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Kindergarten Registration Resources

Kindergarten Registration Resources 2025


Kindergarten registration will begin on January 21, 2025 and end on January 31, 2025. If you are unable to register during the January dates, please contact 

516-478-1067 or email the district registrar at Registrar@gcufsd.net to schedule an appointment. 

Your child must turn 5 by December 1, 2025 and live within the boundaries of Garden City Public Schools.

Registration will take place at your child's home school  BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

If you are unsure about which school your child will attend, watch the instructional video below to learn how to use the interactive map to identify your home school.  

 

Instructions to Find Primary School Location

Primary Schools Interactive Map

Click on the school calendar link below to make an appointment for registration between January 21-31, 2025

After you have made your appointment, please review the required forms BELOW to ensure that you have all of the completed forms for the date of your appointment.

Required Forms for Incoming Kindergarten Students

Kindergarten registration will begin on January 21, 2025 and end on January 31, 2025.

If you are unable to register during the January dates, please contact 516-478-1067 or email registrar@gcufsd.net to schedule an appointment. 

Your child must turn 5 on or before December 1, 2025 and live within the boundaries of Garden City Public Schools.

Download and complete the STUDENT REGISTRATION PACKET

You must bring ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE or CURRENT PASSPORT with a copy of the said documents to your appointment.

 

The Packet Consists of the Components Below and They Are All Required:

  • Home Language Questionnaire - To be completed by parent
  • Required NYS School Health Examination Form- To be completed by a physician
  • Student Health History- To be completed by parent
  • Authorization to Release Confidential Information- To be completed by parent 

Make sure all forms are completed, incomplete forms will not be accepted

 

New York State Immunization Requirements for Kindergarten Entry Proof of Immunization Must Be Provided at Time of Registration

  • Diptheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus Vaccine (DTaP, DPT) 4-5 doses. One dose must be given after the 4th birthday
  • Polio Vaccine (IPV/OPV) 3-5 doses.  One dose must be given after the 4th birthday
  • Hepatitis B Vaccine 3 doses
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) 2 doses. First Dose on or after first birthday
  • Varicella Vaccine (or MD proof of disease) 2 doses. First dose on or after first birthday 

NOTE: Proof of immunization must be submitted upon registration. Your child may not begin school without complete immunization records.