Resources

Family Resources

Below are some helpful New York City Public Schools resources for families. If you need support, please contact WHEELS and we will do our best to help connect you to the right information.

NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)
The NYC Schools Account allows families to view grades, attendance, schedules, test scores, transportation information, emergency contact information, and more.
NYCSA: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/student-journey/nyc-schools-account
NYCSA Setup Guide: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/setup-guide
NYCSA Mobile App: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/student-journey/nyc-schools-account/nycsa-mobile-application

Student Records
All families can access student information through the NYC Schools Account, including:
- Report card grades (current and past)
- Grades 3–8 state test scores and Regents scores
- Daily and historical attendance
- Scheduling information, including your child’s current program
- Enrollment history
- Student indicators from ATS, including 504, ENL, and IEP status, and limited parent access information
- Parent and guardian contact information

For all other records requests, please contact Eric Cuesta in the Main Office at ECuesta@schools.nyc.gov.

Enrollment Help / Family Welcome Centers
Family Welcome Centers can help families with enrollment, registration, and student transfers.
Family Welcome Centers: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers
Enrollment Help: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help
Enrollment Forms: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/enrollment-forms
Transfers: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/transfers

Transportation
Families can find information about bus service, OMNY cards, transportation eligibility, and other transportation supports through NYC Public Schools.
Transportation Overview: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation/transportation-overview
Transportation Hub: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation
Transportation Eligibility: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation/bus-eligibility
Student OMNY Cards: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation/student-omny-cards
Transportation Guide for Families: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation/transportation-guide

School Calendar
Families can visit the NYC Public Schools calendar for important school year dates, holidays, and breaks.
School Calendar: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar

School Meals
NYC Public Schools offers free breakfast, lunch, and afterschool meals to all students during the school year.
School Meals: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/school-meals

Health Forms and School Health Services
Families can find important school health forms, immunization requirements, and school health services through NYC Public Schools.
Health Requirements to Attend School: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/health-requirements-to-attend-school
School Health Services Forms: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/school-health-services/school-health-forms

School-Based Health Center (SBHC)
In addition to our counseling services at WHEELS, we also work collaboratively with the NewYork-Presbyterian School-Based Health Center, located on the first floor. The center is staffed by licensed professionals from NewYork-Presbyterian and is open year-round.

Physical health services include physical exams for school, camp, sports, or work; screenings; immunizations; pregnancy testing; HIV testing; birth control; HPV vaccinations; and health education.

The SBHC also provides mental health services through supportive counseling, treatment, and crisis intervention. In addition, the center offers COVID vaccines.

Parent University
Parent University offers free courses, resources, events, and activities for NYC Public Schools families.
Parent University: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/digital-learning/applications-and-platforms/parent-u

Language Access
NYC Public Schools provides resources in multiple languages. Families can also ask their school for interpretation or translation support for important meetings and communications.
Messages for Families: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/messages-for-families
Enrollment Forms in Multiple Languages: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/enrollment-forms
Family and Community Empowerment (FACE): https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/family-and-community-empowerment-face

Questions?
If you need help finding the right resource, please call WHEELS at (212) 781-0524.