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Harlandale ISD Early Learning Mission:
The Early Learning Department of the Harlandale Independent School District provides an inclusive high-quality pre-kindergarten program that meets the developmental needs of young children while preparing them for success in kindergarten and beyond. By valuing and respecting the needs, languages, and cultures of all students, families, staff, and the Harlandale community, we ensure all children an equitable start to their educational journey.
Misión de aprendizaje pre escolar:
El Departamento de Aprendizaje Temprano del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Harlandale ofrece un programa de prejardín de infantes inclusivo de alta calidad que satisface las necesidades de desarrollo de los niños pequeños mientras los prepara para el éxito en el jardín de infantes y más allá. Al valorar y respetar las necesidades, los idiomas y las culturas de todos los estudiantes, las familias, el personal y la comunidad de Harlandale, garantizamos que todos los niños tengan un comienzo equitativo en su viaje educativo.
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In Person Pre-K Registration Dates and Locations
Starting March 24, Harlandale ISD will begin in-person registration for pre-k. Each school hosts its own registration day. Please click the file to view dates and times for each school.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do we know if our child is the right age?
Age is always calculated as of September 1 of the current school year (for the purposes of establishing eligibility). If school starts before the student's birth date, the attendance is eligible for the entire school year as long as the student will be the required age on or before September 1 of the current school year.
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What is the income level for a household to qualify as educationally disadvantaged?
The income level is based on the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) income eligibility guidelines established annually by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Those guidelines may be found at http://www.squaremeals.org/Publications/IncomeEligibilityGuidelines.aspx#CACFP.
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Who is eligible for free public school prekindergarten?
To be eligible for enrollment in a free pre-kindergarten class, a child must be at least three years of age as of September 1 of the current school year (if a 3-year-old program is available) or four years of age as of September 1 of the current school year (if only a 4-year-old program is available) and meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:
- is unable to speak and comprehend the English language; or
- is educationally disadvantaged (which means a student is eligible to participate in the
national free or reduced-price lunch program... guidelines can be found here); or - is homeless, as defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 1143a, regardless of the residence of the child, of either parent of the child, or of the child's guardian or other person having lawful control of the child; or
- is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority; or
- is the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty; or
- is or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Section 262.201, Family Code; or
- is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as a peace officer under Section 3106.002, Government Code; a firefighter under Section 3106.003, Government Code; or an emergency medical first responder under Section 3106.004, Government Code.
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Do I have to provide current income level documentation to the school for my child who qualifies as educationally disadvantaged?
Yes. In order for a student to qualify for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the student's family is required to provide the school district with current income level documentation. Many districts pre-register pre-kindergarten students to determine and plan for the size of the next school year's prekindergarten program. Since income level documentation must be current for a student to qualify for prekindergarten based on eligibility for the NSLP, your district must verify income level documentation no earlier than the April 1 before the next school year. Qualifying a student for prekindergarten on the basis of the student's meeting the NSLP income eligibility requirements does not automatically qualify the student for the NSLP. To qualify a student for the NSLP, your district must provide documentation to the TDA in accordance with the TDA's requirements.
Income documentation is not necessary for children who are automatically eligible for NSLP under criteria in federal law 42 United States Code (USC):
- a child who is a member of a household receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
- a child who is enrolled as a participant in Head Start or Even Start
- a child who is considered a migrant child
- a child who is considered homeless
- a child who is considered a runaway
- a child who is a foster child
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What do I need to show my child is eligible for free and reduced lunch?
When providing written evidence of proof of income, parents or those standing in parental relation to the student must submit documents that show income received by the household during the month prior to verification. The document should contain the name of the person standing in parental relation, and the amount and the date the income was received. A pay stub with no date would be insufficient. Gross income to be reported is any money received on a recurring basis including gross earned income. Specifically, gross income means all money earned before any deductions, such as income taxes, employee's social security taxes, insurance premiums, bonds, and charitable contributions. Acceptable documentation for earnings (wages and salary) include:
- Current paycheck stub
- Current pay envelope
- Letter from employer stating gross wages paid and how often they are paid
- Unemployment, Worker's Compensation or Disability payment stub
- Acceptable documentation for self-employment income include:
-Business or farming documents, such as ledger books and/or self-issued paycheck stub
-Last year's tax return
- Acceptable documentation for cash income include:
-A letter from the employer stating wages paid and frequency
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Registration Requirements
- Students must be 3 or 4 years of age by September 1st 2022.
- Only parents or legal guardians may register a child.
- To enroll in AVANCE Head Start, families must meet eligibility requirements set forth by the Office of Head Start. All families must FIRST register on the Harlandale website.
- ALL families must register online and then contact their home school for any questions or to get assistance with turning in documents.
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Please have the following items to apply:
- ·Photo ID of parent/guardian
- ·Certified/Official birth certificate
- ·Child's Social Security Card
- ·Child's up-to-date immunization record
- ·Current proof of residency in HISD (light, gas or water bill only or lease agreement) *MUST BE A PRINTED COPY*
- ·Proof of income (current paycheck stub for each working parent or persons in a parental role) proof of income for the past 2-month current payroll stubs (weekly/month) with consecutive dates or 2021 Tax form 1040 or W-2.
- ·*MUST BE A PRINTED COPY*
- ·Note: A current verification will be requested again prior to 1st day of school.
- ·Unemployment compensation
- ·Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- ·Social Security benefits
- ·TANF/food stamp/SNAP
- ·Earned income
- ·Child support
- ·Spousal support
- ·Students grants/scholarships
- ·Other income
- ·Disability documentation
- ·Military duty verification
- ·Conservatorship care
- ·Foster care
- ·Kinship care
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La inscripción en línea comenzará el 15 de febrero
- Los estudiantes deben tener 3 o 4 años antes del 1 de septiembre de 2022.
- Solo los padres o guardianes legales pueden registrar a los niños.
- Para inscribirse en AVANCE Head Start, las familias deben cumplir con los requisitos de elegibilidad establecidos por la Oficina de Head Start. Todas las familias deben registrarse PRIMERO en el sitio web de Harlandale.
- TODAS las familias deben registrarse en línea y luego comunicarse con su escuela de origen para cualquier pregunta o para obtener ayuda con la entrega de documentos.
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Por favor, tenga los siguientes elementos para aplicar:
- Identificación con foto de los padres/tutores
- Acta/Certificado de nacimiento
- Tarjeta de Seguro Social del niño
- Registro de inmunización actualizado del niño
- Prueba actual de residencia en HISD (factura de luz, gas, o agua o contrato de arrendamiento)
- Prueba de ingreso (talón de cheque de trabajo para cada padre o personas en función de padres) 2021 formulario de impuestos 1040 0 W-2, o prueba de ingresos por los últimos dos meses de nómina actual (semanal/mes) con fechas consecutivas.
- Nota: Una verificación actual será solicitada de nuevo antes del 1er día de escuela.
- Si lo siguiente se aplica, los padres/tutores también deben traer la documentación que proporciona el recibo de:
- Compensación por desempleo
- Ingresos de seguridad suplementarios (SSI)
- Beneficios del seguro social
- TANF/cupones de alimentos/SNAP
- Ingresos ganados • La pensión alimenticia (manutención del menor)
- Manutención conyugal Ingresos de becas
- Otras formas de ingresos
- Documentación de discapacidad Verificación de servicio militar
- CPS: Bajo la tutela principal (permanente o temporal)
- CPS: Cuidado temporal
- CPS: Programa de Parientes Cuidadores