September 1
AND meet one of the following criteria:
unable to speak and comprehend the English language
is educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the national school lunch program... guidelines about NSLP eligibility can be found in sections 4 and 6 of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Administrators Reference Manual)
is homeless, as defined by 42 USC, §11434a, regardless of the residence of the child, of either parent of the child, or of the child's guardian or other person having lawful control of the child
is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority
is the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty
is or has ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Family Code §262.201
is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as:
a peace officer under Texas Government Code §3106.002,
a firefighter under Texas Government Code §3106.003
an emergency medical first responder under Texas Government Code §3106.004
Required documentation
A district must verify a student’s eligibility for pre-k in order to receive funding for the pre-k program. Districts must have the verification document as well as any required documentation on file for their records. These documents should be submitted to the campus registrar.
Required Documents:
State-Issued Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Current Shot Record
Parent Photo ID
Proof of Residency (current lease or mortgage or current utility bill)
Proof of Eligibility - see requirements above for either state qualification or approval for staff tuition-based.
For more information and frequently asked questions, visit TEA early childhood education FAQs.