Enrollment

ENROLLMENT HAS BEEN PAUSED FOR SPRING 2026

 

New Dawn Charter Schools Core Values

"Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience"

 

Thank you, Queens Community

Thank you again for your trust in New Dawn Charter High School – Queens. Due to the strong response and support from our Queens community, this second enrollment period has closed, and we are currently pausing new enrollments.

We are honoring all enrollment appointments that were scheduled and completed.

Our Brooklyn campus still has a limited number of seats available, which are filling quickly.
 
If a student previously visited the Queens campus but was asked to return due to missing documents, please email afranco@ndchsqueens.org and cc studentrecruit@ndchsbrooklyn.org as soon as possible so we can complete the enrollment file and begin orientation.
 
If you have questions about enrollment, would like to schedule an in-person enrollment fair at your school, request a visit, or meet with students and families when enrollment reopens; you may also call Mr. Abraham at 516-342-8522.
 
Thank you for believing in New Dawn and for trusting us to serve the young people of Queens with care, integrity, and purpose.

Who Can Apply?

  • Age Requirement: Students must be between 16 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:

Anabel Franco, Parent Coordinator, NDCHS II Queens

Ashish Abraham, Student Recruitment Specialist for New Dawn Charter Schools

For general inquiries or to book alternative enrollment appointments, email us both directly.

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.