College Preparation and Resources

Every New York City student deserves to graduate with college and career options ahead of them. Our goal is to provide every student with support to enroll, access, and thrive in college and career programs.

Here you’ll find The Who, What, When, Where and How to apply to college:

 

College Prep and Resources

Student Support/ Guidance

The NYC DOE Office of Counseling Support Programs  collaborates with the Office of Postsecondary Readiness to provide professional development and resources for career and college planning.

School counselors facilitate the college application process, and advise families at every step.

 Helpful information for students and parents:

  • College Guides
  • Testing: ACT and College Board
  • City University of New York (CUNY), CUNY Programs
  • State University of New York (SUNY)
  • Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
  • Occupational Handbook
  • College Planning: Student Athletes
  • Assistance for Students in Temporary Housing / Unaccompanied Youth
  • Advise undocumented students for available resources and rights

 

 

DOE School Calendar

For the latest information regarding the Department of Education School Calendar:

2020-2021 School Year Calendar

College Corner and Resources

 

INSIDESCHOOLSResources for Information about New York City Schools Pre-K to 12 Grade: Public and Charter

 Inside Schools

Partnership For After-school Programs  for New York City

Pasesetter

 

Parent Teacher Conference Information

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Visit the Tips for Parent Teacher Conferences page for conference dates, materials for parents and resources.

Print a one-page flyer of the citywide parent-teacher conference dates for all grade-levels 

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Apply for Exciting Summer STEM Programs

Do you know a student entering kindergarten through grade 12 in September who is interested in having real life, hands-on learning experiences this summer? Tell them about STEM Matters NYC programs! Students can discover, investigate, and explore a wide variety of topics from aerospace to animal care, computer science to climatology, oceanography to ecology, and much more! Don’t miss out, spots are limited. Preference is given to students who attend Title I schools.

LINK:  https://nycdoe.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/camper/App


Download our flyer, learn more and apply by Friday, April 5, 2019. For questions, contact camps@schools.nyc.gov.

Summer In The City for Community Schools

LINK: https://sites.google.com/mynycschool.org/newyorkcitycommunityschools/resources/expanded-learning-time/summer-in-the-city

QUESTIONS CONTACT: plee26@schools.nyc.gov

Summer Academy:

The DOE's Office of Community Schools will be offering Elementary Summer Academy to students who want to play, learn, and explore during the summer. Students attending participating Community Schools can enroll in the full-day program, which includes hands-on STEM projects, art, games, and team building activities led by school and CBO staff.

  • Student Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in grades K-5 at participating Community Schools
  • Dates and Times: July 2 - August 8, 8:30am-5:30pm
  • Location: List of Participating Schools for 2019
  • How to Apply: contact your school's Principal or Parent Coordinator to request a seat

 DYCD Summer Camps:

The DOE’s Office of Community Schools and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) are collaborating to provide extended summer school opportunities to mandated elementary-school students in select Summer School locations where DYCD has existing COMPASS Programs. This initiative will ensure that more students are able to take advantage of the DOE's Summer-in-the-City programming by providing a longer day and meeting the childcare needs of working parents. It will also allow students to receive a more enriching summer learning experience with arts, field trips, cultural exploration, sports, leadership development and team building.

  • 6 weeks - More details coming soon

 Middle School JumpSTART

Community Schools will offer at select middle schools a transition program for incoming 6th grade students during the summer. The transition period between elementary and middle schools is a major accomplishment for students and can also be a stressful experience. The JumpSTART program will support schools in being proactive about this exciting transition period to support student development and success.

  • Program Dates & Time: Monday-Friday, 8 hours a day for at least 2 weeks within July 2-August 8

More information coming soon

 Vulnerable Youth Summer Youth Employment Program (VY SYEP)

There are 3,100 slots available for GUARANTEED summer job placement for all students who are:

  • Homeless, in the NYC shelter system, or in other temporary housing
  • Justice‐involved youth
  • Youth in foster care or receiving preventive services through ACS

 CareerCLUE Program:

CareerClue allows students to get valuable work experience, a $700 stipend and an elective credit. The program includes field trips to learn about different career pathways. Applicants must:

  • Attend a select Community School or CTE School
  • For 14-15 year olds (Be at least 14 years old by July 1, 2019)
  • Speak with their principal or guidance staff in order to apply

List of Participating Schools for 2019

 School-Based Summer Youth Employment Program:

The DOE, in partnership with the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), will provide up to 20,000 paid summer internship and employment placements for youths who are 14–21 years-old, for six weeks during July and August of 2019 via the School-Based option of the Summer Youth Employment Program.

List of Participating Schools for 2019

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Parent University

Parent University seeks to educate and empower families as partners, advocates, and lifelong educators in their student's education through free courses, resources, events, and activities.

Parent University serves all families, from early childhood through adulthood. Even if you are not a parent, we encourage you to become involved with Parent University.  With an expanding course list Parent University is ready to support you.

Browse courses today!

 

SUMMER IN THE CITY: NEW YORK CITY PROGRAMS

 Summer Youth Employment Opportunities

For more information, call DYCD Youth Connect at: 1-800-246-4646. 

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August. Participants work in entry-level jobs in a variety of industries including:

  • Arts and Recreation
  • Educational Services
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare/Medical
  • Hospitality/Tourism
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing/Public Relations
  • Media/Entertainment
  • Real Estate/Property
  • Retail

SYEP also provides workshops on job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy, and opportunities to continue education and social growth.

Programs are located in community-based organizations in all five boroughs of New York City. Youth can apply for the program online or at a community-based organization during the application period. Participants are selected by lottery for the program.                                                                   
  

   Program Dates

  • The 2021 Summer Youth Employment Program will run from July 6th to August 14th or July 12th to August 21st for a total of six weeks.

Program Requirements

  • New York City Resident
  • Required Document Checklist
  • Ages 14 - 24

Workforce Connect

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is the City's lead agency for youth employment programs. DYCD is committed to expanding opportunities for New York City's young people. Our employment programs help youth between the ages of 14 and 24 gain work experience and further their education.

Three goals in rebranding OSY, ISY and YAIP:

  • Articulate the benefits of DYCD-funded Workforce Development programs to potential participants
  • Ensure the name/brand describes programs rather than simply labeling the target populations
  • Increase participation and retention in DYCD-funded Workforce Development programs

New DOE Website High School Information

New DOE Website

High School Information: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/high-school

Find High Schools

When you apply to high school in New York City, you have a wide range of choices. We offer more than 700 programs at over 400 high schools. There are two paths to high school admissions.

NYC High School Directory. Find high schools and programs by borough. Make a list of program choices based on your interests. Learn how programs make offers and what makes a balanced application. Link: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2019nychsdirectorycitywideenglish

Specialized high schools. All students are also welcome to test or audition to apply to the nine specialized high schools, which use a separate admissions process. Register to take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) and/or to audition for LaGuardia High School by October 17, 2018. Learn more on our Specialized High Schools admissions page: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/specialized-high-schools

Eight Testing High Schools—Take the SHSAT to Apply

You can apply to the other eight specialized high schools by taking the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). These eight testing schools are:

  • The Bronx High School of Science
  • The Brooklyn Latin School
  • Brooklyn Technical High School
  • High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City College of New York
  • High School of American Studies at Lehman College
  • Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
  • Staten Island Technical High School
  • Stuyvesant High School

Career and Technical Education High Schools and Co-op Tech High Schools

Career and Technical Education High Schools

Career and Technical Education programs are made up of elective courses that teach you about different careers. New York City offers you over 130 schools and over 260 programs to choose from.

To find schools and programs in your area please visit link: http://cte.nyc/site/content/cte-schools-and-program-directory

The programs are organized into 16 different career clusters. Career clusters connect to more than 79+ specific career pathways or jobs. The 16 career clusters are:

  • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
  • Architecture & Construction
  • Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
  • Business Management & Administration
  • Education & Training
  • Finance
  • Government & Public Administration
  • Health Science
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Human Services
  • Information Technology
  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
  • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Visiting the NYC Career and Technical Education link: http://www.cte.nyc/

You will find:

  • Videos where students, teachers and principals introduce you to career and technical education             
  • A Schools and Program Directory that you can search by borough, school district, or career pathway and includes direct links to the high-school websites
  • Information about work-based learning programs like our industry scholars internship program. You can also watch a video of students and employers talk about their experiences.
  • Career maps that teach you about the types of jobs that you can prepare for in CTE
  • The Career and Technical Education newsletter full of news about the amazing things that are happening in CTE schools and programs link: http://cte.nyc/site/content/cte-news-and-events

 Co-op Tech also offers half-day career and technical training for students who:

  • are enrolled in academic courses in another Department of Education program, or
  • have graduated with a high school diploma or equivalent

Co-op Tech link: http://www.co-optech.org/

NYC School Finder (schoolfinder.nyc.gov)

 

 NYC School Finder (schoolfinder.nyc.gov)

Link: http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Resources/default.htm

For questions, email HSEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov.

Explore 12 choices for your High School Application on your mobile or desktop device. Find high schools based on what your interests are, where you live, and more!

Download the worksheet to see how Finder can help you.

English Finder Worksheet

Spanish Finder Worksheet

 High School Directory

NYC High School Directory | CITYWIDE

NYC High School Directory | BRONX

NYC High School Directory | BROOKLYN

NYC High School Directory | MANHATTAN

NYC High School Directory | QUEENS

NYC High School Directory | STATEN ISLAND

Specialized High Schools

Specialized High Schools Student Handbook

Other Resources

A Guide for Families of Students with Disabilities

Visual and Performing Arts High Schools: Preparing Your Audition / Arts Portfolio

High School Admissions Apps

For translations of these resources, choose a language in the sidebar on the right

 

Programs for High School Students

NYC Department of Youth and Community Development

Youth Connect Information Service

 

DYCD's Youth Connect is a resource and referral service for youth, families and community-based organizations (CBO) utilizing web-based strategies and confidential toll-free hotline.  Youth Connect's mission is to increase access to and visibility of New York City's opportunities for young people by serving as a one-stop shop for all youth-related resources in NYC.

DYCD Youth Connect provides information and assistance to callers in over 180 languages.

 
 
 


GET CONNECTED    CALL IN NYC  1-800-246-4646   OUTSIDE NYC 1-646-343-6800

 

 

Youth Connect Information Service

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CCHS Executive Board Members

CCHSCW 2021-2022 Executive Board Members

President, Karen Wang

1st Vice President,  Ted Leather 

2nd Vice President, Ephraim Zakry 

Treasurer, Selina R. Atteberry

Recording Secretary,  Elaine Garcia