Arlington ISD
Early Childhood Learning
Pre-K 3 Tuition Based Program
2021-2022
Welcome to Pre-K Arlington ISD,
We are so excited that you have chosen to enroll your child in the Arlington ISD Half Day
Tuition Based Pre-K 3 program. Our certified teachers and high-quality curriculum program
will prepare your child for success in Pre-K 4, Kindergarten and beyond. We are committed
to motivate students to meet their fullest academic potential through a model that provides
a strong foundation in reading, writing, math, science, social studies and much more.
Therefore, your child will learn and have fun through hands-on activities, music, movement, dramatic play,
stories, technology, outdoor learning, and much more. Our curriculum is aligned to the Texas Education
Agency to help students develop their thinking and social skills. Your child will have numerous
opportunities to develop his/her academic and social- emotional skills through a fun, secure
and caring environment.
Please take time to review important information about our Half Day Tuition Based Pre-K 3
program. For more questions, please contact your school, visit our website aisd.net/prek,
call the AISD Early Childhood Department at (682) 867-9418 or email your question to
prekquestions@aisd.net .
Dr. Jackeline Orsini
Director of Early Childhood Learning
WHY PRE-K?
90% of a child’s brain is already developed before they even enter school. Children who wait until
Kindergarten to start school are twice as likely to be behind and 3 times less likely to be able to read by 3rd
Grade.
The cornerstone of Pre-K curriculum is learning through play. Children will learn early reading, math, and
science skills through hands-on activities and play.
Pre-K does more than build children academically; they develop social and emotional skills to help them
thrive as a whole person. Children who attend Pre-K have more verbal skills, self-control, and can build
relationships with other children better than those who do not attend.
WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY IN A PRE-K CLASSROOM?
When you walk into a Pre-K classroom at any Arlington ISD school, you are going to find busy little people…
playing in engaging centers that include math, science, reading, writing, fine arts, and dramatic play
learning to recognize numbers and shapes and learning to count
learning the alphabet and phonics to increase oral language, communication, and vocabulary
mastering letter recognition and working on written expression
pretending to cook and playing with play dough
spending one-on-one time with the teacher
enjoying recess and outside time with friends
exploring in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) lab
learning during calendar and weather time
singing, listening to music, and doing drama and plays
exercising with music
exploring in outdoor learning environments
creating through art, such as coloring, painting, and more
learning to use scissors and how to hold a pencil
beginning writing
learning how to use technology
WHAT ARE THE MINUTES OF OPERATION FOR A FULL-DAY AND HALF-DAY PRE-K PROGRAM?
The minutes required for a full-day prekindergarten program are 75,600 operational minutes. The total may
include recess, meals, intermission and rest time. The minutes required for a half-day program would be
32,400 instructional minutes. The total includes recess, meals, and intermission, but excludes rest time.
Pre-K Program
Normal Release Hours
Early Release Hours
Pre-K 3 Half Day
8:10 a.m. – 11:16 a.m. or
12:29 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.
.8:10 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. or
10:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
WHICH PRE-K CURRICULUM AISD FOLLOWS?
Arlington ISD follows the Texas Education Agency’s Pre-K Guidelines. Our comprehensive early childhood
instructional model is enriched by using Frog Street Pre-K curriculum, a research-based program that
integrates instruction across developmental domains and early learning disciplines. Arlington ISD’s high-
quality Pre-K instructional framework inspires curiosity, builds confidence, and kindergarten readiness. Our
early childhood certified teachers are committed to providing daily meaningful learning experiences to all
students. Our curriculum meets the needs of all learners, including English Language Learners and children
with special needs, through thoughtfully planned activities for active exploration and differentiated
instruction. Students will have fun while developing the following domains:
1. Social and Emotional Development
2. Language and Communication
3. Emergent Literacy Reading
4. Emergent Literacy Writing
5. Mathematics
6. Science
7. Social Studies
8. Fine Arts
9. Physical Development and Health
10. Technology
To learn more about the Pre-K guidelines visit the Texas Education Agency's Pre-K website.
To learn more about Frog Street curriculum visit their page at http://www.frogstreet.com/curriculum/
2021-2022
Half Day PK-3 Tuition Based Frequently Asked Questions
Age Qualification
To attend Pre-K 3 children must be three-years-old by September 1st of the school year
in which they are applying. There are no exceptions to this state requirement.
Curriculum
AISD follows the State of Texas Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines, a strong AISD scope and
sequence model designed with Kindergarten readiness and Frog Street, a research-based
early learning program.
Class Size
Class size is 17 students. The ratio is 1:11 (1 adult: 11 students).
Meals
All meal benefits will be based on income or by categorical participation in one of the
following programs: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), foster, migrant, Head Start, or homeless (including
runaway or displaced) program.
Nap/Rest Time
Nap/Rest time is not included in the AISD Pre-K 3 Half Day schedule.
Attendance
To take advantage of our high-quality Pre-K program, students most come to school every
day. Pre-K students fall under Compulsory Attendance Law. Therefore, they are expected
to attend school and follow the AISD school district calendar.
After School Care
Please contact your campus for more details.
Transportation
Parents are responsible for transportation for students enrolled in the AISD Tuition Based
program.
School Supplies
Every school has a designated supply list for each grade level. Please contact your child's
teacher or the school they will attend for more information.
Potty trained
Most students enrolled in Pre-K 3 program are fully potty trained.
Duration of
Agreement
This agreement for AISD Tuition Based Half Day Pre-K Program covers the 2021-2022
school year.
Tuition and
Payments
Tuition is $2,295 for 2021-2022 school year, which will be divided into 9 equal payments
of $255 beginning September 1, 2021 and ending May 1, 2022. Full monthly payments
are due and payable on the 1st of each month starting September 1st. Payment must
be made in order to maintain the child’s spot in the program.
Parents employed by AISD will pay a yearly tuition of $2,070 or 9 monthly payments of
$230.
Payments Options
Cash, Check or Online.
Payment Dates
for 2020-2021
September 1, October 1, November 2, December 1, January 5, February 1, March 1,
April 1, and May 3.
Late Payments
and Withdrawal
A late fee of $25 will be applied if tuition is not received by the 15
th
of the month. If
payment for the month is not received by the last school day of the month, your child
will be withdrawn from the program. Nonpayment at one campus will result in inability
to enroll at another campus within AISD until past due payment(s) are paid in full. Any
child who is automatically withdrawn twice (2 times) for a delinquent account will not
be eligible to apply for reenrollment in the Pre-K program at any AISD schools.
Tuition and
Attendance
Tuition is charged based on a contracted monthly fee, and this fee is not affected by
the child’s attendance. There are no tuition credits for absences due to illness, vacation,
holidays, Spring Break, Winter Break, etc. Tuition is calculated based on the school year
calendar and is divided into equal monthly payments.
AISD 2021-2022
Tuition-Based Pre-K Half Day Enrollment Agreement
The parent(s) of ____________________________________ hereby enroll the student in the Arlington
Independent School District (AISD) Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) Program, for the 2021-2022 school year, subject to the
provisions below. In consideration of the acceptance by the Pre-K Program of this agreement, the Parent(s) agree
to pay the Tuition and Fees as set forth in the Enrollment Agreement. Tuition and fees include payment for a Half
Day Pre-Kindergarten program, on student school days designated by the Arlington ISD 2021-2022 School Calendar.
TUITION: The parent(s) agrees to pay the required Tuition and Fees, as specified below.
1. Summary of tuition:
Monthly Tuition: $255.00
Annual Tuition: $2,295
AISD Employee Monthly Fee: $230.00
Annual AISD Employee Fee: $2,070
TUITION FOR MONTH OF:
PAYMENT DUE DATE:
September
September 1, 2021 (Wed.)
October
October 1, 2021 (Fri.)
November
November 1, 2021 (Mon.)
December
December 1, 2021 (Wed.)
January
January 5, 2022 (Wed.)
February
February 1, 2022 (Tues.)
March
March 1, 2022 (Tues.)
April
April 1, 2022 (Fri.)
May
May 2, 2022 (Mon.)
2. Tuition Payments
The $2,295 annual tuition is payable based on 174 calendar school days, regardless of the number of
school days of service in any particular month. A payment option is provided for parents; payable over 9
months at a rate of $255.00 per month. If your child is enrolled between the 1
st
-15
th
of the month the full
amount of $255.00 will be applied. If your child is enrolled between the 16
th
-30
th
/31
st
of the month, the
amount due will be $255.00.
3. Payment System
Cash, Check or Online.
4. Delinquent Accounts
The Parent understands and agrees that the timely payment of tuition and fees, in accordance with this
agreement, is important to the operating budget of the Pre-K program. Accordingly, the parent agrees as
follows:
Monthly tuition is due on the 1
st
day of the month, unless otherwise noted. Payment received after the
15
th
of each month will be charged a $25 late fee. If payment is not received by the last school day of the
month, the student will be unenrolled from the Pre-K program.
Any account which is delinquent as of the last school day of the month in which the payment is due will
result in automatic withdrawal of the student from the program on the 1
st
day of the following month the
payment was due.
Nonpayment at one campus will result in inability to enroll at another campus within AISD until past due
payment(s) are paid in full.
A student who reapplies to the Pre-K program after being automatically withdrawn for a delinquent
account must reapply to the program as a new student, pay all past due tuition and fees before being
reenrolled.
Any student who is automatically withdrawn twice (2 times), for a delinquent account will not be eligible
to apply for reenrollment in the Pre-K program at any AISD schools.
Student report cards may be withheld for my student for whom tuition and fees are delinquent, until
tuition and fees are paid in full.
5. Parent Acknowledgments
Students who qualify for PK free services will have priority during the Spring registration event. Tuition
Based registration will be on first come, first served basis. Completed enrollment packets will be stamped
with the stamp of receipt. (District residents must provide either current utility bill or mortgage/lease
agreement with name and address for verification.) Incomplete enrollment packets will not be eligible to
be considered for enrollment.
The parent acknowledges that the Pre-K program is solely a self-funded tuition-based program, which
is not supported by state or school district funds. TIMELY PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEES IS,
THEREFORE, A REQUIREMENT FOR ATTENDANCE.
The parent agrees to provide all transportation to and from the Pre-K program for the student.
AISD is not considered a daycare establishment. It considers the Pre-K program to be an integral part
of the PreK-12 educational programming. Because the number of openings are limited in the Pre-K
program, it is an expectation for parents to have their child arrive to school on time daily.
If you know your child is going to be absent, district policy requires you contact the school office.
Pre-K students who are eligible for special education services under the Individual’s with Disability Act
(IDEA), may be served through other placements in Early Learning programs. Please contact the
Special Education Department at (682) 867-0083.
6. Termination
It is agreed that enrollment of the Student, as specified in the Agreement, may be canceled by the Parent,
without penalty (except forfeiture of the registration and the remainder of the month’s Tuition and Fees)
with ten (10) day’s written notice. However, if a Student is withdrawn the Parent is not entitled to any
refund of the month’s tuition and fees already paid.
7. Refunds
AISD will not provide refunds of tuition for any reason.
AISD 2021-2022
Tuition-Based Pre-K Full Day Enrollment Agreement
AGREEMENT
Please read the entire agreement before signing and dating in the spaces provided below
I, the parent of ________________________________________ (students name), have received
information pertaining to the Pre-K program’s rules, attendance policy and payment plan, including late
fees. By signing below, I understand and agree in full to the terms outlined in the AISD Tuition-Based Pre-K
Half Day Enrollment Agreement.
Student Name
Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Signature
Parent/Guardian Email
Parent/Guardian Contact Number
