Specialized High Schools Admission Test

Students applying to high school for the 2015-2016 school year can register for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) through Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at noon. Eighth graders or first-time 9th graders who are residents of New York City can register for the SHSAT through their guidance counselor or with an Enrollment counselor at a Borough Enrollment Office. Students with disabilities and English Language Learners (ELLs) may be eligible to receive testing accommodations on the SHSAT. 

There are nine Specialized High Schools in New York City. For eight of these schools, admission is based solely on the score attained on the SHSAT. For LaGuardia High School, admission is based upon auditions and a review of student academic performance. 
You can find more information on Specialized High Schools here.

Parent Teacher Conferences and Questions

Parent Teacher Conferences are held twice a year (fall and spring) and provide a great opportunity for you to talk with your child's teacher about what your child is learning at school and how you can support this learning at home. Parent Teacher Conferences Spring Calendar

Grade Level	Time	Date
High School	Evening	Thursday, March 29, 2012
High School	Afternoon	Friday, March 30, 2012
District 75 Programs	Evening	Monday, March 19, 2012
District 75 Programs	Afternoon	Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Elementary Schools	Evening	Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Elementary Schools	Afternoon	Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Middle Schools	Evening	Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Middle Schools	Afternoon	Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Questions to Consider Asking Your Child's Teacher What is my child expected to learn, know and do at this grade level? How will it be assessed? What are the big projects my child will be doing in your class this year? Throughout the year, how will I know if my child is meeting grade level expectations? What does my child do well and what does he or she struggle with? Can you give me examples? If my child needs extra support or wants to learn more about a subject, are there resources to help his or her learning outside the classroom? Can you give me examples? How will you be introducing the Common Core standards to students this year Does my child turn in homework on time? Is my child happy at school? How does my child get along with classmates and adults? Does my child participate in class discussions and activities? What would make my child more effective in doing his/her work? What can I do at home to reinforce what my child is learning at school? Are there ways that I can help you in the classroom or the school? Download Translated Questions

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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.

New to NYC Public Schools?

Are you new to NYC or back after a time away? If you are not already registered in your local school you will need to go to a Student Registration Center from August 31 to Sept. 16, Mon. to Fri., 8am to 3pm.

• Pre-Kindergarten Round 2 admissions letters will be mailed by Aug. 30.
• Public School Calendar: first day of school for most students is Thurs. Sept. 8
• Middle School Choice Calendar for 5th grade families
• High School Choice Calendar for 8th grade families
• State test scores are available on Aris Parent Link

High School Admissions

New High Schools Opening in September Visit our Publications page to see the directory of new high schools opening in September 2011.

Supplementary Round Information Session Students who did not receive a match in the main round of the high school admissions process are invited to attend the Supplementary Round Information Session on Tuesday, April 5, from 6 - 9pm at Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Campus. School representatives and admissions counselors will be available to discuss high school options with students and their families. The supplementary round choice form is due back to guidance counselors by April 15.

For more information about the event, download the Supplementary Round Information Session Flyer.

For information about other upcoming fairs and events, please visit our calendar . 


Helpful Resources and Information 
High school publications, including the Specialized High Schools Handbook and the online searchable high school directory, are available on ourPublications 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. 

NYC Department of Education Feb & March Schedule

February 12th: New Schools Fair 13th: New Schools Fair 16th: Cover Design Competition Submission Deadline  16th: Middle Schools: Citywide Evening Parent Teacher Conferences 17th: Middle Schools: Citywide Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences 18th: School Wellness Poster Contest Deadline 21st-25th: Midwinter Recess (Schools closed)

March 4th: Kindergarten ApplicationDeadline 7th: Pre-K Non-Attendance Day 15th: Elementary Schools: Citywide Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences 16th: Elementary Schools: Citywide Evening Parent Teacher Conferences 17th: High Schools: Citywide Evening Parent Teacher Conferences 18th: High Schools: Citywide Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences 21st: D75: Citywide Evening Parent Teacher Conferences 22nd: D75: Citywide Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences

High School Admissions 2010-11 - Calendar and Events - New York City Department of Education

High School Admissions 2010-11 - Calendar and Events - New York City Department of Education

Dates	Activity
February 11	Students receive Specialized High School results New High Schools Choice Forms available
February 12 and 13	New High Schools Fair (See event flyer for more information)
February 28	Students Specialized High School decisions due back to guidance counselors New Schools Choice Forms due to guidance counselors
March 31	Students receive Main Round results
April 5	Supplementary Round Information Session (Location TBA)
April 15	Supplementary Round Applications due to counselors
May 27	Students recieve Supplementary Round results

Please Note: All dates subject to change.

Summer Arts Institute 2011

SUMMER ARTS INSTITUTE 2011

The 2011 Summer Arts Institute will take place from July 5 through July 29 at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens. The film studio will run an extra two weeks and close on August 12.

- The application and program information will be made available for download at this site during the first week of January. Click here to join the Summer Arts Institute mailing list and receive the 2011 program application when it becomes available.

-Application Deadline: All applications must be received by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18.

-Auditions will be held Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts.

-Summer Arts Institute is open to New York City Department of Education public school students entering grades 8 through 12 in Fall 2011. Only students currently enrolled in or planning to attend a New York City Department of Education public school for the 2011-12 school year may apply.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Summer Arts Institute is a tuition-free, intensive, four-week arts program for New York City public school students entering grades 8-12, held at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School in Astoria, Queens.

Students major in dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music, visual art, film or photography. The program is designed for students at an intermediate or advanced level of study in their chosen art form.

Summer Arts Institute offers a unique opportunity for students to work with master Department of Education arts specialists, partnering cultural organizations, and guest artists. The experienced staff of teachers and artists guides students in building a portfolio or audition skills for the next level of their studies: a specialized high school, college, university or conservatory.

Summer Arts Institute focuses on three areas:
- developing students' artistic skills and creativity;
- broadening students' awareness of the arts and;
- helping students recognize and explore career options in the art and arts-related industries.

This intensive summer arts experience connects students to community and cultural resources along with access to careers and lifelong learning in the arts.

The daily schedule includes morning studio work and afternoon experiences with professional artists, on-site and off. In the morning studios, students work at developing and improving their technical skills and creative expression in their selected art form. Afternoons are dedicated to rehearsals, attending professional performances, visiting professional arts venues and exploring potential careers. The Institute culminates with a student visual art and photography exhibit and live performance for families and the local community.

Students who complete the program in good standing are eligible to receive a ½ unit of credit that may be applied towards an elective arts credit or a Regents or local diploma-major sequence upon approval from their school.

New York City Middle School District Fairs

October Fairs 2010

All fairs will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

To learn more about middle school choices, families are encouraged to attend the Middle School Fair(s) held in the district(s) where your child lives and/or currently attends school.

If you have any questions please call 718-935-2398.

Please find translated versions of the fair flyer here .

District	Date	School Name	Address
1	October 14	Henrietta Szold (P.S. 134)	293 East Broadway, Manhattan
2	October 19	To Be Determined
3	October 14	Joan of Arc Complex	154 West 93rd Street, Manhattan
4	October 12	Tito Puente Education Complex	240 East 109th Street, Manhattan
5	October 19	Roberto Clemente (I.S. 195)	625 West 133rd Street, Manhattan
6	October 12	Eleanor Roosevelt (M.S. 143)	511 West 182nd Street, Manhattan
7	October 12	South Bronx Preparatory	360 East 145th Street, Bronx
8	October 14	Albert Einstein (J.H.S. 131)	885 Bolton Avenue, Bronx
9 & 10	October 19	Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus	500 East Fordham Road, Bronx
11	October 21	Michelangelo (J.H.S. 144)	2545 Gunther Avenue, Bronx
12	October 19	Mott Hall V	1551 East 172nd Street, Bronx
13	October 14	Ronald Edmonds Learning Center (M.S. 113)	300 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn
14	October 12	Eugenio Maria De Hostos (I.S. 318)	101 Walton Street, Brooklyn
15	October 19	Park Slope Educational Complex (M.S. 88)	544 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn
16	October 21	Math, Science and Technology (M.S. 267)	800 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn
17	October 19	Walt Whitman (M.S. 246)	72 Veronica Place, Brooklyn
18	October 12	Meyer Levin (I.S. 285)	5909 Beverly Road, Brooklyn
20	October 14	The SEEALL Academy (P.S./I.S. 180)	5601 16th Avenue, Brooklyn
21	October 12	David A. Boody (I.S. 228)	228 Avenue S, Brooklyn
22	October 21	Andries Hudde	2500 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn
25	October 14	I.S. 25 Adrien Block	34-65 192 Street, Flushing
28	October 21	Robert A. Van Wyck (J.H.S. 217)	85-05 144th Street, Queens
30	October 19	Oliver W. Holmes (I.S. 204)	36-41 28th Street, Queens
31	October 19	I.S. 61	445 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island
32	October 12	Roland Hayes (J.H.S. 291)	231 Palmetto Street, Brooklyn

FAQ's from the DOE on Specialized High Schools & Testing

Q: Which schools are the Specialized High Schools?
A: There are nine Specialized High Schools: Bronx High School of Science The Brooklyn Latin School Brooklyn Technical High School High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City College High School of American Studies at Lehman College Queens High School for the Sciences at York College Staten Island Technical High School Stuyvesant High School Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
 

Q: Who can take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) and/or audition for the programs/studios at LaGuardia?
A: All 8th graders (and first-time 9th graders) who are New York City residents are eligible to take the SHSAT and/or audition. In September of the 8th or 9th grade, your child should inform his/her guidance counselor of his/her decision so that an admission ticket can be issued for the appropriate test and/or audition(s).
 

Q: How can my child get into a Specialized High School?
A: For eight of the Specialized High Schools, students are required to take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). The SHSAT is the only requirement for admission. Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts requires students to audition for the programs/studios they apply to but does not require the SHSAT.
 

Q: What is the content of the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)?
The Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) is a written test consisting of two sections: Verbal, including:
o Scrambled Paragraphs: students are asked to arrange five sentences in logical order to create the best paragraph
o Logical Reasoning: students read the information provided and choose the best answer to each question
o Reading: students analyze and interpret passages by answering questions Mathematics, including:
o Word problems and computational questions
o Problems in arithmetic, algebra, probability, statistics and geometry
 

Q: How can a student prepare for auditions or the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)?
Your child should ask his/her guidance counselor for a copy of the Specialized High Schools Student Handbook which includes two sample tests. In addition, the Handbook describes audition requirements for LaGuardia’s six studios. You may also access the Specialized Handbook online. When you are an 8th or 9th grader, your guidance counselor will provide more specific information about the SHSAT. In the meantime, use the following suggestions to help prepare for the test: Keep up with schoolwork. It is the best possible preparation. Continue reading books and articles because reading helps increase vocabulary, comprehension, and general knowledge. Practice taking the sample tests that are in the Specialized High Schools Student Handbook. Check your answers and read the explanations of the correct answers in the Handbook. Research study guides, test preparation services, and tutoring opportunities. Discuss additional opportunities for test preparation with your school guidance counselor.

DOE High School Admissions - Making Choices Summer Workshop Series: June 30 - August 10

High School Admissions

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

Appeals Update as of June 17, 2010Results of high school appeals will be mailed directly to students’ homes in early July. If you submitted an appeal form, please check with your guidance counselor to make sure that your mailing address on file is accurate.  
Making Choices Summer Workshop Series: June 30 - August 10Middle school students and their parents are invited to attend summer workshops to learn about the high school admissions process. See below for dates, locations and topics.

All sessions begin at 6:30 p.m.

Date	Location	Topic
Wednesday, June 30	Brooklyn Technical HS 29 Fort Greene Place Brooklyn Map	First Steps: Understanding My High School Options
Wednesday, July 7		The Eight Specialized Exam High Schools & LaGuardia
Wednesday, July 14		Screened & Audition Programs
Tuesday, July 20	Stuyvesant HS 345 Chambers Street Manhattan Map	Career and Technical Education High Schools and Programs
Tuesday, July 27		Large Comprehensive High Schools
Tuesday, August 3		Small High Schools and Charter Schools
Tuesday, August 10		Next Steps

High School Admissions Summer Workshop Flyer