Specialized High Schools: The Exam High Schools
Specialized Exam High Schools
All Specialized High Schools offer a core liberal arts curriculum in addition to courses in their area of specialization. The following eight schools REQUIRE that prospective students take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT).
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School Name |
Address |
Contact Information |
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The Bronx High School of Science |
75 West 205th Street, Bronx, NY 10468 |
www.bxscience.edu
(718) 817-7700 |
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The Brooklyn Latin School |
325 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 |
www.brooklynlatin.org
(718) 366-0154 |
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Brooklyn Technical High School |
29 Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 |
www.bths.edu
(718) 804-6400 |
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High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at the City College |
240 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031 |
www.hsmse.org
(212) 281-6490 |
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High School of American Studies at Lehman College |
2925 Goulden Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468 |
www.hsas-lehman.org
(718) 329-2144 |
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Queens High School for the Sciences at York College |
94-50 159th Street, Jamaica, NY 11451 |
www.qhss.org
(718) 657-3181 |
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Staten Island Technical High School |
485 Clawson Street, Staten Island, NY 10360 |
www.siths.org
(718) 667-5725 |
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Stuyvesant High School |
345 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10282 |
www.stuy.edu
(212) 312-4800 |
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2011 Specialized High Schools Admissions Test Dates
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Test Group
All current 8th grade students
All current 9th grade students; 8th and 9th grade students with special needs and approved 504 Accommodations
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Date
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, November 5, 2011 |
Important Specialized High School Admissions Dates
September 24-25, 2011: Citywide High School Fair
October 12, 2011: Last day to register for the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT)
October 21, 2011: SHSAT Admission ticket available for distribution from your guidance counselor
October 22-23, 2011: Borough High School Fairs
October 29- November 20, 2011: SHSAT test dates (see above for details)
December 2, 2011: Deadline to submit 2011-2012 Application for Admission to High School
Reminders
Students:
· Meet with your school guidance counselor to discuss your high school options and to register for the SHSAT and LaGuardia auditions.
· Do the research. Be sure to rank your Specialized High School choices (other than LaGuardia) in order of preference on your SHSAT ticket.
· Use the “Specialized High Schools Student Handbook” to prepare for the SHSAT.
· Remember that students applying to LaGuardia High School may audition for more than one studio.
· Review test and audition requirements. Dress comfortably and arrive at the time specified on your ticket.
· Submit your 2011-2012 Application for Admission to High School by December 2, 2011 to your middle school guidance counselor.
Specialized High Schools: LaGuardia
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
Applicants DO NOT need to take the SHSAT to apply to LaGuardia. Entrance to LaGuardia is based on audition results and a review of the applicant’s academic record. Students must also submit a writing sample. Auditions are REQUIRED.
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Address |
Contact Information |
Studios |
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100 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10023 |
Tel: (212) 496-0700
Fax: (212) 724-5748
www.laguardiahs.org |
Dance Instrumental Music
Drama Technical Theater
Fine Art Vocal Music |
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2011-2012 Audition Dates - Queens
Dates are scheduled based on your current school location (borough), not where you live.
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A - L
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Students auditioning for a single studio in Dance or Drama only |
Saturday, 11/19/11 |
8:00 AM |
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A - L |
Students auditioning for a single studio in the following studios: Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Fine Art.
(Note: No auditions for Dance or Drama or Technical Theatre on this day )
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Sunday, 12/18/11 |
8:00 AM |
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M - Z |
Students auditioning for a single studio in Dance or Drama only |
Sunday, 12/04/11 |
8:00 AM
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M - Z |
Students auditioning for a single studio in the following studios: Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Fine Art
(Note: No auditions for Dance or Drama or Technical Theatre on this day)
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Sunday, 12/18/11 |
12:00 PM |
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A - Z |
Students auditioning for two or more studios or Technical Theater |
Saturday, 12/17/11 |
8:00 AM
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You must arrive on time with your Admissions Ticket. Audition ending times vary according to studio.