Pre-Kindergarten
The district offers the Pre-Kindergarten program for eligible students at no cost to the parents
A child is eligible for enrollment in Pre-Kindergarten if the child is at least four years of age on or before September 1 and is:
- Unable to speak or comprehend the English language;
- Educationally disadvantaged based on income; or
- Homeless, as defined by federal law
- Child of an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces
- Child of a member of the United States Armed Forces who was injured or killed while serving on active duty
Pre-Kindergarten ESL/Income is offered at the following schools:
- Celia Hays Elementary
- Sharon Shannon Elementary
Pre-Kindergarten Bilingual is offered at the following schools:
- Amanda Rochell Elementary
- Dorris A. Jones Elementary
- Howard Dobbs Elementary
- Ouida Springer Elementary
Early Head Start
Early Head Start Center
1197 T. L. Townsend, Rockwall, TX 75087 (behind Herman E. Utley Center) 972-772-5790
Head Start
The district offers the Head Start program for eligible students at no cost to the parents.
A child is eligible for enrollment in Head Start if the child is at least three or four years of age on or before September 1 and is:
- Educationally disadvantaged based on income; or
- May have special needs; or
- Unable to speak or comprehend the English language; or
- Homeless, as defined by federal law
Head Start is offered at the following campuses:
Tuition-Based Pre-Kindergarten
The district offers the Tuition-Based Pre-Kindergarten program for students who may not qualify for the state required Pre-Kindergarten program
Students must be four years of age on or before September 1
Parents are responsible for the tuition costs:
- $100 non-refundable registration fee (deducted from the September payment)
- $2,060 per year or
- Monthly payments of $229.00 beginning in September through May
Tuition-Based Pre-Kindergarten is offered at the following campuses:
- Sharon Shannon Elementary
- Celia Hays Elementary