r/nycschools

So my family has moved back to PA from NYC like 2 times on the past like 2 years and we are moving back to NYC like late this month or early next month. We are trying to move before school starts and im going into sophomore year. I have lived in NYC my whole life, its just family keeps moving because of my dad's job.

And now the part that is bothering me is.. I know I have to get enrolled into a highschool through the family welcome center and I have some schools in mind but idk how they work like does it depend of availability through seating? Or what? And I know I won't get into any super good highschool but can I get into a semi decent one at least? Since I have records here previously.

Also I forgot to mention I did like 2 and a half ish months of my freshman year of highschool before moving to PA.

Yeah that's all I think, uh I just need someone to help me out by answering my questions that's all.

My family is moving to NYC and I'd like my PREK aged son to enroll in a dual language program. Specifically P.S. 145 in Manhattan. I am completely confused about the public school enrollment process. Is there somewhere I can learn how to get him enrolled or on a list? Do I have to enroll him where we're living? We haven't settled on a neighborhood because of this schooling confusion. Any help would be so very much appreciated.

EDIT: My son is 4 years old. Starting, what I assume, would be Pre K in September.