Spruce Street School, PS 397
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  • Home
    • Mission/Vision
    • Contact Information
  • Divisions
    • Lower School >
      • Pre-K
      • Kindergarten
      • 1st Grade
      • 2nd Grade
      • 3rd Grade
      • 4th Grade
    • Upper School >
      • 5th Grade
      • 6th Grade
      • 7th Grade
      • 8th GRADE
    • Cluster Classes >
      • Science
      • P. E.
      • Music
      • Art
    • Library >
      • E-Books
  • Admissions
    • Pre-K Information
    • Kindergarten Information
    • Middle School Information
    • Applying to High School
    • Records Requests
    • K-5 admissions for 2022-23 school year
  • SLT
  • Resources
    • Special Education
    • Additonal Support
    • Snack Guidelines for Pre-K - 1st
  • PTA
Applying to High School

2023 Updates
Welcome Letter are available in MySchools
The application period opens October 12, 2022 and the
deadline to apply is December 5, 2022
​Visti the NYC DOE High School page for more information

​Navigating High School Admissions can feel overwhelming. It is our objective to provide families with the best resources available.  Below please find information and steps you can take throughout 7th and 8th grade to best prepare you, and your child for this endeavor.   In addition, there will be an information session in 7th grade to support and guide all families through the admissions process.

​Resources for applying to High School
  • DOE High School website
  • NYC School Finder​
  • InsideSchools
  • Top Tips from NYC Admissions Solutions


Please note: Dates and times for High School admissions events are subject to change. Be sure to check with the individual schools to confirm dates and times.
7th Grade

Students may want to begin thinking about the high school they would like to attend. Some questions students should consider:
  • Am I interested in the school's focus area?
  • Do I want to attend a large or small school?
  • What are the available extra curricular activities? 
  • What is the location of school and commute time?

Students interested in Specialized High Schools should start preparing for the exam as early as possible. Read through the Specialized Schools Handbook, and try one of the practice tests included.  Kaplan  offers a test prep program held on site. Sign up information can be found here.
Students interested in Arts or Performing Arts schools will want to start preparing their portfolios and audition material. 
Each school’s Directory page or website will give you the details of their portfolio/audition requirements. 




8th Grade
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At the end of 7th grade, all students will receive a hard copy of the High School Directory. Please review the book over the summer and make a list of potential high schools. This should be completed before 8th grade begins in September.
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Spruce Street School - PS 397
12 Spruce Street
New York, NY 10038
212-266-4800
​(Fax) 212-266-4805

Nancy Harris, Principal
Kara Levin, Assistant Principal

School Hours 8:15 am - 2:35 pm
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