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POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Preschool Programs 2019 - 2020 The Mission of Polk County Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students. How to Enroll Your Child in Polk County Public Schools Preschool Programs 1. Obtain and print out your child’s VPK (Voluntary PreKindergarten) Certificate of Eligibility www.floridaearlylearning.com/vpk Questions? 863-577-2450 To be eligible for the VPK Program your child must be 4-years-old on or before September 1, 2018 must reside in the State of Florida Documents needed: Child’s birth certificate Proof of residency 2. Review Program options and locations All programs require 2019-20 VPK Certificate of Eligibility issued by State of Florida for Polk. Program options are limited to specific service locations. No transportation is provided a. AM or PM VPK: Part day program (3 hours) at no cost to parents b. Full School Day: Extend the free VPK day by paying a fee of $12 per day (monthly payment $216). Payment agreement with signature and first month’s payment ($216) PCSB employees – requires auto payment withdrawal plan c. Title 1 PK Grant: Federally sponsored full day program at no cost. Must present two official documents as proof of residence within the specific school zone identified as a Title 1 PK grant location. 3. Complete and submit the Polk County Schools Preschool Programs application a. Application cannot be completed or submitted electronically b. Documents needed: Original VPK Certificate of Eligibility (issued for Polk) signed and dated Copy of child’s certified Birth Certificate (not hospital record) Parent/Guardian picture ID Proof of Residence (two documents) must include name and current street address Four-Year- Olds Only Payment agreement and 1 st payment if choosing Full School Day option c. Submit the completed application, documents, and applicable payments to POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS WOODLAKE CENTER 3425 NEW JERSEY ROAD LAKELAND, FL 33803 4. If selected, you will receive a letter of acceptance from Polk County School Preschool Programs containing the next steps to enroll at the assigned school. This letter will explain all the documents needed to enroll your child in the assigned school such as shot records, birth certificate, etc. Individual schools cannot accept applications. For information on space availability, additional questions, and to submit the completed applications contact: POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS (863) 648-3051 www.polk-fl.net/preschoolprograms Focused on growth for the class of 2034

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Page 1: How to Enroll Your Child in Polk County Public Schools … · SAP # _____ Requires VPK certificate. Full -school day monthly Automatic Payment ithdrawal required Requiere certificado

POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Preschool Programs

2019 - 2020

The Mission of Polk County Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.

How to Enroll Your Child in Polk County Public Schools Preschool Programs

1. Obtain and print out your child’s VPK (Voluntary PreKindergarten) Certificate of Eligibilitywww.floridaearlylearning.com/vpk Questions? 863-577-2450

To be eligible for the VPK Program your child must be 4-years-old on or before September 1, 2018 must reside in the State of Florida

Documents needed: • Child’s birth certificate• Proof of residency

2. Review Program options and locations• All programs require 2019-20 VPK Certificate of Eligibility issued by State of Florida for Polk.• Program options are limited to specific service locations.• No transportation is provided

a. AM or PM VPK: Part day program (3 hours) at no cost to parentsb. Full School Day: Extend the free VPK day by paying a fee of $12 per day (monthly payment $216).

• Payment agreement with signature and first month’s payment ($216)• PCSB employees – requires auto payment withdrawal plan

c. Title 1 PK Grant: Federally sponsored full day program at no cost. Must present two official documentsas proof of residence within the specific school zone identified as a Title 1 PK grant location.

3. Complete and submit the Polk County Schools Preschool Programs applicationa. Application cannot be completed or submitted electronicallyb. Documents needed:

• Original VPK Certificate of Eligibility (issued for Polk) signed and dated• Copy of child’s certified Birth Certificate (not hospital record)• Parent/Guardian picture ID• Proof of Residence (two documents) must include name and current street address

Four-Year- Olds Only

• Payment agreement and 1st payment if choosing Full School Day optionc. Submit the completed application, documents, and applicable payments to

POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS WOODLAKE CENTER 3425 NEW JERSEY ROAD LAKELAND, FL 33803

4. If selected, you will receive a letter of acceptance from Polk County School Preschool Programscontaining the next steps to enroll at the assigned school. This letter will explain all the documents needed toenroll your child in the assigned school such as shot records, birth certificate, etc.

Individual schools cannot accept applications. For information on space availability, additional questions, and

to submit the completed applications contact:

POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS (863) 648-3051

www.polk-fl.net/preschoolprograms Focused on growth for the class of 2034

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POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Preschool Programs

2019 - 2020

The Mission of Polk County Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.

Para inscribir a su hijo en unos programas de Polk County School VPK o Titule 1 Programas Preescolares

1. Obtener e imprimir Certificado VPK (Voluntaria PreKindergarten) de Elegibilidad

www.floridaearlylearning.com/vpk ¿Preguntas? 863-577-2450

Ser elegible para el Programa VPK su niño • debe tener 4 años en o antes del 1 de septiembre de 2019 • debe residir en el estado de Florida

Documentos necesarios: • Copia certificada acta de nacimiento del niño • Prueba de residencia

2. Examinar opciones y posiciones de Programa

• Todos los programas requieren el Certificado de Elegibilidad VPK 2019-20 emitido por el Estado de Florida para Polk.

• Opciones de Programa son limitados con posiciones de servicio específicas. • No transporte a. AM/PM VPK: Programa de parte del día (3 horas) sin costo para los padres b. Día escolar completo: extienda el día VPK gratuito pagando una tarifa de $12 por día (pago mensual de $ 216)

• Acuerdo de pago con firma y pago del primer mes ($ 216) • Empleados de PCSB: requiere un plan de retiro de pago automático.

c. Título 1 PK Grant: Programa de día completo patrocinado por el gobierno federal sin costo alguno. Debe presentar dos documentos oficiales como prueba de residencia dentro de la zona escolar específica identificada como un lugar de concesión de Título 1 PK.

3. Complete y presente aplicación de Programas preescolares de las escuelas del condado de Polk

a. Aplicación no puede ser completada o electrónicamente. b. Documentos requeridos:

o Certificado original de VPK de elegibilidad o Copia certificada acta de nacimiento (no registro de hospital) o Identificación de imagen de padre / tutor o El comprobante de residencia (dos documentos) debe incluir el nombre y la dirección actual de la calle o Acuerdo de pago y el pago del primer mes, si elige la opción del día escolar completo

c. Envíe la solicitud completa, los documentos y los pagos aplicables a POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS WOODLAKE CENTER 3425 NEW JERSEY ROAD LAKELAND, FL 33803

4. Si se selecciona, recibirá una carta de aceptación de los Programas preescolares de la escuela del condado de

Polk que contiene los próximos pasos para inscribirse en la escuela asignada. Esta carta le explicará todos los documentos necesarios para inscribir a su hijo, tales como: registros de vacunas, certificado de nacimiento, etc.

La oficina de la escuela no puede aceptar solicitudes. Para conocer la disponibilidad de espacio, las preguntas del programa y para enviar las solicitudes

completadas, comuníquese con:

POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS (863) 648-3051

www.polk-fl.net/preschoolprograms

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POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS Preschool Programs - Service Locations

Programas Pre-escolares – Lugares de Servicio 2019-2020

The Mission of Polk County Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students. La Misión de las Escuelas del Condado de Polk es proveer una educación de calidad para todos los estudiantes.

• You may choose to enroll your child at any of the service locations below provided space is available. These sites are subject to change depending on enrollment numbers.

• Parents must provide transportation; therefore, it is important to choose a school close to your home or work. We strongly recommend using your zoned school, if available.

• For more information on our schools, please visit our Website at www.polk-fl.net.

Usted puede elegir matricular a su hijo(a) en cualquiera de los siguientes lugares de servicio, siempre y cuando haya espacio disponible. Estas escuelas están sujetas a cambios dependiendo del número de matrícula.

Tenga en cuenta que los padres proveen el transporte, por lo tanto es importante elegir una escuela cerca de su hogar o trabajo. Le recomendamos el uso de su escuela de zona si está disponible.

Para más información acerca de nuestras escuelas, visite nuestra página del Internet al www.polk-fl.net.

Title 1 PK Grant Federally sponsored full school day PK program for students living within the specific zone.

Patrocinado por el gobierno federal día escolar gratuito para niños de zonas específicas. AUBURNDALE Area Boswell Elementary Caldwell Elementary Polk City Elementary BARTOW Area Alturas Elementary Floral Avenue Elementary LAKELAND Area Combee Elementary Griffin Elementary Kathleen Elementary Philip O’Brien Elementary MULBERRY Area Purcell Elementary

NORTHEAST POLK Area Alta Vista Elementary Citrus Ridge Civics Academy Dundee Elementary Eastside Elementary Loughman Oaks Elementary Palmetto Elementary

WINTER HAVEN Area Elbert Elementary Garden Grove Elementary Inwood Elementary Lake Shipp Elementary Pinewood Elementary

VPK Free for half day (AM or PM). Fee payment to extend to full school day.

Gratuito para parte día (Am o PM). Pago de la cuota para extender al día escolar AUBURNDALE Area Lake Alfred Elementary Lena Vista Elementary BARTOW Area Spessard L. Holland Elementary NORTHEAST POLK Area Davenport School of the Arts Horizon Elementary Laurel Elementary WINTER HAVEN Area Brigham Academy (Full day ONLY, zoned) Chain of Lakes Elementary Jewett School of the Arts (Full day ONLY)

LAKELAND Area Blake Academy Carlton Palmore Churchwell Elementary Dr. N. E. Roberts Elem Highlands Grove Elementary Highland City Elementary Medulla Elementary North Lakeland Elementary (AM or Full Day) Padgett Elementary R. Bruce Wagner Elementary (AM or Full Day) Rochelle School of the Arts Scott Lake Elementary Southwest Elementary Valleyview Elementary

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POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS Preschool Program Application 2019-2020

Solicitud Programas Preescolares 2019-2020

Student Information / Información del Estudiante

Child’s First Name Nombre

Middle Segundo Nombre

Last Name Apellido

Sex Sexo

Date of Birth Fecha de Nacimiento

M F / /

Family Demographics / Información Demográfica del Familia Parent/Guardian First Name

Padre o Tutor(a) Nombre Parent/Guardian Last Name

Padre o Tutor(a) Apellido

Phone Teléfono

Email: Correo electrónico

Home

Cell Texts are accepted. Yes No

Home

Cell Texts are accepted. Yes No

Emergency contact: Contacto de emergencia:

Home

Cell Texts are accepted. Yes No

Home Address: _________________________________ Apt ______ City__________________ State__________ Zip____________ Dirección Residencial Apartamento Ciudad Estado Código Postal Mailing Address: ________________________________ Apt ______ City__________________ State__________ Zip____________ Dirección Postal Apartamento Ciudad Estado Código Postal

Primary Language Spoken:

by Parents por Padres English (Inglés) Spanish (Español) Arabic (Árabe) Haitian Creole (Haitiano Criollo) Other (Otro) _____________

by Child por El niño English (Inglés) Spanish (Español) Arabic (Árabe) Haitian Creole (Haitiano Criollo) Other (Otro) _____________

Program Requests/Opciones del Programa AM/PM VPK Full School Day PCSB Employee Title I PK School

Requires VPK certificate. Free 3 hours per day

for 180 days (540 hours)

Requiere certificado VPK GRATIS 3 horas por día

por 180 días (540 horas)

Prefer (Prefieren) AM or PM

Extended hours provided with payment agreement of $12 per day. Requires VPK certificate, payment agreement, & first month prepaid. ($216 per month)

Hora extendida provisto de un acuerdo de pago de $12 por día. Requiere certificado VPK, contrato de pago, y primer mes prepago. ($216 por mes)

SAP # ___________ Requires VPK certificate. Full-school-day monthly Automatic Payment withdrawal required

Requiere certificado VPK Día escolar completo mensual Pago Automático retiro requerido

Requires VPK certificate.

Must live within specific Title I school zone to

attend. No cost to parent.

Requiere certificado VPK

Debe vivir dentro de especifico

Zona escolar de Título I para asistir. Sin costo

para los padres.

Choice 1/ Opción 1 Choice 2 / Opción 2 Choice 3 / Opción 3

a. Has your child attended a public school before? ¿Ha asistido su hijo a una escuela pública antes?

No Yes If yes, where? No Sí Si es así ¿Dónde?

b. Does your child have a diagnosed disability? ¿Su hijo tiene una discapacidad diagnosticada?

No Yes No Sí

c. If siblings are living in the same household, where do they attend school? Si los hermanos viven en la misma casa, ¿a qué escuela asisten?

_________________________________________

I certify the above information is correct. I understand that I am responsible for the full payment of fees at the beginning of each month and failure to meet this financial obligation will result in the loss of services for my child.

Yo certifico que esta información es correcta. Me comprometo hacer los pagos mensualmente al principio de cada mes y entiendo que el no cumplir con mis pagos a tiempo resultará en la perdida de servicios para mi hijo(a).

Signature of Parent/Guardian Firma del Padre o Tutor(a) Date Fecha

The Mission of Polk County Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students. La Misión de las Escuelas del Condado de Polk es proveer una educación de calidad para todos los estudiantes