A group of Brooklyn Scholars students gather for a photo at the high school fair organized by the school.
School Guidance Counselor Dinahlee Colon has worked to take some of the questions out of the process, and Executive Principal Roxanne Thomas wrote some very nice words about her and the event she created. Read her thoughts below:
Parents accompanied their students as they learned about the many high school options in New York City.
Applying to high school in New York City can feel overwhelming, but thanks to dedicated guidance counselor, Dinahlee Colon, families of eighth graders received invaluable support during a recent parent learning event. Ms. Colon took the initiative to not only guide families through the application process but also turned the event into an exciting high school fair by inviting several schools to share information about their unique programs.
Parents accompanied their students as they learned about the many high school options in New York City.
B-SMART High School, renowned for its STEM program, showcased its impressive robotics club, while Abraham Lincoln High School, known for its technology program, wowed attendees with a demonstration of their cutting-edge drones. Families were able to ask questions, explore their options, and get a deeper understanding of what each school has to offer.
A representative from Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School speaks with Brooklyn Scholars students.
The event was a hit among eighth-grade students and their families, many of whom expressed their gratitude for the experience. Several parents echoed the need for more sessions like this, suggesting even more schools be invited in the future.
Students from B-SMART High School showed Brooklyn Scholars students a robot project.
Ms. Colon’s dedication and energy truly made this event a success, creating a valuable experience for our families. Kudos to her for a job well done in helping to make a potentially stressful process more manageable and exciting!
Representatives from Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School wait to speak with students.
Great work supporting student success, Ms. Colon and Principal Thomas!
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About Brooklyn Scholars Charter School
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter school in Brooklyn, New York, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. It is part of the National Heritage Academies network, which includes more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade across nine states. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.
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