Student Registration FAQ
Pre-Kindergarten
Port Washington Pre-K Lottery
- All district residents are welcome to complete the Port Washington Pre-K Lottery Application.
- Children must be 4 years of age by December 1 in the year they will begin Pre-K.
- Click here for the Pre-K Lottery Application page.
Universal Pre-K at Community Based Organization
- Please contact your Preschool Director for more information.
Kindergarten Requirements
Children must be five years old by December 1st in the year they will begin Kindergarten.
Tips for using online enrollment
- Please make sure you have access to your email account to complete the registration process.
- Make sure your pop-up blockers are turned off
- It is NOT recommended to do this on your phone as it may be too small to read.
Immunizations
All immunizations must specify the date the immunization was administered. They also must be submitted at time of registration. Your child will not be permitted to attend school without the necessary verification of immunizations.
New York State requires every student entering or attending public, private or parochial school in New York State (NYS) to be immune to:
- diptheria
- tetanus
- pertussis
- measles
- rubella
- poliomyelitis
- hepatitis B
- varicella
- meningococcal
In accordance with Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations.
Additional information can be found at:
https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/schools/school_vaccines/
https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/schools/school_vaccines/
Proof that your child has received the first dose of vaccinations in each series of the required immunizations must be provided to the District within 14 days after the first day of instruction in September. Students that are new to the country or state must provide proof within thirty days. Failure to provide proof will result in exclusion from school.
Residency
The Port Washington Union Free School District affirms that its primary responsibility is to provide the best possible educational opportunities for those children who are legal district residents.
RESIDENCY: According to the State Education Department residency means domicile, which requires one’s physical presence and the intention to remain there permanently. Generally, a student’s legal school district residence is presumed to be that of their parent(s)/ legal guardian.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY: Students will not be registered to attend PWUFSD until acceptable proof of residency is provided to the district. In the registration application parent/guardians will confirm their residency and submit the notarized statement called Residency Verification Form A, page 2 and either Form B or C depending upon their type of residence.
GUARDIANSHIP: When an application is made for a student in the PWUFSD by a resident of the district who is NOT the student’s natural or adopted parent or legal guardian, the non-judicial custodial guardian must have the full responsibility for the care and custody of the child to the exclusion of all other persons for the student to be considered a resident of the district. This must be documented by legal court papers if applicable. Parents may not assign guardianship for the purpose of a student(s) to attend school in the district.
If you are experiencing housing issues or a recent loss of housing, please call our McKinney-Vento Liaison at 767-4954.
Middle School
Weber Middle School
Students planning to enter Weber Middle School (grades six through eight) in September can register beginning in March. During the registration process you will be asked to complete a Course Request for a Foreign Language and a Music program choice. In both instances there are dropdowns that will list the specific programs offered.
Early registration is encouraged to ensure that middle school students can attend orientation sessions and have their schedules processed along with continuing students. Students transferring from another middle school during the school year must register as soon as possible and are asked to bring their school records with them.
ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF THEIR CURRENT TRANSCRIPT OR REPORT CARD IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS.
High School
Paul D. Schreiber High School