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So you're applying to middle
school in new york city.

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Welcome.

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We know this is an exciting time
and we are happy to be a part

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of the admissions journey in
this series of videos.

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We will walk you through the
middle school admissions process.

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We'll cover how to explore
schools and programs build your

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middle school application and
apply who can participate in

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middle school admissions.

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All students who live in new
york city can apply to middle

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school during their last year of
elementary school For most

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students. This is their 5th
grade year.

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It doesn't matter where you
currently go to elementary school.

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All are welcome to apply,

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including public department of
education or charter school

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students,

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private or parochial school
students or home school students.

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All dont public middle schools.

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Welcome and provide services for
students learning english

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english language learners are
also eligible for supports and

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accommodations on admissions
related tests and auditions.

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All middle schools must welcome
and provide services for

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students with disabilities.

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In accordance with their
individualized education program or E.

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P. At private and parochial
schools and I. P.

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May be known as an E. S. P. Or a
learning program.

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In middle school admissions,

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students are considered for
offers in to seek groups.

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Students with disabilities and
general education students.

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You may see the sea groups
abbreviated as S. W. D.

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And G. E.

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Each program sets aside a
certain number of seats for students

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from each group,

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families don't choose which of
these Sikh groups.

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Their child is in, this is
determined by the students current E.

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P.

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For admission purposes.

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Students who receive special
education instructional programming

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for more than 20% of their
academic program are considered for

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students with disability seats.

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All other students are
considered for general education seat.

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We'll talk more about Sikh
groups and how offers are made in

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future videos.

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If you or your child has
accessibility needs.

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We recommend that you contact
the school directly to learn about

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his accessibility and confirmed
that it would be a good fit for

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your child and family. When
school buildings are open,

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you can also set up a time to
visit for general information

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about school buildings
accessibility.

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Check that schools page in my
schools.

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For more information about any
d. O. E school building,

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visit schools dot nyc dot gov
slash building Accessibility still

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have questions about who can
apply to middle school and when

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visit our website at schools dot
n Y c dot gov slash middle and

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watch our next video to learn
what to do now and how to get

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ready for middle school
admissions.