BEDFORD STUYVESANTNEWBEGINNINGS CHARTER SCHOOL - High School Admissions Timeline - Updated 2020-2021

Sep 15, 2026

Updates for eight grade families for the 2020-2021 school year include a revised high school admissions timeline affected by COVID-19. The high school application opening and the former December 4 close date have been changed, providing families and school staff additional time. Registration for the SHSAT and LaGuardia High School auditions has also shifted, with dates, locations for fairs, SHSAT, and auditions expected to update per the 2021 NYC High School and Specialized High Schools Admissions Guide. Valuable online resources and the school calendar are provided.

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High School Admissions Timeline

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# BEDFORD STUYVESANTNEWBEGINNINGSCHARTER SCHOOL This message was sent by Elisabeth Young.Use eyoung@bsnbcs.org to reply to this email. Eight Grade Families Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! # High School Admissions Timeline COVID-19 has had a profound impact across every aspect of our school system,including thadmissions process.As a result,we're updating our pre-pandemic admissions timeline to enstime for families to explore schools and apply once the application launches. ## Please note: (1)The high school application is not yet open,and no longer closes on December 4,2 ·Families and school staff will have additional time to apply. (2)Registration for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)and LaGua High School auditions are not yet open,and no longer close on October 21,2020. ·Families and school staffwillhave additional time to register. Dates and locations for the high school fairs,the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test(SHSAT),and LaGuardia High School auditions—as listed in the 2021 NYC High School and:High Schools Admissions Guide—will also change. ## Valuable Websites: (1).Explore school options online MySchools high school directory. (2).You can access the 2021 High School Admissions Guide at schools.nyc.gov/high (3).Searchable online high school directory MySchools (4).Information about admissions for the Specialized High Schools is at schools.nyc.gov/SH (5).Videos for applying for High Schools in NYC at schools.nyc.gov/HSVideos *The Dates have yet to be determined by NYCDOE.You will be updated regarding thei BSNBCS School Calendar 2020-2021UPDATED | August | January | | --- | --- | | 24-First Day of School grades K-8 | 4-Jan School Returns | | | 18-Jan MLK Day,School Closed | | September | 19-Jan Staff Training,School Closed | | 7-Sept Labor Day,School Closed | February | | October | 13-21 Feb Mid-Winter Break,School Closed | | 9-0ct Staff Training,School Closed | 22-Feb School Returns | | 12-0ct Indigenous People's Day,School Closed | March | | November | 25 Mar-2 Apr Spring Break,
School Closed | | 3-Nov Election Day,School Closed | April | | 11-Nov Veteran's Day,School Closed | 5 Apr School Returns | | 23-24 Nov
Parent Teacher Conferences | 20-Apr NYS ELA Exam Day 1
(grades 3-8) | | 25-27 Thanksgiving Break,School
Closed | 21-Apr NYS ELA Exam Day 2
(grades 3-8) | | December | May | | 24 Dec-3 Jan Winter Break,School
Closed | 4-May NYS Math Exam Day 1
(grades 3-8) | | Notes: | 5-May NYS Math Exam Day 1
(grades 3-8) | | | 31-May Memorial Day,School Closed | | | June | | | 3-Jun Brooklyn-Queens Day,
School Closed | | | 25-Jun Last Day of School | # NEW BEGINNINGS SPIRTT DAY K-8 Throwback to 70's,80'sand 90's Friday,November 20ndDía de orgullo K-8 Dia de ropa de lasdécadas 70s,80s y 90sViernes 20 de noviembre Students need to wear uniforms If they do not wish to participate in Spirit DayHay que estar un uniforme si no qulere vestirse segun el dia de orgulloQuestions?Call 718-453-1001*ZPreguntas?Llame al 718-453-1001 ## Please note: (1)The high school application is not yet open,and no longer closes onDecember 4,2020. ·Families and school staff will have additional time to apply. (2)Registration for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test(SHSAT)and LaGuardia High School auditions are not yet open,and no longer close on October 21,2020. ·Families and school staff will have additional time to registerDates and locations for the high school fairs,the Specialized High SchoolsAdmissions Test(SHSAT),and LaGuardia High School auditions—as listed in the2021 NYC High School and Specialized High Schools Admissions Guide—will alsochange. ## Valuable Websites: (1).Explore school options online MySchools high school directory. (2).You can access the 2021 High School Admissions Guide at schools.ny

FAQs

Why is the high school admissions timeline being updated for 2020-2021?

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the school system, including the admissions process. The timeline is updated to allow families enough time to explore schools and apply once applications launch.

Has the high school application open date and closing date changed?

Yes. The high school application is not yet open, and it no longer closes on December 4, 2020. Families and school staff will have additional time to apply.

Have SHSAT registration and LaGuardia High School auditions dates changed?

Yes. SHSAT registration and LaGuardia auditions are not yet open and no longer close on October 21, 2020. Families and school staff will have additional time to register, and fair/audition dates and locations will also change.

Sep 15, 2026

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