With a new school year comes the kindergarten admissions saga. If you are in NYC you may have realized ALL the options that you have and once you know of them you can not help but evaluate/consider them all. Here are some of your basic options. I have attached some dates and recommendations for starting the process if you want more details (whats on the test, examples, how to prepare) by all means respond here and I can get back to you with info. It is important to note that you are thinking about Kindergarten for next Sept 2013 so that you don't get confused with dates as you get information.
Local Public School: your local public school enrollment does not start until January and goes on until March. Look on this site for last year's calendar of events. Most elementary schools are zoned and this website helps you understand how priorities are assigned when you apply to a school outside your zone.
G&T Programs: They require one test. The test is free. The test is composed of OLSAT and the NNAT(new used to be the BRACKEN). It would be good to sign up for updates at the bottom of this website.
Charter Schools: There are many charter schools popping up all around us. There are organizations like KIPP and SUCCESS ACADEMY that have started a couple of schools. Look at this website to find all options in the charter world.
Hunter College Elementary School: This is a free Gifted and Talented program that provides its own test different from the public school because it is not governed by NYC Public School system. Use this website for more info.
Private Schools: This website will give you a list of schools in NYC . These schools are very popular even in a recession and have STRICT deadlines/requirements and limited number of applications that they will consider. These applications started right after labor day. Please note they also have open houses you can attend. A great book I used when applying were those by Victoria Goldman.
***All websites may not be updated and should just be used as guideposts as they are generally around the same times year after year***
Local Public School: your local public school enrollment does not start until January and goes on until March. Look on this site for last year's calendar of events. Most elementary schools are zoned and this website helps you understand how priorities are assigned when you apply to a school outside your zone.
G&T Programs: They require one test. The test is free. The test is composed of OLSAT and the NNAT(new used to be the BRACKEN). It would be good to sign up for updates at the bottom of this website.
Charter Schools: There are many charter schools popping up all around us. There are organizations like KIPP and SUCCESS ACADEMY that have started a couple of schools. Look at this website to find all options in the charter world.
Hunter College Elementary School: This is a free Gifted and Talented program that provides its own test different from the public school because it is not governed by NYC Public School system. Use this website for more info.
Private Schools: This website will give you a list of schools in NYC . These schools are very popular even in a recession and have STRICT deadlines/requirements and limited number of applications that they will consider. These applications started right after labor day. Please note they also have open houses you can attend. A great book I used when applying were those by Victoria Goldman.
***All websites may not be updated and should just be used as guideposts as they are generally around the same times year after year***
Cris, thank you for putting up the blog. very helpful. Keep it up.
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Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
www.copewithschool.com