Family Information
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 1 of the current school year and meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:
unable to speak and comprehend the English language
is educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the national school lunch program
guidelines about NSLP eligibility can be found in sections 4 and 6 of the Texas Department of
Agriculture’s Administrators Reference Manual)
is homeless, as defined by 42 USC, §11434a, 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
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
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
is or has ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective
Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Family Code§262.201 or has been in foster care in another state or territory, but currently lives in Texas
is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as:
a peace officer under Texas Government Code §3106.002
a firefighter under Texas Government Code §3106.003
an emergency medical first responder under Texas Government Code §3106.004
Documentation
To register your child, please bring the following documentation:
Child’s official birth certificate
Social Security Card
Shot Record
Parent/Guardian Driver’s License / Photo ID
Proof of Residency (Utility Bill)
Proof of Income if you think you’ll qualify
Proof of income includes: Last 3 months pay stubs for every working adult in the
house or current TANF / food stamp documentation.
Tuition Schedule for Non-Qualifying Children: $850 per month (August - May)
For more information about our Early Childhood Program, please contact Valerie Layton at vlayton@gunterisd.org or Eric Davis at edavis@gunterisd.org.