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PS 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. 

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Kindergarten Admissions

  • Tuesday, December 10, 2024: Kindergarten Opens 

  • Friday, January 24, 2025: Kindergarten Closes 

  • Wednesday, April 2, 2025: Kindergarten Release

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Please visit the NYC DOE kindergarten enrollment page

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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. 

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You can apply to kindergarten in one of three ways:

  1. Apply Online, in ten languages

  2. Over the phone by calling 718-935-2400

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Interpretation services are available in over 200 languages for the over-the-phone. 

  

For more information, visit the DOE's website

Contact Us for Additional Support & Information:

PS 180 Parent Coordinator

PS 180 Assistant Principal, Lower Grades

Contact Us

370 W 120th St 

New York, New York 10027

Telephone: (212) 678-2849

Facsimile: (212) 665-1572

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