MANHATTAN Kindergarten Directory

For Students Born in 2013 Entering Kindergarten in September 2018 MANHATTAN
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1 All NYC children who were born in 2013 can apply to kindergarten.
TIP You can list up to 12 choices on your Kindergarten Application, including schools outside of your zone and district.
True! All children who live in NYC and were born in 2013, including Students with Disabilities (SWD) and English Language Learners (ELL), are eligible to apply to kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year.
2 Kindergarten Admissions is not first come, first served. TIP You may make changes to your Kindergarten Application until the January 12 application deadline. This means you can submit your application early and make changes later.True!
All Kindergarten Applications submitted by the January 12th deadline will receive an offer in March.
3 Students currently attending pre-K still need to apply to Kindergarten.
TIP If you are interested in having your child continue at the school where they currently attend pre-K, be sure to list it on your Kindergarten Application.
True! To secure a kindergarten seat, submit a Kindergarten Application.
4 Students must list their zoned school on their Kindergarten Application to be considered for an offer there.
TIP You do not have to list your zoned school first to receive zoned priority. List schools in your true order of preference on the Kindergarten Application.
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Your address determines your zoned school, and your zoned school is where your child has the highest priority to attend. To be considered for an offer to your zoned school, you must list it on your Kindergarten Application.
5 There are different admissions processes for other DOE programs like Gifted & Talented (G&T) and charter schools.
TIP As you look at school page entries, note the school types—choice, zoned, or non-zoned schools can be listed on your Kindergarten Application. Learn more about Gifted & Talented Admissions at schools.nyc.gov/GT.
True! The Kindergarten Application is for DOE public district schools. This directory also contains information about G&T programs and charter schools, but these programs have their own admissions processes.
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For Students Born in 2013 Entering Kindergarten in September 2018
2018 NYC
Kindergarten Directory
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CONTENTS WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN ADMISSIONS1
HOW TO USE THE KINDERGARTEN DIRECTORY 2
KINDERGARTEN APPLICATION ACTION CHECKLIST 3
1.0 LEARN ABOUT YOUR KINDERGARTEN OPTIONS 4
1.1 Two Paths to Elementary Admissions 4
1.2 Who Can Apply? 5
1.3 Students with Disabilities 5
1.4 English Language Learners 5
2.0 UNDERSTAND THE KINDERGARTEN APPLICATION 6
2.1 Student Information 6
2.2 Kindergarten Choices 7
SUBMIT YOUR KINDERGARTEN APPLICATION BY JANUARY 12, 2018
3.0 LEARN ABOUT SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS 11
3.1 School Types 11
3.2 School Information 12
3.4 Programs Offered 13
4.0 KNOW YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING AN OFFER TO ONE OF YOUR TOP CHOICES 14
4.1 Choices on the Application 14
4.2 Seat Availability 14
4.4 Admissions Priorities for Zoned Schools 15
4.5 Admissions Priorities for Non-Zoned Schools 16
4.6 Admissions Priorities for District 1 16
ACTIVITY Make a List of Your Kindergarten Choices 17
5.0 ATTEND ELEMENTARY ADMISSIONS EVENTS 19
5.1 Elementary Admissions Events 19
5.2 School Visits 19
6.1 Pre-Registration 19
6.2 G&T Offers 21
6.3 Waitlist Offers 21
6.5 What’s Next? Middle School 21
7.0 MEET YOUR CHILD’S NEEDS 22
7.1 Accessibility 22
7.3 Special Education Services 23
7.4 Charter Schools 24
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WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN ADMISSIONS
TO KINDERGARTEN ADMISSIONS Applying to kindergarten is an exciting first step in your child’s elementary school journey.
New York City students can apply to kindergarten in the year they turn five.
Between November 28, 2017 and January 12, 2018, families apply for kindergarten by submitting a Kindergarten Application. You can apply to up to 12 schools.
Use this directory to learn about the public elementary schools in your district. Find schools that meet your child’s needs, learn about Kindergarten Admissions, and find out
what makes a good Kindergarten Application.
STAY ENGAGED WITH ADMISSIONS
Kindergarten Admissions Email List | schools.nyc.gov/Subscribe Sign up for the Kindergarten Admissions email list to get admissions tips
and key date reminders.
at their zoned school.
Trip Planner | mta.info Find the best route from home to school by subway or bus.
GET HELP WITH KINDERGARTEN ADMISSIONS
Kindergarten Application | schools.nyc.gov/ApplyOnline | 718-935-2009 Apply to kindergarten by submitting your Kindergarten Application between November 28, 2017 and January 12, 2018. You can apply online, by phone, or in person at a Family Welcome Center.
Family Welcome Centers | schools.nyc.gov/WelcomeCenters Visit a Family Welcome Center to speak with NYC Department of Education staff about
Kindergarten Admissions. Locations are listed on the inside back cover.
Office of Student Enrollment | 718-935-2009 | [email protected] Call or write anytime if you have questions about Kindergarten Admissions.
WELCOME
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HOW TO USE THE KINDERGARTEN DIRECTORY
USE THE KINDERGARTEN DIRECTORY JJ Understand the two paths to Elementary Admissions, applying to kindergarten and
testing to qualify for Gifted & Talented. Learn more in Section 1.0.
JJ Learn about the Kindergarten Application. How and when to get, complete, and submit it. See Section 2.0 for more information and a paper Kindergarten Application.
JJ Build a list of schools for your Kindergarten Application.
JJ Learn how to read a school page in Section 3.0.
JJ Browse the school pages in this directory to discover schools in your district. Use the map to see where they are located.
JJ Use the activities at the end of Section 4.0 to explore your zoned school and/or schools in your district.
JJ Learn how the schools you are interested in make offers. Know which schools you have a priority to attend and why. Learn more in Section 4.0.
JJ Create your own admissions calendar. Go to Elementary Admissions Events and visit schools. Learn more in Section 5.0.
JJ Apply to up to 12 programs on your child’s Kindergarten Application.
JJ Learn how to accept your kindergarten offer. How to pre-register at your child’s school and what to bring. Learn more in Section 6.0.
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0 Use the 2018 Kindergarten Directory to learn about your kindergarten options.
0 Find your zoned school by using School Search (schools.nyc.gov/SchoolSearch) or calling 311.
0 Use the school pages to learn about school choices in your district and to build a list of schools for your Kindergarten Application.
0 Visit schools to learn more.
0 Attend an Elementary Admissions Event in your school district.
0 For students interested in Gifted & Talented (G&T): Learn about your G&T options.
0 Use the 2018 Gifted & Talented Handbook to learn about G&T Admissions (schools.nyc.gov/GT).
0 Sign up to take the G&T Test by submitting the Request for Testing (RFT) form online or in person at your child’s current public school or a Family Welcome Center by November 13, 2017.
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0 You can apply to up to 12 schools.
0 Submit your Kindergarten Application online, by phone, or in person at a Family Welcome Center.
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0 For students also participating in G&T: Get your child’s G&T Test score. If your child gets an eligible score, you will also get a G&T Application to apply to G&T programs.
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1.0 Learn About Your Kindergarten Options1.0 All New York City children born in 2013 will begin kindergarten in September 2018 and are guaranteed a kindergarten seat in a public school. Once your child starts kindergarten, they can remain at the same school until its final grade.
1.1 Two Paths to Elementary Admissions
For families with children born in 2013, there are two paths to Elementary Admissions.
1. Applying to kindergarten. All families submit a Kindergarten Application between November 28, 2017 and January 12, 2018 by phone, online, or in person at a Family Welcome Center (FWC). You can apply to up to 12 schools. In March, you will get one offer. Pre-register at the school to accept this offer even if you are waiting for a G&T results letter.
2. Testing to apply for G&T programs. Interested families submit a Request for Testing (RFT) form online or in person at your child’s current public school or a Family Welcome Center. The deadline for submitting the form is November 13, 2017. If you submit an RFT, your child will take the G&T Test in January 2018. In late March, you will get your child’s score report. If their score is high enough, you will also get a G&T Application. Submit the G&T Application by April 16, 2018. In late May, you will get a G&T results letter. If this letter includes an offer to attend a G&T program, the deadline to accept or decline offers will be in June 2018. Learn more in the 2018 NYC Gifted & Talented Handbook (schools.nyc.gov/GT).
1.0 Learn About Your Kindergarten Options
Fall By November 13 Get Kindergarten Application from the
Kindergarten Directory or online. Submit RFT form online or in person at your
child’s current public school or a FWC.
By January 12 January Complete Kindergarten Application by listing
schools in order of preference. Submit by phone, online, or in person at a FWC.
Take G&T Test on scheduled date.
March March One offer Get score report and if applicable,
a G&T Application.
Early April Accept offer and pre-register at the school. By April 16
Rank programs on the G&T Application in order of preference and submit it.
April - October Waitlist offers, if applicable May/June
One offer, if applicable. Accept offer and pre-register at the school.
June - October Waitlist offers, if applicable
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Don’t wait until January 12 to think about where to apply for kindergarten. A number of open houses and Elementary Admissions Events take place between September and January. Learn more in Section 5.0.
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1.2 Who Can Apply?
Your child must be a current New York City resident who was born in 2013 to start kindergarten in September 2018. Kindergarten Admissions is open to all students of this age, including current pre-K students at public district schools, Pre-K Centers, NYC Early Education Centers (NYCEEC), charter schools, and private and parochial schools, as well as Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners (ELL), and students who move to NYC during the admissions process. Students currently attending pre-K at a public elementary school still need to apply to kindergarten.
1.3 Students with Disabilities
All elementary schools are expected to welcome and serve Students with Disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
Students with Disabilities follow the same steps outlined in this directory as their general education peers in order to participate in Kindergarten Admissions. Read Sections 7.1 and 7.3 for more information on accessibility and special education services.
1.4 English Language Learners
No school may deny admission, registration, or enrollment to a student based on the student’s English Language Learner (ELL) or perceived ELL status or a student’s ELL proficiency level (as determined by a formal assessment test). Read Section 7.2 for information on resources for students learning English.
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2.1 Student Information
Let’s look at parts 1-4 of the paper application.
2.0 Understand the Kindergarten Application
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN
FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR
KINDERGARTEN APPLICANT INFORMATION
SIBLINGS INFORMATION
You may submit this paper application in person at a Family Welcome Center, or you can apply online at schools.nyc.gov/ApplyOnline or over the phone by calling 718-935-2400 by the January 12, 2018 deadline. Do not submit this application by mail or directly to schools. You cannot apply to charter schools or Gifted & Talented programs using this application.
Does your child have one or more siblings applying to kindergarten for September 2018? Yes No (If yes, please read below) If yes, and you want the applicants to attend the same school, you must 1) complete an application for each child, and 2) enter each child’s information below. Applicants must have the same schools listed in the same order on their application to be placed together. Siblings are brothers/sisters (including stepbrothers, stepsisters, foster brothers, foster sisters) who live in the same household as the applicant.
First Name Last Name Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
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SIBLINGS APPLYING TO KINDERGARTEN
Not including siblings listed in Section 2, does your child have one or more siblings who will be attending any of the schools in grades K-5 listed on this application in September 2018? Yes No (If yes, enter the information for each of these siblings below) The applicant will receive priority for admission if the sibling is currently pre-registered or enrolled at the school or a District 75 program in the same building and will be in grades K-5 in September 2018.
Name (First, Last) School Name School Code (DBN) Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
Sept 2018 Grade Student ID Number (OSIS)
John Doe PS 999 2 4 Q 9 9 9 01 / 01 / 2009 4 123456789
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Parent/Guardian Email
Borough of Residence (please check one): Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island
PRE-KINDERGARTEN (PRE-K) INFORMATION Does your child currently attend a NYC Public School Pre-K program? Yes No (If yes, indicate the current school below)
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City State Zip Code Optional: Student ID Number (OSIS)
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Date and Timestamp (for DOE use only)
You may list up to 12 New York City public school programs on this application. Please list programs in your order of preference. You should only list programs that you are interested in having your child attend. For each choice you make you must enter the Program Code and School Name. Dual language program applicants: If you want to apply to a dual language program, be sure to list the correct program code. Program codes are available in the 2018 New York City Kindergarten Directory. Please answer the additional questions below the program list.
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FOR DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM APPLICANTS ONLY In Dual Language programs, students are taught in two languages: English and the program's target language. The goal of this program is for students to be able to read, write, and speak in both English and the target language. Please answer all three questions below if you have listed a dual language program on this kindergarten application.
What is your child’s home language? English Program’s target language (circle one below)
Arabic Chinese French Haitian Creole Japanese Korean Polish Russian Spanish
How well does your child speak and understand English? Not at all Only a little Very well
How well does your child speak and understand the program’s target language? Not at all Only a little Very well
If your child has a physical impairment that makes it difficult to stand, walk, and/or use stairs, your child may require an accessible school. Please note that if your child requires an accessible school, you must provide documentation of accessibility need from a licensed doctor or 4410 provider. Someone from the DOE will contact you to request this documentation. Note: Disabilities related to hearing, vision, or temporary conditions (e.g. a broken leg) are handled through separate processes. Email [email protected] with questions.
Does your child have an accessibility need? Yes No (If yes, choose the best response from the options below) My child requires access to an elevator or lift because my child uses a wheelchair. My child requires access to an elevator or lift because my child uses a walker or other mobility device. My child requires access to an elevator or lift because it is impossible or very difficult for my child to use stairs. My child does not require access to an elevator or lift, but requires extra time and/or assistance to use stairs. My child does not currently have any of the above needs, but has been diagnosed with a serious condition that may limit his or her mobility before finishing elementary school.
By signing this form, I certify that I am the parent/guardian of the applicant(s), that the applicant(s) and I live at the same address (as listed on this form), that the applicant was born in 2013, that I have read and understand the placement process, and that I am authorized to submit this application on behalf of the applicant(s). I understand that if I do not reside at the address provided on this application, my child’s offer may be rescinded.
Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME & SIGNATURE Applications must be signed and dated6
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Part 1 Provide information about your child, including your current address and
contact information. Be sure to note if and where your
child currently attends pre-K.
Part 2 Fill out this section if your child has any siblings
who are also applying to kindergarten. Remember to complete a separate
application for each child and list the same schools on each application if you want them to attend the same school.
Part 3 Fill out this section if your child has any siblings who
are currently pre-registered or enrolled in kindergarten to fifth grade at a school listed on this application. Your child
will have a priority to attend that school.
Part 4 Read this section carefully and answer
whether or not your child has an accessibility need. If
you answer “yes,” choose which option best describes
your child’s needs.
2.2 Kindergarten Choices
In part 5 of the application, list up to 12 schools that you would like your child to attend.
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Part 5 List schools in your true order of preference.
Include the program code for each school. Find program
codes in this directory’s school pages. Some schools
have more than one program, so be sure to use the
correct program code.
Fill out this section if your child is applying to Dual Language programs.
Part 6 Be sure to sign and date this section
before submitting a paper Kindergarten Application.
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2.3 How to Submit Your Application
You can submit your child’s Kindergarten Application one of three ways.
By phone at 718-935-2009 JJ Call Monday through Friday 8am-6pm.
JJ The deadline to apply by phone is Friday, January 12, 2018 at 6pm.
JJ Apply by phone in over 200 languages. If you speak a language other than English, ask for an interpreter.
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In person at a Family Welcome Center (FWC) JJ FWCs are open Monday-Thursday from 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm. See inside back cover for a list of locations.
JJ The deadline to apply in person is Friday, January 12, 2018 at 3pm.
JJ Apply in person in over 200 languages. If you speak a language other than English, ask for an interpreter.
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Online at schools.nyc.gov/ApplyOnline JJ This option is available 24 hours a day.
JJ The deadline to apply online is Friday, January 12, 2018 at 11:59pm.
JJ Apply in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.
JJ Families who apply online must use their own email address. If you do not have an email address or do not wish to provide your email address, please apply over the phone or in person.
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Submit only one Kindergarten Application per child.
Only a child’s primary custodial parent/guardian can submit their Kindergarten Application. In the case of a joint custody agreement, if there is no specific provision addressing school decision-making, the parent or guardian who has primary physical custody of the child during the school week is considered to be the custodial parent or guardian.
Kindergarten Admissions is not first come, first served. All applications submitted online, by phone, or in person by the January 12, 2018 deadline are treated the same based on Admissions Priorities. Learn about Admissions Priorities in Section 4.0.
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Have you decided where to apply? Before you submit your child’s Kindergarten Application, learn about their kindergarten options—browse the school pages of this directory and learn how to read a school page in Section 3.0.
Stop & Learn
FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR
KINDERGARTEN APPLICANT INFORMATION
SIBLINGS INFORMATION
You may submit this paper application in person at a Family Welcome Center, or you can apply online at schools.nyc.gov/ApplyOnline or over the phone by calling 718-935-2400 by the January 12, 2018 deadline. Do not submit this application by mail or directly to schools. You cannot apply to charter schools or Gifted & Talented programs using this application.
Does your child have one or more siblings applying to kindergarten for September 2018? Yes No (If yes, please read below) If yes, and you want the applicants to attend the same school, you must 1) complete an application for each child, and 2) enter each child’s information below. Applicants must have the same schools listed in the same order on their application to be placed together. Siblings are brothers/sisters (including stepbrothers, stepsisters, foster brothers, foster sisters) who live in the same household as the applicant.
First Name Last Name Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
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SIBLINGS APPLYING TO KINDERGARTEN
Not including siblings listed in Section 2, does your child have one or more siblings who will be attending any of the schools in grades K-5 listed on this application in September 2018? Yes No (If yes, enter the information for each of these siblings below) The applicant will receive priority for admission if the sibling is currently pre-registered or enrolled at the school or a District 75 program in the same building and will be in grades K-5 in September 2018.
John Doe PS 999 2 4 Q 9 9 9 01 / 01 / 2009 4 123456789
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Parent/Guardian Email
Borough of Residence (please check one): Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island
PRE-KINDERGARTEN (PRE-K) INFORMATION Does your child currently attend a NYC Public School Pre-K program? Yes No (If yes, indicate the current school below)
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3.0 Learn About Schools and Programs3.0 When you complete the Kindergarten Application, you are not just applying to schools—you are applying to programs. Think of a program as a “doorway” to get into the school. Many elementary schools have only one program, but some have two or more, such as a general education program and a Spanish Dual Language program. Each program has its own program code. On your Kindergarten Application, you will list the school name and the program code for each of your kindergarten choices.
Use this Kindergarten Directory to research your kindergarten options. This directory lists all the elementary schools in your borough. Schools are listed by district. At the beginning of each district section, a map shows the location of all elementary schools in that district. Charter elementary school options are listed on these maps and at the end of this directory.
There are 32 school districts in NYC. Your child has a higher chance of getting into a school in your district than outside of your district. Find your school district by calling 311 or visiting schools.nyc.gov/SchoolSearch.
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3.1 School Types
There are three types of DOE schools that you can list on your Kindergarten Application.
JJ Zoned Schools: Most NYC families have a zoned school. This means they live in an area zoned for a specific school and their children have priority to attend it. Your zoned school is the school where your child is most likely to go to kindergarten. Most zoned schools make kindergarten offers to all students living in the zone. Some zoned schools have room to make offers to children living outside of their zone.
JJ Non-Zoned Schools: These schools do not have a zone. Families throughout the district or borough can attend them. Most non-zoned schools give priority to students who have older siblings attending, who are current pre-K students, or who live in the district.
JJ Choice Schools: There are three districts in NYC that have no zoned schools. All of the schools in these districts are called choice schools, and students living in these districts have priority to attend all schools in the district. These districts are:
JJ District 1: Lower East Side Manhattan JJ District 7: South Bronx JJ District 23: Brownsville Brooklyn
Find your zoned school by calling 311 or visiting schools.nyc.gov/SchoolSearch. Families living in Districts 1, 7, and 23 do not have zoned schools—see “Choice Schools” above. Magnet schools are public schools that provide a school-wide curriculum designed around a specific theme. They are intended to attract a diverse pool of applicants and historically have accommodated students from outside their zone or district. While some schools may have the word “magnet” in their school’s name, only a school that currently gets Magnet Schools Assistance Program (M.S.A.P) funding will be labeled as a “magnet school” in this directory.
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Special Music School (03M859) There is one school that requires an audition as part of its admissions process. Families who audition should also list the Special Music School and its program code on their Kindergarten Application.
If you are interested in applying to the Special Music School, contact the school directly to schedule an audition. Learn how to schedule an audition one of three ways:
JJ Online at kaufmanmusiccenter.org/sms JJ By phone at 212-501-3318 JJ In person at the school: 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023
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Gifted & Talented Programs Gifted & Talented (G&T) programs are one way the NYC Department of Education supports the educational needs of students with unique academic abilities. G&T programs have a separate admissions process and you cannot list them on your Kindergarten Application.
All families are encouraged to participate in both the Kindergarten Admissions and G&T Admissions processes. Interested families can sign their children up to take the G&T Test by submitting a Request for Testing (RFT) form by November 13, 2017. Learn more about G&T Admissions in the 2018 Gifted & Talented Handbook for Students Born in 2013 (schools.nyc.gov/GT).
Be aware that the G&T Admissions process begins before Kindergarten Admissions. Find important G&T Admissions dates in the Kindergarten Application Action Checklist at the beginning of this directory. The school pages in this directory include information about which schools currently offer G&T programs.
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3.2 School Information
Each school page in this Kindergarten Directory provides information about a school and its program or programs.
Here is what a sample Kindergarten Directory school page looks like.
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Address: 00 Chambers Street, Manhattan NY 10000 | Shared Space: No Subway: N, Q, R to Canal St; F to East Broadway; B, D to Grand St; 4, 5, 6, J, Z to Chambers St Bus: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM18, M103, M15, M15-SBS, M22, M5, M9, QM11, QM25, QM7, QM8, X1, X10, X11, X12, X14, X15, X17, X17A, X19, X2, X27, X28, X42, X5, X8
Amy Ng, Principal | [email protected] schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/02/M000 | 212-000-0000
Grades: PK-5 | Students: 400 Accessibility: Not Accessible Special Education Programs | English Language Learner Programs
PROGRAMS OFFERED P.S. 00 Chambers Street School Code: 00M000KG
Chinese Dual Language Program Code: 00M000CH
Who Got Offers In 2017? All Some None Zoned Siblings Other Zoned Students Siblings Living Outside the Zone Pre-K Students Living Outside the Zone Other In-District Students Out of District Students
JJ Students who are English Language Learners will have priority for 20% of seats.
P.S. 00 Chambers Street School | 00M000 Zoned School
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41+59 41% of students were proficient on the State English Test
61+39 61% of students were proficient on the State Math Test 98+2 98% of parents are satisfied with their child’s education
98+2 98% of parents feel their child is safe at the school Search 00M000 at schools.nyc.gov/accountability for more about this school.
Note that all schools offer these programs. Learn more in Sections 7.2 and 7.3..
Learn more in Section 3.3.
Learn the school type: zoned, non-zoned, or choice.Learn more in Section 3.4.
Use a school’s contact information to call or email with any questions.
Use location information to consider what your child’s daily commute would
be like. Learn about transportation options in Section 7.5.
Learn more about accessibility in Section 7.1.
Learn the age range of students at the school, which grades (if any) offer Gifted & Talented programs, and how
many students attend the school.
3.3 Performance
Use this section to learn more about a school’s performance in terms of academics and safety.
Find out the percentage of third, fourth, and fifth graders who scored proficient in English
and Math in the 2015-2016 school year.
These are parent responses from the annual NYC School Survey.
Visit this website to find details on any school’s performance and demographics in their School Quality Reports.
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Here are NYC averages for each performance category shown on the school page. Use these averages to see how specific schools compare.
JJ 35% of students were proficient on the State English Test
JJ 34% of students were proficient on the State Math Test
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3.4 Programs Offered
This part of the school page provides information about a school’s program or programs, including specific program codes. It also shows which groups of applicants (for example, students living in the zone) got offers in 2017. Read Section 4.0 to learn about Admissions Priorities and how kindergarten offers are made.
Zoned School Page Here is a zoned school page’s Programs Offered section.
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PERFORMANCE
Use this section to find the program codes for schools you list on your Kindergarten Application. Schools that offer more than one program will have a different code for each program.
Learn which groups of students applied to kindergarten at this school last spring and if all, some, or none of the students in each group got offers. Learn about how offers are made in Section 4.0.
Learn additional information about the school in the notes section.
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Non-Zoned School Page A non-zoned school page is a lot like a zoned school page, but it lists only the student groups that got offers from the school last year. It also lists the school’s Admissions Priorities. Learn more and see an example in Section 4.5.
Choice School Page Here is an example of a choice school’s Programs Offered section:
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Address: 333 East 4th Street, Manhattan NY 10009 | Shared Space: Yes Subway: F to Bedford-Nostrand; A to Nostrand Ave Bus: B25, B26, B38, B44, B44-SBS, B45, B48, B49, B52, B65
Irene Sanchez, Principal | [email protected] ps15.org | 212-228-8730
Grades: PK-5 | Gifted & Talented Grades: K-5 | Students: 176 Accessibility: Partially Accessible a (contact school) Special Education Programs | English Language Learner Programs
PROGRAMS OFFERED P.S. 00 City Lane School Code: 00M000KG
Who Got Offers In 2017? This is a choice school. Please review the admissions priorities in the introduction.
JJ This school also serves students at 105 Tech Place in Brooklyn.
P.S. 00 City Lane School | 00M000 Choice School
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Find out additional information about a school, such as if it is a magnet school, offers only Dual Language programs, has Transitional Bilingual Education programs, or shares a building with another school or program.
Learn which types of students got offers to a school’s program(s) last spring. Learn if your district has any specific Admissions Priorities in Section 4.0.
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4.0 Know Your Chances of Getting an Offer to One of Your Top Choices4.0 All NYC children born in 2013 are guaranteed a kindergarten seat in a public school. A number of factors play a role in how elementary schools make offers to students applying to kindergarten.
Choices on the Application OFFER
Seat Availability The schools listed on a student’s application
and the order in which they are listed The number of seats available (how many
students each school or program can accept)
Admissions Priorities The order in which applicants are considered
4.1 Choices on the Application
The schools that you list on your Kindergarten Application and the order in which you list them help determine where your child goes to kindergarten.
1. Find up to 12 schools that you would like your child to attend and that you plan to list on their Kindergarten Application.
2. List your school choices and their program codes in order from your favorite to least favorite, with your favorite school and program code in row 1. Your child will get an offer to the kindergarten program that is your highest possible choice taking into consideration the other factors discussed in this section.
Some schools offer more than one program, so be sure to list the correct program code on your Kindergarten Application. If you would like your child to attend your zoned school, you must list it on your Kindergarten Application. However, you do not have to list it as your first choice.
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4.2 Seat Availability
Schools vary in size, and many programs have more applicants than seats. When a school can’t make offers to all applicants, they make offers based on which students have the highest Admissions Priority to go to that school.
For example, a zoned school would make offers to all of their zoned students before making an offer to someone living outside of the zone. Learn more about Admissions Priorities in Section 4.3.
4.3 Types of Admissions Priorities
Your child has a better chance of getting into some schools than others. A school’s Admissions Priorities are the order in which they consider applicants for offers.
JJ Schools consider students in the first priority group first.
JJ If seats are available, they will consider students in the second priority group next, and so on.
Sibling Priority If your child has an older sibling at a school that you list on your child’s Kindergarten Application, your child may have a higher chance of getting an offer from that school than a child who does not have a sibling enrolled there.
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If your child has a sibling who is applying to kindergarten the same year at the same schools, these siblings have a priority to be placed together at the same school.
A sibling is defined as an applicant’s brother or sister, including half-brothers, half-sisters, stepbrothers, stepsisters, foster brothers, and foster sisters who live in the same household and are currently pre- registered or enrolled at that school in any grade level between kindergarten to fifth grade and who will be enrolled at that school in any grade level between kindergarten and fifth grade in September 2018. This includes students enrolled in co-located District 75 programs in the same school building. Schools offer a priority to applicants with verified siblings in the school. Get sibling priority by completing part 3 of the Kindergarten Application.
District Priority Most schools give an Admissions Priority to students in their own district over students who live in other districts.
Pre-K Priority If your child is currently enrolled in pre-K at a public elementary school, they will get an Admissions Priority to attend kindergarten at that school. Not all elementary schools have pre-K. Students currently attending pre-K at a public elementary school still need to apply to kindergarten.
Who Got Offers in 2017? Use the “Who Got Offers in 2017?” section of each school page to learn which groups of students got an offer last year. If a school made offers to a specific group of students then, they will likely be able to make offers to this group again. For example, if a school was able to make offers to children living outside of their zone who had an older sibling in the school, they will likely be able to make offers to siblings living outside of the zone again.
Learn about a school’s Admissions Priorities and who got offers last year to know your child’s chances of getting an offer. The higher priority your child has to a school, the higher chance that your child will get an offer to that school.
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KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS

Live outside the zone
Zoned schools make offers to students in the following order. 1. Students who live in the zone, with a verified sibling 2. Students who live in the zone, without a verified sibling
If space allows, students living outside the zone may also be admitted, in the following order: 3. Students who live in the district, with a verified sibling 4. Students who live outside the district, with a verified sibling 5. Students who live in the district and are currently enrolled at the school for pre-K 6. Students who live outside the district and are currently enrolled at the school for pre-K 7. Students who live in the district, other than those in Priority Groups 3 and 5
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8. Students who live outside the district, other than those in Priority Groups 4 and 6
Each zoned school page lists the student groups who applied to that school’s kindergarten last year and whether all, some, or none of that group got offers. See an example in Section 3.4.
4.5 Admissions Priorities for Non-Zoned Schools
Different non-zoned schools have different Admissions Priorities. Most non-zoned schools will give offers to children living in the same district as that school before children living in a different district.
Each non-zoned school page lists the student groups who got offers to that school’s kindergarten last year as well as that school’s Admissions Priorities.
Here is what this section of a non-zoned school page looks like:
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Address: 12-18 Ellwood Street, Manhattan NY 10040 Shared Space: No Subway: A to 190th St; 1 to Dyckman St Bus: Bx7, BxM1, M100, M101, M3, M4, M98
Deirdre Budd | [email protected] schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/06/M178 | 212-569-0327
Grades: PK-5 | Total Students: 304 Accessibility: Fully Accessible a Special Education Programs | English Language Learner Programs
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29+71 42% of students were proficient on the State Math Test
34+66 90% of parents are satisfied with their child’s education
P.S. 00 Chambers Street School | 00M000 Non-Zoned School
Spanish Dual Language Program Code: 00M000SP
Who Got Offers In 2017? Last year, this school admitted sibilngs of current students and other in-district students.
Admissions Priorities: 1 Students residing in the district whose verified siblings will be enrolled in grades K-5 in the school in September 2017. 2 Students residing outside the district whose verified siblings will be enrolled in grades K-5 in the school in September 2017. 3 Students residing in the district without siblings in the school. 4 Students residing outside the district without siblings in the school.
Learn the Admissions Priorities this school uses to give offers.
Learn which groups of students got offers from this school last year.
4.6 Admissions Priorities for District 1
Manhattan has one choice district, District 1 on the Lower East Side. There are no zoned schools in District 1, and children living in District 1 have priority to attend all schools in that district.
All District 1 schools have the same Admissions Priorities. District 1 schools make offers to students in the following order:
1. Students who live in District 1 who are currently enrolled at a District 1 school for pre-K and list their current school as their first choice on their Kindergarten Application
2. Students who live in District 1 who have a verified sibling currently enrolled in a District 1 school and list the sibling’s school as their first choice on their Kindergarten Application
3. Students who live outside District 1 who have a verified sibling currently enrolled in a District 1 school and list the sibling’s school as their first choice on their Kindergarten Application
4. All other students living in District 1 who list a District 1 school as their first choice on their Kindergarten Application
5. Students who live outside District 1 who attend a District 1 school for pre-K and list the school as their first choice on their Kindergarten Application
6. Students who live in District 1 who could not be accommodated in their first choice
7. All other students who live outside District 1
This is the end of Section 4.0. Complete the activities that follow.
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Complete this activity to decide which schools to list on your Kindergarten Application.
Step 1: Check if you live in a zoned district or a choice district Find out if you live in a zoned district or a choice district (School Districts 1, 7, 23) by calling 311 or visiting nyc.schools.gov/SchoolSearch.
0 I live in a zoned district. Write in the zoned district number where you live:
JJ In a zoned district, your child has priority to attend their zoned school. Most students attend kindergarten at their zoned schools.
JJ Find out your zoned school by calling 311 or visiting nyc.schools.gov/SchoolSearch.
Write in your zoned school:
JJ Go to Step 2 for help in finding other schools that you might list on your child’s Kindergarten Application.
OR
0 I live in a choice district. Circle the choice district where you live: District 1 District 7 District 23
JJ In a choice district, your child has priority to attend all schools in your district.
JJ Go to Step 2 for help in finding schools in your district to list on your child’s Kindergarten Application.
If you have a zoned school, it is always a good idea to consider ranking that school on your application. Your child has priority to attend their zoned school. Most students attend kindergarten at their zoned schools. Remember that you do NOT have to mark it as your first choice to keep your priority.
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Step 2: Find Schools Look through the Kindergarten Directory school pages to find up to 12 schools that interest you and that you want to list on your application. Use these questions to help you decide:
1. Is this school near your home? How would your child get there?
2. Does your child have any siblings who currently attend this school or who are also applying to
kindergarten this year?
Look at the “Who Got Offers in 2017?” section on the school page.
JJ Which applicant group is your child in for this school? Circle your answer.
Sibling Living Outside the Zone Pre-K Student Living Outside the Zone
Other In-District Student Out of District Student Other
JJ Which applicant groups got offers in 2017 to this school?
If this school is a non-zoned school, look carefully at its Admissions Priorities. Learn more in Section 4.0. TIP
ACTIVITY Make a List of Your Kindergarten Choices
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Step 3: List Your Top Kindergarten Choices Decide which schools are your top choices. List up to 12 schools that you would like your child to attend. Rank schools in your true order of preference with your first choice next to #1.
My Kindergarten Choices
School Name Program Code
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5.0 Attend Elementary Admissions Events5.0 Most of the Kindergarten Admissions process happens in the fall between October and January. Create an admissions calendar to keep track of the dates and times of Elementary Admissions Events as well as open houses and school tours.
5.1 Elementary Admissions Events
Attend an Elementary Admissions Event this October. At these events, you can learn about the Kindergarten Admissions process, find out how to fill out your application, and ask questions about schools and programs. The Elementary Admissions Events for different districts take place on different dates. Check the Kindergarten Admissions website (schools.nyc.gov/Kindergarten) to learn which date(s) to attend an Elementary Admissions Event near you.
5.2 School Visits
Visiting a school is the best way to explore how good a fit it may be for your child. It’s also a great way to see how long the trip is from home. Contact schools directly to find out if they have special events, open houses, or school tours.
The Calendar on the Kindergarten Admissions website (see URL above) is another way to find a school’s open house dates.
Before you visit a school, prepare a list of questions for school staff and current students about the school’s culture, courses, and activities. Families interested in G&T Admissions should also visit schools with G&T programs. Learn more in the 2018 NYC Gifted & Talented Handbook (schools.nyc.gov/GT).
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6.0 Get and Accept a Kindergarten Offer6.0 You will get your child’s kindergarten offer letter in March 2018. If you applied to kindergarten online, you will also get your offer letter by email. Your offer letter will tell you where your child will go to kindergarten in the fall. This letter will also tell you where your child is waitlisted.
6.1 Pre-Registration
Accept your child’s kindergarten offer by pre-registering at the school where you got an offer. Pre- registration secures your child’s kindergarten seat at that school.
How to Pre-Register First, contact the school to set up a time to pre-register. Then bring your child and all required documents to pre-registration.
Use the checklist that follows to make sure you bring everything you need to pre-register and accept your kindergarten offer.
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KINDERGARTEN PRE-REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
Bring the following to accept your kindergarten offer and secure your seat. Remember to pre-register by April 2018.
0 The child that you are registering
0 Proof of your child’s age (child’s birth certificate, passport, or record of baptism)
0 Two of the documents below verifying proof of address
0 Lease agreement, deed, or mortgage statement for the residence;
0 A residential utility bill (gas or electric) in the resident’s name issued by a utility company (e.g., National Grid or Con Edison); must be dated within the past 60 days;
0 A bill for cable television services provided to the residence; must include the name of the parent and the address of the residence and be dated within the past 60 days;
0 Documentation or letter on letterhead from a federal, state, or local government agency, including the IRS, the City Housing Authority, the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, the Human Resources Administration, or the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), or an ACS subcontractor, indicating the resident’s name and address; must be dated within the past 60 days;
0 A current property tax bill for the residence;
0 A water bill for the residence; must be dated within the past 90 days;
0 Rent receipt which includes the address of residence; must be dated within the past 60 days;
0 State, city, or other government issued identification (including an IDNYC card), which has not expired and includes the address of residence;
0 Income tax form for the last calendar year;
0 Official NYS Driver’s License or learner’s permit, which has not expired;
0 Official payroll documentation from an employer issued within the past 60 days such as a paystub with home address, a form submitted for tax withholding purposes, or payroll receipt (a letter on the employer’s letterhead is not adequate); must include home address and be dated within the past 60 days;
0 Voter registration documents, which include the name of the parent and the address of residence;
0 Unexpired membership documents based upon residency (e.g., neighborhood residents’ association), which include the name of the parent and the address of residence;
0 Evidence of custody of the child, including but not limited to judicial custody orders or guardianship papers; documents must have been issued within the past 60 days and include name of student and address of residence.
Note: Students in Temporary Housing, as defined by McKinney-Vento, are not required to submit documentation (including address, proof of date of birth, and immunization) in order to enroll. Schools must provisionally pre- register the student and then work with the Students in Temporary Housing DOE contact to obtain documentation.
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6.2 G&T Offers
If your child was also eligible to submit a G&T Application, you will get a G&T results letter in late May 2018. This letter may or may not include an offer for your child to attend a G&T program. Students will only get offers to G&T programs with available seats. If you get an offer, you will have to choose to accept the G&T program or your kindergarten placement.
6.3 Waitlist Offers
A school has a kindergarten waitlist when there are more students that apply to it than kindergarten seats available.
You will be automatically added to the waitlist for any school you ranked higher on your Kindergarten Application than the school where your child got an offer. For example, if you got an offer for the school you listed third on your application, you will automatically be added to the waitlist for your first and second choice schools.
Schools will contact a waitlisted family directly if they are able to offer their child a seat. No additional action is required of families on a waitlist at this point in the admissions process.
6.4 Students Who Move During the Admissions Process
Moving to NYC Families who move to NYC during the Kindergarten Admissions process can call 718-935-2009, visit a Family Welcome Center (FWC), or email [email protected] for help with the next steps in getting a placement for your child. FWC locations are listed on the inside back cover of this directory.
Moving Within NYC Current NYC residents who move to a different zone or district during the Kindergarten Admissions process can call 718-935-2009 or visit your new zoned school or a FWC to update your information and talk about changes to your Kindergarten Application or school. Your child’s priority to attend certain schools may change if you move. Learn more in Section 4.0.
Students who move after the start of the school year have the option to stay in their current school or to request a transfer to a closer school. Learn more about transfers at schools.nyc.gov/Transfers.
6.5 What’s Next? Middle School
During your child’s fifth grade year, they will apply to middle school programs. The Middle School Admissions process may seem many years in the future, but it’s helpful to start thinking now about the next step in your child’s educational journey. Over the next few years, you can do the following to prepare.
JJ Learn if your child’s kindergarten is in a school that continues through eighth or twelfth grade. Students at continuing schools have an Admissions Priority to attend those schools in middle school and, if applicable, high school.
JJ Learn about Middle School Admissions at schools.nyc.gov/Middle.
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7.1 Accessibility
The NYC Department of Education is committed to providing students with accessibility needs with a kindergarten placement that allows the student to access all relevant programs and services.
Accessible schools or programs are located in a fully accessible building or a partially accessible building where an individual with limited mobility may enter and access all relevant programs and services, including the science laboratory, library, cafeteria, and the gymnasium. In some cases, school programs may need to be relocated to accommodate access. At least one restroom is accessible.
All schools that are considered accessible are labeled as Fully Accessible or Partially Accessible in this directory.
The Kindergarten Application includes a question that asks families to indicate whether their child has accessibility needs that would require an accessible school.
For more information on accessibility and Department of Education schools, visit schools.nyc.gov/Offices/OSP/Accessibility.
7.2 ELL Service Delivery Models
The NYC Department of Education provides a range of supports and services for ELL (English Language Learner) students to develop their English language skills and prepare them for success in school and beyond. Below are three different ELL service delivery models offered in New York City public schools.
Program Definition
English as a New Language (ENL)
English as a New Language programs, formerly called English as a Second Language or ESL, provide instruction in English with support in your child’s home language so that they can learn to read, write, and speak English. Students in this program can come from many different language backgrounds, and English may be the only common language among them. All schools provide ENL programs.
Transitional Bilingual Education
(TBE)
Transitional Bilingual Education programs provide reading, writing, and other classes in English and in your child’s home language. As students’ English improves, time spent learning in English increases and time spent learning in the home language decreases. Once a student is no longer identified as an English Language Learner, they will exit the program.
Dual Language (DL)
In Dual Language programs, students are taught in two languages: English and their home language, such as Spanish, Chinese, or French, among others. The goal of this program is for students to be able to read, write, and speak in both English and their home language. In Dual Language classes, the home language and English are used equally.
DL programs aim for a balanced number of ELLs and English-speaking students. Therefore, some seats may be reserved for ELLs. Additionally, schools may conduct an assessment and an interview with the child, to determine a child’s home language and English proficiency. If you are interested in a DL program, be sure to apply to that program (not the school’s general education program) and to provide the DL program code (not the general education program code) on your Kindergarten Application. For more information, visit schools.nyc.gov/ELL.
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Identification of English Language Learners (ELLs) As the parents or guardians of a newly enrolled student, you are required to complete a Home Language Identification Survey (HLIS) at the school within ten days of when your child first begins attending the school. This survey lets school staff know what language you use in your home. If the HLIS indicates that your child uses a language other than English, the school will determine whether they are eligible to be given an English proficiency test called the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL). How your child does on this test determines whether your child is entitled to ELL supports and services.
ELL Program Orientation: Selecting the Best Program for Your Child If your child has been identified as an ELL, you will be invited to attend an ELL parent orientation at your child’s school within ten days of when your child first begins attending the school. During the orientation, you will fill out the Parent Survey and Program Selection Form and select the program that you believe best meets your child’s needs. If you do not receive this form, you can request it from the school.
The school pages in this directory list the ELL programs currently offered for kindergarten students in each school according to school-reported data. For the most up-to-date information about ELL program offerings, contact schools directly.
All schools offer ENL programs, and all schools are expected to open a TBE or DL program when the families of at least 15 ELLs in a single language in one grade or two consecutive grades have requested that program. By selecting a TBE or DL program on the Parent Survey and Program Selection Form, families help inform which ELL programs should be offered at schools.
For more information about all ELL programs and services available in New York City public elementary schools, and to learn more about the ELL Enrollment Process, please visit schools.nyc.gov/Academics/ELL and schools.nyc.gov/Academics/ELL/FamilyResources.
7.3 Special Education Services
Every elementary school participating in Kindergarten Admissions is expected to welcome and serve Students with Disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Applicants with IEPs Most students with IEPs will attend their zoned school, just like their general education peers. Families of Students with Disabilities should apply to kindergarten in order to secure a kindergarten seat.
The Department of Education is committed to ensuring Students with Disabilities have access to quality education and, to the extent appropriate, instruction alongside their general education peers. For more information on special education in New York City, visit schools.nyc.gov/SpecialEducation.
Evaluation for Kindergarten (School-Age) Special Education Services Some incoming kindergarteners will be eligible for school-age special education services. These students get an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
If your child gets special education services in pre-K, they will be reevaluated to determine if they are eligible for special education services when they transition to kindergarten.
If your child does not currently get special education services, but you believe they may have a disability and may need special education services, please contact the Committee on Special Education (CSE) for your district of residence. For contact information, call 311 or visit schools.nyc.gov/Academics/ SpecialEducation/Help/Contacts/CSECPSE.
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Special Education Services and Supports at Schools All schools serve students with disabilities, and are expected to provide the special education programs and services documented on students’ IEPs. For more information about special education programs and services, visit schools.nyc.gov/Academics/SpecialEducation/FamilyResources/GuidesDocuments.
Specialized Programs in District Schools Specialized programs exist within some district schools and are designed to meet the needs of students with specific disabilities. While most students are served in their local schools, some students may be eligible to attend a specialized program which is not available in every school. Some district schools offer one or more of the following specialized programs:
JJ Bilingual Special Education (BSE) Program
JJ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Nest Program and/or ASD Horizon Program
JJ Academic, Career, and Essential Skills (ACES) Program
For more information about specialized programs in community schools, visit schools.nyc.gov/Academics/SpecialEducation/SupportsServices/SpecializedPrograms.
District 75 Applicants District 75 provides highly specialized instruction in programs for students with severe disabilities, including students with autism, intellectual disability, emotional disturbance, sensory impairments, and/or multiple disabilities. For more information about District 75, visit schools.nyc.gov/Academics/SpecialEducation/D75.
7.4 Charter Schools
Charter schools are public schools that operate independently according to the terms of a performance contract, or “charter,” that can last up to five years.
JJ They are free—charter schools do not charge tuition.
JJ They commit to meeting or exceeding specific goals for academic performance.
JJ They are governed by non-profit Boards of Trustees —these are mainly comprised of unpaid volunteers and are responsible for such actions as establishing school policies, ensuring compliance with state and federal law, overseeing the school budget, and evaluating the school’s leader.
JJ They are reviewed regularly by their authorizers (state-sanctioned bodies with the power to create or renew charter schools); and
JJ They can be granted a renewal for up to five more years by their authorizers upon meeting or exceeding agreed-upon academic and operational goals and other standards of performance; this process repeats itself in cycles that depend on the length of each school’s most recent renewal.
Charter schools have their own separate admissions process. Contact these schools directly to learn how to apply.
Find a list of this borough’s charter schools in the last section of this directory. See where each district’s charter schools are located on the map before that district’s school pages.
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7.5 Transportation
In New York City, enrollment in a public elementary school does not guarantee school bus service. Students who are eligible for specialized transportation will receive bus service.
For students who are not eligible for specialized service, transportation for public elementary schools works as follows.
School bus transportation is not available for students whose school is in a different district from where they live.
School bus transportation may be available if your child’s school is in the same district where you live. NYC offers transportation to students based on their age and the walking distance between their home and school. See the following figure for details.
Grade Less than 1/2 mile from home to school
1/2 to 1 mile between home and school
1 mile or more between home and school
K-2 Half-fare MTA bus pass Free yellow bus or MetroCard Free yellow bus or
MetroCard 3-4
No transportation is provided
Half-fare MTA bus pass
Students get yellow busing if (i) their school has bus service, (ii) they live in the same school district as their school, and (iii) a stop exists or can be created. Stops cannot be created if they make the existing route longer than five miles as measured through each stop to the school.
Eligible students who do not meet these three criteria get a MetroCard.
Families in larger school districts such as District 31 (Staten Island) or in Queens should pay particular attention to this since students in these areas often cannot be reached on a five-mile route. Learn more about transportation eligibility at optnyc.org/Parents/Information.htm.
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District 1 Elementary Schools
District 1 is a choice district. This means there are no zoned schools, and children living in District 1 have priority to attend all schools in the district.
Type Program Name | DBN Grades
P.S. 15 Roberto Clemente | 01M015 PK-5 P.S. 19 Asher Levy | 01M019 PK-5 P.S. 20 Anna Silver | 01M020 PK-5 P.S. 34 Franklin D. Roosevelt | 01M034 PK-8 P.S. 63 The Star Academy | 01M063 PK-5 P.S. 64 Robert Simon | 01M064 PK-5 P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale | 01M110 PK-5 P.S. 134 Henrietta Szold | 01M134 PK-5 P.S. 140 Nathan Straus | 01M140 PK-8 P.S. 142 Amalia Castro | 01M142 PK-8 P.S. 184 Shuang Wen | 01M184 PK-8 P.S. 188 The Island School | 01M188 PK-8 The East Village Community School | 01M315 PK-8 The Children’s Workshop School | 01M361 PK-5 Neighborhood School | 01M363 PK-5 Earth School | 01M364 PK-5 X New Explorations Into Science, Technology and Math High School | 01M539 PK-12 # Manhattan Charter School 2 | 84M080 PK-5 # Manhattan Charter School | 84M320 PK-5 # Girls Preparatory Charter School of New York | 84M330 PK-8
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P.S. 34 Franklin D. Roosevelt | 01M034
P.S. 63 The Star Academy | 01M063
P.S. 64 Robert Simon | 01M064
P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale | 01M110
P.S. 134 Henrietta Szold | 01M134
P.S. 140 Nathan Straus | 01M140
P.S. 142 Amalia Castro | 01M142
P.S. 184 Shuang Wen | 01M184
P.S. 188 The Island School | 01M188
The East Village Community School | 01M315
The Children's Workshop School | 01M361
Neighborhood School | 01M363
Earth School | 01M364
School | 01M539
Manhattan Charter School | 84M320
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P.S. 15 Roberto Clemente | 01M015 Choice School
Address: 333 East 4th Street, Manhattan NY 10009 | Shared Space: Yes Subway: N/A Bus: M14A, M14D, M15, M15-SBS, M21, M8, M9
Irene Sanchez, Principal | [email protected] www.ps15.org | 212-228-8730
Grades: PK-5 | Gifted & Talented Grades: K-4 | Students: 178 Accessibility: Partially Accessible a See Section 7.1 for more information Special Education Programs | English Language Learner Programs
PROGRAMS OFFERED P.S. 15 Roberto Clemente Code: 01M015KG
Who Got Offers In 2017? Last year, this school admitted siblings of current students, continuing pre-K students, and other in-district students. JJ This school offers Gifted & Talented through a separate application process.
PERFORMANCE
33+67 20% of students were proficient on the State English Test 36+64 21% of students were proficient on the State Math Test
92+8 92% of parents are satisfied with their child’s education 94+6 94% of parents feel their child is safe at the school
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P.S. 19 Asher Levy | 01M019 Choice School
Address: 185 1st Avenue, Manhattan NY 10003 | Shared Space: Yes Subway: L to 1st Ave; 6 to Astor Place; 4, 5, N, Q, R to 14th St-Union Square Bus: M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A, M14D, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M23, M3, M5, M8, M9, X1, X10, X10B, X12, X17, X27, X28, X7, X9
Jacqueline Flanagan, Principal | [email protected] schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/01/M019 | 212-533-5340
PROGRAMS OFFERED P.S. 19 Asher Levy Code: 01M019KG
Who Got Offers In 2017? Last year, this school admitted students without sibling, pre-k, or district priority.
PERFORMANCE
P.S. 20 Anna Silver | 01M020 Choice School
Address: 166 Essex Street, Manhattan NY 10002 | Shared Space: No Subway: J, M, Z to Delancey St-Essex St; F to Lower East Side-2nd Ave; B, D to Grand St Bus: B39, M103, M14A, M14D, M15, M15-SBS, M21, M8, M9
Sarah Pinto Viagran, Principal | [email protected] ps20m.org | 212-254-9577
Grades: PK-5 | Students: 540 Accessibility: Partially Accessible a See Section 7.1 for more information Special Education Programs | English Language Learner Programs
PROGRAMS OFFERED P.S. 20 Anna Silver Code: 01M020KG
Spanish Dual Language Program Code: 01M020SP
PERFORMANCE
P.S. 34 Franklin D. Roosevelt | 01M034 Choice School
Address: 730 East 12th Street, Manhattan NY 10009 | Shared Space: No Subway: L to 1st Ave Bus: M14A, M14D, M21, M23, M8, M9, X14, X2, X42, X5
Angeliki Loukatos, Principal | [email protected] schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/01/M034 | 212-228-4433
PROGRAMS OFFERED P.S. 34 Franklin D. Roosevelt Code: 01M034KG
PERFORMANCE
P.S. 63 The Star Academy | 01M063 Choice School
Address: 121 East 3rd Street, Manhattan NY 10009 | Shared Space: Yes Subway: L to 1st Ave; J, M, Z to Delancey St-Essex St; F to Lower East Side-2nd Ave; 6, B, D to Bleecker St; 4 to Broadway-Lafayette St Bus: B39, M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A, M14D, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M21, M3, M8, M9
Darlene Cameron, Principal | [email protected] www.staracademyps63.com | 212-674-3180
PROGRAMS OFFERED P.S. 63 The Star Academy Code: 01M063KG
Who Got Offers In 2017? Last year, this school admitted siblings of current students, continuing pre-K students, and other in-district students.
PERFORMANCE
P.S. 64 Robert Simon | 01M064 Choice School
Address: 600 East 6th Street, Manhattan NY 10009 | Shared Space: Yes Subway: L to 1st Ave; J, M, Z to Delancey St-Essex St; F to Lower East Side-2nd Ave Bus: M14A, M14D, M15, M15-SBS, M21, M8, M9
Marlon L. Hosang, Principal | [email protected] schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/01/M064 | 212-673-6510
PROGRAMS OFFERED P.S. 64 Robert Simon Code: 01M064KG
PERFORMANCE
P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale | 01M110 Choice School
Address: 285 Delancy Street, Manhattan NY 10002 | Shared Space: No Subway: F, J, M, Z to Delancey St-Essex St Bus: M14A, M14D, M21, M22, M9, X14, X37, X38
Karen Feuer, Principal | [email protected] schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/01/M110 | 212-674-2690
Grades: PK-5 | Gifted & Talented Grades: K-5 | Students: 383 Accessibility: Not Accessible Special Education Programs | English Language Learner Programs
PROGRAMS OFFERED P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale Code: 01M110KG
Who Got Offers In 2017? Last year, this school admitted siblings of current students, continuing pre-K students, and other in-district students who listed this school as their first choice. JJ This school offers Gifted & Talented through a separate application process.
PERFORMANCE
P.S. 134 Henrietta Szold | 01M134 Choice School
Address: 293 East Broadway, Manhattan NY 10002 | Shared Space: No Subway: J, M, Z to Delancey St-Essex St; F to East Broadway Bus: B39, M14A, M14D, M15, M15-SBS, M21, M22, M9, X14, X37, X38
Daniel Kim, Principal | [email protected] schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/01/M134 | 212-673-4470
Grades: PK-5 | Students: 354 Accessibility: Partially Accessible a See Section 7.1 for more information Special Education Programs | English Language Learner Programs
PROGRAMS OFFERED P.S. 134 Henrietta Szold Code: 01M134KG
PERFORMANCE
P.S. 140 Nathan Straus | 01M140