New Braunfels ISD children who will be the required age on or before September 1, 2017, AND meet state and federal Pre-kindergarten and/or BCFS/HeadStart eligibility requirements may register. NBISD also has tuition spots available in the 4-year-old program. Once a student is enrolled in full-day Pre-K, school attendance is mandatory. This is not a drop-in or day care program.
Schools will have tours of the facilities, opportunity to meet teachers and see the classrooms and "Ready for School" goodie bag!
In order to comply with state and local mandates, as well as local school board policy, parents or guardians must produce the following documents:
All Pre-K applicants will be applying for both NBISD Pre-K and BCFS/HeadStart eligibility. If a student meets eligibility requirements this spring they will remain eligible for the 2017-2018 school year.
To meet eligibility for Pre-Kindergarten and/or BCFS/HeadStart, a student must qualify for at least ONE (1) of the following criteria:
1. is unable to speak and comprehend the English language; or
2. is economically disadvantaged (Free/Reduced meals - CLICK HERE to print the application) or
3. is homeless, as defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 1143a, regardless of the
residence of the child, of either parent of the child, or of the child’s
guardian or other person having lawful control of the child; or
4. is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United
States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of
the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority;
or is the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States,
including the state military forces or a reserve component of the
armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty; or
5. is or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Department of
Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary
hearing held as provided by Section 262.201, Family Code.
You must bring the following to registration:
Birth Certificate –All students must be the required age as of September 1, 2017.
Must be state-issued certified copy. Hospital birth certificates are not considered legal state certified birth certificates.
- If your child was born in Texas, you can obtain a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate from the Comal County Clerk’s Office in the County Courthouse Annex Bldg., located at 150 N. Seguin, Ste. 101, in Downtown New Braunfels. Parents can also request a copy online at www.texas.gov under the Vital Records link.
- For information on how to obtain an out-of-state certified copy of your child’s birth certificate, call the Clerk’s Office at 830-221-1230, press Option 5.
- If a birth certificate is not available, the school may also accept a student passport, military ID, adoption records, or legal documentation that establishes a student’s identity.
Social Security Card – Must be the child’s card.
Immunization Record – Record of all immunizations and/or boosters. Documentation must have the physician’s signature or clinic stamp. Month, day and year must be recorded for each shot.
Residency Verification – When you enroll your child, you must provide your Texas Driver’s License or Texas ID that must list your current address and at least one of the following documents to prove you live within the New Braunfels ISD (address on ID and document must match):
- NBU bill
- CenterPoint Energy bill
- GVEC or CPS bill
- Complete Lease Agreement (listing all occupants) with signatures of landlords and leasees
- Mortgage Agreement
- Notarized letter from your landlord (listing all occupants)
Additional Documents needed to register for HeadStart include:
- Verification of Medical Insurance
- Proof of Income - Current Pay Stub, Tax Return and Employer Letter
If your family is residing with another NBISD resident, a Residency Form will need to be completed at the campus. Both the parent/guardian, and the NBISD resident will need to call the front office and schedule an appointment for completion. The NBISD resident will need to provide proof of residency and the campus principal must approve all forms.
For more information, visit www.nbisd.org or call 830-643-5700.
CLICK HERE to view the BCFS/HeadStart website.