How To Use NYC Sites

This document is a Website Access and Account Guide for New York City Public Schools. It provides an overview of four key online platforms used by families, students, and the general public to access educational information and services. Each section contains the website name, URL, instructions on how to use the platform, intended users, and the types of information or functions available.

The four platforms included are:

  1. NYC DOE Website (schools.nyc.gov) – Offers public access to the latest policies, admissions information, and general resources for all NYC public schools.
  2. MySchools (MySchools.nyc) – Allows families to explore school options, submit applications, manage waitlists, and access personalized program information for children applying to NYC public schools.
  3. NYC Schools Account – NYCSA (SchoolsAccount.nyc) – Enables families to track their child’s educational records, including attendance, grades, promotion status, IEP information, health data, and official documents.
  4. DOE Student Account (teachhub.schools.nyc) – Provides NYC public school students with access to DOE-approved digital platforms, including TeachHub, Google for Education, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and tools for uploading documents such as vaccination records.

The document is organized visually with icons and bullet points to help families understand each platform’s purpose and usage.