High School Information for our 7th and 8th Graders
Announcements
Initial HS Lists for 7th Graders
7th Grade students are required to submit an initial list of at least 12-15 high schools that they are interested in to Ms. Mitchell by Thursday, June 22nd.
7th Grade students are required to submit an initial list of at least 12-15 high schools that they are interested in to Ms. Mitchell by Thursday, June 22nd.
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Rising 8th Grade HS Aplication Summer Checklist:
- Use resources to continue to research schools and build your list. Begin to familiarize yourself with admissions requirements at schools that interest you.
- Look at your June 2017 final report card and compare it to Selection Criteria shown for programs that look at an applicant's academic record.
- Attend an NYC DOE High School Admissions Family Workshop in July/August. See the DOE HS Admissions website for date announcements.
- Decide if you are going to take the SHSAT, audition for LaGuardia, and/or other visual or performing arts programs. Begin to familiarize yourself with the SHSAT or requirements for an audition or portfolio.
- Begin to plan your admissions calendar for the fall.
High School Admissions Resources
Hard copies of the 2018 NYC High School Directory were distributed to students in May.
Hard copies of the 2018 Specialized High School Handbook will be distributed to students before the end of the year in June.
In addition, please use the following resources to support your high school search. Please note that dates, times, and specific admissions requirements are subject to change. Be sure to contact individual schools to confirm information.
NYC School Finder Website (an online version of the directory)
DOE High School Events and Open House Calendar
DOE High School Resources
Google Maps (for directions and travel times to schools)
2017-18 Specialized HS Student Handbook
Guidelines for Preparing Your Arts/Audition Portfolio
Inside Schools Website
Catholic School Application Information
Independent School Application Information
Charter School Application Information
Hard copies of the 2018 Specialized High School Handbook will be distributed to students before the end of the year in June.
In addition, please use the following resources to support your high school search. Please note that dates, times, and specific admissions requirements are subject to change. Be sure to contact individual schools to confirm information.
NYC School Finder Website (an online version of the directory)
DOE High School Events and Open House Calendar
DOE High School Resources
Google Maps (for directions and travel times to schools)
2017-18 Specialized HS Student Handbook
Guidelines for Preparing Your Arts/Audition Portfolio
Inside Schools Website
Catholic School Application Information
Independent School Application Information
Charter School Application Information
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Contact Ms. Mitchell
Ms. Mitchell and the counseling staff are here to support students and families with the high school application process. Please reach out to set up an appointment to meet about or discuss your high school application: mmitchell@ms177.org or (917) 432-5416 x4064
