New York City Public High Schools: High School Choice CUNY COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS: A NYGEAR UP PARTNER

Icebreaker: Getting to Know You Pair and Share: Did you have a choice as to which high school you would attend? If so, what factors did you consider? What are four qualities that would make a good high school for your child?

Agenda 1.Factors to consider in the choice process 2.Application Timeline 3.Admissions Methods 4.Using resources effectively

NYC is Largest school system in the US 80,000 Applicants Over 700 HS Programs 12 Choices on Application 1 Offer (plus Specialized HS)

How do you make the right choice? Location – accessible by public transportation or within walking distance Interest Area – Honors program, Health, Law, Medicine, Government Special Courses – advanced, AP, Early College High School Clubs/Activities – photography, chess Sports – soccer, track, basketball Safety – neighborhood, commute, metal detectors, size College Readiness Index – Graduation Rate, College Readiness Index, College Enrollment Rate Other --?

HS Selection Timeline Register for SHSAT and/or LaGuardia audition with school counselor Attend Citywide HS Fair September – Early October Receive and review high school application Attend borough HS Fairs Obtain SHSAT test ticket or LaGuardia HS audition ticket October Take Specialized HS Admissions Test October – November Submit 12 choices on the HS Application December Receive Round 1 Results Participate in Round 2 and attend Round 2 Fair (if applicable) Early March Receive Round 2 Results Opportunity to Appeal May

8 Types of Admissions Methods Test - Based on Specialized HS Admissions Test (SHSAT) Audition and Screened – Students ranked based on academics, audition, other assessment, attendance Educational Option – 50% seat reserved based on ELA grades/scores: (16% Low, 68% mid, 16% High); 50% offers are random Screened Language – Students ranked based on language proficiency Limited Unscreened – Priority to those students who attend an information session/open house Zoned – Offers are based on residence, priority to those who live in the zone Unscreened – Students are randomly selected

How are students matched to a school? 1. Admissions Methods 2. Admissions Priority 3. Seat Availability 4. Student preference

Case Study: Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics 1. College Readiness 2. Admissions Methods 3. Special Courses 4.Activities and Clubs 5.Other

Insideschools.or g College Readiness Indicators

Schoolbook.or g At-a-Glance

Resources Schools.nyc.gov - High School Directory and other admissions information Inside Schools - Schoolbook -

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