Do I need to live in the PS 58 zone to enroll my child?
PS 58 is a zoned school, and we must offer seats first to children who live in our zone, or who meet the eligibility for our Diversity in Admissions program which gives priority for up to 30% of seats for students entering Pre-K or Kindergarten who:
• live in NYCHA housing
• live in temporary housing as described in the McKinney-Vento homeless Assistance Act
• are eligible for free or reduced price lunch
• are English Language Learners
Out of zone families may contact us for more information.
Do zoning rules apply to the French Dual Language Program?
Yes, all zoning rules and priorities apply, including the Diversity in Admissions priorities for Kindergarten applicants. Parents of French speaking children from outside of our zone may contact us for more information. Students who speak no or very little English may qualify for an enrollment priority as an English Language Learner.
I live in District 15. Is that part of the zone?
Our school zone is just one small area within District 15. NYC has many school districts, and each district contains a number of school zones. The district spans many neighborhoods, but our zone is a much smaller area within one neighborhood. At PS 58, we usually fill all our seats with families who live in the school’s zone, and this year, we will also give priority to Pre-K and Kindergarten applicants who fall into one of the diversity in admissions populations described above.
I live in another District but my child is eligible for the Diversity in Admissions program. Will my child receive transportation?
Students who enroll at PS 58 under the Pre-K and Kindergarten Diversity in Admissions program and who live outside of District 15 will be eligible for a student MetroCard. Some children may be eligible for a yellow school bus based on an IEP or temporary housing situation.
How can I confirm that my home is in the PS 58 school zone?
Enter your home address into the NYC DOE’s Find A School Tool to find your zoned elementary school. The first school you see listed on your screen will be your zoned school. Or, you can call 311 within NYC, or call us at 718-330-9322.
We are moving to the school zone mid-year. When can my child start school?
Registration for the current school year for new zoned students is done in person once you live in the zone, and is ongoing throughout the year. Please call Pupil Accounting Secretary Tina Nyffler at 718-330-9322 to confirm a date for registration. We cannot register your child before your child resides here. Children can usually begin to attend as soon as they register. Children who speak French and wish to be part of the Dual Language program must also be scheduled for a French fluency assessment. Please contact Parent Coordinator Joan Bredthauer for more information.
Can my child take the French fluency assessment before we move to the zone?
No. The assessment is usually conducted in person as a conversation with one of our DLP teachers and is scheduled once you live in the school zone.
What documents do I need for registration?
Please see Required Documents for a complete list of required documents.
What information should I have when I register?
Once we can confirm that we have a seat for your child, we will send you an email with an invitation to create an Operoo.com account. You will use this automated, online form system to complete the registration forms and upload your required documents. You will be asked to fill out many forms. It is helpful to have all your telephone numbers, including home, work and cell, as well as the contact numbers of any trusted adults you designate to pick up your child in an emergency if you are not available. Please review the required documents above.
Does my child need a medical exam to enter school?
Yes. All new students must submit a Child Health Exam Form 205 to the school. You will be given the form to bring to your physician at the time of registration. Please return the completed form within the first few weeks of school.