Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration Information

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration for residents of the Tuckahoe Common School District will be held this year on Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 and Thursday, February 13th, 2014 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Please call the main office at Tuckahoe School to schedule an appointment at (631) 283-3550 ext. 301 or 321.  To be eligible for Kindergarten, a child must have a birthdate between 12-01-2008 and 11-30-2009.  To be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten, a child must have a birthdate between 12-01-2009 and 11-30-2010.  Parents are required to bring birth certificates for their children along with immunization records, a copy of their latest physical, two proofs of residency—if you are currently renting, a lease agreement and if you own your home, a current tax bill will be accepted as proof of residency along with two (2) forms of identification with your name and the address of the residence on it (for example:  driver’s license, cablevision bill, LIPA bill, pay stub, bank statement).  Please call the school at 283-3550, extension 301 or 321 for an appointment for your registration before February 12th, 2014.  Note:  It is extremely important that parents with children who are eligible for Pre-K and Kindergarten make every effort to register them on this date.  If you know of a neighbor or friend who lives in Tuckahoe and has a child eligible for these programs, please make them aware of this date.  A blood lead level is requested for all Pre-K students as per New York State guidelines.  This is a routine blood test that may have already been done.  Please check with your child’s pediatrician.