District 9 2018 NYC Middle School Directory - 6 Middle School Admissions Truths

Sep 27, 2026

NYC Middle School Directory District 9 2018 explains how families use the personalized Middle School Application to select programs, rank choices, and understand how offers are determined by preference order. It covers key admissions guidance, including showing interest, submitting a balanced set of program options, and applying strategies for students who are English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities. The guide also outlines cover-design context and provides a notice on equal educational opportunities and anti-harassment obligations. It lists multilingual availability of translated versions.

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DISTRICT 9 2018 NYC MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTORY 6 Middle School Admissions TRUTHS |
1 | Your program choices are listed on your Middle School Application. | |
TIP | Use this Middle School Directory to research the programs listed on your personalized Middle School Application. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | The Middle School Application is personalized for you and includes all of the middle school programs to which you may
True! apply. School-based application schools and charter schools are not part of Middle School Admissions—you should contact these schools directly to learn how to apply. | | | | | | 2 Rank your program choices in your true order of preference. True! You will be matched with the highest ranked program possible.
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TIP | Make sure to submit a balanced application that includes a variety of program choices. | |
3 | Ranking more programs makes it more likely you’ll receive an offer to a program of your choice. | |
TIP | After ranking your favorite programs, rank other programs you’d prefer over your least favorite programs. | | True! | | You have the same chance of getting into a top choice no matter how many other choices you’ve ranked after it. | | | |
4 | For some schools, showing interest means signing in atthe school’s table at a Middle School Fair or at a school’s open house or information session. | |
TIP | When signing in, write your name and contact information clearly. | | True! | | Limited Unscreened and some other Admissions Methods give priority to students who show interest in the school. | | | |
5 | English Language Learners (ELL) can apply to all programs in this Middle School Directory. | |
TIP | There are programs designed to serve students who are learning English. These programs admit students according to home language, years in this country, or English proficiency. | | True! | | All middle schools must provide ELL services for students. Read Section 7.2 in this directory to learn about three different ELL service delivery models offered by NYC public middle schools. | | | |
6 | Students with Disabilities (SWD) can apply to all programs in this Middle School Directory. | |
TIP | On each school’s page, you can find each program’s Students with Disabilities seat availability last year. | | True! | | All middle schools must provide services for Students with Disabilities. | | | ABOUT THE COVER Student: Christopher Mercado | Teacher: Carl Landegger | Principal: Matthew Tossman Each year, the NYC Department of Education and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum partner on a cover design competition for public high school students. This directory’s cover was designed by Christopher Mercado, a student at Manhattan Early College School for Advertising. For more information, ask your art teacher or visit [schools.nyc.gov/CoverDesign](schools.nyc.gov/CoverDesign). 2018 NYC MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTORY The information in this directory is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change. For the most up‑to‑date information, contact middle schools directly. It is the policy of the New York City Department of Education to provide equal educational opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, age, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, disability, weight, gender (sex) or sexual orientation, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on the basis of any of these grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries regarding compliance with appropriate laws may be directed to: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201. Telephone 718-935-3320. | English | Translated versions of this directory are available at elementary schools, Family Welcome Centers, and on our website ([schools.nyc.gov/Middle](schools.nyc.gov/Middle)). | | --- | --- | | Arabic | سوف تتوافر نسخة

FAQs

How should families rank program choices on the personalized Middle School Application?

Rank each program in your true order of preference. You will be matched with the highest ranked program possible.

Does ranking more programs increase the chance of receiving an offer for a preferred program?

Yes. Ranking more programs makes it more likely you’ll receive an offer to a program of your choice.

Can English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities apply to all programs listed in the directory?

Yes. English Language Learners can apply to all programs, and all middle schools must provide ELL services. Students with Disabilities can also apply to all programs, and all middle schools must provide SWD services.

Sep 27, 2026

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