Get Ready This Summer
Create or Update Your New York City School Account (NYCSA)
Update your contact information, record your language preferences, and fill out important forms online. Stay connected to your child's attendance and academic progress and performance.
Log in to NYCSA About NYCSADon't have an account? Create one following the NYCSA Set Up Guide.
Health
Does your child need medication or treatments provided during the school day?
Fill out health forms About health services in schoolsMake sure your child is up to date on required immunizations.
Follow tips on staying healthy during the school year.
Calendar
Download a printable copy of the 2026–27 school year calendar, available in multiple languages.
See the 2026–27 school year calendarFall 2027 Admissions
Is your child applying to 2-K, 3-K, Pre-K, kindergarten, Gifted and Talented (G&T) programs, middle school, high school, or Summer Rising this year?
Sign up for admissions information See this year's admission timelines
Have Questions? We Have Answers!
Will my child receive free meals at school this year?
City public schools provide FREE and nutritious breakfasts and lunches to all students. See monthly menus at School Meals and learn more. Halal and Kosher meals are available on request!
What special education supports may be available for my child?
Visit Special Education to learn about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, special education services and supports, resources for families of special education students, specialized programs, and more.
How will my child get to school this year?
It's important to know what transportation options your child has this year, whether they're traveling to school by bicycle, car, public transportation, or on foot. For information on school transportation, including student eligibility for school bus service or free Student OMNY Cards for MTA subways and buses, check out the Transportation Guide for Families. For more detailed information about the different types of school transportation available and your rights, visit our Transportation Overview.
Public Transit
Find subway and bus maps, the latest updates on route status, and plan your trip on public transportation (including commute time) on MTA Info or using the MTA's official apps for iOS and Android.
Yellow Bus Service
Has your child been assigned to yellow bus service? Use your NYC Schools Account to track their route to and from school with the official NYC School Bus App.
What happens if my child is absent from school?
A child who does not attend school must be marked absent, even if the absence is excused. Excused absences may include religious, medical, or emergency reasons, but are still a legal part of the student's record. Learn more about attendance policy and supports to help your child attend regularly.
Still have questions? Ask your parent coordinator!
Every school has a dedicated parent coordinator available to help families with questions about school policies, forms and processes, available services and resources, and more! Use Find a School or call your child's school to find contact information for your parent coordinator and other school staff members.
Know Your Rights
Students and families are entitled to certain rights and services within City public schools. As valued members of our school communities, it's important that you Know Your Rights.
Student Privacy
NYCPS takes the confidentiality of information about you and your child seriously. Student privacy means keeping your child's personal details, academic records, and other sensitive information safe and secure. You have rights concerning student privacy that help protect the confidentiality of your child's personal and educational information.
Immigration Status
Your child is entitled to a free public education in the school district where you live, regardless of your or your children's immigration status. NYCPS will not ask you to provide information or paperwork which may reveal your or your children's immigration status when you enroll. Learn more about our policies and available supports from Project Open Arms.
Language Services
New York City Public Schools Speak Your Language! Official documents are translated into multiple languages.
- Albanian
- Arabic
- Bangla
- Chinese (Traditional and Simplified)
- French
- Haitian Creole
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Ukrainian
- Urdu
- Uzbek
Translation and interpretation services to help you communicate with your child's school are also available in additional languages, including American Sign Language.
Multilingual Learners
You have the right to access public education, regardless of the language you or your children speaks. Learn more from the Bill of Rights for Parents of English Language/Multilingual Learners.
For more information about supports, programs, and resources for multilingual learners, including English language learners, visit Multilingual Learners.
Safe Learning Environments
Our policies govern School Environments and support Safe Schools, including:
Families, Get Involved!
Support Your School as a PA/PTA Member
Did you know as a City public school parent and guardian, you are automatically a member of your local Parent or Parent Teacher Association (PA/PTA)? Advocate for your school community, plan activities and workshops for families, and support your school by raising funds and running volunteer events. As an active member you can make a huge difference for students and families at your school!
Talk with Your School Leadership Team
Attend public meetings held by your school's School Leadership Team, which works with school leadership to develop educational policies and the Comprehensive Education Plan for your child's school.
Engage with Your CCEC
Get involved with your local Community and Citywide Education Council (CCEC). We encourage you to attend CCEC meetings to engage with educational issues in your district, share your insights, and make your voice heard!
Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences
The first Parent-Teacher Conferences of the 2026–27 school year will begin the week of September 21. Learn what to expect and how to make the most of these opportunities to connect with your child's teachers throughout the year.
Digital Learning and Technology Help
Get Help with Digital Learning
Preparing for remote learning on Election Day or during an emergency school building closure? Requesting a device from your school? Need to know what online applications to use?
Digital Learning has you covered Prepare for Remote LearningHaving Technology Trouble?
Get support for NYCPS school accounts, software, and devices.
Find solutions at SupportHub
Outside the Classroom
What Afterschool Programs are Available Near Me?
Contact your child's school for information about specific programs available at your location. Local schools partner with community-based organizations to provide afterschool care on-site and nearby.
Learn more about free afterschool programs offered by the City from After-School at the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development.
Will Your Child Have a Part-Time Job During the School Year?
Per New York State law, all students between the ages of 14 and 17 must get Working Papers (or Employment Certification) to work.
Get your working papersHave a great school year!
