Twenty names

will be drawn for each class. Twins or triplets will be registered and

drawn together unless it is for the 20th slot. In this case, if no other

slot becomes available before school begins the parent or guardian must

make a decision concerning the slot. The remaining names will be drawn

and placed on a waiting list in the order in which they are drawn. The

principal or his/her designees, in each school will draw the names in

an open meeting area and the Assistant Principal or designated person

will record the names and number the registration forms in the order in

which they are drawn. It is not necessary for parents to be present when

names are drawn. The pre-kindergarten teacher will notify them by mail

and/or on the phone. Children who register after the April 26 drawing

will be added to the waiting list in the order in which they register.

Students in

the State Lottery Pre-Kindergarten must be four years of age on or before

September 1, 2003. Children must have a date of birth between September

2, 1998 through September 1, 1999. To attend the pre-Kindergarten program,

a child must have a Social Security Card (or waiver); a Birth Certificate;

Hearing, Vision, and Dental Certificate; and an Immunization Certificate.

Hearing, Vision and Dental and the Immunization Certificate can be obtained

at the Coweta County Health Department or from your pediatrician. A Birth

Certificate and proof of residency is required before the child can enter

the lottery.

The school

day for voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and

the calendar days are the same as the regular school calendar. Pre-kindergarten

students have access to the regular bus lines, breakfast, lunch, and the

After School Program. If further information is needed, call the Office

of Curriculum and Instruction at 770-254-2810.