8th Grade & High School Info

Fall 2025 High School Admissions Key Dates

You can download a copy of these dates (available in Spanish as well) here

*All families should have a MySchools Account to participate in the application process*

Tuesday, October 1, 2024: High School Application Opens

LaGuardia Application and Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens (these are OPTIONAL)

Friday, October 18, 2024: SHSAT Registration Closes
Wednesday, October 30, 2024: SHSAT School Day Testing for those registered
Sat / Sun, November 16-17, 2024: SHSAT Testing (registered 8th grade students not participating in school day testing)
Wednesday, December 4, 2024: High School Application Closes
Sat / Sun, December 7-8, 2024: SHSAT Testing (9th grade students)
Thursday, March 6, 2025: High School Offer Release

Please note these dates are subject to change. We’ll be in touch with more information as it becomes available throughout the process. Info will be continuously updated on our school website www.is126q.com and will be communicated via phone calls, as well as text messages and emails (if you opted in).

Additional Resources / Information

Myschools

NYCPS High School Admissions website

Open Houses Calendar 2024

High School Directory (found on MySchools website)

High School Admissions Guide (English)

Specialized Handbook (English)

TACHS Handbook (catholic schools are optional and independent from NYC HS app)

IS 126Q High School Contact Person:

Ms. Salcedo (8th grade counselor) - JSalcedo@schools.nyc.gov / 718-274-8316 ext. 3030

Myschools Account:

Families How to Create Your MySchools Account