Frequently Asked Questions
How many children are in a classroom? Each classroom has a maximum of 20 students. There is one teacher and one teaching assistant.
Is Pre-K an all day program? Yes! Pre-K classrooms follow the same school hours as the school in which they are located. The Pre-K program is NOT a drop in program and attendance is reported to the state department.
What is free or reduced lunch? Free or reduced lunch is the National School Lunch Program that is intended to direct benefits to those most in need. The guidelines are revised annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index.
Is transportation provided for Pre-K? All parents will be responsible for providing transportation to and from the school.
Is there a specific curriculum used in Pre-K? Yes! Bartlett City Schools Pre-K classrooms use a variety of age appropriate materials to provide the best Pre-K experience possible. Language skills are developed using “Let’s Begin with the Letter People”. Math skills are strengthened using “Growing with Mathematics” and “City Steps.” In addition, the classrooms have several educational games and manipulatives that encourage exploration and learning.
Who may apply for the Pre-K class? Parents of children who are 4 years of age on or before August 15th of the current school year and are zoned for the Bartlett City Schools District.
What if I choose to wait and start my child in kindergarten at the age of 6? Would he/she be able to attend Pre-K class at the age of 5? No, the Pre-Kindergarten program is only for children who are 4 years of age by August 15th of the current school year.
Is it first come, first serve on the applications? No, every applicant will be considered for enrollment based on the qualifying at-risk factors.
Why must each child go through an interview/screening? Due to state regulations on the teacher/child ratio, enrollment is limited. In order to place the children who are most in need of the class, screenings are given when the Pre-K teachers meet the children to determine the current developmental level of each child in regards to readiness for school. The interviews/screenings will take place during the application process.
What can I expect on the interview/screening day? During the interview, the child will go with a Pre-K teacher to complete a developmental screening. This screening consists of language, cognitive and gross motor skills.
Do children with disabilities received preference to attend Pre-K? Children with disabilities, who otherwise meet the entrance requirements for any preschool program, can be considered for enrollment but do not receive preference in the enrollment process.
Currently, I live outside of Bartlett City Schools, but I am moving to Bartlett City Schools. Can my child sign up for Pre-Kindergarten? No, you must live in Bartlett City Schools at the time of the application process.
My child does not turn four until August 16th. Where can my child attend school this year ? Unfortunately, your child will not be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten. A student must turn four by August 15th of the current school year in order to be eligible for Pre-K.
My first child was in a Pre-K program. Will my other children be able to attend? All children must meet entrance requirements, even if they have siblings who participated in Pre-K programs in the past.
How many children are in a classroom? Each classroom has a maximum of 20 students. There is one teacher and one teaching assistant.
Is Pre-K an all day program? Yes! Pre-K classrooms follow the same school hours as the school in which they are located. The Pre-K program is NOT a drop in program and attendance is reported to the state department.
What is free or reduced lunch? Free or reduced lunch is the National School Lunch Program that is intended to direct benefits to those most in need. The guidelines are revised annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index.
Is transportation provided for Pre-K? All parents will be responsible for providing transportation to and from the school.
Is there a specific curriculum used in Pre-K? Yes! Bartlett City Schools Pre-K classrooms use a variety of age appropriate materials to provide the best Pre-K experience possible. Language skills are developed using “Let’s Begin with the Letter People”. Math skills are strengthened using “Growing with Mathematics” and “City Steps.” In addition, the classrooms have several educational games and manipulatives that encourage exploration and learning.
Who may apply for the Pre-K class? Parents of children who are 4 years of age on or before August 15th of the current school year and are zoned for the Bartlett City Schools District.
What if I choose to wait and start my child in kindergarten at the age of 6? Would he/she be able to attend Pre-K class at the age of 5? No, the Pre-Kindergarten program is only for children who are 4 years of age by August 15th of the current school year.
Is it first come, first serve on the applications? No, every applicant will be considered for enrollment based on the qualifying at-risk factors.
Why must each child go through an interview/screening? Due to state regulations on the teacher/child ratio, enrollment is limited. In order to place the children who are most in need of the class, screenings are given when the Pre-K teachers meet the children to determine the current developmental level of each child in regards to readiness for school. The interviews/screenings will take place during the application process.
What can I expect on the interview/screening day? During the interview, the child will go with a Pre-K teacher to complete a developmental screening. This screening consists of language, cognitive and gross motor skills.
Do children with disabilities received preference to attend Pre-K? Children with disabilities, who otherwise meet the entrance requirements for any preschool program, can be considered for enrollment but do not receive preference in the enrollment process.
Currently, I live outside of Bartlett City Schools, but I am moving to Bartlett City Schools. Can my child sign up for Pre-Kindergarten? No, you must live in Bartlett City Schools at the time of the application process.
My child does not turn four until August 16th. Where can my child attend school this year ? Unfortunately, your child will not be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten. A student must turn four by August 15th of the current school year in order to be eligible for Pre-K.
My first child was in a Pre-K program. Will my other children be able to attend? All children must meet entrance requirements, even if they have siblings who participated in Pre-K programs in the past.
