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The school hours are from 7:35 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
 
Prekindergarten is not a mandatory program. However, if your child qualifies and is enrolled, he/she is subject to compulsory attendance law. Your child must attend school each day, Monday through Friday. Prekindergarten is a full-day program.
Yes, you can find the school calendar on the Comal ISD website by clicking here.
You may be eligible for free or reduced priced meals if you complete the required paperwork and qualify based on national guidelines and eligibility requirements. View eligibility here.
Bus transportation is not provided for prekindergarten students. Parents or guardians must provide transportation to and from school, unless:
 
  • In the case a student is attending the Pre-K program at their home campus and the student's physical address is eligible for transportation, you may qualify for service.  
  • Bus and boundaries information can be found on our district transportation website. https://www.comalisd.org/apps/pages/transportation/home

Please note that due to the limited number of spaces and capacity in each classroom, campus placement is determined by availability at the time of your completed registration process. In the event that a student’s zoned campus is full, the student may be redirected to a campus outside of their attendance zone. Each student’s campus of attendance will be confirmed once the registration process is complete. 

Curriculum for Pre-K students will follow state Pre-K guidelines for curriculum.  Students will explore a variety of themes through hands on learning activities. The daily schedule includes a rest period and outside time.
 
The schedule includes time for math, literacy, science, social studies, music & movement, snack, and rest time.
 
Rest time is built in daily for students to nap or relax with a book.
 
State Prekindergarten resources:  Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines
No. After school care or SACC is not available for Pre-K students due to the fact we do not have staff after hours to accommodate 4-year-olds under the Department of Family Services.
Not every campus is a Bilingual/Dual Language campus.
 
The following list identifies centralized locations that offer bilingual services:
 
  • Arlon Seay Elementary
  • Clear Spring Elementary
  • Kinder Ranch Elementary
  • Morningside Elementary
 
As a reminder, students must meet criteria to be eligible for the Pre-K Bilingual/Dual Language program.
  • Official Birth Certificate
  • Photo Identification of parent/guardian enrolling student. Acceptable forms of ID include: Driver's License, Passport, DPS Issued ID Card, or Military ID.
  • Child's Social Security number
  • Current immunization record signed by physician
  • 1 Proof of Residency in Comal ISD such as current electric bill or copy of lease. Please note that the proof must be dated within 30 days of start of school.
  • For reduced tuition rate, proof of eligibility must be presented, including Military ID, proof of income, or language-based Pre-IPT test results related to qualifier
  • High quality program with certified teachers in every classroom specifically trained to work with young children
  • Curriculum is directly aligned to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Pre-K Guidelines
  • Focused on developing children academically, physically, and socially
  • Child-centered, hands-on learning
  • Full school day programming from 7:35 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Tuition-Based FAQ

Tuition Rate 
(Yearly Rate Divided Into 10 Equal Monthly Payments)
Tuition Based PK Monthly Rate *$628/month
Comal ISD Employee Discount *$450/month
Military Discount OR
State-Mandated PreK Qualifying Student		 *$314/month
Deposit of one month's payment is due with application and is applied towards August tuition

Payments are due on the 1st of the month from September - May

*Tuition may be subject to change. 
Transportation services will NOT be available for tuition supported students unless an older sibling already attends the campus where tuition-based PreK is offered and live within the campus attendance zone. After school care is not available for PreK students.