High School Information
Apply For High School 10-1-12/4
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Welcome Letters to access MySchools will be provided later this Fall for families that have not yet created an account.
Families should be using the MySchools Directory to explore the HS programs offered in NYC.
Important Dates
- Monday, September 16, 2024: District 21 High School Showcase: 5:30pm-7:30pm (see flyer below for more info.)
- Tuesday, October 1, 2024: High School Application, LaGuardia Application, and Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens
- Friday, October 18, 2024: SHSAT Registration Closes
- Wednesday, October 30, 2024: SHSAT School Day Testing
- Sat / Sun, November 16-17, 2024: SHSAT- Make up Testing
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024: High School Application Closes
- Thursday, March 6, 2025: High School Offer Release
High School Showcase
District 21 will be hosting a High School Showcase for current 8th graders on September 16th from 5:30PM-7:30PM. For more information and a complete list of schools that will be present, please see the flyer below!
SHSAT Student Practice Handbooks will be distributed the first full week of school (9/9-9/13). For an electronic copy, click here. If a student does not receive a copy, they can see Shakeya Stephenson in room 113 during their scheduled lunch period.
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High School Admissions Guide will be provided to students later this Fall. Feel free to view the 2024 admission guide electronically.
This book provides an overview of the admissions process and additional resources for high school, including a section on how to use MySchools. (Welcome Letters are NOT yet available).
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Resources
Please visit the following websites for more information: (Information subject to change)
- MySchoolsDirectory: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/
- Specialized High Schools: www.schools.nyc.gov/SHS
- Audition: HSAuditions
- Assessments for Screened Schools: Screened Admissions Criteria or Assessments
- Schools that Require Additional Assessments: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/high-school/assessments-for-screened-schools
- Sign up for email updates: www.schools.nyc.gov/SignUp
- Admissions Video Series (tutorials): www.schools.nyc.gov/High AND www.schools.nyc.gov/SHS
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for high school?
Families WILL apply to high school online at MySchools.nyc when the application opens on 10/1. To create an account for MySchools.nyc you will need an account creation code. This code can be found on your Welcome Letter. If you've created an account and do not remember the password you must reset your password. If you no longer have access to the email address you used to set up your account, please contact the school at (718) 375-7635 ext. 1135. Account creation codes are not yet available.
When will Welcome Letters be available?
Welcome Letters will be provided later this Fall. This letter provides information on how to create an account.
I created an account previously, I do not remember my log in information. How can I access MySchools?
If you do not remember the email address used to register for MySchools, please email [email protected]. If you need to reset your password, please visit: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/account/forgot-password/.
What can I do now?
Please explore the MySchools Directory to familiarize yourself with the different programs offered. You should be actively researching schools your child has an interest in. Prepare to visit schools for upcoming open houses and tours.
What is a good school for my child?
There is no simple answer to this question. There are several factors to consider. These include: location, available methods of transportation, admissions method/requirements, your child's interests, your child's gifts and natural aptitudes, your child's average course grades and the size of the school. Families must visit the MySchools Directory and attend open houses/tours to make a well informed decision. Please also visit the school's website that you may be interested in for additional information.
Students who do not have access to MySchools.nyc will be receiving Welcome Letters with creation codes in the Fall. ONLY students who do not have an existing account will receive the Welcome Letter. If your child does not receive a Welcome Letter, this means there is already an existing account created for your child. If you do not recall the email used to setup your account please email Shakeya Stephenson [email protected].
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Lunch Forms are required to be completed by all students. Information collected from the lunch form may provide students with admissions priority at certain high schools. Please complete the form by clicking the link here or visiting the main office for a paper copy.