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Stuyvesant students say the crushing workload is hurting their mental health. Here’s what they’re doing about it.

When a sophomore at Stuyvesant High School commented recently in a student Facebook group about feeling demoralized, burned out, and unsure if they could keep going, about 500 peers at the elite public school responded that they felt the same way.

“We’ve always been aware of these mental health issues, but there’s been a cone of silence around them,” said Julian Giordano, a Stuyvesant senior and student union president. “That post broke a lot of that silence.”

After the Facebook post opened the floodgates, the student union took action to assess the needs of their classmates and to confront the pressure cooker environment that drives so many of them to overwhelm — even despair. Students are now acknowledging that the famously challenging school is not always a healthy environment, and they’re demanding a culture shift.

Like many New York City high school students who have been learning exclusively from home the past four months, Stuy students are feeling isolated , according to a mental health survey the student union conducted in January. Students’ No. 1 complaint, though, is the massive amount of homework — sometimes six or eight hours of it a night. 

At the same time, only half of students surveyed reported having one adult they feel comfortable going to with their challenges. That matters, because students who had a trusted adult at school were three times more likely to rate their current mental health positively than those who lacked that connection. 

Among the other findings: Roughly 43% of students felt their teachers didn’t follow academic policies, like caps on homework. 

“Stuy is obviously rigorous and really prestigious, but it doesn’t have to be cruel,” student union senior caucus leader Ayala Sela said during a January presentation of the student mental health survey. Some 1,100 — about one-third of the student body — responded to the questions.

High schools across the nation have seen mental health challenges heightened amid the loss and disorientation the pandemic has brought. But one major shift among many young people is the willingness to expose their personal struggles and confront the toxic structures that allow them to fester.

The school’s principal, Seung Yu, says he’s listening. 

“Fortunately we have very proactive students who are more than willing to convey what’s happening,” said Yu, who has led Stuyvesant since August. “We’re trying to find the balance of academic excellence and rigor and also ensuring that young people have a positive experience at a time when it’s hard.” 

Focus on ‘better’ not ‘more’

Previous concerns about mental health pushed the school leadership team previously to set limits on homework, Giordano said. The pandemic, however, threw things off kilter. Instead of having 10 periods a day this year, the day is split in half, with periods one through five on a given day and six through 10 on alternating days. Homework for regular classes is supposed to be capped at an hour over two days, or two hours for Advanced Placement classes, Giordano explained. 

Much of the discussion about the path forward has often been mired in the debate over academic standards.

“It often comes down to this zero sum game, that in order to support students’ mental health that we need to give a little on the academics,” he said. “I think they’re both possible. They both need to be possible.”

But they haven’t always felt possible. When English teacher Mark Henderson started working at Stuyvesant about 15 years ago, the principal at the time would tell students they could only choose two of the following: friends, sleep, or grades. Though the administration no longer espouses that “macho motto,” Henderson said, the students still say it to each other.

The culture needs to shift from its ethic of “more” to one focusing on “better,” Henderson believes, but that’s not an easy feat.

“For teachers and many in general, how do we balance the desire for excellence from our students, the desire for more, and frankly, the stress and the damage we can see sometimes being done to our students,” he said. “There’s so much ingrained into the culture, and for all of us — teachers, students, and parents — it’s difficult to see our way out of it.”

Henderson has started asking his students each day how long their homework takes to better understand their experience.

The school can no longer shrug off its mental health crisis, said Amy Chazkel, a mom of a Stuyvesant junior and a professor at Columbia University. 

“The cumulative workload is just unbearable,” she said. “There are so many layers of suffering because students are under intense pressure to succeed. There’s a sink or swim mentality: You’re at Stuyvesant because you’re superior. If you’re not hacking it, you’re in the wrong place. And many teachers and the school’s administration, if they’re not actively promoting that, they’re not doing much to diffuse it.”

Commitment to student wellbeing

The student union is also trying to bridge the gulf between students and staff, sharing their survey findings with the counseling department as well as the school’s various academic departments. 

“We realized  there’s been a lack of communication and understanding between the students and teachers,” Giordano explained. “I think teachers are struggling with a lot of the same mental health issues.”

Many teachers felt overwhelmed with the late start of the school year and having to cram in material, especially for the AP tests typically administered in May.

In talking with school staff, the student union learned that many teachers felt unsupported during the transition to remote learning and said they were ill-prepared to incorporate social emotional learning online. The vast majority of Stuyvesant students opted to learn exclusively from home, mirroring citywide high school trends, and when some students return to their Lower Manhattan campus on March 22 , they will be taking classes online with teachers who are not in the same room as them.

On the heels of the survey, the school prioritized a professional development session for the teachers that included a mental health component and a socialization and engagement one.

Giordano has seen the fruits of these conversations in his math class, where his teacher recently started off a class showing the students graphs with various slopes and asked them to compare the slopes to their mental state. It got the teens talking about their feelings — and thinking about math concepts.

The counseling department is also administering a student survey and doing follow ups with individual students, as well as adding office hours, Giordano explained. Questions remain, however, about how to engage the students who need help but don’t show up. 

When the campus reopens later this month, Principal Yu said the school plans to be more “intentional” about finding free periods in students schedules where they can do small group community-building activities. Many students were most excited about sports starting up again, and Giordano was looking forward to the school’s annual Sing performance, a revered New York City tradition where grades compete with their own mini musicals.

Yu promised the school would be transparent about steps the school plans to take. 

A working draft of the “Commitment to Student Wellbeing” plan, which initially only mentioned “mental health” once and focused on “maximizing productivity” — much to the dismay of some students and parents — has already been tweaked.

“These are hard conversations. It’s emotional,” Yu told the school leadership team last month. “ It’s not always easy hearing that things are not going very well.” 

He added: “We take this very seriously, and we’ll continue to improve on it both short and longer term.”

Christina Veiga contributed reporting.

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Tips for Freshman Parents

Congratulations welcome to the stuyvesant family.

Stuy is a big step up from middle school, so we thought you might find some tips from fellow parents helpful to get you started.

Remember, the Parents’ Association is here to help you (and your student) navigate your way through four years of high school and on to college. We are your team. Just reach out if you need help.

Before school starts

Enjoy your summer of freedom before high school starts in September. High school summers often include internships, volunteering activities, and more. You have some free time now, so enjoy it!

Come to Camp Stuy for Parents in late August . At Camp Stuy you will meet fellow parents, school counselors, Big Sibs, and upper classman parents in your student’s homeroom. You will get information about class schedules, homework policy, details about TALOS, our student record system, the gradebooks used by teachers (i.e. Jupiter Grades), Naviance (a college tool), and much more. You can buy Stuy T-shirts, hoodies, and other Spirit Wear. Note, students have two sessions of Camp Stuy: one in June when they take placement tests and do auditions etc and one in August.

Make friends with parents of upper classman . They have a wealth of experience and advice to share with you. The Stuy family is a friendly one! It is one of your best sources of information about the school and even college applications.

Plan your student’s daily journey to school . Some high schools run buses. Stuy has never done that. Therefore your student will have to use public transport to get to school on time. It’s a good idea to do a test run before school starts so that your student knows how long the journey will take on public transport.

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When school is in session

TALOS is your friend . TALOS is our student information and records system created by one of our talented alumni and used by multiple other specialized high schools in New York. You will get an access code to use TALOS and be able to log on and see your student’s absences, late swipe ins, textbook loans, course options, grades, and other information. Your students report cards are emailed to you from TALOS. It is a one stop place for all up to date information.

Parent Update weekly newsletter from Dina Ingram . Dina, our Director of Family Engagement, sends out a PDF newsletter every week with updates on what is happening at school, including a calendar of upcoming events. Be sure to check your email.

Student Opportunity Bulletin . With your donations, the Parents’ Association funds a special internships and opportunities counselor, Harvey Blumm. Harvey publishes a weekly Student Opportunities Bulletin to help students find internships, jobs, volunteering positions, and more. Harvey is a parent of two alumni and was our Parent Coordinator for many years. The SOB is an excellent resource. It is sent to you via email once a week by Dina Ingram. Be sure to read it.

Parents’ Association Monthly Meetings are a great way to find out what is going on at school . The meetings held in the auditorium start at 7:00pm. Come early to the refreshments meet-and-greet session at 6:30pm. Principal Contreras, Dina Ingram, PA Executive Board, School Leadership Team (SLT) delegates, and parents of upper classman are there to talk with. Check the PA calendar for monthly meetings and other events .

Parents’ Association Monthly Meeting programs include :

• How to use TALOS our school student information and records system.
• Course selection, curriculum, Advanced Placement exams
• Summer opportunities and internships
• How to choose a college – visits, information, alumni parent experiences of applications
• How to finance college
• College application process – early decisions, early action, regular decision and more
• What to expect and how to prepare for when your student goes to college
• How to use the college tool Naviance
• Dealing with stress
• Substance abuse, vaping, Juuling, etc
• Solving problems – communicating with teachers, counselors, APs, and parents

Coping with stress . Read our tip sheet on coping with stress .

Parent Teacher Conferences . Read our tip sheet on our twice yearly Parent Teacher Conference sessions here .

Get involved

Can you help out? We need volunteers to help us stage certain events like College Night for Juniors, Parent Teacher Conference Faculty Receptions, Spring Feast gala, and more. Come and work with like-minded parents and help the Parents’ Association Executive Board and the School Leadership Team. Run for election in September or May.

September 2019 Elections – Included in this election are 5 Parents’ Association Freshman Members-at-Large and 1 Freshman School Leadership Team delegate and alternate . See this page for more information . Get involved. Consider running and helping out.

Advice for your student

Here are some tips that you can pass on to your student.

Extra-curricular activities and finding your support group

Friends are important! Find your group – or groups . Friends help by solving shared problems and are the best support network out there. Making new friends and learning cooperation and problem solving skills are great ways to prepare for college!

Freshman year is a good time to get involved in clubs, teams, and other extra curricular activities . Junior and senior years are full of AP exams and college applications – so better not wait until then to do extra activities. There is a clubs, teams, and publications fair after school in October.

Our principal calls some extra-curricular activities – “lifestyle clubs.” In other words, they take up a lot of time and require dedication. Lifestyle activities include Robotics (at least 3 teams), Speech and Debate, Track & Field (3 seasons: X-country, indoor, and outdoor), Stuy Spectator, Model UN and more. Many students do an extra-curricular activity and keep up with their homework – it’s all about learning time management!

Your freshman year grades count – do the math, an average can be hard to upsize. But do balance your life to reduce stress and enjoy the many activities our great school offers.

Grades in the first marking period of each semester are letter grades . That is intended to reduce the stress on your student and allow them time to adjust to new courses etc.

• E: 90 – 100.
• S: 75 – 89.
• N: 65 – 74.
• U: < 65.
• NS: No show.
• NL: New admission.
• P: Pass (for pass fail courses).
• F: Fail (for pass fail courses).

Ask for help – no need to be shy, no question is a stupid one. Our students often meet up after school to go over homework together. Find that support group.

Get to know your school counselor . Just drop in to establish contact. Then if you have any concerns, reach out. They are there to help.

Academic help – reach out if you need help with a subject . Students who need a little extra help with a subject can find it at:

• ARISTA tutoring – our student honor society runs tutoring programs and can set up one-on-one sessions to help. Check the school website for the sign up link.
• AIS – Academic Intervention Services are sessions run by teachers after school. More information at the school website.

Sleep – get some, it is important . Social media provides a support group at all times of day and night – but be sure not to let it take away your sleep and cause you to delay doing homework.

Take the classes you are interested in – not the ones in which your friends are.

Speak up in class . Class participation is necessary – but not all students feel comfortable do so. Try and set yourself a small goal of participation each week and it will grow easier with time. Learn to advocate for yourself.

Growing up at high school

We’re growing adults – not sheep . Our young adults are growing independent, making their own decisions, sharing confidences with friends you may not meet. They will need to be self-supporting for college and parents should encourage their self sufficiency as much as their academic achievements.

Skipping classes or missing homework is a warning sign – have a conversation if you think that is happening. Always reach out to your student’s school counselor if you have concerns. Counselors treat your communications in confidence. Our Director of Family Engagement, Dina Ingram, is also available to help with any problems that may arise.

If your student misses a deadline , they should still hand the work in. Missing the work means missing the information! If your student has an extenuating circumstance that stopped them from doing homework, the student should reach out to the teacher and explain.

If your student is having trouble with a class , have a conversation. The key is listening. Help them advocate for themselves – but let them do it.

Help them learn to resolve problems . Resolving problems that may arise with a class, teacher, or classmate is part of learning. When students are in college, they will have to do this by themselves without your help. So if they learn how to speak to teachers and counselors now and solve their problems, they will be well prepared for life! You can always act as an advocate for your student – but try and let your student find the solution first. They will need your advice in dealing with situations – let them come to you and ask for it.

To resolve problems related to classes, contact should be made in this order

• School counselor
• Department Assistant Principal
• Director of Family Engagement (Parent Coordinator) with parents
• Principal with parents

Conversations are often hard to have when your student comes home tired after a day of school. Keeping in touch can be difficult. They have after school events, homework, and are often not very willing to give a complete account of their day. They don’t have the energy to explain it all. Give them some slack.

Homework . A new Homework Policy has been put into effect in June 2019. The policy is designed to help students avoid overload and stress and to give them time off during vacations. Check the school website for details.

• Homework is to reinforce and prepare for classroom work – writing, reading, problem sets, reviewing.
• Homework assignments for non-AP non-honors subjects are up to 30 minutes per night 3-5 times a week.
• Homework assignments for AP subjects are up to 60 minutes per night.

Time Management If homework is taking your student too long, perhaps consider the following:

• Organize the work space.
• Encourage a regular schedule for eating and doing homework.
• Eliminate distractions like TV.
• Have a conversation with your student about their social media use, how it distracts and can be addictive. But be aware that social media can also provide their support group .

Help them with deadlines . A shared Google Calendar is a useful tool for students and parents. It saves having to ask questions about what is going on too.

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City room | answers about stuyvesant high school, part 3, answers about stuyvesant high school, part 3.

Following is a third and final set of answers from Alec Klein, a Washington Post reporter and the author of “A Class Apart: Prodigies, Pressure and Passion Inside One of America’s Best High Schools” (Simon & Schuster, 2007), about Stuyvesant High in Manhattan. Mr. Klein took questions from City Room readers from Oct. 15-19. The first and second sets of answers were posted on Wednesday and Thursday.

Stuyvesant is a public school but with such rigorous admissions standards can it really be seen as public? It’s great that New York City has such an esteemed secondary school, but eighth graders who are A- students can’t get in. Mr. Klein, considering this, do you feel that Stuyvesant should be a model for other cities or should we try to do more to provide excellent education an opportunities for a wider swath of smart students?

It’s a fundamental question — and it’s an issue I wrestled with in the book: What do we do with the so-called gifted and talented? Do we segregate them into their own school, or do we integrate them into regular neighborhood schools? Educators and policymakers have been debating this one for generations, and still there is no concrete answer. The pendulum, however, is tilting decidedly against the Stuyvesants, Hunters and Thomas Jeffersons of the world. For one, educators say that removing high-achieving students from their neighborhood schools is depriving those schools of the peer group that raises the performance of an entire student body; after all, there is nothing like peer pressure. Beyond that, when students fail to win a seat at Stuyvesant and other selective schools, what are we telling them? That they’re not good enough? Educators say that’s a harsh message for children who have only begun to exhibit their potential. And then there’s the issue of money. There’s little question that students whose parents have the financial resources to hire tutors and send their children to test prep courses have an advantage. But on the other hand, what do we do with the Milos of the world? A central figure in the book, he was 10 years old, a delightful child who had the intellectual capacity of an adult. Taken out of his fifth-grade class so he could study at Stuyvesant, Milo was already beginning to master pre-calculus. What do we do with such gifted students?

Given the success the school’s graduates have had, my brother was a graduate in the late 1970s and myself and my other brother narrowly missed the test cutoff mark, I cannot help but look upon the school as a shining example of what public education can accomplish. However, I am curious as to your thoughts on how the success of the school can be expanded to a vast majority of minority students who do not gain access. I must confess, I have your book sitting here on my desk but have not yet found the time to read it. I hope to get to it some time this weekend.

I learned at least three lessons when I returned to high school as an adult last year — and these are lessons that I believe can be taught at any school, public, or private, selective, or not. One: Parents are a school’s secret weapon. They make all the difference, even before their children step foot into Stuyvesant, or any other school for that matter. Stuyvesant parents, so many of meager means, regularly sacrificed for their children, sending them to math camp and debate camp and piano lessons and anything else to enrich their minds and imaginations. Two: Positive reinforcement. At Stuyvesant, students were constantly told that they were the best, that they were the cream of the crop — and not only did they come to believe it, but they also wanted to make it so, pushing themselves to achieve because it was expected of them. Three: Freedom. Stuyvesant felt almost like a college, a place where students lounged in the hallways, not wanting to go home because they were already home, in a manner of speaking. While safety and security make it difficult for other schools to create such an inviting atmosphere, surely there is a way to make students feel that the school is their own. The beauty of these lessons is that they’re all so obvious, even if they’re sometimes ignored. And they cost nothing.

I read your book, and enjoyed it very much. I graduated from Stuy in ’92, and although it was probably not the right school for me from a social standpoint, it retrospect I gained a great deal from the quality teachers that I had. At the time I attended, Stuy seemed to have an attitude that said, “If you need a little more attention, then your not cut out for this school.” There was a harsh energy that tended to come from adminstration. Stuy was clearly not the place to be if you were a sensitive student in need of a more nurturing environment. I am wondering if the ethos of the school has changed at all, perhaps reflecting a more sensitive/therapeutic-minded time?

The Stuyvesant of yore, the intense place where intense students worked intensely, has indeed changed. It’s even more intense. Looking back, my experience at Stuyvesant more than 20 years ago seems almost quaint. Three of us put together the school paper. Today, there’s a staff of about 200. Back in my day, no student I knew owned a personal computer, then in its infancy. Now it seems every student is logged onto Facebook, while permanently attached to an iPod and cellphone. I came away from my book research convinced that Stuyvesant in particular and high school in general has become a lot tougher, more competitive and less forgiving.

After reporting on this story, what do you feel are three qualities that make a superb high school teacher? How can other teachers develop a set of skills to become such effective teachers?

Greatness comes in many forms, and that includes the great teachers I encountered at Stuyvesant. Danny Jaye, the then-math chairman and one of the central figures in the book, made his mark as an iconoclast who broke the rules if it meant helping students. He let Milo, the 10-year-old prodigy, take classes at Stuyvesant even though he had not taken the admissions test. Milo was ready. Danny Jaye let a depressed math genius teach at the school even though that teacher had failed out of college and didn’t have a license to teach. The college dropout was a gifted teacher. Jennifer Lee, a student teacher at the time finishing her master’s degree at Columbia University, was another great teacher at Stuyvesant whom I profiled in the book, and her greatness came from her heart. She truly cared about her students, and they came to care and honor her in return. Similarly, Matt Polazzo, the coordinator of student affairs and another main figure in the book, was a beloved teacher because he loved the kids so much that he was practically one of them.

My older child attended Stuyvesant; my younger Bronx Science. My older child had a not-so-great high school experience (although academically he did well); my younger child had a wonderful high school experience (and also did academically very well). Do you not believe that with these two schools it is the student body that is so exceptional and not the institutions themselves, per se, except for what they represent? My kids had few great teachers. Some were quite toxic. They had few facilities. They missed out on a lot of perks that accrue to kids in private schools (like a college office than can serve more than the top ten kids). On the other hand, both my kids have a wonderful, open attitude about all kinds of people and both are looking forward to careers where they will serve the public interest. Again, I think they learned this from their fellow students. And, again, that tolerance is a gift of public education.

A public school mom

Put Stuyvesant students back in the old school across town, and they would still excel. Heck, put them in an open field in Central Park, and they would still achieve. It isn’t the $150 million building. Namita Biala, a Stuyvesant senior who’s now at Princeton, put it best. “The students,” she said, “make Stuy what it is.”

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“Put Stuyvesant students back in the old school across town, and they would still excel. Heck, put them in an open field in Central Park, and they would still achieve.”

I went to Hunter College HS and then taught there. Your comment is worrisomely similar to something I once heard a Dean at Hunter College say, namely that if you put Hunter kids in a box, they’d still learn. It isn’t true, actually. Hunter kids are extremely demanding — if a teacher isn’t up to snuff, they’ll eat you alive. They do excel in a rather sub-par building, although I suspect they’d do even better if the building looked like Stuy. But above all, they need knowledgeable, skilled, understanding teachers. It takes a lot of talent to teach talented high school students.

I went to Brooklyn Tech in the 80’s, while many of my friends went to Stuyvesant. 3 Questions: 1) How is the drug problem at Stuyvesant these days? In the 80’s it had a reputation for coke. 2) The suicide rate the elite schools have always been notorious…does Stuyvesant have a suicide problem compared with Brooklyn Tech and Bronx Science? 3) The location has always been a big draw for Stuyvesant. But with neighborhoods like Downtown Brooklyn a hot spot, is this pulling away from Stuy’s applicants?

I understand that stuyvesant is a school for kids in the city who are deprived of good education in middle school and elementry. They made stuyvesant one of the best schools in the U.S.A so that city kids who were deprived of education before could get an outstanding education in highschool. But what about kids who arent from the city and live in nassau, suffolk , or other places. Arent’t they being deprived of going to one of the best schools in the U.S since there apparently are not even eligible to take the test?

There many schools in NYC are better than Stuy. Hunter, Townsend Harris, South HS Overrated

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How to Get into Stuyvesant High School

Stuyvesant is a top rated, public high school in lower Manhattan, considered by many to be the “crown jewel” of the NYC public school system. With over 3000 students, Stuyvesant is known for its rigorous academics, unique course offerings, and exciting extracurriculars. It attracts both top students and top teachers. Here's what you need to know to get the chance to attend this amazing school...

Why Stuyvesant High School?

Before we talk about how to get into Stuyvesant, let’s talk about why you might want to go there. Stuyvesant is a top rated, public high school in lower Manhattan, considered by many to be the “crown jewel” of the NYC public school system.

With over 3000 students, Stuyvesant is known for its rigorous academics, unique course offerings, and exciting extracurriculars. It attracts both top students and top teachers. It boasts four noble laureates among its alumni, along with many other notable figures. Oh, and did we mention it’s free!

Notable Stuyvesant Alumni

The list is very long, but here's a few: Thelonious Monk, Tim Robbins, Lucy Liu, Billy Eichner, Ron Silver, Martin Brest, David Axelrod, Eric Holder, Bram Cohen, and Lisa Randall.

Where Is Stuyvesant High School?

Stuyvesant high school is located in downtown Manhattan at 345 Chambers Street.

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Stuyvesant High School Ranking

According to US News , Stuyvesant is consistently ranked among the top ten high school in New York City, and is #36 in national rankings.

What Does Stuyvesant High School Specialize in?

Although Stuyvesant is known for its strong math and science, it also has an excellent humanities program. Students are required to take on a well-rounded and rigorous academic course load, including 4 years of history, english, science, and mathematics, as well as 3 years of a foreign language. Stuyvesant offers unique and exciting electives, as well as 30 APs in nearly every subject.

Where Do Stuyvesant High School Students Go to College?

Graduates of Stuyvesant consistently attend the best colleges and universities in the country. Every year, multiple students are accepted to schools like Yale, Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford. Stuyvesant has its own college office, and all the admissions representatives from top universities have Stuy students on their radars.

Stuyvesant High School Admissions Process

To get into Stuyvesant, you must score very high on the SHSA T relative to the other students who took it that year. Of all the specialized high schools, Stuyvesant has the highest cut-off score.

IMPORTANT . If you want to go to Stuyvesant, you must rank it as your first choice school when registering for the SHSAT . The way the process works, you are automatically placed in your highest choice school for which you score higher than the cutoff. You cannot change your first choice after the test. This means that if you score high enough for Stuyvesant, but ranked Bronx Science first, you will get into Bronx Science but NOT Stuyvesant.

Before registering for the SHSAT, we highly recommend doing some research on the specialized high schools (including attending virtual and in person school tours, if available) and giving some thought to how you are going to rank them.

Stuyvesant High School SHSAT Score

The approximate cut off score for acceptance to the top three specialized high schools of NYC are listed below with their corresponding 2022 numbers.

SHSAT Score Cut-offs 2022

• Stuyvesant 563
• Bronx Science 524
• Brooklyn Latin 497
• Brooklyn Technical 506
• HSMSE @ CCNY 532
• HSAS @ Lehman 516
• Queens Science @ York College 523
• Staten Island Tech 527

Stuyvesant Acceptance Rate

This year, Stuyvesant offered seats to only 762 of the approximately 26,000 students who took the SHSAT in the fall. This means that the acceptance rate for Stuyvesant is approximately 3%.

Getting Into Stuyvesant High School: In 5 Steps!

• Research Stuyvesant and the other specialized high schools . You can learn more about the specialized high schools here and by visiting each of their individual websites . We highly recommend attending any tours or information sessions that are available, either in-person or online.
• Take a diagnostic SHSAT. This will provide you with a better sense of your strengths and weaknesses, and a valuable roadmap for topics to review and testing skills to master. We can help administer this test and provide a comprehensive report to help organize the test prep process.
• Study for the SHSAT . We recommend students start studying for the SHSAT in the second semester of 7th grade if they are taking it as an 8th grader, or the second semester of 8th grade if they are taking it as a 9th grader. The key to mastering the SHSAT lies in ample and consistent practice. Students not only need to become confident in the material covered on the test, they also need to practice important testing skills like time management and concentration.
• Take additional proctored practice tests after several months of study, and/or a month before the test date, to gauge the student’ progress, inform their long-term test prep plan, and build their confidence in test taking. Like the diagnostic test, these tests should be timed and proctored (by a parent or tutor), re-creating the actual test conditions so that the student can accurately assess their test taking skills.
• “Perfect practice makes perfect.” Practice is a good thing, but students who don’t first learn the content and strategies related to their test are just “practicing” or reinforcing their mistakes. Students should make sure they understand why they got the problem wrong (yes, all of them!) before moving on to more practice.

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Homework: A New User's Guide

Cory Turner

If you made it past the headline, you're likely a student, concerned parent, teacher or, like me, a nerd nostalgist who enjoys basking in the distant glow of Homework Triumphs Past (second-grade report on Custer's Last Stand, nailed it!).

Whoever you are, you're surely hoping for some clarity in the loud, perennial debate over whether U.S. students are justifiably exhausted and nervous from too much homework — even though some international comparisons suggest they're sitting comfortably at the average.

Well, here goes. I've mapped out six, research-based polestars that should help guide you to some reasonable conclusions about homework.

How much homework do U.S. students get?

The best answer comes from something called the National Assessment of Educational Progress or NAEP . In 2012, students in three different age groups — 9, 13 and 17 — were asked, "How much time did you spend on homework yesterday?" The vast majority of 9-year-olds (79 percent) and 13-year-olds (65 percent) and still a majority of 17-year-olds (53 percent) all reported doing an hour or less of homework the day before.

Another study from the National Center for Education Statistics found that high school students who reported doing homework outside of school did, on average, about seven hours a week.

If you're hungry for more data on this — and some perspective — check out this exhaustive report put together last year by researcher Tom Loveless at the Brookings Institution.

An hour or less a day? But we hear so many horror stories! Why?

The fact is, some students do have a ton of homework. In high school we see a kind of student divergence — between those who choose or find themselves tracked into less-rigorous coursework and those who enroll in honors classes or multiple Advanced Placement courses. And the latter students are getting a lot of homework. In that 2012 NAEP survey, 13 percent of 17-year-olds reported doing more than two hours of homework the previous night. That's not a lot of students, but they're clearly doing a lot of work.

Source: Met Life Survey of the American Teacher, The Homework Experience, 2007. LA Johnson/NPR hide caption

That also tracks with a famous survey from 2007 — from MetLife — that asked parents what they think of their kids' homework load. Sixty percent said it was just right. Twenty-five percent said their kids are getting too little. Just 15 percent of parents said their kids have too much homework.

Research also suggests that the students doing the most work have something else in common: income. "I think that the debate over homework in some ways is a social class issue," says Janine Bempechat, professor of human development at Wheelock College. "There's no question that in affluent communities, children are really over-taxed, over-burdened with homework."

But the vast majority of students do not seem to have inordinate workloads. And the ones who do are generally volunteering for the tough stuff. That doesn't make it easier, but it does make it a choice.

Do we know how much homework students in other countries are doing?

Sort of. Caveats abound here. Education systems and perceptions of what is and isn't homework can vary remarkably overseas. So any comparison is, to a degree, apples-to-oranges (or, at least, apples-to-pears). A 2012 report from the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development pegged the U.S. homework load for 15-year-olds at around six hours per week. That's just above the study's average. It found that students in Hong Kong are also doing about six hours a week. Much of Europe checks in between four and five hours a week. In Japan, it's four hours. And Korea's near the bottom, at three hours.

Source: OECD, PISA 2012 Database, Table IV.3.48. LA Johnson/NPR hide caption

How much homework is too much?

Better yet, how much is just right? Harris Cooper at Duke University has done some of the best work on homework. He and his team reviewed dozens of studies, from 1987 to 2003, looking for consensus on what works and what doesn't. A common rule of thumb, he says, is what's called the 10-minute rule. Take the child's grade and multiply by 10. So first-graders should have roughly 10 minutes of homework a night, 40 minutes for fourth-graders, on up to two hours for seniors in high school. A lot of of schools use this. Even the National PTA officially endorses it.

Homework clearly improves student performance, right?

Not necessarily. It depends on the age of the child. Looking over the research, there's little to no evidence that homework improves student achievement in elementary school. Then again, the many experts I spoke with all said the same thing: The point of homework in those primary grades isn't entirely academic. It's about teaching things like time-management and self-direction.

But, by high school the evidence shifts. Harris Cooper's massive review found, in middle and high school, a positive correlation between homework and student achievement on unit tests. It seems to help. But more is not always better. Cooper points out that, depending on the subject and the age of the student, there is a law of diminishing returns. Again, he recommends the 10-minute rule.

What kinds of homework seem to be most effective?

This is where things get really interesting. Because homework should be about learning, right? To understand what kinds of homework best help kids learn, we really need to talk about memory and the brain.

Let's start with something called the spacing effect . Say a child has to do a vocabulary worksheet. The next week, it's a new worksheet with different words and so on. Well, research shows that the brain is better at remembering when we repeat with consistency, not when we study in long, isolated chunks of time. Do a little bit of vocabulary each night, repeating the same words night after night.

Similarly, a professor of psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, Henry "Roddy" Roediger III , recommends that teachers give students plenty of little quizzes, which he says strengthen the brain's ability to remember. Don't fret. They can be low-stakes or no-stakes, says Roediger: It's the steady recall and repetition that matter. He also recommends, as homework, that students try testing themselves instead of simply re-reading the text or class notes.

There's also something known as interleaving . This is big in the debate over math homework. Many of us — myself included — learned math by focusing on one concept at a time, doing a worksheet to practice that concept, then moving on.

Well, there's evidence that students learn more when homework requires them to choose among multiple strategies — new and old — when solving problems. In other words, kids learn when they have to draw not just from what they learned in class that day but that week, that month, that year.

One last note: Experts agree that homework should generally be about reinforcing what students learned in class (this is especially true in math). Sometimes it can — and should — be used to introduce new material, but here's where so many horror stories begin.

Tom Loveless, a former teacher, offers this advice: "I don't think teachers should ever send brand-new material that puts the parent in the position of a teacher. That's a disaster. My own personal philosophy was: Homework is best if it's material that requires more practice but they've already received initial instruction."

Or, in the words of the National PTA: "Homework that cannot be done without help is not good homework."

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Most Americans Don't Think Higher Education Is Worth the Cost — But This State-By-State Breakdown of College Graduates' Salaries Tells a Different Story More than half of people in the U.S. say that higher education isn't affordable.

By Amanda Breen • Apr 15, 2024

Key Takeaways

• Seven in 10 Americans believe that having a college degree leads to larger salaries.
• Student loan borrowers in the U.S. owe a collective $1.74 trillion in federal and private student loan debt.

A majority of Americans don't believe that a college degree is worth the price tag, according to a poll from The Wall Street Journal and the National Opinion Research Center (NORC). That's perhaps not surprising given that student loan borrowers in the U.S. owe a collective $1.74 trillion in federal and private student loan debt , per NerdWallet , and that since the late 1970s, inflation-adjusted pay for most U.S. workers has largely stagnated, according to the American Bar Association .

Still, roughly 70% of Americans remain convinced that having a college degree does lead to higher-paying jobs , even as more than half of them contend that earning that diploma isn't affordable, Inside Higher Ed reported. College degrees often do translate to higher salaries, though, of course, exceptions abound, and new research from career platform Career.io proves that out, along with just how much the earnings disparity between college graduates and non-college graduates varies depending on state.

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How Much Homework Is Too Much for Our Teens?

Here's what educators and parents can do to help kids find the right balance between school and home.

Does Your Teen Have Too Much Homework?

Today’s teens are under a lot of pressure.

They're under pressure to succeed, to win, to be the best and to get into the top colleges. With so much pressure, is it any wonder today’s youth report being under as much stress as their parents? In fact, during the school year, teens say they experience stress levels higher than those reported by adults, according to a previous American Psychological Association "Stress in America" survey.

Odds are if you ask a teen what's got them so worked up, the subject of school will come up. School can cause a lot of stress, which can lead to other serious problems, like sleep deprivation . According to the National Sleep Foundation, teens need between eight and 10 hours of sleep each night, but only 15 percent are even getting close to that amount. During the school week, most teens only get about six hours of zzz’s a night, and some of that sleep deficit may be attributed to homework.

When it comes to school, many adults would rather not trade places with a teen. Think about it. They get up at the crack of dawn and get on the bus when it’s pitch dark outside. They put in a full day sitting in hours of classes (sometimes four to seven different classes daily), only to get more work dumped on them to do at home. To top it off, many kids have after-school obligations, such as extracurricular activities including clubs and sports , and some have to work. After a long day, they finally get home to do even more work – schoolwork.

[Read: What Parents Should Know About Teen Depression .]

Homework is not only a source of stress for students, but it can also be a hassle for parents. If you are the parent of a kid who strives to be “perfect," then you know all too well how much time your child spends making sure every bit of homework is complete, even if it means pulling an all-nighter. On the flip side, if you’re the parent of a child who decided that school ends when the last bell rings, then you know how exhausting that homework tug-of-war can be. And heaven forbid if you’re that parent who is at their wit's end because your child excels on tests and quizzes but fails to turn in assignments. The woes of academics can go well beyond the confines of the school building and right into the home.

This is the time of year when many students and parents feel the burden of the academic load. Following spring break, many schools across the nation head into the final stretch of the year. As a result, some teachers increase the amount of homework they give. The assignments aren’t punishment, although to students and parents who are having to constantly stay on top of their kids' schoolwork, they can sure seem that way.

From a teacher’s perspective, the assignments are meant to help students better understand the course content and prepare for upcoming exams. Some schools have state-mandated end of grade or final tests. In those states these tests can account for 20 percent of a student’s final grade. So teachers want to make sure that they cover the entire curriculum before that exam. Aside from state-mandated tests, some high school students are enrolled in advanced placement or international baccalaureate college-level courses that have final tests given a month or more before the end of the term. In order to cover all of the content, teachers must maintain an accelerated pace. All of this means more out of class assignments.

Given the challenges kids face, there are a few questions parents and educators should consider:

Is homework necessary?

Many teens may give a quick "no" to this question, but the verdict is still out. Research supports both sides of the argument. Personally, I would say, yes, some homework is necessary, but it must be purposeful. If it’s busy work, then it’s a waste of time. Homework should be a supplemental teaching tool. Too often, some youth go home completely lost as they haven’t grasped concepts covered in class and they may become frustrated and overwhelmed.

For a parent who has been in this situation, you know how frustrating this can be, especially if it’s a subject that you haven’t encountered in a while. Homework can serve a purpose such as improving grades, increasing test scores and instilling a good work ethic. Purposeful homework can come in the form of individualizing assignments based on students’ needs or helping students practice newly acquired skills.

Homework should not be used to extend class time to cover more material. If your child is constantly coming home having to learn the material before doing the assignments, then it’s time to contact the teacher and set up a conference. Listen when kids express their concerns (like if they say they're expected to know concepts not taught in class) as they will provide clues about what’s happening or not happening in the classroom. Plus, getting to the root of the problem can help with keeping the peace at home too, as an irritable and grumpy teen can disrupt harmonious family dynamics .

[Read: What Makes Teens 'Most Likely to Succeed?' ]

How much is too much?

According to the National PTA and the National Education Association, students should only be doing about 10 minutes of homework per night per grade level. But teens are doing a lot more than that, according to a poll of high school students by the organization Statistic Brain . In that poll teens reported spending, on average, more than three hours on homework each school night, with 11th graders spending more time on homework than any other grade level. By contrast, some polls have shown that U.S. high school students report doing about seven hours of homework per week.

Much of a student's workload boils down to the courses they take (such as advanced or college prep classes), the teaching philosophy of educators and the student’s commitment to doing the work. Regardless, research has shown that doing more than two hours of homework per night does not benefit high school students. Having lots of homework to do every day makes it difficult for teens to have any downtime , let alone family time .

How do we respond to students' needs?

As an educator and parent, I can honestly say that oftentimes there is a mismatch in what teachers perceive as only taking 15 minutes and what really takes 45 minutes to complete. If you too find this to be the case, then reach out to your child's teacher and find out why the assignments are taking longer than anticipated for your child to complete.

Also, ask the teacher about whether faculty communicate regularly with one another about large upcoming assignments. Whether it’s setting up a shared school-wide assignment calendar or collaborating across curriculums during faculty meetings, educators need to discuss upcoming tests and projects, so students don’t end up with lots of assignments all competing for their attention and time at once. Inevitably, a student is going to get slammed occasionally, but if they have good rapport with their teachers, they will feel comfortable enough to reach out and see if alternative options are available. And as a parent, you can encourage your kid to have that dialogue with the teacher.

Often teens would rather blend into the class than stand out. That’s unfortunate because research has shown time and time again that positive teacher-student relationships are strong predictors of student engagement and achievement. By and large, most teachers appreciate students advocating for themselves and will go the extra mile to help them out.

Can there be a balance between home and school?

Students can strike a balance between school and home, but parents will have to help them find it. They need your guidance to learn how to better manage their time, get organized and prioritize tasks, which are all important life skills. Equally important is developing good study habits. Some students may need tutoring or coaching to help them learn new material or how to take notes and study. Also, don’t forget the importance of parent-teacher communication. Most educators want nothing more than for their students to succeed in their courses.

Learning should be fun, not mundane and cumbersome. Homework should only be given if its purposeful and in moderation. Equally important to homework is engaging in activities, socializing with friends and spending time with the family.

[See: 10 Concerns Parents Have About Their Kids' Health .]

Most adults don’t work a full-time job and then go home and do three more hours of work, and neither should your child. It's not easy learning to balance everything, especially if you're a teen. If your child is spending several hours on homework each night, don't hesitate to reach out to teachers and, if need be, school officials. Collectively, we can all work together to help our children de-stress and find the right balance between school and home.

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College by the Numbers

How do stuyvesant’s college admissions and enrollment numbers compare with other colleges across the country, reading time: 3 minute s, by  adrianna peng , david chen , jared moser , logan ruzzier , shafiul haque, issue 8 , volume 112.

Every year, a freshman cohort of approximately 900 students is admitted to Stuyvesant, with some being prepared for high school, while others are less so. Regardless, all incoming students are subject to Stuyvesant’s rigorous academic environment for the next four years, culminating in the dreaded college application season. During the application period, students begin to pile on SAT and ACT studying, college touring, and extracurricular frenzies, worrying they won’t be accepted into elite universities. Though the college process is an arduous and mentally-straining journey for Stuyvesant students, fear not, for Stuyvesant boasts one of the nation’s top university acceptance rates.

When it comes to college admissions, Stuyvesant undoubtedly outperforms the majority of the nation. Stuyvesant students can expect high acceptance rates for most colleges, as alumni have demonstrated substantially higher admissions rates for even the most elite institutions. At some universities, Stuyvesant students can expect a nearly 50 percent improvement in admissions chances compared to the average high school student. And for the majority of the Ivy Leagues, Stuyvesant students were accepted at a rate of at least a few percentage points higher than the national average. At Cornell, 17 percent of Stuyvesant applicants were accepted over a 10-year period as opposed to the national average of 11 percent. At Harvard, Stuyvesant outperformed the national acceptance average of five percent by a near-double nine percent, out of those who applied. Take another prestigious university, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which has a national admissions rate of just over four percent. Despite this, Stuyvesant students have a jaw-dropping 14 percent acceptance rate of those who applied, a 250 percent boost over the norm.

In terms of state universities and city colleges, Stuyvesant students continue to uphold Stuyvesant’s exceptional acceptance rates. For instance, in the past 10 years, 71 percent of Binghamton applications from Stuyvesant were accepted, whereas only 41 percent were accepted nationally. This makes sense because Binghamton is a state school and Stuyvesant students are all New York residents.

However, over this time period, only 19 percent of Stuyvesant's applicants actually attended Binghamton University—in 2020, 397 students were accepted and only 76 enrolled, and in 2021, 420 students were accepted and only 45 enrolled. These patterns are also exhibited in several other state colleges. At Stony Brook University, though Stuyvesant’s 10-year percentage exceeded the national average, yet only 44 out of 263 accepted students chose to enroll in 2020, and 80 out of 303 students in 2021.

Still, some students may consider Stuyvesant’s acceptance rates to elite universities inadequate, lamenting that Stuyvesant “only” sends a handful of students each to Harvard, Yale, or Princeton per year (note that nearly an eighth––96 students in 2020, 70 students in 2021––of all students attended an Ivy League or another elite school like MIT or Stanford)*. Last year’s senior survey indicated that as many as 40.9 percent of Stuyvesant students who applied to an Ivy League college or elite university attended one. Compared to most of the nation’s public schools, which generally send one or two kids to an Ivy League or another elite school every few years, Stuyvesant has remarkable rates.

For Stuyvesant students who are stressed about college admissions, rest assured, because the numbers are in your favor. The admissions rates into elite universities for Stuyvesant students have mostly remained constant over the years. As expressed in The Spectator’s 2025 Freshmen Survey , around 60.1 percent of the freshmen body have expressed interest in attending an Ivy League or another elite university. Whether your ambitions are geared toward the Ivy Leagues or excelling in a state college, Stuyvesant is the optimal place to get a head start on your higher education.

*. The number of acceptances into Ivy Leagues did not differ by much between 2020 and 2021 (145 and 133, respectively). These numbers, however, do not reflect the exact number of individuals who were offered a seat at these institutions, as a single student could’ve been accepted into multiple Ivy League colleges. The decrease in enrollment is possibly due to the fact that admissions to these schools have become more concentrated among fewer students, or that more students have chosen to enroll into non-Ivy League institutions.

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Do Japanese students get a lot of homework?

1. introduction.

Do Japanese students get a lot of homework? This is a question that has been asked for decades, and the answer is not always straightforward. In this article, we will explore the issue of homework in Japan from both a historical and modern perspective. We will look at how much homework Japanese students receive, what factors affect the amount of homework they receive, and the benefits and disadvantages of heavy homework loads for Japanese students. Finally, we will discuss the impact of technology on homework in Japan.

2. What is Homework?

Homework is defined as any academic assignment that is given to students outside of class time to be completed on their own. It can include reading assignments, writing essays or reports, solving problems, or conducting research. Homework is an important part of the learning process as it allows students to practice and reinforce concepts learned in class and prepare for upcoming lessons.

3. Homework in Japan: A Historical Perspective

Homework has been a part of education in Japan since ancient times. In the Edo period (1603-1868), students were expected to complete their studies at home with the help of their parents or tutors. During this time, there was an emphasis on rote memorization and repetition rather than understanding concepts deeply. This approach continued into the Meiji period (1868-1912) when formal schooling became more widespread and textbooks were introduced into classrooms across Japan. The amount of homework assigned during this period was generally light compared to today’s standards; however, it still included some form of nightly practice or review work that was expected to be completed by all students.

4. How Much Homework Do Japanese Students Receive?

The amount of homework assigned to Japanese students varies greatly depending on grade level and school type (public vs private). According to recent surveys conducted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), elementary school children typically receive around 60 minutes per day while junior high schoolers receive around 100 minutes per day on average. High schoolers have even more with an average daily load ranging from 120-150 minutes per day depending on grade level and subject matter studied.

5. Factors That Affect the Amount of Homework Received by Japanese Students

There are several factors that can affect how much homework a student receives in Japan including grade level, school type (public vs private), subject matter studied (science vs humanities) as well as regional differences between prefectures/cities/towns within Japan itself due to differing educational philosophies between local governments/school boards etc.. Additionally, teachers’ expectations may also vary due to personal preferences or beliefs about how much work should be assigned each night/weekend etc..

6. Benefits and Disadvantages of Heavy Homework Loads for Japanese Students

Heavy homework loads can have both positive and negative effects on student learning outcomes in Japan depending on individual circumstances such as family support or access to resources like tutoring etc.. On one hand, having a lot of homework can help reinforce concepts learned in class while encouraging independent study habits which are beneficial for long term success in higher education or career pursuits after graduation from high school/university etc.. On the other hand however, too much work can lead to fatigue/burnout which can negatively impact concentration levels leading to lower grades overall if not managed properly over time etc..

7. The Impact of Technology on Homework in Japan

In recent years there has been an increased use of technology such as computers/tablets/smartphones etc., which has had both positive & negative impacts on traditional methods used for assigning & completing assignments such as essays & problem sets etc.. On one hand it has made it easier for teachers & administrators alike to distribute materials & track progress online but at same time it has led some educators & parents alike concerned about potential distractions posed by devices like smartphones which could potentially lead to lower academic performance if not managed properly over time etc..

8 Conclusion

In conclusion it is clear that Japanese students do indeed receive quite a bit more homework than their counterparts around world but this varies greatly depending on individual circumstances such as grade level & school type etc.. The amount & type assigned also depends heavily upon teacher expectations & regional differences between prefectures/cities within country itself but overall trend seems be increasing due introduction new technologies like computers/tablets which have made it easier assign tasks monitor progress online but also pose potential distractions if not managed properly over time etc..

9 References

1) Ministry Of Education Culture Sports Science And Technology “Survey Results On Hours Spent Doing Homework By Elementary Junior High And High School Students” Accessed April 15th 2021 https://www8.mext.go.jp /a_menu /shotou /toushin /1375705.htm 2) BBC News “Japan’s ‘Education Fever’ Is Making Children Ill” Accessed April 15th 2021 https://www.bbc.com /news /world -asia -39935337

How many hours do kids in Japan spend on homework?

On an average day Japanese high school students go to school from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and depending on the school and the individual how immersed they are in exam hell. Many go to school diligently during the day and on weekends and are very involved in sports or club activities.

How many hours do Japanese students study in school?

School leaves around 3.15pm so they have to be at school about six and a half hours a day from Monday to Friday. However most children also go after school and many also go to doll schools (生书) in the evenings for extra study. Learn more about school life in Japan in our Getting to know the kids section.

How many hours do Japanese students work?

As a student you can work 28 hours a week. Its a combination of all the places you work so if you work two jobs for example you can only work 14 hours each. If you leave school because you dont want to carry out student-related activities your work permit will not be valid.

How many hours a week do Japanese students study?

FSI classes are 25 hours per week but students spend 3-4 hours per day on independent study outside of class time. Between class time and independent study students study about 395 hours per week.

What country has the shortest school day?

Finland Finland School Hours Typically, the Finnish school day starts anywhere from 9 to 9:45 a.m., and students typically spend only about five hours a day in the classroom. Whats more, Finnish students typically have little to no homework.

What country has the longest school hours?

Asian countries are known for their great education systems and exam schedules. All of Taiwan is notable for having the longest school hours which annoys some students while others find it necessary.

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