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Gifted and Talented
Eligible children entering kindergarten (in the calendar year they turn 5), grade 1, grade 2, or grade 3 can participate in G&T admissions.
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New Students
If you are new to New York City public schools or need help with the enrollment process, visit the New Students page to learn more.
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Transfer High Schools
Transfer schools are small, full-time high schools that help students who are behind on credits (or who have never been to high school) earn a high school diploma. Learn about eligibility criteria and school options.
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Types of High Schools
Learn about some featured types of NYC public high schools, including Career and Technical Education, Community Schools, Early College, and Schools for New Arrivals.
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Diversity in Admissions
Schools across New York City were invited to participate in a pilot initiative to increase diversity within their schools. Learn about the participating schools and initiatives for each grade level.
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Waitlists
Learn how waitlists work for every application process.
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Young Adult Borough Centers
Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs) are part-time afternoon and evening diploma-granting programs for high school students who are behind in credits, or students who struggle to attend school during the day because of fa...
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How Students Get Offers to DOE Public Schools
Learn how offers are made and how students are matched with programs.
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Learn About Charter Schools
Learn about charter schools and how they work in New York City.
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Head Start
For qualifying families: Head Start provides safe, positive learning environments for children ages 3-4 to learn, to play, and get ready for kindergarten and beyond. Early Head Start provides child care for children 0-2 ...
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Discovery Programs
Discovery programs are roughly 3-5 week long programs for certain disadvantaged students who scored within a certain range on the SHSAT.
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Learn About Other Ways to Graduate
Alternative middle schools, transfer high schools, young adult borough centers, adult education programs, and supports to help you graduate.