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Updates to Middle and High School Enrollment
Dear Families and Staff,
It’s nearly October, which means middle and high school applications are about to open (high school applications launch October 1, followed by middle school applications on October 9). This is an exciting time for students and families as they consider their options. As the largest school system in the country, I’m proud that we offer a vast array of educational opportunities, and I truly believe there is something for everyone at New York City Public Schools (NYCPS).
This week, we announced some updates and improvements to help each family make the best decisions for their child’s future.
First, we are launching a new feature in MySchools this fall that will help our rising high school students better understand their chance of receiving an offer to any particular program, based on the applicant’s admissions characteristics such as their report card grades, location, and priority group. With this information, families can make more informed decisions about how to rank their enrollment options and build a balanced application.
Additionally, this year students and families will have increased access to middle school options, because they will now be able to apply to any middle school across the city. While schools will maintain their priority for their home zone and/or district, schools with available seats will now be able to accept out-of-district students.
And lastly, we are updating all admissions applications to allow students to list as many program options as they’d like, up from a maximum of 12. This gives families an even greater opportunity to find a match that’s the right fit for their child.
Ultimately, these changes are about expanding access to all the excellent and innovative educational opportunities we have to offer. From our dual language classes to our career and technical education high schools, from arts programs to STEM programs and so much more, I truly believe, as I said at the beginning of this newsletter, that there is something for everyone here at NYCPS.
Soaring high,
David C. Banks
Chancellor
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