Registration for new students

Student registration is completed by appointment only at the district’s central registration office, inside Cohoes Middle School, at 7 Bevan Street.

To expedite the registration process, we encourage parents or guardians to call ahead and arrange to pick up a registration packet from the registration office, or email registrar@cohoes.org to have a packet emailed to you.

Registration for universal prekindergarten (UPK) is held by appointment only. Please call 518-237-4131, ext. 2299 to schedule an appointment.

Required documents

Along with a completed registration packet per child, the following documentation is required in order to enroll your child for school:

• Proof of age: (any of the following) birth certificate, passport, or baptismal certificate.
• Proof of immunization and a physical within the last year: this MUST be signed or stamped by a state-licensed health care provider. Proof may be faxed to 518-833-7009 directly from the physician’s office.
• Custody papers, if applicable: if the student is not your biological child, you must present documentation that proves a permanent and total transfer of custody and control has been achieved.
• Proofs of Residency (2): documents that show you reside in the Cohoes City School District.
  • Proof of residency includes the following:
    • Deed
    • Tax bill
    • Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy – Must be a valid policy with parent/guardian name and address.
    • Residential Occupancy Permit (ROP) – Can be obtained from City Hall 518-233-2127, landlord, or a form can be signed at the time of registration.
    • Telephone bill w/in 30 days.
    • National grid bill w/in 30 days.
    • Documents issued by the federal, state or local agencies.
    • Legal and valid lease agreement – Must contain property owner’s name, address and signature; and name and signature of parent/guardian.
    • Home purchase contract – Must contain seller’s name, the address of the property being purchased and the purchaser’s name.
• School Records: Most current report card, standardized testing results, and contact information, including phone and fax numbers, for the last school attended. Most current Individualized Education Program (IEP) if applicable.

Please note: your child’s placement for school may be delayed if you do not bring the above information with you.

*Confirmation of Residency: The district will confirm that the proof of residency accurately reflects the location where the family lives in district. The district will review records and/or contact the landlord or Cohoes City Hall to verify residency. If it is determined that the documents do not accurately reflect the families living arrangements, the parent/guardian will be notified in writing of these findings and the student(s) will be un-enrolled in the district.

If any of the above documents are unavailable the school district may consider other forms upon approval.

Kindergarten Registration

Pupils entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before December 1 of the school year in which they enroll in kindergarten.

Please call 518-237-4131, ext. 2299 to schedule an appointment.

Please note: If your child is currently in the Cohoes UPK program, you do not need to register him/her for kindergarten.

Private, Parochial and Charter School Students

Private, Parochial, and Charter school students must be registered through the registrar’s office. A Private School Registration form and two (2) proofs of residency in the district will be required at registration.