Pre-Kindergarten program at Heatly School

The Green Island UFSD Heatly School is proud to offer a high-quality prekindergarten program at no additional cost to residents. The full day program nurtures the social development, decision-making and academic needs of our youngest learners in a warm and caring environment.

Notes:

• School day runs 8:55am – 3:00pm
• No cost to district families
• The Pre-K program follows the Green Island UFSD Heatly School Calendar             
• Transportation is not provided

Who is eligible for Universal Prekindergarten?

New York State determines the eligibility rules:

               ▪     The child resides in the Green Island UFD Heatly School District.          

               ▪    Children who turn 4-years of age on or before December 1^st of the school year
                      in which they will attend.

What is the application process?

New York State requires the prekindergarten program to have a random lottery selection.

1. Complete the registration packet.
2. Submit the packet to:

                              Green Island UFSD
                              171 Hudson Ave.
                              Green Island, NY 12183

To register your child for the lottery, a parent or guardian must be present with a photo identification at the Main Office.

Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m./Summer hours are 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

               ▪     If you have additional questions, please email the registrar,
                      Angela Legault at alegault@greenisland.org or call 518-273-1422

How does the lottery process work?

To be considered for placement, Pre-K applications are available the first week of January. A randomized lottery process will be held to place students the first week of March, if more students apply than available seats.

               ▪     You will be contacted by the district if your child
                       has been accepted to attend the district’s Pre-K
                       program.

               ▪     There are always changes and the district
                      maintains an active wait list.

               ▪     If you apply after the deadline and complete the
                      Pre-K application and your child will be placed on the active wait list.

Parent Resources: What Can I do?

New York State Office of Early Learning offers many resources/tip sheets that are helpful:

• Reading with Your Child Tip Sheet
• Writing with Your Child Tip Sheet
• Math at Home Tip Sheet
• Helping Your Child Learn about Feelings Tip Sheet
• Talking with Your Child Tip Sheet

Resources from: https://www.nysed.gov/early-learning/family-tip-sheets