Students residing in the Apple Pie Ridge, Evendale, Gainesboro, Indian Hollow, Jordan Springs, Middletown, Redbud Run and Stonewall elementary school attendance zones who will be four years of age on or before September 30, 2021, are eligible to apply for the pre-kindergarten program. The maximum family income for program participants must be at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty rates as noted in the chart below. In addition, children who are members of households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid are eligible to participate in the pre-kindergarten program. Official documentation such as an award letter, Notice of Action or SNAP card must be presented to verify participation in the programs noted above.

(The maximum family income for program participants must be at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty rates as noted above. For families/households with more than eight persons, add $9,080 for each additional person.)

Preliminary applications for the pre-kindergarten program will be accepted from the families of eligible students residing in the Apple Pie Ridge, Evendale, Gainesboro, Indian Hollow, Jordan Springs, Middletown, Redbud Run and Stonewall elementary school attendance zones beginning in late winter. Preliminary applications should be completed using the Online Pre-Kindergarten Application Form (Online Pre-Kindergarten Application Form - Spanish).

After preliminary applications have been processed, Frederick County Public Schools will contact the families of those students who meet the eligibility requirements for the program to complete a full registration packet. Additional information will be needed at that time including:

• Identification
  
  
  • Photo ID (choose one):
    • Valid/current Virginia Driver’s license
    • Valid/current Photo ID Card (from the DMV)
    • Valid/current Passport
      
      
• Proof of residency- Parents must present two forms of proof that they reside in the attendance zone in which they are enrolling students.
  
  
  • Residency Documents (choose two):
  • Electric bill
  • Oil bill
  • Gas bill (Natural or Propane – if attached to home)
  • Water/sewer bill
  • Cable/satellite TV bill
  • Property tax bill (for residence)
  • Mortgage statement/bill
  • House purchase contract (with signatures & date) (verify address on contract – no additions should be made to original contract)
  • Home owner’s insurance policy (coverage must be current) (verify address on contract)
  • Rental/Lease contract (with signatures & date) (verify address on contract – no additions should be made to original contract)
  • Renter’s insurance policy (for residence – coverage must be current)
  
  
  (Not accepted: Bills more than two months prior to current date, bank statements and phone bills)
  
  
  • Certified copy of the student's birth
    
    
  • Proof of Income
    
    • 2020 tax return or W-2 forms
    • Pay stub (salary)
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) verification
    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) verification
    • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) verification
    • Written statement from employer
      Child support
    • Social Security benefits
      Unemployment benefits
    • Rental income
    • Trust Fund
      
      
• Certificate of physical examination from a physician or a health department (completed by a physician no earlier than 12 months prior to the date of entrance into preschool)
  
  
• Certificate with complete dates for the following immunizations from a physician or a health department:
  
  • DPT or DTaP
  • Polio
  • MMR
  • Hepatitis B
  • Chickenpox

Once the full registration packet is completed, the applications will be assessed. Admission decisions will be communicated in June. Completing the registration packet does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

For additional information regarding the registration process, please contact Early Childhood Supervisor Angie White at 540-662-3888.

The Frederick County Public Schools Pre-K Program will operate according to the Frederick County Public Schools 2021-22 School Calendar.

There will be four Pre-K classes offered during the 2021-22 school year. These classes are held at Gainesboro, Evendale, Apple Pie Ridge and Stonewall elementary schools.

Each Pre-K class will serve 18 students. Each class will have both a teacher and teacher assistant. Seventy-two students (four classes) will be selected to participate in the pre-kindergarten program.

There is no cost for students to attend the pre-kindergarten program.

The pre-kindergarten program follows all requirements set by the Virginia Department of Education for a VPI (Virginia Preschool Initiative) program. The curriculum is based on Virginia's Early Learning and Development Standards. Students will also participate in music, art, library and physical education programs. In addition to providing high-quality pre-kindergarten experiences and activities to students, the program will provide focused outreach to families as well as individualized support for children with unique learning needs, including students with disabilities and English language learners. Students will eat breakfast and lunch at school and be provided with a daily snack.

Yes. Frederick County Public Schools will provide transportation to and from school for all program participants.

Since the pre-K program is only able to serve 72 students, the applications of all students will be reviewed by the early childhood supervisor to determine the students who will receive the greatest educational benefit from participating in the program and those students will be offered admission. All other eligible applicants will be placed on a waiting list and offered admission in order of greatest need should additional space become available.

Admission decisions for the 2021-22 school year will be communicated in June.