New York City High School Application Support Group blog (administrated by Computer School parent Sara Mears) full of very useful info about the application odyssey: http://www.nychsasg.blogspot.com/

Frequently Asked Questions for parents of students with disabilities who are in the process of applying to high schools:


      Check the Parent Links page of this web site for
more useful high school process links.

      Check the Goodies page for Interviewing Tips.
  This is a big year for you!  As seventh graders you're expected to know how to
 
Welcome to the School Counseling Department!
The Computer School
High School Process Information Center:
School counselors Lisa deMauro & Erin Hill
Computer School Home Page
E-mail Ms. Hill
Email Ms. deMauro
educational career. The next few months will be a time of getting used to a new routine: working on study skills, making new friends, and learning, learning, learning.
It's a lot to take in, but soon it will all become familiar to you. In the meantime, if you have questions or feel confused, we're here to help. You can also stop in just to say hello!
 
handle the workload of middle school. You have to find a balance between having a social life and keeping on top of school assignments. And it's important to make good grades and to avoid being absent or late. Afterall, it's the seventh grade report cards that high schools look at when they're selecting their incoming classes.

We know that the pressure can seem intense at times. Friends aren't always reliable. Sometimes you can fall behind in work.  If you'd like some help restoring your sense of balance, or you'd just like someone to listen, we're always here.

 
Photo by Eresha Kissoon Fareed
Our VISION is of a school counseling program based on the belief that:

Our MISSION is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program

to ensure that every student has the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve academic success, enjoy personal and social fulfillment, and have access to wide college and career options.
ASCA Diamond
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) created a National Model that serves as a blueprint for a comprehensive school counseling program.
The ASCA diamond (above; click to enlarge) shows the four components of such a program: Foundation, Delivery System, Accountability, and Management System.

ASCA National Model in English

  ASCA National Model in Spanish
Counseling Department Mission & Vision statements below
Welcome to middle school!  You're beginning an important phase of your
CONTACT US:
Telephone: 
(917) 441-1236
E-mail Ms. Hill or Ms. deMauro by clicking on the links above.
For important dates about High School Admissions, see below!

For general dates about the admission process, go to the DOE web site:



HIGH SCHOOL
INFO BELOW:
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February 4: Specialized High School Round Results
mailed to students who participated in this round

February 8: New High Schools Choice Forms
available from school counselors.

Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7:
New High Schools Information Fair. For more
info go to:


February 22:  Specialized High School Round
student decisions due to Counselors.   

February 23: New High Schools Choice Forms due
back to counselors

March 24: Main Round match results mailed out by counselors.

News for Eighth Graders and Their Parents and Guardians!
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