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