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PS/IS 180 Hugo Newman
College Preparatory School
Kindergarten Admissions
In New York City, children enter kindergarten in the fall of the calendar year they turn five, and are guaranteed a kindergarten seat at a public school. Once your child starts kindergarten, they can remain at the same school until its final elementary grade.
Kindergarten (and Kindergarten Gifted & Talented) Admissions
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023: Kindergarten Application Opens
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Friday, January 19, 2024: Kindergarten Application Closes
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024: Kindergarten Offer Release
Please visit the NYC DOE kindergarten enrollment page.
Please reach out to esenrollment@schools.nyc.gov with questions.
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How to Apply to Kindergarten
Families with children who will enter kindergarten should apply to kindergarten online, over the phone, or in-person at a Family Welcome Center.
You can apply to kindergarten in one of three ways:
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Apply Online, in ten languages
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Over the phone by calling 718-935-2400
Interpretation services are available in over 200 languages for the over-the-phone.
For more information, visit the DOE's website.