Cabell County

Pre-k Program

Preparing children for a bright future!

 

DIVISION OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

Working Together to Provide

Excellence in Preschool Educaton: 

Cabell County Public Schools

Southwestern Community Action Council Head Start

Community Child Care Programs

Private and Faith-based Preschools

 


Cabell County Schools is a 21st Century learning community

 dedicated to the success of every student.

Welcome to Pre-k!

Helpful Information

  

Pre-k News

Will Your Child Be 4 Years of Age Prior to September 1 of 2010?

PRE-K APPLICATONS FOR THE 2010-2011

will be accepted
MARCH 5th - MARCH 19th

   Pre-k Key Components

FAQs: 

Click here to find a list of frequently asked questions and answers about the Cabell County Pre-k Program.

Click here to find a list of all Pre-k classrooms in Cabell County. 

Click here to view the locations of Pre-k classrooms on a map. 

Immunization Information

Click here to learn what immunizations your child will need before entering Pre-k. Follow this link for answers to frequently asked questions about immunizations.

Verification of Household Income

Click here to learn why the Pre-k program requires this information.

Pre-k Attendance Policy

Click  here to learn attendance requirements for Pre-k students.

Pre-k & Child Care

Click here to learn how enrolling your child in a Pre-k classroom located in a child care facility can best meet the needs of your child and family. 

A Guide For Families 

Click here for information on the West Virginia Early Learning Standards for the Pre Kindergarten program. 
   

To learn more about Governor Manchin's Kids First Initiative that seeks to assure every child has a medical home, click here. 

          ANNUAL PRE-K PLANS

Each year Cabell County Schools must submit a plan to the West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to explain how Pre-K services will be offered the following year. Click here to view the county's annual plans.
 

IS YOUR CHILD ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND PRE-K THIS FALL?

In order for your child to attend the Pre-k program in the Fall of 2009, your child must be 4 years old prior to September 1st.   Children who are three years old and are eligible for special education services may also attend Pre-k.  Children who are 5 years old by September 1st should be enrolled in kindergarten. 

APPLYING FOR THE PRE-K PROGRAM

Cabell County is currently building its capacity to provide Pre-k services to all four year olds by 2012.  Until then, the district has determined the fairest way to enroll children is through a lottery system.  Parents may submit an application between March 5th and March 19th.  Applicants are randomly assigned a number for the lottery and parents are notified by letter in mid April. 

WHERE TO APPLY

All Cabell County Elementary Schools and all approved WV Pre-k programs including those in child care centers, Head Start centers and private and faith-based preschools will accept applications. Click here for a list of approved WV Pre-k programs in Cabell County. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU

When you come to enroll,you will need to bring the following information with you:  (Click on each link for more information about each required item.)

 

Utilization of a developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning approach based on scientific research about how children learn.


Provide the building blocks for language, early literacy and numeracy so children are ready to learn when they attend kindergarten. 
   

Work cooperatively with families to assure meaningful  communication and involvement in their child's program.
 


Provide linkages through curriculum and activities to promote smooth transition from Pre-k to kindergarten for children and families.
   

Provide educational settings inclusive of all children, including children with disabilities.