Admissions Criteria 2024-2025

FMHS will continue to use screened admissions for the 2024-25 admissions cycle.

    • FMHS is enrolled in the NYC Diversity in Admissions initiative and ranking of applicants to the FMHS Class of 2029 will prioritize 66% of seats for students eligible for free / reduced lunch programs.

    • FMHS admissions rubric for this year is based on the following criteria:

      • 80% of ranking based on completion of virtual essay completed by applicants 

      • 20% of ranking based on middle school grades

During the admissions cycle, our Parent Coordinator, Caren Austen (causten@schools.nyc.gov) is the liaison for questions and Mr. Javier, our 9th grade School Counselor, for specific student concerns. 

Open House Dates

Open House Dates for Students & Families 

  • Wednesday, October 9th, 5pm
  • Wednesday, November 13th, 5pm

Use this link to register for one of the above Open House dates:

https://forms.gle/gXhPVLuxrdjJdBGB6

Fechas para la visita escolar

Visita escolar para estudiantes y families

  • Miércoles 9 de octubre, 5:00 P.M.
  • Miércoles 13 de noviembre, 5:00 P.M.

Utilice este enlace para registrarse en una nuestras fechas de puertas abiertas:

https://forms.gle/ViHQG4YZyiDQJcaY6

Admissions Essay & Rubric

Admissions Essay

Use this Google Form link to complete your admissions essay:

 https://forms.gle/LnjdDRhMHknBUAVr5 

Please submit your essay by December 4th. 

 

Admissions Essay Rubric