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High School Admissions Process

High School Admissions Process. September 2011. Agenda. How Admission Process Works –The Basics Types of High Schools Admissions Priorities How to File an Application Making Program Choices Things to Consider When Making Your Choices Helpful tips. How It Works….

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High School Admissions Process

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  1. High School Admissions Process September 2011

  2. Agenda • How Admission Process Works –The Basics • Types of High Schools • Admissions Priorities • How to File an Application • Making Program Choices • Things to Consider When Making Your Choices • Helpful tips

  3. How It Works… • List up to 12 schools in order of preference • Students are matched to their highest choice possible, subject to priorities & seat availability • School programs use different admissions methods to determine how candidates are considered • Every 8th grade NYC resident is guaranteed entrance into a public high school in New York City

  4. What should factor in to your decision? • Where is the school located? • Bronx? Manhattan? Queens? Brooklyn? • What is the travel time? • 10 minutes? 30 minutes? 1 hour? • What is the school day? • 7:15-2:30? 8:00-3:15? • How many students attend the school? • 200? 500? 1000?

  5. What should factorin to your decision? • What academic programs are offered? • Art? Music? Drama? Electives? • Does the school have a specific academic focus? • Specialize in science? Specialize in the arts? • What extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports are offered? • Sport teams? Clubs?

  6. Admission Priorities • Usually students living in the same borough as the school they apply to will have admission priority. • Attending Opening Houses or Information Sessions will give you priority! See upcoming dates in the High school Directory. • Standardized tests and 7th grade report card grades

  7. Types of High Schools • Audition Scholars must audition for placement in school • Specialized High Schools 8 Specialized High Schools in NYC. Scholars MUST sign up and take the SHSAT to get into a Specialized High School • Limited Unscreened Priority to students who attend information sessions and/or open houses • Screened • Decision is based on final 7th grade report card grades and reading and math standardized tests. • Attendance is also considered. • Unscreened • Students are selected randomly. • Zoned • Programs that are given priority to students who live in the area.

  8. Career & Technical Education • Academic work integrated with workforce skills in specific career pathways. • CTE Programs are designed so you leave with a credential or certificate. • Students learn “hands on” career skills while preparing for college or after high school options. • www.nyc.gov/schools/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Choices

  9. CTE Schools in the Bronx 07X600   Alfred E Smith07X655   Samuel Gompers08X650   Jane Addams10X660   Grace H. Dodge11X275   Computers & Technology

  10. Private Schools • Students must take the TACHS exam to be eligible for placement in a private school • TACHS exam focuses on Reading, Math and Language • Exam is $52 • You may sign up for TACHS exam via internet or phone (deadlines vary) • TACHS exam is November 4th, 2011 • Please see Mrs. Winter for more information and dates if interested! • www.tachsinfo.com

  11. Charter Schools • Students get selected by lottery • Lottery usually takes place in April www.nycharterschools.org See Mrs. Winter for a list of NYC Charter Schools

  12. Boarding Schools • Boarding Schools look for students who are involved both in their school and in their community. (ex: sport teams, clubs, community service, etc) • Scholars will dorm on the school’s campus • Heavy focus on college prep • Please see Mrs. Winter if interested • www.greatschools.org • http://www.boardingschoolsinfo.com • http://www.boardingschoolreview.com

  13. How to File an Application • 1. Scholars will receive their HS Application for admission to HS on October 11th. • 2. Discuss with your child the programs to which she or he will be applying. • 3. Rank in order of preference up to 12 choices. • 4. Return the application to Mrs. Winter by December 2nd. * During this time, Mrs. Winter will meet and counsel with every 8th grade scholar regarding their HS choices and options.

  14. Admission Tips! • Start Early • Attend Fairs and Open Houses • Understand the Different Kinds of Admissions Methods • Location, Location, Location • Plan Ahead • Consider admissions priorities and methods when considering program choices. • Ask Questions!

  15. ALL Parents are Welcome for Appointments! • Please contact Mrs. Winter for more information or to schedule an individual appointment! • 718-320-3032 ext. 3110 • Lisa.winter@equalitycharterschool.org

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