Spotlight:

Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3-7 marks National Teacher Appreciation Week. We recognize the tremendous impact our teachers have on student academic achievement and we thank our hard working educators for their commitment! Who are the teachers you appreciate? Share with us on Twitter and Facebook!
High School Admissions Supplementary Round
The deadline for students to submit a Supplementary Round Choice Form to their guidance counselor is Thursday, April 29.
Gifted & Talented Admissions Deadline
The deadline for applying to elementary school Gifted and Talented programs is Friday, April 30.
High School Admissions Information Sessions
6th and 7th grade students and their families are invited to attend an information session to learn about the high school admissions process. The sessions begin on Tuesday, May 4 and will continue throughout the month of May. Visit the High School Admissions page for more information.
Sign up to Receive Emergency Alerts for your School
Sign up to receive emergency alerts for your school through the Notify NYC emergency alert system.
Citywide Parent Council Election Forums
Get involved in the democratic process! Come out and survey the candidates for this year’s Citywide Parent Council elections from April 12-22. Translation services will be provided. Visit the Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy for a complete forum schedule.
High School Graduation Rate Rises to All-Time High: 63 Percent
New York City’s four-year high school graduation rate rose to an all-time high of 63 percent in 2009, according to the State Education Department. Students of all ethnicities continued to make progress, with graduation rates increasing for white, Asian, black, and Hispanic students. For the first time, more than half of the City’s Hispanic students - 56 percent, including August graduates - graduated in four years.
Facilities Data About Individual Schools Now Available
You can now view and compare a variety of facilities data about individual schools in one place. Visit the School Facilities Summary page to view annual building condition assessment surveys, capital plan projects, facility and building repair requests, cleanliness ratings, and more.
Gifted & Talented Score Reports Have Been Mailed

Score reports for elementary school students who took Gifted and Talented examinations have been mailed to families. Electronic access to score reports (for those who applied online), and applications for eligible students, will be available beginning Monday morning, April 19.
Deadline Extended: Special Elections for Citywide Councils
Parents can now apply to serve on the Citywide Council on Special Education or the new Citywide Council on English Language Learners. The application deadline is today March 19, 2010. To apply or learn more about the election process, please visit powertotheparents.org. If you need paper applications, please email or call the Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy at 212-374-4118.

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About Us Academics Choices & Enrollment Schools in the Community Offices & Programs Rules & Policies Student Support, Safety & Activities Performance & Accountability	Spotlight: Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-7 marks National Teacher Appreciation Week. We recognize the tremendous impact our teachers have on student academic achievement and we thank our hard working educators for their commitment! Who are the teachers you appreciate? Share with us on Twitter and Facebook! High School Admissions Supplementary Round The deadline for students to submit a Supplementary Round Choice Form to their guidance counselor is Thursday, April 29. Gifted & Talented Admissions Deadline The deadline for applying to elementary school Gifted and Talented programs is Friday, April 30. High School Admissions Information Sessions 6th and 7th grade students and their families are invited to attend an information session to learn about the high school admissions process. The sessions begin on Tuesday, May 4 and will continue throughout the month of May. Visit the High School Admissions page for more information. Sign up to Receive Emergency Alerts for your School Sign up to receive emergency alerts for your school through the Notify NYC emergency alert system. Citywide Parent Council Election Forums Get involved in the democratic process! Come out and survey the candidates for this year’s Citywide Parent Council elections from April 12-22. Translation services will be provided. Visit the Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy for a complete forum schedule. High School Graduation Rate Rises to All-Time High: 63 Percent New York City’s four-year high school graduation rate rose to an all-time high of 63 percent in 2009, according to the State Education Department. Students of all ethnicities continued to make progress, with graduation rates increasing for white, Asian, black, and Hispanic students. For the first time, more than half of the City’s Hispanic students - 56 percent, including August graduates - graduated in four years. Facilities Data About Individual Schools Now Available You can now view and compare a variety of facilities data about individual schools in one place. Visit the School Facilities Summary page to view annual building condition assessment surveys, capital plan projects, facility and building repair requests, cleanliness ratings, and more. Gifted & Talented Score Reports Have Been Mailed Score reports for elementary school students who took Gifted and Talented examinations have been mailed to families. Electronic access to score reports (for those who applied online), and applications for eligible students, will be available beginning Monday morning, April 19. Deadline Extended: Special Elections for Citywide Councils Parents can now apply to serve on the Citywide Council on Special Education or the new Citywide Council on English Language Learners. The application deadline is today March 19, 2010. To apply or learn more about the election process, please visit powertotheparents.org. If you need paper applications, please email or call the Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy at 212-374-4118. Page 1 of 3 Next Last