Steps in the Application Process
SEE BELOW FOR DETAILED STEPS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS
-Please Read Thoroughly-
1️⃣ Get Ready-Gather Your Documents
Before applying, make sure you have these important items:
✔ Child’s certified birth certificate
✔ Parent/guardian photo ID (e.g., driver’s license)
✔ Proof of Suffolk residency
One of the following: current lease, mortgage statement, utility bill
dated within the last 30 days-electric, gas, or water
✔ Proof of income
At least one of the following for each parent/guardian: W-2 (2025), 1099
(2025), 2 recent pay stubs, social security/disability income, unemployment
letter, veteran’s benefits, retirement income, child support
✔ Any documents related to custody or your child’s learning support needs,
such as an IEP or special education referral (if applicable)
2️⃣ Use PowerSchool to Apply
The application is completed online through PowerSchool:
🔹 If your family is new to Suffolk Public Schools — create a PowerSchool account.
🔹 If you already have a student in the district — log into your existing account.
🔹 During registration, choose “New Student Registration 2026-2027”.
🔹 Important: When asked for your child’s enrolling grade, select “Early Start”.
CLICK HERE: English Online Registration Form
CLICK HERE: Spanish Online Registration Form
3️⃣ Upload Documents
After filling in the application form in PowerSchool, upload the documents
you gathered in "Step 1"" to your PowerSchool Application. This helps avoid
delays in processing your application.
4️⃣ Attend Screening (Early Start Only)
Once your application is submitted and reviewed, you'll be contacted to
schedule a screening appointment for your child. The child(ren) and
the parent/guardian MUST attend the screening to advance in the
application process. Screening appointments will begin in March.
*Tentative acceptance and waitlist letters will be emailed by July 16, 2026*