Note from Audra: “All of the following DHS Feeder Schools have a Pre-K program:
- Austin
- Chesnut
- Dunwoody Elementary
- Kingsley
- Vanderlyn
I personally think the DES Pre-K Teacher is one of the best teachers in the world but I’m sure the others are great too!”
Pre-K registration for possible participation in 2014-2015 DeKalb County Pre-K program will take place on Friday, March 28, 2014. Parents must register at their home school between the hours of 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Children MUST turn 4 years old on or before September 1 to be age-eligible for the program. Children turning 5 years old on or before September 1 are age-eligible for Kindergarten. Parents should contact the local school to determine when Kindergarten registration will be held. Parents of students age-eligible for Kindergarten with an IEP or 504 plan may elect to have their child participate in the pre-kindergarten program should Pre-K better meet the needs of the child as outlined in the IEP or 504 plan and placed into a collaborative pre-k lottery class by the IEP or 504 committee.
Parents will need to bring the following documents in order to be eligible to participate in the lottery process:
- original certified birth certificate
- proof of residency (electric, gas or water bill, apartment lease or house contract) Parents may only register at the school that serves their legal address
- child’s Social Security Number
- photo identification
A lottery drawing will take place at each school on Friday, March 28, 2014. No applications will be accepted before 8:30 AM or after 1:00 PM. All children not chosen will be placed in a waiting pool until spaces become available. Schools continue to accept applications for the waiting pool after the lottery utilization, if and when space becomes available in the class.
The Pre-K program utilizes the Opening the World of Learning (OWL) curriculum to teach the Bright from the Start Instructional Content Standards for all pre-k students. The classes also utilize the Work Sampling Online Assessment system required by the Department of Early Care and Learning to monitor student progress throughout the year. More information can be found about the Department of Early Care and Learning at their website.
Note to DeKalb residents: If you are not sure of your home school, click here for DCSD’s School Locator.
