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

Information from the Department of Education about the High School Application Process:
    
ALSO:      Check the Parent Links page of this web site for more useful high school process links.
Check the Goodies page for Interviewing Tips.
Welcome to the School Counseling Department!
The Computer School

Computer School Home Page
E-mail Ms. Hill
Email Ms. deMauro
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
CONTACT US:
Telephone: 
(917) 441-1236 (for Ms. Hill) or (917) 441-1240 (for Ms. deMauro).
E-mail Ms. Hill or Ms. deMauro by clicking on the links above.
MORE TOOLS FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL SEARCH ON THE  PARENT LINKS PAGE.



HOME STRETCH

* The Department of Education has told us that Round 1 results -- including Specialized High School offers where applicable -- are expected to be released on March 15, 2013.

* Round 2 forms and the Round 2 school list will be available at that time.
HIGH SCHOOL PROCESS INFO
Broken links? Please let us know: ldemauro@optonline.net



January 21 (Monday) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
(schools closed).
February 18 (Monday) 19 (Tuesday) Mid-winter Recess
--including Washington’s Birthday and Lincoln’s
Birthday  (schools closed).
*Classes resume on Wednesday, February 20.
February 28 (Thursday) Parent Teacher Conferences
1- 3 pm; 5:30 - 8 pm. Students dismissed at 11 am.
March 25 (Monday) through April 2 (Tuesday)
      Spring Recess --including Good Friday, Easter and
      Passover (schools closed).
*Students return to school on Wednesday, April 3.
May 27 (Monday) Memorial Day Observed (schools closed).
June 6 (Thursday) Chancellor’s Conference Day. Students
will not be in attendance.
June 26 (Wednesday) LAST DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS (all
students report) early dismissal.
  2012 - 2013 SCHOOL YEAR