Pre-K 3yr old Application -City School District of Albany

City School District of Albany
Pre-K For 3-year-olds

Due date for applications for Pre-K lottery is May 20th, 2025. Lottery will be held June 11th, 2025.

Applications received outside of the annual lottery window will be processed based on availability of first choice only.

*If multiple submissions are received for the same student, THE LAST SUBMISSION will be identified as final and official for purposes of the lottery process.
Student Information
Child's last name
Child's first name
Child's date of birth
Child's gender
Child's primary language
Does the child receive any special education services? If yes, please list services received.
NOTE: Placement of students who receive special-education services, including placement in an integrated classroom, must be determined by the Committee on Special Education.
The following information is necessary to assist in state and federal monitoring efforts and will not affect a student’s assignment.
Ethnic origin

Hispanic/Latino NOT Hispanic/Latino
Race (check all that apply)

Asian White Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Black or African-American American Indian or Alaskan
Guardian Information
Parent/guardian last name
Parent/guardian first name
Street address
City
State
Zip code
Phone
Work phone
Area Code
Email
Does a sibling currently attend the City School District of Albany?

Yes No
Sibling Name

First Name
Last Name
Sibling School
Sibling Grade
If yes, do you want your children’s applications “linked”?

Yes No
Selection
Please select from each dropdown box for your top three choices (1st, 2nd, 3rd ). You are only required to pick a 1st choice. The 2nd and 3rd choice are optional. Information about each school or program is on the district website. *Please note that to be eligible for the ACAP Head Start prekindergarten program, your family must meet certain income requirements. For more information, call (518) 463-3175, ext 139.
School/Program Choices
1st Choice:
*If selecting ACAP Head Start prekindergarten program as a choice, please contact ACAP at (518) 463-3175, ext. 135. before submitting this application to confirm you meet the income requirements.
2nd Choice:
ACAP Eligibility

I have confirmed my income eligibility with ACAP.
3rd Choice:
Dual Language Identification

English
Spanish
4th Choice:
AFFIRMATION

I affirm that the information included in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that completing this application does not guarantee my child admission. Upon acceptance into a magnet/pre-K program, I, as parent or guardian, agree to attend any meetings or orientations that may be required by the school.
Check to Affirm the Statement Above.
PLEASE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY TO MAKE SURE THE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE.

Your completed application can be mailed or hand-delivered to: City School District of Albany Magnet Schools Office • 1 Academy Park, Albany, NY 12207

Asian	White	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Black or African-American	American Indian or Alaskan

Student Information

Guardian Information

Selection