District 4

District 4 extends from East 96th Street and Second Avenue to East 125th Street and the Harlem River. Although mostly in East Harlem, it also includes Ward's Island and Randall's Island. The area is experiencing a boom in housing and is welcoming middle class newcomers. Academic performance varies widely here but there are a few strong neighborhood elementary schools, among them PS 83 and PS 171 which also has a middle school with a few spots for high-performing children from outside the zone.

District 4 Contacts

160 East 120th St. Room 401

New York, NY 10035 - Map

cec4@schools.nyc.gov

Community Education Council website: https://www.district4nyc.org/

Community-run website: www.cecd4.org/

Superintendent:

The superintendent appoints principals, evaluates schools and approves budgets:

Elementary and middle school superintendent: Kristy De La Cruz, KdelaCr@schools.nyc.gov (212) 348-2873

High school superintendent: Gary Beidleman, GBeidleman2@schools.nyc.gov (212) 356-8569

For individual parent concerns, contact:

Elementary and middle school family support coordinator: Lennys Patino, lpatino3@schools.nyc.gov (212) 348-2873

High school family support coordinator: Tanya Cesar, TCesar@schools.nyc.gov, (212) 356-8569

For help with PTAs or district-wide events, contact:

Elementary and middle school family leadership coordinator: Nancy Periera, NPereira@schools.nyc.gov (212) 348-2873 ext. 4012

High school family leadership coordinator: Rosangela Valdez, rvaldez4@schools.nyc.gov (212) 356-8569

Enrollment:

To enroll your child, go to the school or the nearest Family Welcome Center, not the district office.

Family Welcome Center

333 7th Ave. 12th Floor

New York, NY 10001 - Map

Phone: (212) 330-9442

This center handles both general education and special education enrollment

Community Education Council:

The elected members of the Community Education Council (CEC) approve school zoning lines and advise on education policy:

CEC: Community Education Council 4, (212) 802-3050

2351 First Avenue, Room B15, New York, NY 10035

www.sites.google.com/a/strongschools.nyc/manhattan-district-4/home

District 4 office

https://cecd4.org/

(212) 360-4777

cec4@schools.nyc.gov

240 East 109th Room 104

New York, NY 10029

Special Education:

Most questions about special education can be answered by your child's teacher or principal. If you are new to New York City or your child attends private or parochial school, contact the nearest Committee on Special Education for an evaluation.

Committee on Special Education

333 7th Ave. 4th Floor