FAQ's
FAQ
All Pre-K FAQ
What are the daily school hours for Pre-K?
Does the full-day Pre-K program follow the standard Comal ISD school calendar?
Are meals provided for Pre-K students?
Is there a school supply list for Prekindergarten?
Yes, there are designated supplies for Prekindergarten. If you have any questions about school supplies please contact your child's teacher or the school they will attend.
Will transportation be provided for my PreK child if my child attends a campus within my zoned boundary?
- Bus and boundaries information can be found on our district transportation website. https://www.comalisd.org/apps/pages/transportation/home
What if the prekindergarten program where my child is zoned to is full?
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.
What will a full-day look like for Pre-K students?
Does attendance really count in Pre-K?
Is after school care available for Pre-K students?
Are all campuses offering full-day Bilingual/Dual Language programs for Pre-K students?
- Arlon Seay Elementary
- Clear Spring Elementary
- Kinder Ranch Elementary
- Morningside Elementary
What are the benefits of full-day Pre-K?
- 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.
What if my child doesn’t follow the rules?
Expected behavior on the part of each child is essential to the success of the Tuition-Based Pre-K Program. The Tuition-Based Prekindergarten Program will follow the District’s student code of conduct.
In the early childhood preschool class, we expect occasional “typical” 4-year-old behaviors. However, our expectation is that we have a safe, nurturing learning environment. Parents will be notified of any discipline issues with their children and will be advised of consequences that may result if the behavior is ongoing. If a child has ongoing behaviors that are unsafe or significantly disruptive to the learning environment, the following steps will be taken.
- The teacher will consult with the parents.
- If the behaviors do not improve, a meeting will occur with the campus administration, classroom staff, and parents. At this meeting, a plan of action, including behavior strategies and interventions, will be developed to improve the behavior outcomes for each child.
- If after 3 weeks of implemented intervention strategies, behavior does not improve, campus staff will meet to review the data and may recommend dismissal from the program.
- In the event of extremely unsafe or disruptive behavior, the campus principal may recommend removal from the program without implementing intervention strategies.
Pre-K Family Engagement Plan
Tuition-Based FAQ
What is the cost for the Full-Day Tuition-Based Pre-Kindergarten Program?
Tuition Rate (Yearly Rate Divided Into 10 Equal Monthly Payments) |
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Tuition Based PK Monthly Rate | *$628/month |
Comal ISD Employee Discount | *$450/month |
Payments are due on the 1st of the month from September - May *Tuition may be subject to change. |
Will transportation services and/or afterschool services be available for Tuition-Based Pre-K?
Registration
What are the required documents for registration?
- 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
When do we register?
Kindergarten and Prekindergarten Round-Up will be held in the spring for the next school year. Families can register this week or any time through the end of the school year. Families can also qualify and register during new student registration in August.
We don't live in Comal ISD. Can we transfer from another district?
We will be out of town during Pre-Kindergarten registration. Can I still register?
Does my child need to attend registration?
If you are qualifying for the English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual program there will be an English language assessment in order to qualify. Your child will need to be at that appointment.
What if I do not have the necessary paperwork?