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| HIGH SCHOOL NEWS 2011-2012 |
To All 8th Grade Students
and Parents:
If you have moved since last
year and have not updated
your address with the school,
you must do so as soon as
information is entered on your
High School Application.
In order to change your
address with the school, you
address to Ms. DiVanna in the
main office. Acceptable proof
of address includes: bank
statement, driver's license,
cable bill, Con Edison bill,
mortgage bill, etc.
The guidance counselors use
the Phonemaster system to the
Phonemaster system to the
Phonemaster system to make
important make important
announcements via phone
regarding the High School
application process. If we do
not have a current working
phone number, you will not
receive these messages.
If you did not receive school
mail last year or have moved
recently, please make sure the
school has your correct
current address and phone
number by calling the Main
Office. This will ensure you get
all information in a timely
manner.
and Parents:
If you have moved since last
year and have not updated
your address with the school,
you must do so as soon as
information is entered on your
High School Application.
In order to change your
address with the school, you
address to Ms. DiVanna in the
main office. Acceptable proof
of address includes: bank
statement, driver's license,
cable bill, Con Edison bill,
mortgage bill, etc.
The guidance counselors use
the Phonemaster system to the
Phonemaster system to the
Phonemaster system to make
important make important
announcements via phone
regarding the High School
application process. If we do
not have a current working
phone number, you will not
receive these messages.
If you did not receive school
mail last year or have moved
recently, please make sure the
school has your correct
current address and phone
number by calling the Main
Office. This will ensure you get
all information in a timely
manner.
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FAQs
Does my 8th grade child
school?
grader receives an
application in the fall. High
school applications are also
distributed to New York City
private and parochial schools.
Can my child go to the
school that his/her older
sister/brother attends?
There is no priority given to
siblings in the high school
application process, with the
exception of some Charter
Schools. However, a student
may list program(s) at the
same school that his/her
older sibling attends.
If a child knows the high
school that s/he wishes to
attend, does s/he have to
apply through the
admissions process?
Yes, every student must
apply by filing a high school
application to become part of
the admissions process.
Are there any zoned high
schools?
Yes. There are some zoned
high schools. Priority for the
zoned program is given only
to students who live in the
school's zoned area. All
students may apply by listing
the zoned program for that
school on their applications.
What information do high
child during the
application process?
(7th) grade standardized test
scores in math and reading,
academic record of grades in
all subject areas and
attendance and punctuality
records.
My child excels in one of
the performing arts areas.
What would you
recommend?
schools/programs to which
students may apply that
There are a large number of
focus on each of the
performing arts areas. They
are listed in the High School
Directory. Most of these
programs require that your
demonstrate proficiency in
the specific area of the
program. To learn more
about these schools, it is
recommended that you
attend their Open Houses
and visit their websites.
How do I know if the
services for my child who
Meet with your child's
guidance counselor in order
to explore the many the
needs of your child. The High
School Directory also
identifies services available
to students with special
needs.
What other factors should
As you consider high school
programs, we recommend
that you consult the High
School Directory, attend the
High School Fairs and
consider the answers to the
following questions:
a. Where is the school
located? What is the travel
time?
b. How many students attend
the school?
c. What academic programs
are offered?
d. What extracurricular
activities, clubs and sports
are offered?
e. Is a test or audition
needed to gain admission?
f. What opportunities are
there for parental
involvement and
engagement?
g. What after-school
academic supports are
available to students?
h. Does the school provide
any assistance in
transitioning students into
high school?
I. What types of ELL services
are available at the school?
j. What services are provided
for students with special
needs?
Does my 8th grade child
school?
grader receives an
application in the fall. High
school applications are also
distributed to New York City
private and parochial schools.
Can my child go to the
school that his/her older
sister/brother attends?
There is no priority given to
siblings in the high school
application process, with the
exception of some Charter
Schools. However, a student
may list program(s) at the
same school that his/her
older sibling attends.
If a child knows the high
school that s/he wishes to
attend, does s/he have to
apply through the
admissions process?
Yes, every student must
apply by filing a high school
application to become part of
the admissions process.
Are there any zoned high
schools?
Yes. There are some zoned
high schools. Priority for the
zoned program is given only
to students who live in the
school's zoned area. All
students may apply by listing
the zoned program for that
school on their applications.
What information do high
child during the
application process?
(7th) grade standardized test
scores in math and reading,
academic record of grades in
all subject areas and
attendance and punctuality
records.
My child excels in one of
the performing arts areas.
What would you
recommend?
schools/programs to which
students may apply that
There are a large number of
focus on each of the
performing arts areas. They
are listed in the High School
Directory. Most of these
programs require that your
demonstrate proficiency in
the specific area of the
program. To learn more
about these schools, it is
recommended that you
attend their Open Houses
and visit their websites.
How do I know if the
services for my child who
Meet with your child's
guidance counselor in order
to explore the many the
needs of your child. The High
School Directory also
identifies services available
to students with special
needs.
What other factors should
As you consider high school
programs, we recommend
that you consult the High
School Directory, attend the
High School Fairs and
consider the answers to the
following questions:
a. Where is the school
located? What is the travel
time?
b. How many students attend
the school?
c. What academic programs
are offered?
d. What extracurricular
activities, clubs and sports
are offered?
e. Is a test or audition
needed to gain admission?
f. What opportunities are
there for parental
involvement and
engagement?
g. What after-school
academic supports are
available to students?
h. Does the school provide
any assistance in
transitioning students into
high school?
I. What types of ELL services
are available at the school?
j. What services are provided
for students with special
needs?
October
Deadline for paper registration. Form & fee must be
October
Deadline for submitting request and supporting
documentation to diocese for extended testing time
accommodation. (Do not submit the request to the
TACHS Exam Office. It will be returned to you.)
October
Deadline for Internet and telephone registration.
October
Admit Card Distribution – Admit Cards for registrants
enrolled in a Catholic elementary school are mailed
directly to the schools for distribution. Admit Cards for
all other students are mailed to the address provided
on the registration form.
November
Call 1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247) if Admit Card is
not yet received.
November
TACHS ADMINISTRATION for Diocese of
Brooklyn/Queens
December
Paper TACHS Applicant Records due to students’ three
high school choices. (See Student Handbook for more
information.)
January
Release of admission notices by high schools.
February
Response Cards back to high schools – high school
notification letters will include information relative to the
date on which students should return his/her
acceptance letter to the high school they choose to
attend.
March
High School Registration Day
9/24 & 9/25 Citiwide HS Fair 10am- 3pm
@ Brooklyn/ Technical HS
10/22 &10/23Queens HS Fair 11am-3pm
@ Francis Lewis HS 718-281-8200
the Office of Student Enrollment website at:
www.nyc.gov/schools/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Cale
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