Pre-K Lottery Application -City School District of Albany

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City School District of Albany
Pre-K Lottery Application

Applications must be received by March 14, 2025 in order to be included in the April 16, 2025 lottery drawing. Applications received after that time will be processed based on availability.

Acknowledgements
We offer two prekindergarten programs in the City School District of Albany:
- Pre-K for 3-year-olds (pre-K 3)
- Pre-K for 4-year-olds (pre-K 4)
This application is for the 4-year-old lottery only.
A child must be 4 by Dec. 1 of the following school year to qualify for a pre-K 4 program.

The 3-year-old lottery will be held at a later date.
Applications submitted for the 3-year-old program at this time will be disregarded.

*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.
I have read and acknowledge all of the statements and conditions, above.
*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 DOB
Month / Day / Year
Child's Gender
FMX
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/LatinoNOT Hispanic/Latino
Race (check all that apply)
AsianWhiteNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Black or African-AmericanAmerican Indian or Alaskan
Guardian Information
Parent/guardian last name
Parent/guardian first name
Street address
City
State
Zip code
Phone
Work phone
Email
Will you enter more than one child in the pre-K lottery?
YesNo
If yes, do you want your children’s applications “linked”?
YesNo
Name(s) of linked student(s)
Does a sibling currently attend the City School District of Albany?
YesNo
Sibling Last Name
Sibling First Name
Sibling School
Sibling Grade
Selection
Please select your top four choices. If you select the Dual Language Program as one of your options, please be sure to indicate whether English or Spanish is your child’s dominant language.
School Program Ranking
1st Choice
*If selecting ACAP Head Start prekindergarten program as a choice, please contact ACAP at (518) 463-3175, ext. 139. 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 Primary Language Identification
EnglishSpanish
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.

I understand that completing this application does not officially register my child. Upon being awarded a seat for the magnet PreK4 lottery, I will be required to officially register with Central Registration.
Check to Affirm the Statement Above.
PLEASE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY TO MAKE SURE THE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE.

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