Registration

Registration Information

Kindergarten & Pre-K

Kindergarten Registration

Registration for Kindergarten will begin on January 2, 2024.

Registration packets are available at Central Office (Thayer House), in the main office of all school buildings and on the website under the tab "Forms"

Full Day Pre-Kindergarten Registration - [See Universal Pre-Kindergarten for more information]

Registration for Pre-Kindergarten will begin on February 5, 2024. The Pre-K Lottery will be held on April 15, 2024. Families must register and prove residency before the lottery date.

For both Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration:

Photo ID, proof of residency, and proof of child's age should be attached with the registration packet.

Please have all forms in the registration packet completely filled out.

Drop off completed registration packets with required documentation at our District Office (Thayer House) located at 154 Dosoris Lane during business hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Summer hours during July and August are 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Please call (516) 801-7008 with any questions you may have.

To enter Kindergarten, children must be five years old on or before December 1 of the school year.
To enter Pre-kindergarten, children must be four (4) years old on or before December 1 of the school year.
Transportation will not be provided for Pre-K students.

Universal Pre-Kindergarten

2024-2025 Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program

The Glen Cove City School District is pleased to announce:

2024 - 2025 UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM (UPK)

The Pre-K program is a free, standards-based program that aims to build strong foundational skills that help prepare students for kindergarten. It is open to qualifying students who will be 4 years of age on or before December 1, 2024.

Pre-K will accept applications for the 2024-2025 school year starting on February 5, 2024.

Slots are limited and are assigned based on a lottery. Submission of the application is not a guarantee of acceptance to the Pre-K program.

This program is funded from the New York State UPK and the SUFDPK Grant Program.

A limited number of roster spots will be available for the Pre-K program within the Glen Cove City School District. Also, local community-based Pre-K programs will provide other roster spots.

A lottery will be held April 15, 2024 to determine which students will have a roster spot. The lottery will also determine the order on the waitlist should there be more students who register than there are spots available.

You may pick up a registration packet at the Glen Cove City School District Central Office located at 154 Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove, NY 11542, or under the Forms tab above. Please ensure that your registration packet is completed and bring it to the Registration office. If you have any questions, please call 516-801-7008 or email nprezeau@glencoveschools.org.

All families who wish to participate in the lottery must prove residency and register by April 14, 2024.

Please see the FAQs (e.g., Frequently Asked Questions) below for more information.

Sincerely,

Glen Cove City School District

Glen Cove City School District UPK Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pre-K program free?
Yes.
Is the Pre-K program half day or full day?
The program will be 6 hours per day, 5 days a week, likely from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM but specific start/end times may vary at the community based pre-k location.
What is the calendar for Pre-K?
The program follows the Glen Cove City School District calendar.
2024-25 One Page Calendar
Is the program run by the Glen Cove City School District?
The program will be run by the Glen Cove City School District. Some of the classes will take place inside the Glen Cove City School District and others will take place at a community-based Pre-K site, which for next year will be the YMCA in Glen Cove.
Who is eligible?
Children who are residents of the Glen Cove City School District and who turn 4 on or before December 1, of the year they would be entering pre-kindergarten, are eligible for the program.
If I register my child for the UPK Lottery, are they guaranteed a placement in the program?
No. The lottery will determine if a child has been selected for one of the roster spots for the UPK. If selected, parents will be notified in writing within one week of the lottery.
How will I know if my child has been chosen?
Parents of children selected for the program will be notified, in writing, within one week of the drawing.
How does the lottery work?
All students are placed into a lottery system and as their names are pulled, they are placed in our UPK classes starting with Deasy, next Landing, and then the YMCA. The rotation is based on the number of available classes in each location, and since Deasy has three available classes, the first three students are placed at Deasy, the next student is placed at Landing, and then the next student is placed at the YMCA. We continue this rotation for all the available spots in our UPK program.
What happens if my child does not get picked during the lottery?
You will receive the number where you fall on the waitlist out of the total number of families on the waitlist.
If I have multiple children and one gets into the program through the lottery will the other child(ren) be admitted as well?
Yes. Multiple children (twins, triplets, etc.) will be selected and assigned to the same location.
What if I would like to switch the location where my child is assigned?
When the family of a student who is picked during the lottery wants to switch placements, we wait to see if there is an equitable switch that can happen with another student whose family wants to switch that child to another placement.
Where will the Pre-K program be housed?
There will be one Pre-K class at Landing School and three Pre-K classes at Deasy Elementary School, and also one in the community-based Pre-K center, which next year will be the YMCA in Glen Cove.
Will my child attend the Pre-K program closest to their house?
We cannot guarantee placement in a particular building. However, when registering your child, you can indicate the location you would like your child to attend, and we will make every attempt to accommodate your request.
What type of curriculum is taught in the program?
The Glen Cove City School District and the outside provider must follow all standards set forth by the New York State Education Department.
Will transportation be provided?
No

Guidelines & Information

Proof of Student's Age

Ways to show a child's age

If you don't have a Birth Certificate, baptismal record or passport, you can use other documents if you've had them for at least two years, such as:

Certified Birth Certificate (from any country)
Baptismal record (from any country)
A Passport (from any country)
Driver's license
State or governmental ID
School photo ID with date of birth
Consulate ID Card
Hospital or health records
Military dependent ID card
Other documents from federal, state, or local agencies (example: Department of Social Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement)
Court Orders
Native American tribal document
Records from international aid agencies or voluntary agencies

Parent | Guardian Photo ID

Your own photo identification, such as a driver's license or passport.

Driver's license
State or governmental ID
School photo ID with date of birth
Consulate ID Card
Hospital or health records
Military dependent ID card
Other documents from federal, state, or local agencies (example: Department of Social Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement)
Court Orders
Native American tribal document
Records from international aid agencies or voluntary agencies

Proof of Residency

Ways you can show residency:

If you don't have any of the above, you may use the following:

Falsification of residency documentation will result in exclusion from the Glen Cove School District and financial liability for appropriated tuition costs.

Lease or deed
Affidavit from the person you pay rent to, saying you live there
Affidavit from a third party saying you live there
A letter from the person you pay rent to saying you live there
A letter from another person saying you live at your address
Pay stub showing your address
Income tax form that shows your address
Utility bill or other bill in your name
Membership documents based on residency, such as a local library card
Voter registration card
Driver's license, or permit, or non-driver ID
State or other government issue ID
Documents from government agencies such as a social service agency or the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement
Custody or guardianship papers

Student Immunization Record(s)

New York State Education Law and the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education require a physical examination of all children who enter a school district for the first time. It must be completed no more than 12 months prior to or 30 days after entering school.

Pursuant to Public Health Law 2164, parents|guardians have fourteen (14) days [30 days for records from outside of New York state] to provide the Glen Cove School District with our son’s/daughter’s immunization records.

For current immunization requirements, please select this link.

Proof of Custody or Guardianship

an affidavit (Parent or Guardian) saying that you have "total and permanent custody and control" over the child
other proof such as documentation that the child has been placed with a sponsor by a federal agency