Pre-K Interest Application (Download, then complete)
Is your child ready for Pre-K?
• Child must have reached age 3 in order to take the screening assessment.
• 90% attendance is required.
• Child must have reached age 3 by September 1 of the school year.
• Child needs to be independent in the bathroom.
• Parents must participate/help at school an average of 2 hours per week.
• Transportation to and from school is the family’s responsibility.
Boise School District offers Pre-Kindergarten programs at:
| Hawthorne Elementary |
2401 W. Targee St., Boise ID 83705 |
208-854-5000 |
| Whitney Elementary |
1609 S. Owyhee St. Boise, ID 83705 |
208-854-6580 |
| Garfield Elementary |
1914 S. Broadway Ave. Boise, ID 83706 |
208-854-4950 |
| Horizon Elementary |
730 N. Mitchell St., Boise, ID 83704 |
208-854-5170 |
Age: 3-5
What they will learn: Engage in fun and educational activities which include singing, listening to stories, creating art, making friends, learning math and literacy skills, and having a great time. Children learn valuable skills to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.
Times: We offer
morning or afternoon classes, and children attend
five days a week.
Cost: There is
no cost to families.
What to do if you are interested: Stop by the school office at Hawthorne, Garfield, Whitney or Horizon and complete an interest form, you can also fill out the
Pre-K Interest Form and bring it into the school you are interested in attending. We have periodic screening days during the year. The teacher will contact you to schedule a time to bring your child for a brief, fun assessment. Students will be selected according to pre-academic need. Our classes fill quickly, so some students may be placed on a waiting list until there is space available in class.
We look forward to meeting you and your child!
Links to Boise Pre-K Stories:
Boise Pre-K Project Shows Student Success
Parents Rave About Boise's Pre-K Program
Boise's Pre-K Program Drawing State Attention
New Boise Pre-K Puts Young Minds In Gear To Learn