Is your 4-year-old future scholar ready to begin his or her education journey? Begin the journey with SCS Pre-K! Our Pre-K program is one of the first and most important steps families can take to ensure students are prepared for success in Kindergarten and beyond. We serve approximately 5,000 students each year at select elementary schools across Shelby County and multiple community partner sites. Every year, Pre-K students score higher in Kindergarten than many of their peers who did not take an early childhood program. Pre-K students also routinely outperform District goals for foundational skills, language and more.
Pre-K Application & Qualifications
Online applications are now open for 2021-22 Pre-K classes.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
Las solicitudes en línea ahora están abiertas para las clases de pre-kinder 2021-22.
HAGA CLÍC AQUÍ PARA APLICAR.
Pre-K/Head Start Eligibility
Age for Pre-K: SCS Pre-K is open children in Shelby County who turn 4 years-old by August 15.
Age for Head Start: Head Start is open to children in Shelby County who turn 3 years-old by August 15.
Apply: Submit an online application. Please note, completing the application does not mean the child is accepted. An eligibility appointment must be scheduled to verify age, family income and other household information.
Eligibility Review: After applying, click the link on the confirmation screen to schedule an appointment for an eligibility review or request an interview by emailing [email protected]. *Due to COVID-19, interviews will be conducted by phone.
Acceptance: Emails will be sent to parents whose children meet the eligibility requirements to confirm acceptance into the program
beginning June 11. Parents whose children are not eligible will also receive an email.
Orientation: Parents must attend mandatory orientation before the child can begin attending class. Orientation will be scheduled after schools reopen.
