PreK3, PreK4, and Kindergarten Preregistration Opens for the 2021-2022 School Year for Eligible Students

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Starting March 9, families can begin the online pre-enrollment process, which ends May 31, 2021.

Pre-enrollment is open for eligible students entering the Aldine Independent Schools District for the first time in three grades — prekindergarten (PreK3 and PreK4) and new kindergarten. Families can click here to begin the preregistration process by completing online documents. The deadline to pre-enroll students to PreK and kindergarten is May 31, 2021.

The early registration process gives parents information to ease the enrollment process. It also assists the district in planning for enrollment growth and staffing needs.

Currently Enrolled PreK Students Do Not Need to Pre-Enroll for Kindergarten

Aldine ISD students currently enrolled in prekindergarten do not need to pre-enroll for kindergarten. Currently enrolled PreK students are considered returning Aldine ISD students. Instead, these families will complete an Annual Update Form online for returning students in August before school starts on August 16, 2021. This form will ensure Aldine ISD has the most up-to-date information on file for your children, such as contact information in the event of an emergency or school closing notification. To complete the Annual Update Form in August, families will need to have their Home Access Center (HAC) account.

Three Schools With PreK3 Programs

Aldine ISD offers preschool for three-year-olds (also known as PreK3) at three campuses; all others offer prekindergarten to four-year-olds (PreK4). Students do not need to be zoned to these three schools to apply for the PreK3 program. However, they must meet age criteria and eligibility requirements.

Click here to apply.

• Griggs
• Keeble
• Stovall

Four AISD Schools Offer the Head Start Program

Head Start is a Federally Funded program that promotes the school readiness of eligible preschool children between three and five years old by enhancing their cognitive (brain), social, and emotional development. Head Start children and families receive comprehensive services that include health, dental, nutrition, family wellness, education, disabilities, and family services as a part of the federal guidelines.

AISD Head Start is a full-day (8:15 a.m.-3:40 p.m.) classroom-based program housed in four early childhood (EC), prekindergarten, and kindergarten campuses commonly known as primary schools:

• Keeble
• Hinojosa
• Vines
• De Santiago

The district’s Head Start classes have a maximum of 20 students with a teacher and assistant in each classroom. They have high-quality indoor and outdoor learning environments that are developmentally appropriate for students.

Additionally, AISD establishes partnerships with families and assists in linking families to various local service agencies to meet their needs and children’s needs. The entire Head Start staff welcomes parental/family involvement in Head Start classroom activities, field trips, school meals, and various parent engagement events.

Head Start services are available to families that meet the Poverty Guidelines. Click here to visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) webpage for guidelines.

• Aldine ISD grants Head Start eligibility to families that meet any of the following categories:
• The child to be enrolled is in foster care.
• The family is receiving benefits or services through the TANF Program.
• A family member living within the household that you support and is receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI)
• The family is homeless.

12 Early Childhood Schools (EC/PreK/K)

Families can visit the School Locator web page to find their child’s zoned to attend in their neighborhood.

Families and their children can choose from Aldine’s various unique academic programs — preschool through Grade 11 — known as Choice Schools from throughout the district. Two primary schools listed below — Kujawa and Reece — are considered Choice Schools. Students do not need to be zoned to Choice Schools. Choice Schools like the district’s magnet and International Baccalaureate (IB®) schools are open to Aldine ISD students that meet the criteria, but they must apply. Due to these programs’ popularity and limited seating, the district selects students through an electronic lottery system. This year, the Choice Schools Application deadline is March 26, 2021. The first virtual lottery for Choice Schools will be held on April 3.

The two-way dual language immersion program started in fall 2019 in kindergarten classrooms and is expanding by one grade level each year. Students must start the program in kindergarten at one of five campuses — De Santiago EC/PreK/K School, García-Leza EC/PreK/K School, Hinojosa EC/PreK/K School, Magrill EC/PreK/K School, and Vines EC/PreK/K School. Native English speakers and native Spanish speakers receive general academic instruction in two languages. Students develop bilingual, bi-literate, and bicultural skills and knowledge. Click the links for common questions and answers in English and Spanish, a presentation, and a brochure. 

• De Santiago — The school offers a two-way dual language immersion program.
• García-Leza — The school offers a two-way dual language immersion program.
• Griggs
• Hinojosa — The school offers a two-way dual language immersion program.
• Jones
• Keeble
• Kujawa — International Baccalaureate (IB®) Primary Years Program (Choice School)*
• Magrill — The school offers a two-way dual language immersion program.
• Reece Academy for Montessori, Direct Instruction & Fine Arts (Choice School)*
• Stovall
• Vardeman
• Vines — The school offers a two-way dual language immersion program.

*These schools have a limited number of seats for students zoned to the campus; the pre-enrollment deadline is May 31. Students not zoned to these schools can apply through the Choice School Lottery System; the deadline is March 26.

Age Requirement & Eligibility Requirements

PreK3: Students who will turn three years of age by September 1 of the current year can preregister for PreK3. They must also qualify to attend PreK programs that are offered for free and meet the eligibility criteria. 

PreK4: Students who will turn four years of age by September 1 of the current year can preregister for PreK4. They must also qualify to attend PreK programs that are offered for free and meet the eligibility criteria. 

Kindergarten: Students new to Aldine ISD who will turn five years of age by September 1 of the current year can preregister for kindergarten. Current students attending PreK in Aldine going into kindergarten in the 2021-2022 school year do not need to pre-enroll.

Visit the Primary Schools Program webpage to read the full criteria and eligibility requirements.

Why Choose Aldine Primary Schools?

Aldine ISD offers an award-winning early childhood education program.

• Caring Teachers: Our teachers nurture each child’s unique talents and abilities to ensure they feel encouraged and supported.
• Enrichment Opportunities: Subjects like wellness or P.E., music, art, technology, and library, known as “specials,” provide creative enrichment for our young students.
• Positive and Supportive Environment: Aldine ISD provides a positive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Volunteering: Parent volunteers are welcome and encouraged.
• Fresh Meals: All students have access to nutritionally balanced breakfast and lunch meals.

Benefits of Early Childhood Education

Children exposed to positive, stimulating experiences develop enhanced learning capabilities that improve their academic success odds at a young age. Children who attend primary school or other early education programs show evidence of:

• Increased math and literacy skills
• Increased readiness for elementary school
• Positive impacts on children’s health and dental care
• Positive effects on children’s social-emotional skills and behavioral outcomes
• Higher high school graduation and college attendance rates

How to Pre-Enroll Your Child for 2021-2022?

Families must complete each step in the process to pre-enroll their students.

• Step 1: Go to AldineISD.org/primary to begin the process by completing the online pre-enrollment documents.
• Step 2: Starting April 1, families can call the school to set up an appointment. Families must fulfill Step 2 by May 28, 2021. Be on the lookout for school staff following up via email and/or phone call.
• Step 3: Complete the enrollment process by attending the appointment with the student’s school.

Visit AldineISD.org/primary to get more information and see eligibility requirements and a list of documents needed to finalize the enrollment process.

Do You Have Questions or Need Support?

Families can submit primary campus questions or the Early Childhood Department using the district’s Let’s Talk online two-way communication platform.

Take advantage of this opportunity and preregister your child!