Enrollment

Enrollment has ended for 2024-2025 School Year

Enrollment Update

4th Quarter Closed: Enrollment for Q4 is now closed.
Waitlist Priority: Waitlisted students may now either enroll in Summer Session beginning July 7, 2025 or
prepare for Fall Semester 2025 Enrollment.
No Credit Minimum: No credit requirement for Summer or Fall enrollment.
Summer & Fall Appointments: All enrollment appointments will be for Summer or Fall terms—book with our Parent Coordinator on the calendar on this page. 
 
Questions?
 
Reach out via email to studentrecruit@ndchsbrooklyn.org or call 516-342-8522. 

"Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience"

New Dawn Charter High School Enrollment

At New Dawn Charter High School, we are excited to guide you through the enrollment process.  We're here to make your experience seamless and welcoming.

Step 1: Submit an Interest Form

Start your application process by filling out this interest form.

Step 2: Book an Enrollment Appointment

Once your interest form is submitted, schedule an in-person enrollment appointment with one of our staff members using the calendar link to the right.

Step 3: Prepare your documents

 NDCHS I _Brooklyn_ Enrollment Application  

 Enrollment Documentation Checklist  

 Lista de verificación de documentación de inscripción en español 

 Home Language Survey 

Who Can Apply?

  • Age Requirement: Students must be between 15 and 21 years old.
  • School Requirement: Applicants must have attended at least one day of high school before applying.
  • Credits Requirement: Students are evaluated based on prior earned credits and placed accordingly.

Placement of Students

To ensure each student is placed in the best program for their needs, our team carefully reviews:

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Completed credits and graduation requirements
  • Placement tests

Grade placement is based on the number of accumulated credits:

  • Grade 9: 0-10 credits
  • Grade 10: 11-20 credits
  • Grade 11: 21-32 credits
  • Grade 12: 33+ credits

We work closely with your previous school to ensure all credits are properly evaluated.

Why Choose New Dawn?

At New Dawn Charter High School, we focus on empowering students to achieve success through:

  • Individualized academic support
  • Career readiness programs
  • A welcoming and inclusive environment

Need Help?

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need assistance, our enrollment team is here to help:

Primary Contacts:

Kim Fields, Parent Coordinator, NDCHS I Brooklyn

Ashish Abraham, Student Recruitment Specialist for New Dawn Charter Schools

For general inquiries or to book alternative enrollment appointments, email us both directly or use the online scheduling system.

Privacy and Non-Discrimination Policy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students and families.  All information shared with New Dawn Charter High School is confidential and used only for placement and enrollment purposes. New Dawn does not discriminate against or limit the admission of any student on any unlawful basis, including on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, disability, intellectual ability, measures of achievement or aptitude, athletic ability, race, creed, gender, religion or ancestry. New Dawn does not require any action by a student or family (such as an admissions test, interview, essay, attendance at an information session, etc.) in order for an applicant to either receive or submit an application for admission to that school.