Kindergarten Application Period Begins Today
Monday, January 9th, 2012
The kindergarten admissions process opens today, and though the process differs from school to school, there are some standard timelines and guidelines for eligibility and admissions priorities. All students entering kindergarten in September 2012 (children born in 2007) must submit an application, even if they are applying to zoned schools.
During the application period, which runs through March 2, you should visit the schools in your zone to get a better idea of what the school is like, and to fill out an application. PS 217 and 139 (District 22) have open houses on Thursday, January 12 and Wednesday, January 18, respectively; and though it looks like PS 249 (District 17) will not be holding an open house (if you know about one, please let us know), you can contact Parent Coordinator Nyoca Mackey at 347-563-4752 to set up a tour.
You can also visit schools that you’re interested in that are outside of your zone, though priority is given to students residing within the zone. To find out which school you are zoned for, call 311 or conduct a search on the DOE site.
Liena had some great advice this time last year, and readers provided excellent insights as well, so it’s worth taking a look back at that if you’re going through this process for the first time. If you’ve done it already and have thoughts about a school in the neighborhood now that your child has been there for a few months, let us know how it’s going, and if you feel you made the right choice.
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