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ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Timeline:

Middle School Admissions

  • Wednesday, October 9, 2024: Middle School Application Opens
  • Friday, November 8, 2024: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239 (21K239) and District 21 Talent Tests
  • Friday, December 13, 2024: Middle School Application Closes
  • Wednesday, April 9, 2025: Middle School Offer Release

High School Admissions:

  • Tuesday, October 1, 2024: High School Application, LaGuardia Application, and Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens
  • Friday, October 18, 2024: SHSAT Registration Closes
  • Wednesday, October 30, 2024: SHSAT School Day Testing
  • Wednesday, December 4, 2024: High School and LaGuardia Applications Close
  • Thursday, March 6, 2025: High School Offer Release
 

How to Apply:

Both middle and high school families should apply through the MySchools.nyc website, the official platform for NYC school admissions. To make an account, reach out to your school counselor for an account creation code.

More Information

Info Session & Tours

We are excited to announce Scholars’ Academy will be hosting an Information Session & Tours for Prospective Families, for prospective students/families entering in September 2025 (current grade 5 or 8 students only).

They will be hosted on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:00am. Due to space constraints, registration is required in order to attend this event and there is a maximum of two guests permitted (one adult is permitted per child).

View This Year's Information Session Material!

For Families Seeking a Transfer:

Thank you for your interest in the Scholars’ Academy. All admissions and enrollment is handled completely by the Office of Student Enrollment, including midyear/transfers. The Family Welcome Center will work in conjunction with the school following the most updated policies, as well as looking at seat availability. You will need to inform the Enrollment Office of whether your child is a general education or full time special education student, as well as provide official school transcripts and report cards.

Email: [email protected]
Agency: Department of Education
Division: Jamaica Family Welcome Center
Phone Number: (718) 557-2786- 718-935-2009
Business Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM; Friday: 8 AM – 3 PM
Address: 90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 1st Floor, Jamaica, NY 11435