Our PreK Program

All of Southwest Prep’s elementary schools offer a full-day PreK program for four-year-old students. The Northwest Elementary campus also has a three-year Prek program. The program is free for those that qualify, but the tuition rate is less than half of most daycares if you do not qualify.

The PreK Frogstreet curriculum focuses heavily on social-emotional development and managing "big feelings" in new situations. Students receive a solid foundation in academic skills that set them up for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Children learn through discovery and exploration during independent play, whole-group activities, and small-group instruction to promote a love of learning. The program is designed to encourage family involvement and for teachers to build relationships with the students that last through elementary into middle and high school. The PreK teachers are focused on whole child growth and development.

Our enriched prekindergarten provides a learning environment that inspires curiosity, builds confidence, and fosters a love of learning. Our students learn essential skills for being successful in

school, like:

- Paying attention
- Following 2-3 step directions
- Learning lots of new vocabulary words for objects and ideas that help them to comprehend what they read and hear
- Learning the ABCs and the sounds associated with each letter
- Learning how to read and write short words, including their name
- Learning numbers from 1-20 and counting
- Sequencing, sorting, and problem-solving skills that will help them with reading and math
- Following daily routines
- Taking turns, sharing, and appropriately communicating with others
- Building strength and coordination of muscles for academic and non-academic activities
- Exploring
- Asking questions
- Seeking answers
- Building confidence as learners

To ENROLL in our PreKindergarten Program, please complete our enrollment application by clicking on the button below. You will need to upload all listed required documentation, including proof of *eligibility. See the chart below for a list of criteria. You must meet one.

For students who do not qualify, the tuition rate for Pre-K students is $260.00 per month except for August, June, and December, which are calculated on a daily rate ($260.00/# days in the month). We offer a 5% Military discount and a 20% Employee discount.

PK Income Eligibility Criteria 23-24

REQUIREMENTS

A child must be four years old by September 1, 2021, for PK4 (*or three years old by September 1, 2021, for PreK three at our Northwest Campus ONLY) AND must meet one or more of the following criteria outlined by the Texas Education Agency below.

- Child is unable to speak and comprehend the English language. A home language survey will be distributed at registration, and a language test will be given by school staff.

- Child is educationally disadvantaged:
- Family income must fall within federal guidelines for the free and reduced lunch programs. Verification of income is required at registration. You will qualify separately for the free lunch program (See the income guidelines for more information). OR

- Family receives SNAP or TANF benefits. A current benefits letter will be required.
- Child of an active duty member of the armed forces, mobilized Reservist, or member of the Texas National Guard, including the child of a member who was hurt or killed on active duty or MIA or of a recipient of the Star of Texas award. Documentation will be required at registration.
- Child is homeless. Must complete Student Residency form.
- Child who is in or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (CPS). Documentation from CPS is required upon registration.
- Is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as:
- A peace officer under Section 3106.002 (Peace Officers’ Star of Texas Award), Government Code.
- A firefighter under Section 3106.003 (Firefighters’ Star of Texas Award), Government Code.
- An emergency medical first responder under Section 3106.004 (Emergency Medical First Responders’ Star of Texas Award), Government Code.

(Parents/Legal Guardians will be required to provide documentation at registration to verify eligibility):