Parents
2024-2025 Pre- K and Kindergarten Enrollment
Dear Parents
Open Enrollment for Pre K and K starts on April 1, 2024. You will have to do the enrollment on line through Skyward. Each parent will have to set up an account before starting the enrollment process unless you have other children in the district and already have an account set up.
Please see school operations regarding enrollment.
Please provide the following documents with you when enrolling your child.
- Proof of Residency in GISD
- Contract/lease agreement or
- Most current utility bill (water, gas, or electric)
- Birth Certificate
- Immunization records
- Social Security Card (if available)
Child Care Group Head Start/ Public Pre-K Programs
Using the Head Start/Public Pre K program models, Child Care Group provides the highest quality early childhood education services that helps to prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond supporting the cognitive, emotional, language, physical and social development of young children. This program has partnered with the Garland Independent School District for qualified families.
All children and parents enrolled in these programs receive:
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Low teacher-student ratios/ Collaboration of GISD certified teacher and CCG Co-teachers in the partnership classrooms
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GISD curriculum
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Individualized Education for each child
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CLASS certified classrooms
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Comprehensive educational and developmental assessments
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Annual height, weight, vision, dental and hearing screenings
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Free school supplies and snacks
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Parent volunteer opportunities
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Two Generation supports and resources
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Social services
We follow Head Start/Public PreK guidelines to determine eligibility. Families qualify by meeting one of the following:
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Meet the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
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Homelessness (Homelessness can be defined in many ways. Click here to learn more)
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Raising a foster child
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Child with a disability
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Family receiving TANF, SSI, or SNAP
http://bit.ly/childcaregroupespanol Spanish application
Head Start applications are now being accepted at Cisneros for children 4 years old on or before September 1st,2024. Child Care Group Head Start has partnered with Garland ISD for the past 5 years to support income eligible families in our community, however, space is limited apply now.
Benefits include-lower student/teacher ratio, school supplies, snacks, special events, additional Resource teacher to support the students, and family services.
Follow the links below to apply or visit www.childcaregroup.org
http://bit.ly/childcaregroup English application
Low teacher-student ratios/ Collaboration of GISD certified teacher and CCG Co-teachers in the partnership classrooms
-
GISD curriculum
-
Individualized Education for each child
-
CLASS certified classrooms
-
Comprehensive educational and developmental assessments
-
Annual height, weight, vision, dental and hearing screenings
-
Free school supplies and snacks
-
Parent volunteer opportunities
-
Two Generation supports and resources
-
Social services
We follow Head Start/Public Pre K guidelines to determine eligibility. Families qualify by meeting one of the following:
-
Meet the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
-
Homelessness (Homelessness can be defined in many ways. Click here to learn more)
-
Raising a foster child
-
Child with a disability
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Family receiving TANF, SSI, or SNAP
http://bit.ly/childcaregroupespanol Spanish application
Social and Emotional Resources for Parents and Students
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Wellness Resources
Parents here are some excellent resources if you are needing some help, suggestions, or ideas on how to cope with these particular areas of wellness.
Please click on the red links below for these valuable resource topics.
Wellness topics
- Coping and Handling Grief
- Routines
- Connectedness
- Being Home
- General helpful tools for kids
- Belly Breathing
- Yoga
- Peace Out
- Garland ISD English Link
- Wellness for parents English link
- bienestar para padres de familia Spanish link
Tips for At Home Learning Success
- Learning success English link
- Learning success Spanish link
Additional support
- Need support English link
- Need support Spanish link
- Garland ISD
Student Expectations at Cisneros
Parents please click on the links below to watch videos regarding student expectations.
Working with your child
Need help with district devices?
For technology help with district-provided Chromebooks, mobile hotspots and iPads, see our page Technology support: Get help with district devices. There, you can find the support request form and resources for setting up and using district-provided technology.
Counseling
Counseling is provided to students whose personal concerns or problems put their personal, social, and/or educational development at risk. Visit our counseling page to access information, resources, and support services.
Cisneros on Twitter
Twitter is just one more method we can keep you informed as to what is going on at our school. You can now follow us on Twitter @Cisneros_cubby
Skyward family access
Maintaining open lines of communication between the school and home is vital in providing the best quality education to every student. Skyward Family Access allows easy, open lines of communication between the school and home. Students and parents can login to view attendance, grades, and calendars. Family Access is available anywhere with an internet connection. Please let the office know if you need assistance setting up an account or if any information needs to be updated.
Parent involvement policy
At Cisneros, we know how the school and the parents can be wonderful partners. This partnership is to help our students succeed academically and socially. Take a look at our Parent Involvement Policy to see how you can help your child. If you have any questions, feel free to call and talk to one of our administrators.
