Pre-Kindergarten Academy

Did you know that children who participate in high-quality early learning are more likely to enter kindergarten prepared to succeed? Apply today to set your child up with the best possible start.

Program Details

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Goals

Program Goals

Provide a safe, healthy, and stimulating physical environment
Consider the developmental needs and interests of each child, as well as the needs and interests of the group
Offer a curriculum that focuses on the process of learning rather than the finished product
Provide an environment that encourages each child to develop responsibility and independence
Encourage the acquisition and use of problem solving skills
Offer opportunities to grow in creativity, discovery, and academic areas including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)
Help children learn to express him/herself in a variety of socially acceptable ways
Provide opportunity to enhance the child’s self esteem
Encourage parent/guardian involvement and support the family as their child’s first teacher

Pre-K Details

Accept children three and four years old by September 1st of current year
School Calendar: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm (follows compulsory attendance laws)
Friday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm (no after school childcare on Fridays)
After School Care: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Located at the MC Main Campus

Eligibility Criteria

The child must meet at least ONE of the eligibility criteria identified by the Texas Education Agency. State eligibility criteria are listed below:

Child is educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program, receive SNAP/TANF, household income within 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines, etc); or
Child of an active-duty member of the military, including the reserves; or injured, missing or killed while serving on active duty; or
Child is unable to speak and comprehend the English language (as determined by language assessment); or
Child currently or previously in conservatorship of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care); or
Child/family is homeless (fit the definition of homeless as defined by the United States); or
Child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as a peace officer, fire fighter or emergency medical first responder.
Child of a teacher of record.

Required Documents

Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Current Record of Immunization
Proof of Address (1 of these):
- Utility Bill (gas, water, electric)
- Home/Lease contract
- Affidavit

As Applicable

Income documentation for all members of household (2 months’ worth)
Military documentation
TANF/SNAP documentation
Documentation of custody
- Legal orders,
- Power of attorney,
- TDFPS foster care

How to Apply

Pre-K Academy applications are submitted to Midland ISD through the Apply Midland portal. Follow the instructions below to complete the application process.

Apply in three easy steps:

Apply at your zoned campus online through Avela.
*Be sure to indicate whether you are applying for state-eligible or tuition Pre-K.

Set Up Your Avela Profile & Apply
Upload a copy of your child's birth certificate and proof of residency (e.g. utility bill: water, gas, electric, or lease agreement)
Upload eligibility documentation if applying for state-eligible Pre-K (proof of income, SNAP, TANF, etc)
*The campus will verify documents and follow up with next steps.

State Eligibility Criteria

Solicita en 3 sencillos pasos:

Solicita tu plaza en línea a través de Avela en el campus
que te corresponda a tu zona.
*Asegúrese de indicar si está solicitando plaza en el programa Pre-K estatal o de pago.

Establecer tu Avela perfil
Suba una copia del certificado de nacimiento del niño/a y un justificante de residencia (e.g. factura de servicios públicos: agua, gas, electricidad o contrato de alquiler)
Suba la documentación de elegibilidad si está solicitando ingreso a Pre-K que sea elegible según el estado (comprobante de ingresos, SNAP, TANF, etc.)
*La escuela revisará los documentos y se pondra en contacto para los siguientes pasos.

Criterios de elegibilidad

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Program Overview

It is the mission of this program to provide quality, developmentally appropriate, early childhood education to children ages three through five, preparing them for success in kindergarten. This program examines the needs of the children, families, school district, and community we serve.

Accessible and Affordable

Our goal is to make quality preschool affordable for all. Our classrooms are high-quality and use an evidence-based, state approved curriculum that promotes culturally responsive, engaging, and nurturing adult/child interactions in quality learning environments.

Equitable

Our goal is to eliminate the disproportionate kindergarten readiness gap. Our program supports the needs of all children through student-focused coaching, ongoing curriculum training and data analysis.