Title I Pre-Kindergarten
What is Title I Pre-kindergarten?
Title I pre-kindergarten programs are funded through Federal and State funds, and are free to Chandler residents who live within the school boundaries of the schools listed. Title I programming provides developmentally appropriate academic curriculum to strengthen literacy, STEM, social-emotional, communication, and physical skills with an emphasis on preparing students for Kindergarten. Four-year-olds will receive instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Sciences, Art, and more! They will also experience a variety of opportunities meant to support social development, including peer and adult interaction.
Eligible children must be four-years-old by August 31st of the current school year. Children MUST be toilet trained to attend preschool.
What do I need to know?
Title I pre-kindergarten programs for 2022-2023 will be offered at:
Andersen Elementary, 8:30am-2:30pm
Bologna Elementary, 8:00am-2:30pm
Conley Elementary, 8:00am-2:30pm
Frye Elementary, 8:00am-2:30pm
Galveston Elementary, 7:50am-2:20pm
Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary, 8:45am-2:45pm
San Marcos Elementary, 8:00am-2:30pm
Sanborn Elementary, 8:00am-2:30pm
Shumway Leadership Academy., 8:00am-2:30pm
THE BASICS:
- Daily meal and snacks included
- Days and hours: Monday-Friday, full day
- Family must reside in a Title I boundary in order to enroll
- Daily snack and lunch is provided
- Students MUST be toilet trained*
*Pull-ups are not permitted. To be considered potty-trained, a child must be able to do ALL of the following:
-Tell an adult they have to go potty BEFORE they have to go (They must be able to say the words "I have to go potty.")
-Can INDEPENDENTLY pull down their underwear and pants and pull them back up when done
-Can INDEPENDENTLY clean their bottoms after using the toilet
-Get off the toilet by themselves
-Wash and dry their hands
-Postpone going if they must wait for someone who is in the bathroom or if outside and away from the classroom
LICENSING:
Our preschool programs are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, 150 N. 18th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007, 602-364-2539. Inspection reports are available at each preschool site.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM:
- Classes taught by certified Early Childhood Education teachers
- Developmentally appropriate academic curriculum to strengthen literacy, STEM, social-emotional, communication, and physical skills
How do I get more information or help?
How can I sign up?
STEP 1: CREATE AN INFINITE CAMPUS ACCOUNT
Create an Infinite Campus Account and provide the following:
- State Certified Birth Certificate
- Immunization Record
- Proof of Residency
If you already have an Infinite Campus account, you can:
- Add Another Child - for current parents with a child attending a CUSD school and you need to add a new child (Once logged into the parent portal account, click on "more" on the left-hand side and then click "Online Registration and Annual Update.")
- Returning Parent - for parents who previously had a child enrolled in CUSD and need to re-enroll and update their account (Once logged into the parent portal account, click on "more" on the left-hand side and then click "Online Registration and Annual Update.")
STEP 2: CONTACT OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD REGISTRAR
Contact our Early Childhood Registrar via email at smith.janice@cusd80.com
- Include your application number from Infinite Campus
STEP 3: START SCHOOL WITH US
- For information on meet-the-teacher dates, contact your school site directly.
- First day of school: July 19, 2023
- Andersen Elementary 1350 N. Pennington, Chandler, AZ 85224. Please call (480) 812-6000 to schedule an appointment.
- Bologna Elementary 1625 E. Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85225. Please call (480) 883-4000 to schedule an appointment.
- Conley Elementary 500 S. Arrowhead Drive, Chandler, AZ 85224. Please call (480) 812-6200 to schedule an appointment.
- Frye Elementary 801 E. Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85225. Please call (480) 812-6400 to schedule an appointment.
- Galveston Elementary 661 E. Galveston, Chandler, AZ 85225. Please call (480) 812-6500 to schedule an appointment.
- Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary 700 N. Hartford, Chandler, AZ 85225. Please call (480) 812-6700 to schedule an appointment.
- San Marcos Elementary 451 W. Frye Road, Chandler, AZ 85225. Please call (480) 883-4200 to schedule an appointment.
- Sanborn Elementary 700 N. Superstition Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85225. Please call (480) 812-7300 to schedule an appointment.
- Shumway Leadership Academy 1325 N. Shumway Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225. Please call (480) 812-7400 to schedule an appointment.