FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS 2022-2023 PRE-K LOTTERY PRE …

1 FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS 2022-2023 PRE-K LOTTERY & PRE-REGISTRATION GUIDELINES Pam Weiser, Coordinator Early Childhood FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS Administrative Center 6201 Powers Ferry Rd NW Atlanta, Georgia 30339 470-254-4574 CONTENTS: Program Overview & PRE-K Locations Pre-Registration Timelines Flyers (English & Spanish) FCS LOTTERY Guidelines Additional Registration Forms LOTTERY Tickets (use for the drawing) LOTTERY Drawing Forms (In Zone & Out of Zone) PROGRAM OVERVIEW FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS is proud to offer 87 LOTTERY funded Georgia Prekindergarten Program classes in 47 elementary SCHOOLS throughout the district.

2 We provide children with the learning experiences they need in order to prepare for kindergarten. The district implements the state funded Georgia Prekindergarten Program. We provide age-appropriate learning activities and experiences that help prepare young children for school . For a child to be school ready, it means they are socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively prepared for success in kindergarten. FULTON COUNTY 's Prekindergarten 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.

3 Research shows that children benefit most when instruction is child-centered. Child- centered instruction allows teachers to facilitate learning in an environment that fosters children s initiative, exploration, and collaborative interaction with other children and adults. To ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten, families are provided information and assistance in preparing for and gathering the documentation necessary for their child s enrollment in kindergarten. ELIGIBILITY Students who are four (4) years of age on or before September 1 of the enrollment year and live within the FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS attendance zone are eligible to enroll in the program.

4 Families must provide proof of birth (age) and residency in order to register for the program. Children are eligible to attend Georgia s PRE-K for one year only. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Immunizations All children must have Certificates of Immunization on file, except for those in exempted categories, within the first 30 days of entering the program. DPH Form 3231 must be used for this purpose. Form 3231 must have either the date of expiration or school attendance block checked. Exemptions Georgia law allows for two types of exemptions from the immunization requirements: medical and religious. Medical exemptions are used when it is deemed medically necessary for the health of a child.

5 A medical exemption must be marked on DPH Form 3231. A letter from a physician, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or physician assistant attached to the certificate will not be accepted as a medical exemption. It must be marked on the certificate. Medical exemptions are valid for a one-year period. Families may object to vaccinations on religious grounds by filing an affidavit noting their objection. The only affidavit that may be used to register a religious objection to required vaccinations is the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Form 2208. Religious affidavits must be notarized and kept on file. The affidavit does not expire.

6 Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screening All children attending Georgia s PRE-K Program must have a Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screening (Georgia Department of Public Health Form 3300). The vision, hearing, dental, and nutrition screenings reported on Form 3300 must have been conducted within 12 months prior to the start of the PRE-K program. Children may register and begin attending PRE-K prior to completion of these screenings and issuance of a Form 3300 certificate. However, the Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screening indicating that children have completed these screenings must be on file within 90 calendar days of the start of the PRE-K program.

7 If the 3300 is marked Needs Further Professional Examination, families should be asked to take the child to a professional for a more detailed evaluation. Parents should provide documentation indicating their follow-up efforts. SCHOOLS should maintain follow-up documentation on site ( , updated certificate, doctor s notes, scheduled appointments, information from parents, etc.). Proposed 2022-2023 PRE-K LOCATIONS: Alpharetta ES Hamilton Holmes ES Palmetto ES Asa Hilliard ES Hapeville ES* Parklane ES Barnwell ES Heards Ferry ES* A. Philip Randolph ES Mary M. Bethune ES Hembree Springs ES* Renaissance ES Brookview ES Heritage ES Roswell North ES* Campbell ES High Point ES Lewis ES Cliftondale ES Hillside ES* Seaborn Lee ES College Park ES* Ison Springs ES Shakerag ES Conley Hills ES Lake Forest ES* Spalding Drive ES* Dolvin ES Liberty Point ES* State Bridge Crossing ES Dunwoody Springs ES* Love Nolan ES Stonewall Tell ES Esther Jackson ES* Manning Oaks ES Summit Hill ES* Evoline C.

8 West ES Medlock Bridge ES* Sweet Apple ES* Feldwood ES Mimosa ES Vickery Mill ES* Findley Oaks ES* Oakley ES Wolf Creek ES* Gullatt ES Woodland ES * Inclusion locations for 2022-2023 PRE-K CLASS SIZES General Education PRE-K Classes 22 students PRE-K Inclusion Classes 18 students o 12 general education students; up to 6 students with IEPs o Special needs class and location assignments are filled by SEC PSE program coordinator by October 31. TIMELINES PRE-K LOTTERY REGISTRATION TIMELINES DATE/TIMEFRAME EVENT LOCATION February 19 26 Post and/or distribute PRE-K Registration flyer Advertise registration dates on school websites, newsletters, digital and lettered marquees, Facebook, Twitter, school Messenger, Class Dojo, Local Businesses, Churches.

9 Apartment Complexes Post and inform parents of the LOTTERY Date/Time and Location Local SCHOOLS March 1 - 18 Parents use the Qualtrics Link to pre-register for the FULTON COUNTY PRE-K Program/ LOTTERY The Early Childhood Team will send applicants to SCHOOLS Online registration Early Childhood Team March 21 - 22 SCHOOLS verify eligibility of applicants for in zone and out of zone status Local SCHOOLS (Data Clerk) March 23 - 25 Contact families to provide them with their LOTTERY registration information and numbers Local SCHOOLS (Data Clerk) March 28 March 30 Conduct virtual school -based lotteries Local SCHOOLS (Data Clerk) March 31 April 1 Notify parents regarding their status [either acceptance into PRE-K or placement on a waiting list] Provide parents with a deadline (April 30) to register online Local SCHOOLS (Data Clerk) May 2 May 13 Review online applications: verify birth certificates, place of residence, and social security information and contact families that need to provide additional documents Local SCHOOLS (Data Clerk) June 1 July 31 Contact parents that have been accepted in the PRE-K program to confirm they are coming and to make sure they have turned in any missing documents.

10 Contact parents on the In school Zone waiting list if space is available in the program. Contact the Early Childhood Office if your school has 10 or more available slots Local SCHOOLS (Data Clerk) August 8 Contact the parents of students that do not show up on the first day of school Confirm the reason the student was absent Inform the parent that the student will lose the slot if not present on Day 2 Local SCHOOLS ( PRE-K Teacher) August 9 Move to the next student on the waiting list if students are not at school on Day 2. Local SCHOOLS (Data Clerk) August 15 Notify parents on the Out of school Zone waiting list if slots are available.