Enrollment

NOW ACCEPTING ENROLLMENT APPOINTMENTS FOR SPRING 2026!

We are now accepting new student enrollment for students. who are overage and undercredited as defined by New York State Transfer School guidelines.

To begin the process, please complete our Enrollment Eligibility Form below.

"Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience"

New Dawn Charter Schools Core Values

Now Enrolling for Spring 2026

🏫 Enrollment Information

At New Dawn Charter High School, we make enrollment easy and welcoming. Our goal is to guide you every step of the way with clarity and care.

📌 Step 1: Fill out our online Enrollment Eligibility form by clicking here.

What you will need to complete the form: 

1. Student Date of Birth

2. Total High School Credits Earned

3. Number of Regents Exams Passed

4. Referring School Counselor's Name and Email Address

If the student meets the criteria, you'll be directed to the correct Enrollment page to book an appointment and complete the application. If the student does not meet the criteria, you'll receive instructions on next steps or who to contact for support.

If you have questions before booking, contact Parent Coordinator Kim Fields at kfields@ndchsbrooklyn.org and CC Ashish Abraham at studentrecruit@ndchsbrooklyn.org, or call/text 516-342-8522.

 
 
 

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.