High School Information for our 7th and 8th Graders
Announcements
SHSAT/LaGuardia Registration Form
8th graders should submit the form below to indicate if they are planning to take the SHSAT or audition forLaGuardia by Wednesday, September 20. Test/Audition tickets with assigned dates and times will be distributed to students on Wednesday, October 18. Please see the 2018 Specialized High School Handbook for more information about the SHSAT and LaGuardia auditions.
8th graders should submit the form below to indicate if they are planning to take the SHSAT or audition forLaGuardia by Wednesday, September 20. Test/Audition tickets with assigned dates and times will be distributed to students on Wednesday, October 18. Please see the 2018 Specialized High School Handbook for more information about the SHSAT and LaGuardia auditions.
| shs_registration_survey.pdf |
Round 1 Visual and Performing Arts Audition Pre-Registration Form
Some visual and performing arts programs require pre-registration. Please return the form below to Ms. Mitchell if you intend to audition for these programs by Wednesday, September 20. Audition dates are available in the HS Directory or on individual school websites. See the resources section below for guidelines about preparing your visual or performing arts audition.
Some visual and performing arts programs require pre-registration. Please return the form below to Ms. Mitchell if you intend to audition for these programs by Wednesday, September 20. Audition dates are available in the HS Directory or on individual school websites. See the resources section below for guidelines about preparing your visual or performing arts audition.
| audition_pre-registration_survey_2017-2018.pdf |
High School Fairs and Open Houses
Students and families should be checking individual school websites for more information about admissions requirements and open house events. See below for information and dates for the NYC Citywide and NYC Borough fairs, as well as information about Open House events for Specialized and Catholic schools.
Students and families should be checking individual school websites for more information about admissions requirements and open house events. See below for information and dates for the NYC Citywide and NYC Borough fairs, as well as information about Open House events for Specialized and Catholic schools.
| citywide_borough_hs_flyer_final.pdf |
| catholic_school_fairs_2017.pdf |
| fall_2017_shs_open_house.pdf |
| high_school_fair_plan_ahead_guide.pdf |
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 were distributed to students in June. See below for a PDF of the Specialized HS Handbook.
Hard copies of the 2018 Specialized High School Handbook were distributed to students in June. See below for a PDF of the Specialized HS Handbook.
| 20172018specializedhighschoolsstudenthandbookenglish.pdf |
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
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
| hsadmissionsrequirements.pdf |
| yemshighschoolpolicies6.17.pdf |
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
