2011 Citywide High School Fair

2011 Citywide High School Fair Please join us for the upcoming Citywide High School Fair!

Saturday, September 24, 2011 and
Sunday, September 25, 2011

10 am – 3 pm

Brooklyn Technical High School
29 Fort Greene Place
Brooklyn, NY  11217

Click here to see the flyer for this event. Translated versions will be available soon.

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High School Admissions: Where Do I Start? The Summer Workshop's Session 1 Handout is now available in translated versions here . 

Specialized High Schools   The Summer Workshop's Session 2 Handout is now available in translated versions here.  

Make Informed Decisions The Summer Workshop's Session 3 Handouts are now available in translated versions here.    

Helpful Resources and Information 
High school publications, including the Specialized High Schools Handbook and the online searchable high school directory, are available on our Publications page, in English and translated versions.

Be sure to review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) , read about your choices and how the admissions process works, and review our Guide for Students Receiving Special Education Services . 

Visit the Calendar and Events  page to find out about the Fall 2011 high school admissions calendar.

If you have questions about high school admissions, call 718-935-2399, or email us at HS_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov.

District Middle School Choice Fairs and School-Based Open Houses

District Middle School Choice Fairs will be held from October 4-13th.  Most districts host a fair for families of 5th grade students to learn more about their options for middle school.  The dates and locations of the District Middle School Choice Fairs are available here.  For information on open houses, please contact the schools directly.

Flyers for each District Middle School Choice Fair are available below.

District 1	District 2	District 3	District 4	District 5
District 6	District 7	District 8	District 9&10	District 11
District 12	District 13	District 14	District 15	District 16
District 17	District 18	District 19	District 20	District 21
District 22	District 25	District 28	District 30	District 31
District 32

About Middle School Admissions 

• Visit the glossary to learn more about the difference between Zoned and Choice Middle School programs.
• Check out the Calendar and Events page to plan ahead for the upcoming enrollment period.
• Find all middle school English and translated publications here.
• Stay informed! Subscribe to the middle school mailing list to receive updates about upcoming deadlines and events.

If you have questions about middle school enrollment, please call (718) 935-2398.

All-City High School Music Program

All-City High School Music Program

CHORUS | ORCHESTRA | CONCERT BAND | MARCHING BAND | JAZZ ENSEMBLE

The All-City High School music ensembles are important and highly regarded components of the Department of Education's arts offerings. Free and open by audition to all New York City public school, 9-12th grade music students, the program provides opportunities for membership in the All-City H.S. Chorus, Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band, or Jazz Ensemble. Each ensemble is led by a separate team of highly experienced DOE music teachers who provide small-group coaching and musical leadership. After passing a brief audition, students attend weekly, 3 & 1/2 hour rehearsals in preparation for a joint, culminating concert in the spring. As a result of membership in the All-City HS ensembles, students are able to apply the acquired musical and social skills in myriad ways, beyond the scope of the program. AUDITION INFORMATION FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR: Click below to download: 2011-2012 Student Audition Form - Includes Locations and Travel Instructions CHORUS: Place: Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School 35-12 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106 Travel: Subway: N,Q to 36th Avenue-Washington Avenue, M,R to Steinway Street Bus: Q66, Q101, M102 to 35th Avenue & Steinway Avenue Time: Saturday, October 1 at 9:00am ORCHESTRA & CONCERT BAND: Place: High School of Graphic Communication Arts Auditorium 439 West 49th Street, NY, NY 10019 (Between 9th and 10th Avenues) Travel: Subway: 1, C, E to 50th Street; N, R, W to 49th St. Bus: M10, M11 to 50th Street; M50 to 9th Avenue Time: Saturday, October 1 at 9:00 AM MARCHING BAND: Place: Washington Irving High School 40 Irving Place, NY, NY 10003 (at East 16th Street) Travel: Subway: 4,5,6,L,N,R,Q,W to 14 Street-Union Square Bus: M1,M2,M3,M15,M101, M102 to East 16th Street; M14 to Irving Place; M9 to Irving Place and East 16th Street Time: Saturday, October 1 at 9:00am JAZZ ENSEMBLE: Place: Julia Richman High School Auditorium 317 East 67th Street, NY, NY 10021 (Between First and Second Avenues) Travel: Subway: 1, C, E to 50th Street; N, R, W to 49th St. Bus: M10, M11 to 50th Street; M50 to 9th Avenue Time: Saturday, October 1 at 9:00am If you have any questions, please contact the Program Supervisor, Ralph Guarnieri, atrguarnieri@schools.nyc.gov

T H E S O C I A L UNDERGROUND

Dynamic Social Thinking Groups

The Social World can feel like a confusing place...

especially in Junior High and High School!

Upcoming Group: 8th-10th Grade Boy’s

Thursdays 5pm

In the Social Underground, we explore the “hidden rules” of Social World.

Groups are geared towards students with Asperger's syndrome, non-verbal

learning disabilities, semantic/pragmatic communication disorder,

& other social cognitive deficits.

We explore... • choosing friends, hanging out, & handling disagreements

• reading body language & other social signals

• thinking about what people say... & what they really mean

• problem-solving and handling disagreements

• the “hidden rules” of the social world

• using individual strengths & interests... and noticing others’

• understanding electronic communication

Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn

Package : 12-weeks = $1,200 (11 group sessions + 1 parent meeting+ 1 mid session write-up)

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

info@thesocialunderground.org

Facilitators: Susan Brennan, a speech language pathologist and Lauren Hough, a special educator, are

developers of the ASD NEST program’s Social Development Invention. Susan trained directly with Michelle

Winner, the originator of Social Thinking. Lauren is now the director of professional development for the ASD

Nest Project at NYU.

For this group we are working with Aaron Lanou, a special educator who works at the ASD Nest Project at

NYU. He has experience working with older kids and has done amazing work focusing on his student’s

strengths and interests to support their social thinking.

TEEN REVIEWERS AND CRITICS!

	This fall, take an arts adventure with the TEEN REVIEWERS AND CRITICS! Ever dream of being a critic for The Village Voice,Rolling Stone, The Sourceor The New York Times? The Teen Reviewers & Critics (TRaC) program is where you’ll get your start! Recognized this year as a 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award (NAHYP) Finalist, the TRaC program is an exceptional opportunity for high school students who want to explore and experience the vast arts scene in New York City. Imagine yourself and 11 peers from all over New York and NJ attending world-class performances and cutting-edge exhibitions, meeting professional artists and critics, and breaking it down in weekly two-hour workshops, all while improving your writing! In addition, during this FREE ten-week program all TRaC participants will: * Attend at least 5 performances, films and exhibitions, forFREE * Learn from high profile professional artists and critics * Visit venues and areas of NYC they've never been to before * Expand critical writing and dialouge skills * Publish reviews read by thousands * Meet like-minded peers from all over NYC and NJ All TRaC classes meet weekly for a two-hour workshop (4:30 – 6:30 p.m.) and every other week for one additional weekday or weekend outing. That’s 8 workshops and 5 outings! High 5 partners with the most cutting edge and prestigious cultural organizations to bring you the best of NYC. All classes begin with a Kick-Off Party on October 11 and end in a huge Finale on December 17. You choose from SIX different sections:  Film TRaC - meets Tuesdays, October 18 - December 13 In partnership with Sony Wonder Technology Lab  Theater TRaC - meets Wednesdays, October 12 - December 7 In partnership with The Public Theater  Music TRaC - meets Thursdays, October 13 - December 15 In partnership with Carnegie Hall Visual Arts TRaC - meets Thursdays, October 13 - December 15 In partnership with the Museum of Arts and Design Dance TRaC - meets Fridays, October 14 - December 16 In partnership with the New York Live Arts  Multi-Arts TRaC - meets Fridays, October 14 - December 16 The Application Deadline is WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. Questions? Call Eric Ost, TRaC Program Director, at 212-453-9485 or email ateost@high5tix.org. Click here to download an Application Form and Promotional Flier (to post and distribute!) or visitwww.high5tix.org/TRAC for more information. Want to hear first-hand what TRaC is all about? Come out to the Fall TRaC Open House next week! Everyone is welcome. You'll meet former TRaC participants and instructors, hear about their experiences, get a preview of the fall program and, just for coming, receive TWO FREE TICKETS to any High 5 show.

FALL TRaCINFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE

FALL TRaCINFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, September 21st, 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
ArtsConnection Headquarters
520 8th Avenue (between 36th and 37th), 3rd Floor
RSVP to Eric Ost, 212-453-9485 or eost@high5tix.org

www.high5tix.org/TRaC

High School Info from the NYC Board of Education

High School Admissions: Where Do I Start? The Summer Workshop's Session 1 Handout is now available in translated versions here . 

Specialized High Schools   The Summer Workshop's Session 2 Handout is now available.  

Make Informed Decisions The Summer Workshop's Session 3 Handouts are now available.    

Helpful Resources and Information 
High school publications, including the Specialized High Schools Handbook and the online searchable high school directory, are available on our Publications page, in English and translated versions.

Be sure to review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) , read about your choices and how the admissions process works, and review our Guide for Students Receiving Special Education Services . 

Visit the Calendar and Events  page to find out about the Fall 2011 high school admissions calendar.

If you have questions about high school admissions, call 718-935-2399, or email us at HS_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov.