Pre-Kindergarten
- Pre-Kindergarten Information
- NC Pre-Kindergarten Standardized Site Selection
- Mission, Philosophy and Goals
- NC Pre-Kindergarten Administrative Committee Meetings
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Pre-Kindergarten Reading and Writing Skills
- Curriculum
- Inclusive Classrooms
- Pre-Kindergarten Specialists
- Parent Involvement
- Kindergarten Here We Come
- How To Refer Your Preschooler for a Developmental and/or Speech Screening
- Gaston County Schools
- Pre-Kindergarten Information
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Pre-Kindergarten Registration: School Year 2022-2023
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Pre-Kindergarten (child must be four years old on or before August 31, 2022)
- Birth certificate or proof of parentage
- Valid ID of parent/guardian registering child*
- Two current proofs of residence documents within 30 days (power, water, gas, cable, landline telephone, rent or mortgage bill) or Residence Affidavit**
- Proof of Income*** (Mom);
- Proof of Income*** (Dad)
*Valid ID of parent/guardian registering child: North Carolina law requires that a biological parent, court ordered legal guardian/custodian (court document required), or Department of Social Services (DSS) placement representative (kinship paperwork required) should present a child for school enrollment (this excludes stepparents). Persons registering a child for pre-kindergarten should be prepared to present a valid ID and/or required legal documentation at registration.
**No proof of Residence
If you do not have proof of residence documents in your name, please contact the Pre-K office at 704-866-6124. -
***Proof of Income
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Recent consecutive check stubs covering one month, W-2 or tax return from the most recent year. If the following are received, please also submit: CHILD SUPPORT, ALIMONY, WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION, RETIREMENT/DISABILITY INCOME, SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS (SSA) OR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE (SSDI). If paid in cash, provide a signed statement from the employer listing employee’s name, hours worked and weekly income with business name, supervisor’s contact name and phone number. If a parent does not reside in the home with the child, no proof of income for that parent is required.
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A completed Health Assessment and Dental Screening form and up-to-date Immunization Record are required by the 30th day of school. These forms are submitted to the teacher after placement is made.
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Contact
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Deana MurphyDirector of Pre-K Services3950 West Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, N.C. 28052704-866-6124Preschool Evaluation Team
704-866-6081