Enrollment for the Great Neck Public Schools Universal Prekindergarten Program is now open for the 2014–2015 school year. This program is offered to all district residents at no cost. In order to be eligible, children must be four years old by Dec. 1, 2014.
The UPK program is housed primarily at the Parkville School, 10 Campbell Street, New Hyde Park. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Bus transportation is only provided to and from the Parkville School for either the a.m. or p.m. sessions. In compliance with the New York State Education Department, some students can attend our UPK collaborative agency, the Great Neck Community School, 225 Schenck Ave. Transportation is not available to this location.
UPK registration is being held at the Office of Registration and Attendance, located in the Phipps Administration Building, 345 Lakeville Road, weekdays, from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1, from 8:30 a.m.to 4 p.m., according to the following schedule: Last names starting with A through E, register Oct. 21 or Oct. 22. Last names starting with F through J, register on Oct. 23 or Oct. 24. Last names starting with K through O, register on Oct. 25 or Oct. 28. Last names starting with P through T, register on Oct. 29 or Oct. 30 and last names starting with U through Z, register on Oct. 31 or Nov. 1.
A lottery will be held at the close of the registration period for those requesting placement of their child in the a.m. session. Therefore, it is unnecessary to register ahead of your scheduled time.
If you have not received a registration packet in the mail, you can download the registration forms from the district Web site at greatneck.k12.ny.us.
Please bring the following information to registration; it is not necessary to bring your child: Proof of district residency (deed, current tax bill, or closing statement if ownership; current signed lease or current rent receipts if rental). Three pieces of current, official mail. E-mail is not acceptable. Child’s original birth certificate. Parent or guardian valid photo ID. Parental control papers (if applicable). Immunization certificate signed and stamped by a physician or other authorized health agency.
For more information about registering your child for UPK, please contact the Registration Office at (516) 441-4080, or e-mail residency@greatneck.k12.ny.us.
For additional information about the UPK program or the optional “Fun for Fours” enrichment program, please visit the school district Web site at greatneck.k12.ny.us and click on the Parkville School logo that appears in the scroll near the top of the screen.
