Time to register for Pre-K lottery in Coweta schools

Parents hoping to enroll their child in 2015-16 Coweta County School System Pre-Kindergarten classes can register for a lottery at their child’s district school between Monday, March 9, and Friday, March 20.

During that two-week period, parents can apply for a spot in the limited-space Pre-K classes for the upcoming school year. Pre-K application ends at noon on Friday, March 20, and drawing for spots will be held at schools at 1 p.m. on March 20. Parents do not have to be present for the drawing in order for students to be selected into the program.

To apply, parents must visit their child’s districted school and show proof of eligibility to register.

That includes:

• The child’s original birth certificate.
• Proof of residency (electric, apartment lease or house contract). Parents may apply only at the school that serves their legal address.
• The child’s Social Security card.
• Photo identification.

Children must be 4-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2015 to be eligible for next year’s Pre-Kindergarten. 

Parents can call 770-254-2820 to find out which elementary school serves their home.

Unlike other elementary school grades, Pre-K classes in Coweta schools are limited. If more than 22 students apply for an available Pre-K class, the school must hold a lottery drawing to determine placement in the class. The first 22 students drawn will be awarded a spot in that school’s Pre-K class; the remaining names will be placed in order of draw on a waiting list for that school in case spots in the class open later..

Elementary schools will accept Pre-K applications for eligible students on Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Selected students will be notified by the contact information provided on the application.

Early registration for new Kindergarten students will be held separately in May.

Coweta County Schools has served 4-year-olds through the Georgia’s Pre-K Program for over 20 years. Coweta County’s Pre-K programs serve approximately 550 4-year-olds each year.

For more information on the Pre-K program, please visit the school system’s website at www.cowetaschools.org, or call the Pre-K office at 770-254-2800.