Enrollment Assistance

If you have questions about enrollment, please call or email:

Hawkins Elementary School, Connie Allums | connie.allums@hawkinsisd.org | 903-769-0509

Hawkins Middle/High School, Teresa Pemberton | teresa.pemberton@hawkinsisd.org | 903-769-0511

If you experience technology issues, please call or email:

Mike Henderson, Technology Director | tech@hawkinsisd.org | 903-769-0581

1. Proof of all family income. TAX RETURN FROM PREVIOUS YEAR OR W-2

2. Proof of age. CHILD'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE

3. Proof of residence. UTILITY BILL WITH THE PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME AND PHYSICAL ADDRESS (No cell phone statements).

4. Proof of Guardianship (IF APPLICABLE) FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT FORM, GUARDIANSHIP COURT ORDER, OR POWER OF ATTORNEY.

5. Immunization Record

6. Social Security Card

7. Parent(s) Driver's License

8. Home Language Survey

Two Options for PreK Enrollment

Option 1: State-funded through qualifications below:

Must be 4 years of age on or before September 1.

To be eligible for enrollment in a free prekindergarten class, a child must be at least three years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year (if a 3-year-old program is available) or four years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year and meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:

• unable to speak and comprehend the English language
• is educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the national school lunch program... guidelines about NSLP eligibility can be found in sections 4 and 6 of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Administrators Reference Manual)
• is homeless, as defined by 42 USC, §11434a, regardless of the residence of the child, of either parent of the child, or of the child's guardian or other person having lawful control of the child
• is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority
• is the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty
• is or has ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Family Code §262.201 or has been in foster care in another state or territory, but currently lives in Texas
• is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as:
  • a peace officer under Texas Government Code §3106.002,
  • a firefighter under Texas Government Code §3106.003, or
  • an emergency medical first responder under Texas Government Code §3106.004

Option 2: Tuition-based

Must be 4 years of age on or before September 1.

Resides in the Hawkins ISD attendance boundaries.

Does not meet the requirements for the state-funded pre-k program.

Registration for tuition-based seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who qualify for PreK will be served first. The remaining openings will be awarded after qualifiers have enrolled.

TUITION PAYMENTS:

Tuition is due on the 1st of each month, starting on August 1 of each school year.

Payments of $3,500 annual tuition are based on HISD calendar school days, regardless of the number of school days of service in any particular month.

$350 per month/$50 PER day after the due date; the student will be withdrawn on the 11th late day.

Must be 5 years of age on or before September 1.

If the student is already enrolled in our district as a current PreK or Head Start student, registration is not needed. The student will roll up into the kindergarten classroom.

Required documents:

1. Proof of age.

CHILD'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE

2. Proof of residence.

UTILITY BILL WITH THE PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME AND PHYSICAL ADDRESS (No cell phone statements).

3. Proof of Guardianship (IF APPLICABLE)

FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT FORM, GUARDIANSHIP COURT ORDER, OR POWER OF ATTORNEY.

4. Immunization Record

5. Social Security Card

6. Parent(s) Driver's License

Every child in Texas has the right to a free public education. A parent (or other person standing in parental relation to a child) may enroll the child in school in the district in which he or she lives or enroll in another option, such as a charter school. Compulsory attendance applies to students who are at least six years old as of September 1 of the applicable school year. For more information on enrollment and compulsory attendance, please see Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 25. 

The Texas Department of State Health Services website provides a list of immunization requirements children must have to enroll in school.

25 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §97.62 describes the conditions under which individuals can seek exemptions from Texas immunization requirements. Exclusions from compliance are allowable on an individual basis for medical contraindications, active duty with the armed forces of the United States, and reasons of conscience, including a religious belief. For further information on the exemption process, please see the Frequently Asked Questions on Vaccine Exemptions for Reasons of Conscience page.