Middle School Applications Are Now Available: Here’s What You Need To Know

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Middle school applications for the 2016-2017 school year are now available at elementary schools across the city.

How To Apply

As of this week, students in the 5th grade can apply to middle schools in their district, as well as certain borough-wide and city-wide schools. Each student will receive a customized application that includes all of the middle schools he or she is eligible for. To complete the application, students should rank schools in order of preference and return the application to their current school. Private school students in 5th grade can fill out an application at a local Family Welcome Center.

Before deciding on a school, it’s always a good idea for families to check out these middle school directories (here is District 13’s directory), contact schools of interest, and attend any open houses and information sessions that are offered. This middle school admissions checklist might be helpful.

Also check out the Charter School Directory for information on the city’s nearly 200 public charter schools.

Deadline

  • Applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, December 1.

For more information see the Department of Education website.