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Comsewogue School District

Central Registration

Central Registration

The official logo for the Comsewogue School District, featuring white text on a blue background with a gold line.

Melinda Ornstein
Registrar
Email: mornstein@comsewogue.k12.ny.us
Phone: 631-474-8225

 

Welcome to the Central Registration Department!

In order to aid you in having a smooth transition of registering your child into the Comsewogue School District, we have listed the requirements for registration below.

  • Complete Registration packet (found at the bottom of this page)
  • Two (2) Proofs of your residence. Registration cannot take place prior to your move in date.
  • A copy of your child’s birth certi cate, passport or baptismal certicate
  • Most recent physical examination & immunization records If your child is already receiving Special Education or has an existing IEP, please provide a copy of it at the time of registration. If there are any custody regulations or court orders regarding your child, please provide a copy of the documentation at the time of registration. Links for our registration packets in both English and Spanish can be found at the bottom of this page.

Office Hours & Location

September - June: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday | July & August: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday - Thursday
290 Norwood Avenue, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

Registration Requirements

The requirements for registration apply to all grade levels, including the Universal Pre-K program.

    • Homeowner: Town of Brookhaven tax bill, or deed or current mortgage statement.
    • Renter: Notarized (may be sworn to or unsworn to) statement of Landlord or Owner or Resident from whom the parent or guardian leases or shares property and copy of lease (if applicable). (Statement form available below).  Statement by third parties relating to parent/guardian's physical presence in the Comsewogue School District. (Statement form available below)
    • Other forms of documentation and/or information establishing physical presence in the Comsewogue School District which may include, but not limited to: Pay Stub, Income tax return, utility or other bills, membership documents based on residency, voter registration documents, official driver's license, learner's permit or non-drive identification, state or other governmental issued identification, documents issued by federal, state or local agencies (e.g. local social services agency, federal Office of Refugee Resettlement).
    • Certified birth certificate or record of baptism (including a certified transcript of a foreign birth certificate or record of baptism) giving the date of birth.
    • Passport (including a foreign passport) may be used where the birth certificate or record of baptism is not available.
    • If none of these documents are available, other documentary evidence in existence for two (2) years or more can be used to determine a child's age. Examples include, but are not limited to: Hospital or health records official driver's license, state or other governmental issued identification, school photo identification with date of birth, consulate identification card, military depended identification card, documents issued by federal, state or local agencies (e.g. local social service agency, federal Office of Refugee Resettlement), court orders or other court-issued documents, Native American tribal document, records from non-profit international aid agencies and voluntary agencies.
  • Anyone registering a student who is not the parent of the child must provide an Affidavit which indicates that they are the guardian or person whom has custody and control of the child OR other proof such as a judicial custody order or an order of guardianship. The Affidavit must describe how total and permanent custody and control was obtained, whether through guardianship or otherwise. The District has Parent/Guardian Affidavits which can be utilized. Although the District typically requires both, the Parent and Guardian Affidavits to be submitted, the District understands that there may be some circumstances in which only one of the Affidavits is available. In such circumstances, the District will accept one Affidavit. Affidavit forms are available in the Central Registration Office.

    • Physical examination form, or proof of appointment for same.

    • Child's immunization record stamped by physician

      • (Note: Suffolk County Health Department 853-8496 provides immunizations for uninsured children.)

      • Required under NYS Department of Health Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance.

      • All immunization dates are mandatory and must have a doctor's signature/stamp. Under the Public Health Law, parent/guardians have 14 days to submit an appropriate immunization certificate or other acceptable evidence of immunization. A school principal may extend this to a 30 day period on a case-by-case basis when a student has transferred from another state or country and can show a good faith effort to get the necessary certificate or other evidence of immunization.

    • Child’s last Report Card or Transcript from prior school(Not required at registration)

Universal Pre-K Registration

UPK Registration Packet (English) UPK Registration Packet (Spanish)

The 2025-2026 Universal Pre-K Program will run 5 days per week. There are half-day and full-day options for the program. There are a limited number of seats available and selections are made via a lottery system. There is no cost to the families of students who are selected by the lottery.

Registration for this program will be completed online. Visit this link to access the Universal Pre-K Program application. The application for the program is due no later than Friday, March 7, 2025. The lottery will be held virtually on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM. 

  1. Print and complete the Universal Pre-K Registration Packet (see above).
  2. Gather all supporting documents and registration requirements.
  3. Complete the digital Universal Pre-K Program Application.
  4. Upload the packet you completed in step 1, along with all supporting documentation, to the digital registration form.

If you have any questions regarding the program or the application, please contact the Staff & Student Services department at 631-474-8110. If you are still interested in registering for the 2024-2025 Universal Pre-K program, there are spots available. Complete a registraton packet and submit it to the Central Registration department.

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration is open from January to March for the upcoming school year. Once registration is completed, incoming kindergartneners will participate in a variety of activities including:

  • Kindergrten Screening: this will help determine the best class placement and setting for your child.
  • Read Aloud: The PJSTA welcomes incoming students and their families to a read aloud, followed by a small treat and craft.
  • Kindergarten Roundup: Students get to meet their teacher, visit their classroom and ride a bus.

Please note: If your child is currently enrolled in the Universal Pre-K (UPK) program, you do NOT need to register again and a Kindergarten Screening appintment is not required.

  • January-March
    Register your child with Comsewogue School District by completing the necessary forms.
  • May
    Kindergarten Screening takes place at Clinton and Norwood (for new registrants only, by appointment)
  • June
    Parent Orientations for incoming Kindergarten families are held at Clinton and Norwood.
  • August
    Incoming Kindergarteners attend Kindergarten Roundup, meet their teacher and see their classroom.

Special Education Information

New York State Education Law requires that every parent be notified of their rights regarding referral and evaluation of their child for the purposes of Special Education Services or problems upon their child's enrollment in public school. For information regarding Comsewogue's services, as well as copies of "A Parent's Guide to Special Education," please visit the Pupil Personnel Services page on our District website.

Important Forms & Links