Pre-K 4

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We continue to provide Pre-K 4 at all elementary and PK-8 schools in El Paso ISD. Pre-K 4 is a full-day program designed to build a love of learning through developmentally appropriate, engaging experiences in literacy and STEM. We use a multisensory approach and integrate social-emotional learning to develop the whole child. Register now for Pre-K 4 to prepare your child for kindergarten... and beyond!

Curriculum

El Paso ISD’s Pre-K 4 curriculum is built upon the TEA Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines. We use the comprehensive, research-based Frog Street for Pre-K as our main classroom resource. We are committed to providing a joyful, culturally responsive, and nurturing Pre-K experience for every child. Through theme-based, engaging activities and multisensory exploration, students build a strong foundation in all content areas (literacy, math, science, social studies, fine arts), language acquisition, motor skills, and social-emotional development. Differentiated instruction is incorporated throughout each day to meet the needs of all types of learners.

A day in the Life of a PK-4

  • Breakfast

  • Music & Movement

  • Greeting Circle

  • Daily News (AM) Student-led

  • Phonological Awareness

  • Concepts of Print

  • Alphabet Knowledge

  • Re-aloud No.1

  • Literacy Small Groups

  • Physical Education

  • Math

  • Exploring Manipulatives

  • Lunch

  • Read-aloud No.2

  • Afternoon Message - Frog Street

  • Phonological Awareness

  • Concepts of Print

  • Alphabet Knowledge

  • Quiet Time/Optional Snack Time

  • Practice Centers

  • Small Group Differentiated Instruction During Practice Centers

  • Outdoor Activities

  • STEAM

  • Closing Circle & Reflection

Eligibility

All Pre-K 4 students must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

  • Does not speak or understand English

  • Eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program

  • Homeless

  • Has a parent that is active-duty military or active-duty reserve, click here for more information

  • Is or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services following an adversary hearing

  • Has a parent that was an active-duty member of the armed forces, state military forces or reserve component who was injured or killed while serving on active duty

  •  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

  • If your student qualifies for Pre-K, they will be eligible for the entire school year. Once enrolled, your child should begin at the assigned school and adhere to El Paso ISD’s attendance policy. 

Required Documents

You will need to bring these documents to enroll your child: 

  • Your child’s birth certificate 

  • Proof of address (gas, water or electric bill, or military housing orders) 

  • Your child’s immunization record 

  • Your child’s Social Security card* 


    *(If your child does not have a Social Security card, they can still enroll.)  

In the military? If you are enrolling your child using the military criteria, you will need to also provide: 

  • A copy of the Department of Defense photo ID for the child 

  • A copy of the State of Service form or a copy of the death certificate 

  • A copy of the Purple Heart orders or a copy of the Line of Duty Determination documentation 

  • A copy of appropriate documentation for the service member who is missing in action 

  • A letter from the Department of Family and Protective Services indicating conservatorship