New District Schools

About Us Academics Choices & Enrollment Schools in the Community Portfolio and Planning Changes to Our Schools New District Schools How to Enroll in a New School New Schools Proposal Process Grade Reconfiguration Charter Schools In the Community Facilities Get Involved with NYC Schools Service in Schools Campus Governance Offices & Programs Rules & Policies Student Support, Safety & Activities Performance & Accountability	New District Schools Developing New Schools in New York City The Division of Portfolio Planning strives to ensure that all students in New York City have access to a high quality school or program that meets their individual needs. The creation of new schools is one strategy Portfolio uses to meet this goal. Portfolio works collaboratively with potential leaders and school applicant teams, local communities and external partners who are interested in creating new district or charter schools. Since 2002 when Mayor Bloomberg and Chancellor Klein initiated the Children First reforms, the DOE has opened hundreds of new schools through the new district school application process and charter school application process. New schools are based on three core principles: academic rigor, personalization, and community partnerships. If you are interested in forming a new district school applicant team, or if you are already on a district school applicant team, the links below will provide important information. Assessment of Community Needs New District Schools Process and Applications How to Enroll in a New District School

Developing New Schools in New York City