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Early Childhood Education

Mission Statement:
To provide the foundation needed for all young children to achieve and reach their full potential.

Program Goals:

  • To provide child-centered programs for children birth to four years of age
  • To provide early childhood programs that are based on developmentally appropriate and research-based practices
  • To implement the Texas Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines
  • To involve parents in the education of their young children
EC Programs
PreK
Early Head Start
Head Start
Tuition-based Pre-K

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:

  • Howard Dobbs Elementary

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

Requirements

Documents Required to Register:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Immunization Record
  • Social Security Card (Child)
  • Proof of Residence (Utility bill – water, gas, electric – with name and address, Lease Agreement, Builder’s Contract with completion date
  • Driver’s License of parent or legal guardian enrolling student
  • Proof of Income (current 1040) required for Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start, Early Head Start
  • Military documentation

Program Placement:
Programs may be moved from one campus to another due to enrollment and the needs of the district.

Additional Links: www.tea.state.tx.us/curriculum/early

District Contact Person:
Amanda Christian, EC/GT Coordinator 972-771-0605

Rockwall ISD • 1050 Williams Street • Rockwall Texas, 75087 • 972-771-0605
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