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Making the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences
This presentation serves as a guide for parents on how to get the most out of Parent-Teacher Conferences. It includes helpful tips on ways to prepare for the conference, what to do during the conference, and how to apply what was learned at home.
In moving up to high school, students will take greater responsibility for their learning. Listen as one family discusses all of the new experiences that High School students encounter.
These print and online resources provide the latest tips and information sheets on topics crucial to families, such as how to register for kindergarten, what to look for when choosing a high school, and how families can best stay involved with their children's education.
Resources to help you smooth your child’s crucial transition from preschool to kindergarten.
Resources to help your child with the transition to middle school.
Resources to help your child tackle the new experiences and new responsilities in high school.
High School Admissions Process
The New York City High School Admissions Process is a unique opportunity provided to eight grade students. Every year eighth graders are given the opportunity to choose from over 700 high school programs to meet their unique needs.
Helpful resources to help parents figure out how to prepare for a meeting with their child’s teacher, what to do during the conference, and how to apply what was learned at home.
In order to earn a high school diploma in New York State, high school students are required to pass Regents Exams, often just called Regents, and earn a specific number of credits in subjects defined in state regulations.



