Tuition-Based Pre-Kinder (Full-Day)
Comal ISD Tuition Based Pre-Kindergarten Full Day Program at Specht and Timberwood Park Elementary
The Lottery for the 2022-23 school year has been held. Our classes are full. Due to the high number of students on the waitlist, we are no longer accepting students on the waitlist.
Comal ISD’s tuition-based pre-kindergarten program is a full-day program at Specht Elementary and Timberwood Park Elementary. The program follows the Texas Pre-K guidelines and is taught by certified teachers. Eligibility and details about the program can be found below.
2021-2022 Tuition Based program
What are the Qualifications for the Free State-Mandated Pre-Kindergarten Program?
To be eligible for enrollment in the state-mandated, Pre-K program, a child must be four years of age on or before September 1st of the current school year, live in the district, and must:
- Be unable to speak and/or comprehend the English language: or
- Be educationally disadvantaged (Qualify for free/reduced lunch); or
- Be homeless, as defined by 43 U.S.C. Section 11302; or
- Be the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States; or
- Be the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States who was injured or killed while serving on active duty; or
- Currently or ever have been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family Protective Services following an adversary hearing under Family Code 262.201; or
- Be the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as a peace officer (3106.002), firefighter (3106.003), or emergency medical first responder (3106.004)
If I Do Not Meet any of the Criteria Listed Above, Can My Child Still Attend?
What are the Benefits of the Full-Day Tuition-Based Pre-Kindergarten Program?
- Certified teachers in every classroom specifically trained to work with young children
- Curriculum directly aligned to the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines
- Focused on developing children academically, physically, and socially
- Child-centered, hands-on learning
- Full school day programming from 7:35 am - 3:10 pm
Will Transportation Services and/or Afterschool Services be Available for Tuition-Based Pre-K?
How Can I Start the Preregistration Process for Tuition-Based Pre-K?
- submit required documents for proof of eligibility
- provide tuition deposit
- meet all deadline requirements
Tuition Rate (Yearly Rate Divided Into 10 Equal Monthly Payments) |
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Tuition Based PK Monthly Rate | *$635/month |
Comal ISD Employee Discount | *$450/month |
Military Discount OR State-Mandated PreK Qualifying Student |
*$317.50/month |
Deposit of one month's payment is due with application and is considered the 10th payment | |
Payments are due on the 1st of the month from September - May *Tuition may be subject to change. |
What are the Required Documents for Registration?
- Official Birth Certificate
- Photo Identification of parent/guardian enrolling student. Acceptable forms of ID include: Driver's License, Passport, DPS Issued ID Card, or Military ID.
- Child's Social Security number
- Current immunization record signed by physician
- 1 Proof of Residency in Comal ISD such as current electric bill or copy of lease. Please note that the proof must be dated within 30 days of start of school.
- For reduced tuition rate, proof of eligibility must be presented, including Military ID, proof of income, or language-based Pre-IPT test results related to qualifier