Prekindergarten Available for Eligible 3-Year-Olds

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Aldine ISD now offers a free, half-day PreK3 program for eligible 3-year-olds at all 12 Aldine ISD primary schools.

In spring 2024, Aldine ISD announced that it would expand its prekindergarten for 3-year-olds (PreK3) to all 12 preschools starting this fall. The district’s PreK3 is a half-day program.

Families Can Enroll Their Eligible Student in a PreK3 Program Morning or Afternoon Session

Due to limited space, each primary school will have one or two PreK3 classrooms serving English-monolingual and bilingual students. PreK-3 will have half-day sessions in the morning and afternoon, with a maximum of 20 students per session.

• Morning Session — 8:05-11:10 a.m.
• Afternoon Session — 12:30-3:40 p.m.

It All Starts Here: PreKindergarten

AISD officials are also seeing the benefits of getting children to school at the young age of three.

According to early education and learning experts, the brain is at an incredible stage in a child’s development. It is an optimal time to get them into school, help them discover learning, and help them discover their potential. PreK3 supports children in developing their language, social-emotional, and school readiness skills.

Studies show that a high-quality PreK program significantly increases kindergarten readiness after as little as one year compared with students who do not attend PreK. Research also shows that students who attend PreK perform better in K-12 education, are more likely to graduate, and, as adults, tend to earn higher wages.

Students who attend PreK3 will benefit from engaging, age-appropriate, hands-on instruction, as well as:

• High-quality teachers in every classroom
• Instructional aide in every PreK-3 classroom
• Free breakfast and lunch

Our commitment to your child’s well-being goes beyond academics. We provide comprehensive support to address mental and physical health, food and housing needs, and more. You can also benefit from parent education classes.

How to Enroll Your Eligible 3-Year-Old for the 2024-2025 School Year

Registration has already opened. Space is limited and will fill fast. First come, first serve. Complete a PreK application by visiting AldineISD.org/primary, clicking the apply button, and beginning enrollment. Or go directly to your zoned primary school. Please have the documents listed below for either online or in-person enrollment:

• Parent income (check, award letter, child support, SSD)
• Proof of address (utility bills such as light, gas, water, or lease)
• Child’s original birth certificate
• Child’s immunization record
• Parent identification

Who can Enroll in the PreK3 Program?

To be eligible for enrollment in a free PreK3 program, a child must:

• Be three years of age on or before September 1 of the enrolling school year and a resident of Aldine ISD.
• And meet one of the following criteria:
  • Unable to speak and understand English
  • Economically disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program)
  • Child of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Has ever been in state foster care
  • Homeless (no documents needed to enroll)
  • Child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award
• Children must live within Aldine ISD boundaries but do not have to be zoned to a specific campus to attend a PreK3 program.

For More Information

Visit AldineISD.org/primary  to read the complete eligibility requirements and click on the link to enroll your eligible 3-year-old child.

For more information about the PreK3 program, submit a question via Let’s Talk, the district’s two-way communication system. Click on “Primary Campus Issues and Concerns” to ensure the appropriate staff member responds to you.