The Wortman Elementary School | East New York Brooklyn
Pre-Registration Checklist
What to know
P.S. 273 serves students from 3K to 5th grade.
Register For 2026 Pre-K, K, & Middle School
Attention 5th Grade Families Important Dates for Students Entering Middle School in Fall 2026
Look out for Middle School Admissions Information Session Flyers forthcoming.
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Middle School Application Opens
- Monday, November 3, 2025: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239 (21K239) and Talent Tests
- Friday, December 12, 2025: Middle School Application Closes
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Middle School Offer Release
Attention Pre-K Families: Important Dates for Kindergarten (and Kindergarten Gifted & Talented) Admi
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025: Kindergarten Application Opens
- Friday, January 23, 2026: Kindergarten Application Closes
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Kindergarten Offer Release
3-K and Pre-K Admissions for students attending in September 2026
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Open
- Friday, February 27, 2026: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Close
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Pre-K Offer Release
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026: 3-K Offer Release
3-K and Pre-K Admissions for students attending in September 2026
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Open
- Friday, February 27, 2026: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Close
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Pre-K Offer Release
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026: 3-K Offer Release
Gifted & Talented (G&T) Upper Grade Admissions September 2025 For Grades 1, 2, 3, or 4 G&T Programs
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026: G&T Upper Grade Application Opens
- Friday, May 8, 2026: G&T Upper Grade Application Closes
- Thursday, June 11, 2026: G&T Upper Grade Offer Rel
Pre-Registration Checklist
Be sURE TO BRING THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR SCHOOL
IMPORTANT
THE CHILD YOU ARE REGISTERING
BRING YOUR KIDDO
YOUR CHILD MUST BE PRESENT WITH YOU AT THE TIME OF VISIT
PROOF OF YOUR CHILD'S AGE
PROVE AGE
CHILD'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE, PASSPORT, OR RECORD OF BAPTISM
Your child's immunization records
HEALTH INFORMATION
If available
Two (2) of the documents below verifying proof of address:
Students must be zoned to attend school
Lease, deed, ormortgage statement for the residence; as a Nation
RENTER LEASE/ OWNER DEED
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A BILL FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE RESIDENCE; MUST INCLUD
UTILITY BILL
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Acceptable Proof of Address Documents
Families may provide one of the following documents as proof
- Property Tax Bill – for the residence (current).
- Water Bill – must be dated within the past 90 days.
- Rent Receipt – must include the address of the residence and be dated within the past 60 days.
- Government-Issued Identification – state, city, or other government ID (including an IDNYC card) that is unexpired and includes the address of the residence.
MORE Documents
Additional documents as proof
- Official Payroll Documentation – issued within the past 60 days (such as a pay stub with home address, a tax withholding form, or payroll receipt).
- Note: A letter on employer letterhead is not adequate.
- Voter Registration Documents – must include the parent’s name and address of residence.
- Unexpired Membership Documents – based on residency (such as a neighborhood resident’s association), showing the parent’s name and address of residence.
Evidence of Custody of the Child
Guardianship
- Documents including, but not limited to, judicial custody orders or guardianship papers.
- Documents must have been issued within the past 60 days or must include the student’s name and address of residence.
Pre-Registartion Checklist
Not zoned? Still need help finding a school.
Family Welcome Center
St. Marks Family Welcome Center
1665 St Marks Avenue, Room 116, Brooklyn, NY 11233(Open external link)
- Email: StMarksFWC@schools.nyc.gov
- Director: Fedryne Arencibia
- Districts Served: District 14, District 19, District 23, District 32
Family Welcome Centers (FWCs) serve New York City families year-round with enrollment and admissions by appointment. FWCs can support with:
- Enrollment: Assistance with enrolling your child in New York City public schools.
- Transfers: Help with transferring your child to another New York City public school.
- Applications: Support applying for 3-K, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Middle, and High School
How to Get Help
This section explains how to enroll at your zoned school, make appointments with Family Welcome Centers, and view their operating hours.
Enrolling at your zoned school:
Most elementary and middle school students can enroll directly at their zoned school, without having to visit a Family Welcome Center. To find your zoned school, follow these instructions:
- Visit schoolsearch.schools.nyc and enter your address in the School Name or Address search bar.
- In the Grade dropdown, choose your child's grade level.
- In the Borough dropdown, select the borough where you live.
- Click the Search button.
- Look for zoned schools under "Current Zoned Schools."
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