Grade 8- Mrs. McGrath

Eighth Grade Final Exams begin on Wednesday!



Monday:

Grade 6 Math: Online assignments due by Wednesday at 9:00 pm

Tuesday:

Grade 6 Math: Online assignments due by Wednesday at 9:00 pm

Grade 7 Math: Study

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Grade 6 Math: Study

Grade 7 Math: Study

Friday:

The Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) was given on Friday, November 2, 2018.
 
Students wishing to apply to Catholic High Schools must register for this exam either online or over the telephone. The website is www.tachsinfo.com.  The student handbook outlining all the details for the test can be viewed through this site. The online handbook will be reviewed with the students on the first day of school.

The fee for the exam including the reporting of scores to THREE high school choices is $63.00. This fee must be paid directly to the company.  Please do not send the payment to school.  
Payment can only be made with a credit card, debit card, or prepaid card.
You may begin to register your child for the exam as of Monday, August 20th.

The deadline for registration is Monday, October 15, 2018.  

Students and parents will receive the application decisions from the high schools in mid-January. TACHS exam scores will be attached to the second quarter report card.

The test will consist of multiple choice questions related to reading comprehension, written expression, mathematics, and reasoning abilities.

Any student who does not wish to apply to Catholic High Schools and therefore will not take this exam must submit a letter from a parent or guardian excusing them from the test.  

Students with an IESP must complete the form in the handbook and follow all the directions on the form to ensure your child is eligible for testing accommodations. This form is due by October 5th. 

Shadow Days:
Parents are responsible for contacting the high schools to set up a shadow day. Once arranged, a parent must send an email to Mrs. Vega (lvega@stlucys.org) stating the name of the school and the date of the shadow day. No verbal requests will be taken from students. No student is allowed to schedule a Shadow Day/Spend-A-Day on Thursday, October 18th due to the mandatory trip for Respect Life Day!! Students are responsible for any and all work missed due to a scheduled Shadow Day.  Students will be required to take any tests or quizzes scheduled for the day as soon as they return to school as per the policy in the student handbook. No exceptions to this rule! Please cooperate.
 
 

All applications will be distributed in October and will be due in early December!

New York City Public High Schools
The NYC Public High School and Specialized High School brochures are now available online for the 2018-2019 school year! All students also received a hard copy of the directory.
Visit the link below to view the public high school information:
New York City Public High School Directory 2018


 
New York City Specialized High Schools
Students interested in taking the Specialized High School Exam (SHSAT) are encouraged to begin preparing for the test over the summer.
The link for the Specialized High Schools information and the SHSAT can be found below:
NYC Specialized High School Handbook
 
Students interested in auditioning for a performing arts school must inform me as soon as possible. Several audition schools require online registration prior to the December deadline for applications. Audition surveys will be distributed in September.
 
Researching the Best Options
Students and parents are strongly encouraged to research the public school option. Statistical information about each school can be found in the directory. You are encouraged to visit each school's website.  Additional information including reviews from former and current students and parents can be found at insideschools.org. Public high schools do not allow shadow days/spend-a-days.  You are strongly encouraged to attend the borough fairs and open houses.

Any student who wishes to apply to public schools must complete the permission slip that will be handed out in early September. 

Once the permission slip is returned, an application will be given.  Please return the completed application by the October due date.

Specialized High School Test (SHSAT) will be given on Saturday, October 20th or Sunday, October 21st depending on the number of applicants. Admission tickets will be given out the week of the test.
 
 
 

Cristo Rey High School is a rigorous college prepartory school in New York City. Any student who will be 14 years old by September 1, 2019 may be eligible to apply. Strong academic scores as well as an excellent attendance record are required.
 
Students who wish to apply to Cristo Rey must complete their application. You can view the admission requirements and download the application forms at http://cristoreyny.org/admissions/admissions. There are multiple application deadlines available.
 
Cristo Rey High School does not require students to take the TACHS exam. This allows eligible students to have an additional Catholic High School choice if accepted.