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Student Application

South Shore Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school serving elementary scholars. We’re currently accepting applications for students entering Kindergarten through 3rd grade. As our scholars grow, we’ll add one grade each year until we serve Kindergarten through 5th grade. There is no cost to apply, no interview process, and students are admitted through a random public lottery. We welcome all New York State residents to apply, including English Language Learners and students with IEPs. Complete the application below to give your child the opportunity to join our vibrant, joyful learning community!

Lottery Information

Our annual enrollment lottery includes preferences in the following order:

  1. Returning Scholars
  2. Siblings of Currently Enrolled Scholars
  3. Central Islip School District Residents with Disabilities
  4. Non–Central Islip School District Residents with Disabilities
  5. Central Islip School District Residents
  6. All Other New York State Residents

Waitlist Policy

If your child is placed on the waitlist, a seat may still become available. Be sure to check your email and phone for updates from our school.

Please note: if you wish to apply for a different grade level in a future year, you’ll need to submit a new application. Waitlists do not carry over year to year.

Backfill Policy

If a seat opens during the school year, up to February 1st, we may offer it to a scholar on the waitlist. After February 1st, we will only fill seats for the following academic year.

How to Apply

Click the link below to begin your child’s application. You’ll be redirected to our PowerSchool application page. First, click “Create Account” to set up your profile.

  • Please save your login information, you’ll need it to:
    • Accept a seat (if offered)
    • Upload required registration documents
  • Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required for the application. All other fields are optional.
  • To be eligible for Kindergarten, your child must turn 5 years old by December 31 of the enrolling school year.

Have questions about the application process? We’re happy to help!
Call our main office at (631) 864-7000 for support.

September 2025 (School Year 2025-26)

Non-Discrimination Statement: A charter school shall not discriminate against or limit the admission of any student on any unlawful basis, including on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, disability, intellectual ability, measures of achievement or aptitude, athletic ability, race, creed, gender, religion or ancestry. A school may not require any action by a student or family (such as an admissions test, interview, essay, attendance at an information session, etc.) in order for an applicant to either receive or submit an application for admission to that school. 

 

Contact Info
  • 82 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722
  • (631) 864 - 7000
  • (631) 246 - 0404
  • info@southshorecharterschool.org