MHS Middle School Admissions - Come visit our school!

   

Admissions Tours: Key Information

We're excited to welcome all interested fifth-graders and their families to one of our school tours!

Come learn about our programs, hear from our students, and take a tour of our wonderful school home. We will be hosting tours at the following dates/times:

  • In-Person Tours
    • Monday, October 16th: 9-10am
    • Friday, October 20th: 9-10am
    • Tuesday, October 24th: 9-10am
    • Thursday, October 26th: 5-6pm
    • Friday, October 27th: 9-10am

  • Virtual Tours

Please RSVP to our school tours here [RSVP link].
*We will provide signed letters for students who attend school tours that happen during the day.

For more information and for NYC Public Schools resources on the entire Middle School Admissions Process, check out our "Applying to Mott Hall" page!

MHS Admissions Tours: RSVP Link

November Events Calendar

   

Marking Period #1: Progress Reports - Due Wednesday, 10/18

Progress Report letters were sent home on Friday, October 13th. Please sit down with your student, review the letter, and fill out the chart on the back. The idea is to help train both families and students on how to take an active role in monitoring their work on an ongoing basis. You can see assignments, grades, and more! If you have questions, please reach out directly to the teacher involved. They will be happy to support.

In case the letter didn't make it home, please find them below:

Action Needed: NYCSA updates!

Please ensure all forms are completed and all data has been updated ASAP on your NYCSA account.  Take a look at the the Family Checklist below!

  • Update your student's NYCSA Account: NYCSA Account [Link]
    • Select your student.
    • Click "My Student" 
    • Click "Emergency Contact" and update any information there.
        
    • Click "Verify" when you have finished.
       
  • Complete all forms with "Action Required" label.
    • Click the "Forms" card.
        
    • Look for the red "Action Required" label.
        
    • Complete the following:

      • Media Consent for NYC DOE Use form

      • Parent-Guardian-Student Ethnic and Race Identification

      • Housing Questionnaire

      • Digital Equity Family Questionnaire Survey

  • Complete the 2023-24 Authorization for Walking Trips Google Form [Link]   

  • [Optional] Complete the application for our after-school program NY Edge After School Program [Link]

Questions? Challenges? Reach out to Mr. Crouthamel: jcrouthamel2@schools.nyc.gov

  

MHS Uniform Policy & Ordering Information (23/24)

The MHS Uniform Policy is intended to help our school promote a more effective learning environment and to foster school unity and pride! We're all team Mott Hall!  

MHS School Uniform

  • MHS Polo (must have MHS logo)
  • MHS Sweatshirt or plain navy blue cardigan/zip-up sweater
  • Khaki pants/skirts/shorts
    • Note: shorts are only permitted from September to October 15th & May 15th to June.

MHS PE Uniform (only worn on days with PE)

  • MHS PE t-shirt with logo
  • MHS PE sweatpants/joggers or MHS gym shorts
  • Tennis Shoes

Not permitted at MHS:

  • Crocs or slides
  • Slippers
  • Leggings

 

Click here to order online!
 Uniform Flyer Peligro 

Curriculum @ MHS

The goal of the Mott Hall School’s curriculum is the development of skilled students who are self-directed critical thinkers. At Mott Hall, all of our students engage in an advanced curriculum with the goal of leaving eighth grade with high school Regents credits. To that end, our team of phenomenal teachers leverage many tools to meet students where they are and to push them towards mastery of key skills and concepts. Below, you'll find a list of curriculum materials our school utilizes to achieve this goal.

Curriculum Materials

  • Math - Illustrative Math (Accelerated)
  • ELA - Expeditionary Learning
  • Social Studies - Passport
  • Science - Amplify

Questions? Want to learn more? Reach out directly to your student's teacher.

Young Scholars

Mott Hall students are considered young scholars. They learn subject matter through a constructivist and project-based approach using powerful learning techniques such as Socratic dialogues, literature circles, writing for student publications, digital film making and web site creation.

The curriculum is further enriched by its alignment to the Common Core NationalStandards. Students are offered accelerated special courses and seminars as well as special enrichment electives such as chess, robotics and stock market studies which engage them in real world investigations tied directly to student needs and interests.

Technology @ MHS

Mott Hall has a technology-rich environment.  As one of the first schools in NYC to have laptops, we have continued to grow in our use of technology both in and out of the classroom. Each student has their own device for use at school, and students can request a device to use at home throughout the school year (see forms below). Our teachers use Google Classroom to post work and grades. We encourage parents to facilitate a weekly check-in on assignments to support our scholars in their academic progress.

Want to learn more?

If your student would needs a device, please complete the two forms below and return them to your child's first period teacher!

 

Notable Programs and Awards

  • Awarded National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education, No Child Left Behind Act
  • New York State Reward School 2012-2016
  • National Dance Institute Program  for 25 years
  • Urban Advantage Science Partners
  • Street Projects
  • City College of New York Partnership
      • School of Science 
      • School of Engineering 
      • School of Architecture
      • Aaron Davis Film Series
      • NFTE (National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
      • Math Counts Contest

Meet the Mott Hall Community

Advanced Studies In Mathematics, Science, and Technology

Judith De Los Santos-Peña, Principal

jdeloss@schools.nyc.gov

Jeremy Crouthamel, Assistant Principal

jcrouthamel2@schools.nyc.gov