If you are a parent or community member, and you have any questions that are not answered on the Q & A document, please submit those questions via email:

TO:  Dr. Michelle Gosh at mgosh@brewsterschools.org
Subject Line: “Questions Regarding Pre-Kindergarten"

1. Which students are eligible for Pre-K in the 2024-25 school year:

• If your child will be four years old by December 1st, 2024, they are eligible for this program.

• Must provide proof of residency within the Brewster CSD.  Requirements can be found here.
  
  

2. At what point will I need to provide proof of residency?

Once your child is selected via the lottery and receives notification of initial placement, you will then be asked to complete a registration packet.  The registration process includes providing proof of residency (requirements can be found here).  Completion of the registration process, including providing proof of residency, is necessary for a child to participate in the District’s Pre-K program.

3. How is the 2024-25 school year defined?

• We will have a 180-day program beginning on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 through Friday, June 27th, 2025.  Pre-K classes will follow the school calendar.
  
  

4. What options are available for Pre-K?

We anticipate having at least three sections of Pre-K on campus in the 2024-25 school year, two at Brewster High School and one at JFK Elementary School.  It is also possible that there will be an off-campus option offered through one of our community partners.  This will be determined in February.

5. How are students selected for Pre-K?

The New York State Education Department requires that the District hold a lottery for Pre-K if interest exceeds the number of slots available.  We anticipate this being the case, and as a result will hold a lottery on Friday, March 15th at 2:00 pm (snow date of Monday, March 18th at 2:00 pm).  The lottery will be live-streamed, open to the public, and recorded.

6. How do I apply for Pre-K?

An application will be live on Friday, February 9th.  It can be found on the District’s website.  The link will be sent out via social media and various communications as well.  Paper copies will be available at the District Office.  Assistance will be available to anyone who may need it to complete the application.  The application will close on Friday, March 8th.

7. How do I indicate my preference for which placement I would like for my child?

When submitting your interest for Pre-K, you will be asked to order your preference for placement.  For example, if your first preference is for your child to attend the program at BHS and your second is JFK, you will note that when applying.  If an off-campus placement is an option, that will also be listed.

8. Is there a cost to the parent/guardian for their child to attend the District-sponsored Pre-K program?

This is a tuition-free program.  These Pre-K options will be funded by state and federal funding.

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• May 2022 Meeting Video
• May 2022 Meeting Presentation (English)
• May 2022 Meeting Presentation (Spanish)

The Pre-K Commission is a group of staff, parents, and community members who are interested in bringing a pre-kindergarten program to the Brewster Central School District.

Charge of the Group

The Pre-K Commission is an advisory group comprised of parents, school staff, and community members. The purpose of the Commission is to make recommendations to the Superintendent and the Board of Education regarding the use of federal expansion funds for the 2022-23 school year and beyond (if applicable)

 
Meetings:

• August 25, 2021 Meeting Presentation
• July 15, 2021 Meeting Presentation