Everything You Need To Know To Register For Kindergarten in Scarsdale/Edgemont

SCARSDALE, NY—Kindergarten registration for the Scarsdale Central School District is open from March 1 through March 15. Children whose fifth birthday falls on or before December 31, 2017, may be registered for the 2017-18 school year.

To register for kindergarten in for the Seely Place Elementary School in the Edgemont Union Free School District, contact Mimi Southard in the Business Office by calling (914) 472-7767, Ext. 4431 or sending her an email at msouthard@edgemont.org.

Which school your child can attend is determined by the neighborhood you live in. If you are not sure which Scarsdale school covers your neighborhood, visit the Scarsdale Central School District site. If your child is eligible to enroll in the Edgewood, Fox Meadow, Greenacres, Heathcote, and Quaker Ridge Elementary Schools, here's what you need to know.

Parents enrolling children in any of these schools will also need a few documents.

New York State law requires that all incoming kindergarten students have a physical and a dental health exam before entering school. Parents must bring a certificate stamped by a doctor, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner describing the student's physical condition. A current immunization record or proof of exemption must also be submitted.

Parents should bring the following identification to prove the child's age: a birth certificate, baptismal certificate or passport to prove the child's age. To prove the guardian's identity, bring as a valid, state-issued driver or non-driver ID card, a state or military picture ID. If applicable, bring proof of guardianship. Two forms that prove residency are required and can include a tax bill, driver's license, utility bill, paycheck stub or tax return.