8th-Grade-High-School-Note-1

Sep 15, 2026

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Letter from the Math & Science Exploratory School Middle School 447 social worker to 8th-grade families outlining the high school articulation and admissions process. It explains upcoming guidance emails, a Zoom information session in October, and optional 15-minute family meetings. It summarizes New York City Department of Education updates for 2021-2022, including SHSAT testing for Specialized High Schools, timelines for registration and testing, and where to find resources and access MySchools.

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CategoryExam

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Pages7

Reading Time18 min

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High school articulation and guidance schedule

October Zoom session and 15-minute family meetings

Department of Education update for 8th/first-time 9th graders

Specialized High Schools application and timelines

SHSAT update

Prepare, register, and test

Resources available now

(MS)2 The Math & Science Exploratory School Middle School 447 345 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Tel 718 330-9326 / 9328 Fax 718 330-0944 [ms447.org](ms447.org) Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable summer. This year is an important year as you begin the high school articulation process. You will be receiving many emails from me throughout the year with updates and guidance on this process. All of my correspondences will be numbered and posted on the website if you miss an email. In October, after I receive the most up to date information from the Department of Education about the process this year I will be holding a Zoom information session. Additionally, if you need individual support I will be offering 15 minute meetings for families which you will be able to sign up for via sign up genius. Please note , I have not received the 2022 High School Admissions Guide. Information on how to access schools can be found below. Following is the first update for the year from the Department of Education. Department of Education High School update All current 8th grade and first-time 9th grade students who live in New York City can apply to high school and test and/or audition to apply to the Specialized High Schools during the 2021-2022 school year. By mid-October, welcome letters will be available for you to access your MySchools account and participate. SHSAT Update Today, we have updates for students interested in applying to any of the eight testing Specialized High Schools. Students apply to these schools by registering for and then taking the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) . Offers are made based on each student’s SHSAT score, their school preferences, and seat availability. Here’s what families can do, and when: 􀁸 Prepare: Detailed information, sample tests, and information about testing accommodations are available on our website. 􀁸 Register: Registration for the SHSAT will open in mid-October 2021. Specific registration dates and details (including information about requesting testing accommodations) are coming soon! 􀁸 Test: All registered students will take the SHSAT in December 2021. When specific test dates and other information become available, we will send updates. More updates are coming soon, including: 􀁸 When the high school application will open and close, which is how students apply to the city 700+ high school program options. 􀁸 When and how to register to audition for Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, NYC’s audition Specialized High School. 􀁸 How to apply to schools with different admissions methods, including auditioning for arts programs. 􀁸 Updated instructions for using the admissions system, MySchools. Resources available NOW! 􀁸 Visit [schools.nyc.gov/High](schools.nyc.gov/High) and [schools.nyc.gov/SHS](schools.nyc.gov/SHS) to get the latest information and watch our video series to learn how to participate in high school admissions. For in-depth information, read last year's digital High School and Specialized High Schools Admissions Guide. Please note that some resources and information will be updated this fall to reflect any changes for 2022 admissions. 􀁸 Start exploring high school program options in the [MySchools.nyc](MySchools.nyc) high school directory. You don’t need to log in or create an account to use the online directory! 􀁸 Sign up for email updates on High School Admissions: [schools.nyc.gov/SignUp](schools.nyc.gov/SignUp). Please continue to check [schools.nyc.gov/High](schools.nyc.gov/High) and [schools.nyc.gov/SHS](schools.nyc.gov/SHS for)[ for](schools.nyc.gov/SHS for) updates. Best wishes, Lisa Bell-Lemm, LCSW 8th Grade Social Worker Estimados padres y tutores, Espero que hayan tenido un verano relajante y agradable. Este año es un añoimportante al comenzar el proceso de articulación de la escuela secundaria. Recibiránmuchos correos electrónicos

FAQs

What should families expect during the high school articulation process?

Families will receive multiple numbered emails throughout the year with updates and guidance. If an email is missed, all correspondences will be posted on the website.

When will families be offered information sessions or individual support?

An informational Zoom session will be held in October after the most up-to-date Department of Education information is received. Individual support is available through 15-minute meetings that families can sign up for.

How do students apply to Specialized High Schools and what determines offers?

Students apply by registering for and taking the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). Offers are based on SHSAT scores, school preferences, and seat availability.

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Rowan