Upper Grade Admissions

ADMISSIONS UPDATES FOR 2022-2023

Please see our Virtual Tour webpage for Tour information!

The Upper Grades Virtual Tours/Open Houses for prospective students 2022-2023 will be held on the following dates:

Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 6:00-8:00pm

View the recording (enjoy the opening vocals & music by our NEST+m students!)
Open House #2: Tuesday, December 21, 2021, 6:00-8:00pm

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88029275906?pwd=cUZLLzdRcWNIYnp6dHNHWkMrNGZGUT09

Passcode: 324162 • Webinar ID: 880 2927 5906

By phone: 1 646 558 8656 or 1 301 715 8592

PLEASE NOTE:

There is no sibling priority for students applying to high school.
NEST+m is NOT AFFILIATED with the NEST Autism Spectrum Disorders Program at NYU. Please visit the NEST ASD webpage for more information.

High School Admissions for Fall 2023:

All current 8th and first-time 9th grade students who live in New York City can apply to high school and test and/or audition to apply to the Specialized High Schools during the 2021-2022 school year.
NEST+m is NOT a specialized high school. NEST+m Upper Grades is part of the Regular high School Admissions application, which has not opened yet.
Talk to your child’s current school counselor. They will be your main point of contact through the admissions process. If your child attends a private or parochial school or is homeschooled, you can also contact a Family Welcome Center.

Students new to NYC Public Schools:

Students who are new to NYC public schools should contact a Family Welcome Center by completing the Request for Support: schools.nyc.gov/newstudents. Family Welcome Center staff will respond to your request as soon as possible.
More information for new students is at schools.nyc.gov/newstudents
Learn more and watch our admissions videos—including videos on how to access and use MySchools—at schools.nyc.gov/High and schools.nyc.gov/SHS.

Helpful tips:

Sign up for the high school admissions email list
Explore school options online in the MySchools high school directory
The 2022 NYC High School and Specialized High Schools Admissions Guide is available at schools.nyc.gov/High. Access these resources in English and the nine DOE languages.
The new High School Admissions Video Series is available at schools.nyc.gov/HSVideos

HOW TO APPLY TO NEST+m UPPER GRADES

Thank you for your interest in the Upper Grades at NEST+m!

At NEST+m, intellectualism, inclusivity, collaboration and exploration within and beyond our school community enable our students to lead lives filled with learning, discovery and purpose.

How to Apply

NEST+m is a citywide screened school. Speak to your guidance counselor or contact a Family Welcome Center to set up your MySchools account. ALL applicants MUST apply through the MySchools online portal. Do not send us any additional materials, as they cannot be considered as part of your application.

Helpful Links

Visit the NYC Department of Education website’s High School Enrollment page for more information.
Watch this helpful video to learn how students get offers to screened schools and specialized high schools.
Set up your MySchools account using the invitation code provided by your school’s Guidance Counselor or at the Family Welcome Center.
See our NEST+m 2019 College acceptance and matriculation information.

If you have questions regarding Upper Grades Admissions, please send a message to admissions@nestmk12.net.

ADMISSIONS RUBRIC - 2022-2023

PLEASE NOTE: Admissions rubric updates for 2022-2023 have not been announced yet.

ADMISSIONS RUBRIC - 2021-2022

NEST+m 9th Grade Admissions Method – Screened:

Average 6th Grade ELA / Math State Test Scores – 20%
Average 6th Grade Final Grades – 40%
Average 7th Grade Marking Period Grades – 40%

NEST+m 10th Grade Admissions Method - Screened:

Average 7th Grade ELA / Math State Test Scores – 20%
Average 7th Grade Final Grades – 40%
Average 8th Grade Marking Period Grades – 40%

The same rubric is used for GenEd and SWD students.

Admissions Results

You will receive your child’s Upper Grades offer from the Department of Education in your MySchools account sometime in the Spring. You will be able to log into your MySchools account to see the results, and you will receive a letter by mail. Visit the Department of Education’s High School Admissions webpage to learn more.

We will post Orientation information for admitted students on the Orientation webpage.

Transportation

Visit the Transportation webpage for more information. All students who do not ride the public yellow bus will be issued a student Metrocard.