Martin Primary Preschool

Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of 
parents about Preschool .

1. How old does my child have to be to come to Preschool?
2. What do I do to apply for Preschool?
3. When do children come to school?
4. How long is the school day?
5. Can my preschool child ride the bus?
6. Can my preschool child attend the Before and After daycare at school?
7. When will I know if my child has been accepted to the program?
8. Once accepted, what must I do to have my child ready for school?

How old does my child have to be to come to Preschool?

Children must be 4 years old on or before September 30th.  They 
must 
not be 5 years old until October 1 or after.

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What do I do to apply for Preschool?

You must fill out an application and your child must be accepted 
for the class.  You can get an application at any of the schools 
in Weakley County for their Preschool program.  In order to 
process your application, you must provide your child's certified 
birth certificate, Social Security number,and some form of 
verification of your income.  This can be your food stamp case 
number, a copy of your income tax return, or a copy of your 
paycheck stub.

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When do children come to school?

Preschool classes have the same schedule and holidays as the rest 
of 
Weakley County schools.

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How long is the school day?

Children arrive from 7:25 until 7:40 and dismiss at 1:55.

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Can my preschool child ride the bus?

No, you must provide your child's transportation to and from 
school.

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Can my preschool child attend the Before and After daycare at school?

No, our program is not designed for 4-year-olds.

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When will I know if my child has been accepted to the program?

You will receive a letter from Martin Primary Prechool before the 
end of 
June.

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Once accepted, what must I do to have my child ready for school?

Your child must have a physical and have the proper immunizations 
for school.  You will need to make an appointment with the 
Weakley 
County Health Department or your Health Care Provider for these.  
They will give you the proper Immunization and Physical form for 
school registration.

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