School Search Materials
Robin has written a comprehensive guide to help parents navigate the complex admission processes for NYC Kindergarten and Middle Schools.
School Search Materials
Kindergarten
Information Package
Kindergarten Information Packet: $15
The “Life After Nursery School” Information Packet, a 40 page packet regarding citywide private elementary schools and Manhattan public elementary schools, includes information on:
- Resources for Getting Started
- Admission Facts and Application Procedures
- Timelines
- School Directories and Worksheets
- Tours
- Testing
- Private vs Public
- Public School Options:
- General Education Programs
- Gifted and Talented Programs
- Dual Language Programs
- Charter Schools
- Schools of Choice
- What Private Schools Consider in Their Decisions
- Tips on Child Visits
- Tips on Parent Interviews
- Co-ed vs. Single Sex
- First Choice and Top Choice Letters
- Tuition and Financial Aid
Kindergarten Information Packet: $15
Middle School Information Packet: $10
The Middle School Admissions Information Packet, a 20 page packet regarding citywide private upper schools and Manhattan public middle schools, includes information on:
- Getting Started
- Private School Resources
- Private School Protocols
- Private School Timeline
- Private School Directory
- Private School Testing
- Private School Statistics
- Private School Tuition
- Private or Public School Touring
- Public School Resources
- Public School Options
- Public School Timeline
- Public School Statistics