Opening New District Schools in New York CityOffice of New Schools

Be Part of a Bold Reform Strategy:

Open a New District School in 2014

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Graduation Rates at New Schools are Higher than at the High Schools they Replaced

New Schools exclude Transfer Schools. Schools presented on slide were all announced for phase out between 2002-2008. NYC traditional calculation includes Local and Regents Diplomas, GEDs, Special Education diplomas, and August graduates. It does not include disabled students in self-contained classrooms or District 75 students. The NY State method, used since 2005, includes Local and Regents Diplomas and all disabled students. It does not include GEDs and Special Education diplomas.

High Schools in the same building in 2011

Large High Schools in 2002

Graduation Rates

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2002 vs. 2011 Graduation Rates at New Schools on Campuses That Phased Out Between 2004-2010

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•All school levels: K-5, 6-8, 9-12 and CTE•All boroughs, especially the Bronx, Brooklyn & Queens•Special emphasis on the hardest-to-serve students

Since 2002, More than 400 New District Schools have been created in NYC

What we’re looking for:

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Why someone would want to do this:

A blank page to be filled with THEIR ideas

Release time for school personnel to prepare for opening their new school

Start-up funds

Space guaranteed

Hiring flexibility

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Next Steps to Turn Vision Into a Reality for NYC Kids

Nominate talented leaders by March 4

Candidates will create an online profile and upload their resume to start the application process

Deadline to apply is March 19

Lingering questions?

Contact: Krista Barron: kbarron@schools.nyc.gov

schools.nyc.gov/community/newschools

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