8th Grade Information

 Curtis HSIN Flyer for Middle Schools 2022 pdf.pdf 

Dear 8th Grade Families,

Please see the attached flyer on information regarding High School information for families coming up in October. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact our 8th Grade Guidance Team. 

McCown HS Info Night.pdf 

Thank you and have a great day. 

#BuldogSTRONG,

Ms.Iburg - COSA

Ms.Conanan-Guidance

Dear 8th Grade Families,

Please see the attached letter regarding Open House dates for Catholic High Schools coming up in October. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact our 8th Grade Guidance Team. 

#BuldogSTRONG,

Ms.Iburg - COSA

Ms.Conanan-Guidance

Copy of Catholic School Open House 2022.docx 

Dear 8th Grade Families,

Welcome to the Class of 2023! I am Ms. Iburg and along with the Assistant Principal, Ms. Movsesian we will be working with you to help guide you through the High School Admissions process. Each child will be receiving a mailed letter from the High School admissions office to your home with a creation code in order to create your Myschools account. This letter is forthcoming. Please begin to become familiar with the High School application process. The following is important High School information so please take the time to carefully read through all categories. If you have any further questions please email Ms.Iburg at Miburg@schools.nyc.gov. Every email sent to Ms.Iburg should include your childs’ full name and class in the subject line.

*Ms.Conanan will be available for additional support regarding the High School Application process.

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 2022. Specific registration dates and details (including information about requesting testing accommodations) are coming soon!

● Test: All registered students will take the SHSAT in December 2022. When specific test dates and other information become available, we will send updates.

TACHS TEST

If your child is planning to attend a Catholic High School, he/she must take the TACHS test for admission to a Catholic High School. The test date is November 2 2022. You must register online @www.tachsinfo.com by October 27, 2022. The cost for this exam is $65.00. If your child notified Ms. Iburg that they will be taking the test in order to account for their attendance on their testing day. Enter Your High School choices on tachsinfo.com. Your choices may be revised until November 05. Failure to complete this information prior to November 05, will result in scores being unavailable to your high school choices.

If your child gets extended time, fill out an Eligibility Form for students needing extended testing time and send in the documentation to your aligned diocese along with a copy of the IEP, IESP, or 504 . You must mail these forms to the Archdiocese of New York by October 7, 2022. Please fill out an applicant record from tachsinfo.com and return to your advisory teacher in an envelope with ATTN: Ms.Iburg on the front.

Resources available NOW! ● Visit schools.nyc.gov/High and 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 2023 admissions. ● Start exploring high school program options in the 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.

Please continue to check schools.nyc.gov/High and schools.nyc.gov/SHS for updates, and encourage families to do the same.

#BuldogSTRONG,

Ms.Iburg - COSA

Ms.Movsesian- Assistant Principal

Ms.Conanan-Guidance