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Walton County School District Pre-K Enrollment Guide

Original title: Pre-K - Walton County School District

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The Frame

What this does

Families with children turning four by September 1 must navigate the WCSD lottery system and strict attendance policies to secure and maintain a seat in the district's pre-kindergarten program.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Parents and Guardians

They must manage enrollment documentation, adhere to strict attendance policies, and participate in the lottery process.

Prospective Pre-K Students

They must meet age and health documentation requirements to participate in the program.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Key Facts

  • WCSD operates pre-k classes in eight elementary schools and Loganville Elementary.
  • Each pre-k class is limited to 20 students.
  • Enrollment is determined by an electronic lottery system held annually in February.
  • Students must be four years old on or before September 1 of the school year to enroll.
  • Five-year-olds are eligible for the program if they turn five on or before September 1.
  • Registration for the 2025-26 school year lottery has concluded.
  • Waiting lists for the current school year remain open.
  • Potty training is encouraged but not strictly required for enrollment.
  • Students can be removed from the program for chronic tardiness or early pickup (more than once a week).
  • Students can be removed for having more than two unexcused absences per month.
  • Social security numbers are not required for enrollment; a waiver form is available.
  • Immunization form 3231 and Eye, Ear, and Dental form 3300 are required for enrollment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if my child does not get a seat in the lottery?
Children who are not selected in the lottery are placed on a waiting list.
Is my child required to have a social security number to attend?
No, social security numbers are not required. You may decline to provide one by filling out a waiver form.
Can I pick up my child early from pre-k?
No, the program requires a full-day commitment. Picking up a child early more than once a week can lead to removal from the program.

Summary

The Walton County School District (WCSD) provides information on its pre-kindergarten program, which uses a lottery system to fill seats in elementary schools. The program requires students to be four years old by September 1 and mandates consistent daily attendance.

Why It Matters

Families with children turning four by September 1 must navigate the WCSD lottery system and strict attendance policies to secure and maintain a seat in the district's pre-kindergarten program.

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Strict Attendance Enforcement

The district enforces a strict attendance policy where students can be removed for missing more than two days a month or having frequent early pickups.

Connected Entities

organizationWalton County School DistrictThe school district managing the pre-k program.Map →
other770-266-4482Phone number for program inquiries.Map →
organizationBright from the StartThe state department providing funding for the pre-k program.Map →
organizationBenchmark Education CompanyProvider of teaching materials for the program.Map →
other404-656-5957Phone number for state pre-k information.Map →
personNicole BeckerContact person for the pre-k program.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.walton.k12.ga.us

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