Frequentaly Asked Questions

To be eligible for enrollment in a free pre-kindergarten class, a child must be at least four years of age on or before September 1st of the current school year and meet at least one of the federal eligibility requirements. The eligibility requirements can be found on the pre-k webpage.

The pre-k program utilizes brain-development curriculum designed to build executive functioning, creativity, and core academics aligned to the Texas pre-k guidelines.

Students in the Early Learning Academy and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) who live within the GCCISD boundaries, and are eligible for transportation, will be able to ride a GCCISD bus.

GCCISD offers centralized pre-k at the following four locations only: Hopper Primary, Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy, Pumphrey Elementary,and San Jacinto Elementary.

Siblings of PK students must attend school at their home campus.

Only children who live in the GCCISD school boundaries will be able to attend GCCISD pre-k unless the legal guardian is an employee of GCCISD.

Student enrollment in all of the GCCISD PK ELA Academies is based on attendance zones, not parental choice.

Many local day cares provide before and after school care and/or transportation for GCCISD students to local schools.

Yes! There may be a tuition-based seat available.

All families interested in Pre-K should complete the registration process and attend an in-person registration event where qualification is determined.

If your child does not qualify for free Pre-K, you will have an option to apply for a tuition-based seat.

Important thinks to know about tuition-based Pre-K.

• Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Tuition-based enrollment is only open from April to June each year
• A spot is not guaranteed, so early registration is encouraged.