Gonzalez School for Young Children

Empowering Lifelong Learners

    Welcome to Gonzalez School for Young Children

    • Gonzalez School for Young Children is more than just a school – it’s a community for the district’s youngest students. It has a school setting scaled down to a comfortable size for children, with every wing designed to form a neighborhood reflective of Denton.

      Students are immersed in a friendly environment and learn through fun and engaging activities. At the center of the school is the Pioneer Central Library, where students listen to favorite childhood stories and learn to check out books.

      Gonzalez is known for its friendly staff, dedicated teachers and hard-working volunteer groups. The school offers early education programs to 3- and 4-year-olds, with its staff understanding the value of building a strong educational foundation.

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    • Vaping Information:

      Students in possession of, using or distributing vapes, e-cigarettes or diffuser sticks/aromatherapy pens on or within 300 feet of a school campus will be removed from class and placed in the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP).

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      Students who require the use of respiratory inhalers or other related medical devices must comply with the rules and regulations outlined in the 2023-2024 Denton ISD Student and Parent Handbook, which requires written authorization from a physician or other licensed healthcare provider, in collaboration with the school nurse.

      We appreciate your efforts as we work to keep your child safe while on campus. Schools should be places where a child looks forward to spending their days safely.

      The health and wellness of our students has been, and will continue to be, our top priority in Denton ISD. We value the trust you place in us as we work to educate your child.
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    • Meal Information: 

      Complete a Free & Reduced-Cost Meal application.

      Make a payment, manage your child's meal account or view cafeteria menus
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    • Denton ISD Tax Rate Update

      The Board of Trustees adopted a total tax rate for the 2023-2024 year of $1.1592, an overall decrease from the previous year’s rate of $1.3446. The Maintenance and Operations tax rate adopted by the Board of Trustees decreased $0.1854 from the prior year. 

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      DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE.  THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 6.79 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $43.20
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    • Inclement Weather Policy:

      Denton ISD attempts to make inclement weather announcements no later than 6:30 a.m. when possible. Closing announcements are made on the district website and social media channels. For more information on the district's weather policy, click here.
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