Charlie Hicks is senior managing director at Meyer-Chatfield Corporation. He joined Meyer-Chatfield in 2003 from Private Business, Inc. (PBI), where he directed the marketing efforts for the business manager program in both community banks and large regional banks.
Registration for Kindergarten or First Grade. Age Requirements. To enter kindergarten in the 2016-17 school year, your child must be five years old on or before August 31. For Grade 1, your child must be six years old on or before August 31. You will need to show a birth certificate for your child (or a similar document, such as a passport, that shows birthdate).
How do I apply for Pre-Kindergarten? Pre-Kindergarten programs are available at some public schools and many NYC Early Education Centers (NYCEECs). To attend a Pre-K program for the 2016-2017 school year, children must turn 4 years old in 2016 and live in New York City. You can check the list of schools that may have available seats for the current school year. The NYC Early Education Center Directory and the Pre-K Directory handbook provide a list and information about NYCEEC programs. The handbook is also available on Department of Education's website. Availability may change, so contact the school or NYCEEC directly to check.