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Please CONTRIBUTE to help us reach our fundraising goal of 100% participation from our families.

The Lab Middle School Direct Appeal is our singular, most important fundraiser. The Direct Appeal is the lifeline that allows Lab Middle to offer the extensive afterschool programs and fund the necessary expenses that make our school the vibrant community that it is. Without your continued support, these programs cannot not exist!

High School Placement

Every June, the Lab Guidance Staff meets with all 7th grade families to provide an overview of the high school admissions process, distribute a High School Directory, and answer questions about the process for the upcoming school year.

At the beginning of October of the 8th grade year, when dates and timelines have been finalized by the DOE, the Principal and Guidance Staff meet with 8th grade families to share timelines and answer questions. Additionally, Guidance and the Principal will meet individually with students and parents to discuss options and choices.

Lab Middle School staff has dedicated a great deal of time to building relationships by visiting with high school administrators. The Guidance and administrative team has developed a deep knowledge of the City’s high schools. The team is well informed to advise students and families on schools that will align with students’ interests and academic skills.

Most high schools use 7th grade standardized test scores, grades (seeking an 85% average or higher), and attendance records in their admissions decision-making, although specifics do vary by school. Specialized high schools consider only the Specialized High School Admissions Test results (which children take in the fall of 8th grade) and LaGuardia High School for Performing Arts and other performing arts schools will require an audition or a portfolio review. The DOE High School Directory outlines the relevant admission criteria for each school.

Attendance/Being on time is crucial! Many High Schools take excessive absences/tardiness seriously! Absences/tardiness related to illness, family-situation and special circumstances are excusable. Extended vacations are not looked upon favorably.

Acceptance Letters

The DOE sets the schedule for the distribution of acceptance letters, and the scheduling varies from year to year. In recent years, letters are first mailed in February to children who took the Specialized High School Admissions Test, followed by all others in March. There is a formal appeals process if a student does not get in to their school of choice. Historically, 99% of Lab children receive placement in the first round of the admissions process. Contact Guidance if you require an appeal.

Today is: 02/23/12

ADMISSIONS 2012

Lab MS Admissions Exam will be held Saturday, February 4, 2012.

Specific testing information including, time, make-up dates, etc will be communicated next week through our website and your elementary school.

Stay tuned!

Auction 2012

Friday, March 23rd

Purchase Tickets Online

Please visit our Auction 2012 page for more information about the event

Upcoming Events

02/04/12
Middle School Admission Exam
Time: TBA

02/09/12
General PA Meeting - Meg's State of the School Address
8:00am
Auditorium

02/20/12-02/24/12
Mid Winter Recess
(School is Closed)

DOE Calendar

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DoE Calendar

Click this link to access 2011-2012 School Calendar

Lab Reports

>> From the Lunar Banquet 2011

>> 8th Grade Presents: The Boxer, E=MCchair and The Circle of Excitment

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