Your Voice, Your District, Your City! Education Council applications are opened from February 14 - March 6, at www.nycparentleaders.org Make a difference in your school community. Run for a seat on District 21's Community Education Council! Also visit schools.nyc.gov/run2019 for application and information.
All NYC families with children born in 2015 can apply to pre-K between February 4 and March 15, 2019.
Start exploring your pre-K now with the following resources:
-- MySchools Search for pre-K programs from your computer or phone and set up a MySchools account today. Starting February 4, you can also use MySchools to submit your child's pre-K application.
-- 2019 Pre-K Admissions Guide. Learn about the pre-K admissions process and pre-K programs across New York City.
Get personalized help with your child's application:
-- In early February, members of the DOE admissions team will be visiting district schools, Pre-K Centers, and NYC Early Education Centers across the city to provide pre-K application support and answer questions about Pre-K For All admissions. Find locations, dates, and times on the DOE calendar.
Throughout the application period, you can contact the following for help:
-- Request a call from the Outreach Team
-- Visit a Family Welcome Center or
-- Call 718-935-2009
If your child was born in 2014 it is time for you to apply to kindergarten! Families can visit the DOE website to learn about kindergarten admissions and start exploring schools in MySchools. With MySchools, you can search for elementary schools, find great choices for your child's application, and apply to kindergarten-all in one place.
You can also apply by phone at 718-935-2009 or in person at our Family Welcome Center, 415 89th Street by the JANUARY 14 Deadline. NEW DEADLINE IS JANUARY 22nd.
Questions? Call 718-935-2009 or email ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov
Explore Middle Schools and Apply
MySchools is both an online directory of NYC public schools and a personalized application. You can explore NYC public schools, find choices for your application, and apply-all in one place. Submit the middle school application online by December 3, 2018. THERE HAS BEEN AN EXTENSION BY THE DOE TO DECEMBER 14th.
Get Help
School staff: Miss Gina Dacchille (Room 102) & Ms. Susskind
Family Welcome Center: 415 89th Street
NYC Department of Education: 718-935-2009
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