Early Childhood (Pre-Kindergarten) Program

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Early Childhood Campuses

The Early Childhood Pre-Kindergarten program is housed at five campuses throughout the district;  Austin, Canyon Ranch, Denton Creek, Lakeside, and Wilson. 

The Early Childhood Department assigns the Pre-K campus based on feeder pattern and seat availability if your child qualifies for Pre-Kindergarten programming.

For additional campus information, please see below "Campus Assignments".

Application

Please follow the steps to complete your PreK Application. This application is not considered enrollment in Coppell ISD.

Steps to Apply 

  • Review eligibility requirements and campus assignments for Early Childhood

  • Fill out the online application

  • Based on your responses, you will receive an email in 2-4 weeks from Email Early Childhood with further instructions, including how to register

  • If you require language proficiency testing, you will receive a separate email with locations, dates, and times. Child must be present to be tested.

Documentation Needed for Enrollment

  • Proof of Residency in Coppell Independent School District

    • Buyers SIGNED Closing Disclosure (CD), Warranty Deed, or Current SIGNED Rental Agreement with ALL occupants (including your child) listed on the lease.

  • One current utility bill (electric, water or gas)

    • Bill must contain the resident name and address

  • Student's social security card (if applicable)

  • Student's State Certified Birth Certificate or Passport

  • Photo identification of parent/legal guardian (driver's license/passport)

    • A custodial parent will need to provide a copy of the divorce decree

    • Legal guardian must provide court documentation

  • Immunization Records (Texas state law will not allow any student to start without this)

  • Withdrawal papers or transfer certificates from previously attended school (if applicable)

  • Most recent report card from the previous school (if applicable)

    • If previous school was within the U.S., the campus will request Official Transcript from the previous school at a later date.  

    • If previous school was outside the U.S., please bring a signed OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT in a sealed envelope by the previous school.

  • A current email address for online enrollment purposes

Applications

     Pre-Kindergarten New Student Enrollment Application

  • Applying for CURRENT YEAR (Starting school now): Choose 2024-2025 (Current Year) when filling out the application form.

  • 2025-26 application will open on April 1, 2025.

Resources

Eligibility

Early Childhood Pre-Kindergarten Program Eligibility

  • Must be 4 years old on or before September 1st for the enrolling school year

  • Must reside within the boundaries of Coppell ISD Attendance Zone

  • Must submit an Online application


AND must meet at least ONE of the following criteria:

  • is unable to speak and comprehend the English language; or

  • is educationally disadvantaged (which means a student eligible to participate in the national free or reduced-price lunch program... guidelines can be found here); or

  • is homeless, as defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 1143a, 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; or

  • 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; or

  • 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; or

  • is or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Section 262.201, Family Code; or

  • is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as: a peace officer under Section 3106.002, Government Code; a firefighter under Section 3106.003, Government Code; or an emergency medical first responder under Section 3106.004, Government Code.

Language Proficiency Test

What to Expect
If you indicated on your application that a language other than English is spoken in the home, or by your child, schools are required to assess the English proficiency of students to determine if they qualify for language services in order to increase the English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Children who are not yet proficient in English qualify for participation in the Coppell ISD Early Childhood Pre-Kindergarten Program. The ESL / Bilingual department will contact you via a phone call or email to arrange a time for language testing after your application has been reviewed. Your child must be available to test at any time.

After Testing
If your child qualifies as an Emergent Bilingual, you will be given information on how to register your child for the Early Childhood Pre-Kindergarten Program.

If your child does not qualify, the learner may not test a second time.  If there are additional questions, we will be pleased to assist you.