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2011-12 Back to School Information

Welcome to the 2011-12 school year. This page is a one stop shop to help you and your student prepare for the new school year.

Calendar	Sept. 8: First Day of School Sept. 29-30: Rosh Hashanah (schools closed) Attendance: Every day counts	Enrollment	New student registration Pre-K admissions High School admissions

School Food	Apply for free or reduced meals Review breakfast, lunch and snack menus	School Health	Medical requirements for new students Immunization requirements and forms

ARIS Parent Link	Log In to view your student's academic information Request a username/password and other FAQs	Transportation	Check your eligibility for free bus transportation. Find your child's bus stop or route

Find A School	Use our School Search Tool to find the right school for your family	Stay Connected	Sign up for email updates Join us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Sign up for emergency updates from Notify NYC

Back to School Tour

View the photo recap of Chancellor Walcott's Back to School Tour where he traveled the five boroughs welcoming back students, parents, teachers and principals. We also we want to hear about your first day of school! Here's how to get involved:

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Email us your back to school stories at mystory@schools.nyc.gov (Photos of students require a signed media consent form, which you can email to the above address or fax to (212) 374-5584.)