Grade 8 Program
There are over 600 high school programs in New York City. This dizzying array means that students and their families need all the help they can get in navigating an extremely complex application process. Parent workshops provide a vital communication channel throughout this all-important year. They help parents to feel supported, on top of things and better able to guide their children.
The Grade 8 program includes :
end-to-end support in the high school application process, from:
identifying personal learning style and environmental preferences
naming areas of academic interest, favorite extracurriculars and future career ideas
finding high schools that meet individual student’s needs and interests, goals and passions
learning about the most interesting and exciting high schools across a wide range of school types and categories
supporting students in completing the high school application process
crafting a personalized working list of high schools to apply to
test preparation techniques and strategies
creating a calendar for high school applications and tracking progress
setting short, medium and long-term goals for academic and extracurricular growth
education on the growth mindset and its connection to expending effort in school work
techniques for overcoming procrastination
preparation for high school interviews
brainstorming for personal statement essays for high school applications
finalizing list of high schools to apply to
preparing portfolios and auditions for art schools
accepting an offer of a place at a high school
negotiating financial aid, if relevant
planning a summer of high-impact, enjoyable learning between grade 8 and grade 9 to ensure students hit the ground running in high school
To bring the Grade 8 high school program to your school, click here.