About the Carmel Central School District
CCSD Home About CCSD Our Schools Signs of Success How to Volunteer	Located just 56 miles from New York City, Carmel Central School District provides a high quality education for students within a pristine suburban setting. The District encompasses 85 square miles and serves approximately 5000 students from six different towns. TOWNS WE SERVE Carmel Central School District welcomes students and their families from the town of Kent, as well as parts of the towns of Carmel, Putnam Valley, Patterson, Southeast and East Fishkill. COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES All District residents can take advantage of several school district opportunities such as school plays, concerts, athletic and special events. Senior Citizens are welcome to attend all school events free of charge. The Carmel Continuing Education Program is designed to promote life-long learning. Sessions are offered in the fall and the spring and include courses in computers, business, arts & crafts, gardening, music, fitness and more. OUR SCHOOLS Carmel Central School District has three elementary schools housing students in grades Kindergarten through fourth; a middle school for students in grades five through eight; and a high school for students in grades nine through twelve. ADMISSION TO KINDERGARTEN Any resident child who will be five years of age on or before December 1st of that school year is eligible for admission to Kindergarten. Registration for Kindergarten is held in the spring of the year prior to entrance. Carmel’s Kindergarten program is half-day. NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION Registration of new elementary pupils (other than Kindergarten) is handled by the principal’s office. Proof of residency in the district must be provided at time of registration. In grades 5-12, school registration is arranged through the guidance department of either the Middle School or High School. Appointments should be made since parents must accompany the new pupil. Proof of residency in the District must be provided at the time of registration. When registering, if you suspect or know that your child has a disability, please contact the Pupil Services Department at (845) 878-2094, ext. 246. IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS All students, new entrants as well as those continuing in school, must meet the immunization requirement set forth in section 2164 of the New York State Public Health Law. A list of the required immunizations can be found in the District’s calendar. Proper documentation is required. TRANSPORTATION Transportation is provided free of charge for residents who live at least 0.7 miles from the school they attend or 0.7 miles from a regular bus stop, to a maximum of 15 miles.
Carmel Central School District - 81 South Street - P.O. Box 296 - Patterson, N.Y. 12563 (845) 878-2094 - fax (845) 878-4337 email: info@carmelschools.org