Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the length of the UPK school year?

A: The UPK program will follow the K-12 Rocky Point Union Free School District calendar.

Q: What schools will be providing UPK services for the 2025-2026 school year?

A: The District has entered into agreements with three UPK providers for the 2025-2026 school year:

• Trinity Nursery School, Rocky Point: Half-Day AM and Half-Day PM UPK Programs

• Step-by-Step Montessori School, Miller Place: Full Day UPK Program

• Little Rascals Learning Center, Miller Place: Full Day UPK Program

Q: What are the hours of the PreK programs?

A. Trinity Nursery School: Half-Day AM- 9:00 AM  - 11:30 AM 

Half-Day PM- 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Step-by-Step Montessori School: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Little Rascals Learning Center: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Q: How will my child be selected for the UPK program?

A: Students will be placed into the UPK schools/classes via a lottery system. The lottery is scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2025. The full day lottery is via Zoom at 9:00 AM; the half-day lottery is via Zoom at 11:00 AM. The District will make every attempt to accommodate a parent/guardian's first choice of school or session, space permitted. All placement will be final as of August 15, 2025.

Q: What is the registration process for the UPK program?

A: All parents/guardians of incoming UPK students will need to complete a registration packet (please see below). Please complete all forms and collect all necessary paperwork, then contact Jennifer Agresto to schedule an appointment. All appointments must occur before August 1, 2025. 

Contact Information: 631-849-7244 or Email:  jenniferagresto@rockypoint.k12.ny.us

Q: Is transportation provided by the District?

A: No. Parents/guardians are responsible for dropping off and picking up students.

The above information is tentative and subject to change. Additional and/or updated information will be provided as it becomes available.

On behalf of the Rocky Point Union Free School District, we look forward to welcoming your child to the UPK program this September 2025. Please email Lorraine Kegel, lorrainekegel@rockypoint.k12.ny.us or call 631-849-7071 with any questions.

Parents/Guardians will need to fill out all forms (one per child) prior to your appointment.

To schedule an appointment or if you have any questions - 

call Jennifer Agresto at 631-849-7244 

or Email:  jenniferagresto@rockypoint.k12.ny.us  

Registration Office Hours:

September through June July and August

Monday - Friday Monday - Thursday

7:30 AM - 1:30 PM 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

1. Student Registration Form 

2. Residency Questionnaire

3. Educational Data Form

4.  NYS Education Department Emergent Multilingual Learners Language Profile

Please click here to access forms 1-3

Please click on item #4 and complete

5. Up-to-date Immunization Record / Immunization Registration Information Form

   • Prepared by a physician or other authorized person who administers the immunizing agents which show that the child has received the required immunizations as per the NYS Immunizations Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance. Immunization Information.

6. Required NYS School Health Examination Form (exam must have been conducted no more than 12 months before the first day of school)

• LEAD LEVEL testing information MUST be completed on this form. Mandatory for UPK registration.

7. Birth Certificate (original or other alternative official document that provides the child’s birth date

8. Proof of Residency

9. Photo Identification of parent/guardian registering the student