Overview
DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT, PARENTS MAY RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH THE REGISTRATION PROCESS AT THE ONLINE REGISTRATION (OLR) OFFICE, THE LOCAL SCHOOL, OR THE DEKALB COUNTY PARENT CENTERS.
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is honored to offer 114 lottery funded Georgia Pre-Kindergarten Program classes in 75 sites throughout the district. The Pre-Kindergarten program is funded by the Georgia State Lottery, governed by Bright from the Start. The DCSD Pre-K program is an age appropriate instructional program that prepares students for a successful transition to kindergarten and beyond. In order for a child to be school ready, it means they are socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively prepared for success in kindergarten.
The DeKalb County School District’s Pre-Kindergarten Program helps children become independent, self-confident, enthusiastic learners. Participation in the program encourages children to develop good habits and daily routines. It encourages teachers to adopt child centered instructional practices based on the interests and the skill levels of each child.
Online Application Registration Process
Steps in the Pre-K Lottery Process
- Apply on-line for a Pre-K seat.
- Upload required documents.
- Check your email and or Parent electronic dash for notification.
- Accept or Decline your seat.
- If accepted, take required documents to your assigned school during the Enrollment Window – May 5-19, 2020.
- If you were placed on a Waitlist, monitor your email closely for seat assignment possibility and further directions.
- Children will not be formally enrolled in the Pre-kindergarten program until parents/and or guardians have completed the registration process. Children who do not attend the first day of school before 10 AM will forfeit their space in the Pre-K class.
Documents Needed for Pre-K
Documents are required to be uploaded during the on-line application process and presented during the Enrollment Window – May 5-19, 2020 at your assigned school:
- Proof of birth (Your child must be four years old on or before September 1, 2020)
Original certified birth certificate, Hospital Record of Live Birth, Green Card, Pink Card or Federal I-94 Card; or child’s passport (Copies of these documents are not accepted). - Proof of legal guardianship (If applicable)
Only required if your name is not on the child’s birth certificate. - Parent/Guardian proof of identification
Valid state or government issued photo ID, such as a Georgia Driver’s license, or a valid U.S. passport ID. - Proof of Parent/Guardian Georgia Residency*
Mortgage or lease/rental agreement in your name, OR an electric, gas, or water bill in your name, cable and phone bills are not acceptable.*If you are living with someone and you do not have a lease, mortgage or utility bill in your name, you must submit the following: A signed and notarized Affidavit of Residency AND a lease/mortgage statement or utility bill in the name of the person that you are living with AND a form of mail in the name of the child’s guardian showing a matching address to the affidavit.
- Child’s original Social Security Card OR “Waiver”
If a waiver is needed, it will be provided to you during the enrollment session. - Child’s Peachcare card, Medicaid card, health insurance card, EBT card (food stamps) and/or TANF (If
applicable) - Immunization Certificate (3231)
- Vision, Hearing, Nutrition, and Dental Screening Certificate (3300)
Pre-K seat assignments are contingent upon validation of required documents.
Pre-Lottery
Post Lottery
Contact
- Ms. Erica Nelson
Pre-K Technician - 678.676.0147
- Dr. Audria Berry
Early Childhood Education Coordinator - 678.676.0379
- Ms. Kim Rhodes
Early Childhood Education Coordinator - 678.676.0392