I.S. 096 Seth Low

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Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 14

• Seth Low (I.S. 96) (K096U), K096U

  Zone Priority — Students who live within a particular school zone are given priority for this program.

• Seth Low (I.S. 96) Magnet Program (Art) (K096AR), K096AR

  Audition — Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.

• Seth Low (I.S. 96) Magnet Program (Computer/Math) (K096CM), K096CM

  Talent Test — Offers are made based on Mark Twain/District 21 talent test score.

• Seth Low (I.S. 96) Magnet Program (Creative Writing/Journalism) (K096JO), K096JO

  Talent Test — Offers are made based on Mark Twain/District 21 talent test score.

• Seth Low (I.S. 96) Magnet Program (Instrumental-Strings) (K096ST), K096ST

  Audition — Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.

• Seth Low (I.S. 96) Magnet Program (Instrumental-Winds) (K096WI), K096WI

  Audition — Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.

• Seth Low (I.S. 96) Magnet Program (Science) (K096SC), K096SC

  Talent Test — Offers are made based on Mark Twain/District 21 talent test score.

• Seth Low ASD Nest Program (K096Y), K096Y

  ASD/ACES Program

  Open to students currently enrolled in the Nest program. If you are applying to Autism programs for the first time, please visit www.schools.nyc.gov/specializedprograms for the application and contact AutismPrograms@schools.nyc.gov with questions.

Clubs, arts and sports

Music

Band, Band, Band/Brass/Percussion/Woodwinds, Chorus, Chorus, Concert Band, Drumline, Exploring Music, Guitar, Music, Music, Music Industry & Contemporary Music, Orchestra, Orchestra/Strings, Strings, Vocal Music

Visual & performing arts

Art, Art, Ceramics, Comic Book Club, Creative Writing, Dance, Dance, Dance Foundations and History, Drama, Drama, Fashion, Fashion, Film, Fine Arts, General Dance, Graphic Design, Musical Theater, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Photography, Studio Art, Theater, Theater, Traditional and Studio Art, Urban Arts, Videography, Visual Arts, Visual Arts

STEM

Coding, Computer Science, Game Design, Lego Robotics, Math Team, Robotics, Science Club, STEM, STEM, Technology, Urban Advantage, Video Game Club

Sports & fitness

Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Fitness, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Mindfulness, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga, Yoga

Academics

Advisory, Algebra I, ELA (Middle School Honors), Foreign Language, Health, Homework Help, Library, Living Environment, Math (Middle School Honors), Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Biology ACC, Middle School Earth & Space Science ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC, Middle School Geometry ACC, Regents Living Environment, Saturday Academy, Saturday Academy, Science (Middle School Honors), Social Studies (Middle School Honors), Spanish, Specialized High School Test Preparation, Tutoring, US History, World Languages (Middle School)

Clubs & leadership

Book Club, Chess, Chess, Debate, Debate, Gardening, Green Team, Leadership, National Junior Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Newspaper, Peer Mediation, Peer Mediation, Restorative Circles, School Newspaper, Service Learning, Student Council, Student Council, Talent Show, Yearbook, Yearbook

Programs

Community School, Extended Day, Free After School Program, Summer Session, Weekend Program

About the school

I.S 96 prides itself on creating a welcoming environment for all students.Our vision of "Parents as partners, students as individuals" is something that we live by.Each student that walks through our doors is treated as a unique learner.We create an equitable environment for all learners by differentiating the core curriculum and incorporating different cultures, languages, and perspectives.We offer all students access to specialized classes including the Living Environment and Algebra Regents.Students can choose a specialty class and follow their passion.Some of our highlighted specialties include Zoology, Robotics/Aviation, and Musical Theater.In addition, we offer after school programs including Chess, Debate Club, Broadway Jr., and athletic teams such as Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, and Track. At Seth Low, we are also proud of our focus on Social Emotional Learning.We believe in the importance of educating the whole child and provide students with an advisory program throughout their years here.The advisory program offers a space for students to set and achieve goals, and a non-academic space to express and develop their best selves.

From MySchools.