STEAM Student Registration Information
FAQ for Students currently enrolled in SCSD
FAQs for Students of SCSD Employees Living Outside of the City of Syracuse (Unit 1, 2, and 11 only)
FAQs for Students from STEAM High School Partnering Districts
STEAM High School Information
Click Here to view the STEAM High School's home page.
Click Here to view the STEAM Overview Booklet.
FAQs for Students currently enrolled in SCSD
How do I obtain an application for my 8th grader?
Paper applications were mailed home to every SCSD 8th grader in November. If you did not receive it, please click here to to complete the online form. The original form is available Here.
Where do I submit my child's application?
Online applications are electronically submitted to your child's middle school counselor upon completion.
Paper applications must be submitted to your child's middle school counselor.
What are the next steps in the process?
All students applying to the STEAM High School will be required to participate in an interview with the STEAM Interview Committee. A representative from the Committee will contact the parent/guardian to schedule the interview. There are additional showcase requirements for students applying for the Performing and Visual Arts Programs.
Students applying to all other CTE programs will be required to participate in the Interest Survey process facilitated by the Career and Technical Education Department.
The CTE and STEAM Interest and Interview Committees will then recommend students to enter the lottery.
When will the lottery be conducted?
Submission of an application does not guarantee placement. If there are more applications for a program than we have seats available, the district will conduct a lottery using our online Right Reason lottery platform. The lottery will be conducted in April 2025.
When will families be notified of their child's acceptance status?
Notifications letters will be mailed in May 2025.
FAQs for City of Syracuse Resident Students currently enrolled in a charter, non-public or private school
How do I obtain an application for my 8th grader?
Click here to complete an online application.
Where do I submit my child's application?
Online applications are electronically submitted to the Department of Student Registration upon completion.
What are the next steps in the process?
All students applying to the STEAM High School will be required to participate in an interview with the STEAM Interview Committee. A representative from the Committee will contact the parent/guardian to schedule the interview. There are additional showcase requirements for students applying for the Performing and Visual Arts Programs.
Students applying to all other CTE programs will be required to participate in the Interest Survey process facilitated by the Career and Technical Education Department.
The CTE and STEAM Committees will then recommend students to enter the lottery.
Beginning February 1, 2025, registration for SCSD will open for the 2025-2026 school year. City resident applicants not currently attending SCSD MUST register by March 14, 2025 in order to be considered for the STEAM lottery.
When will the lottery be conducted?
Submission of an application does not guarantee placement. If there are more applications for a program than we have seats available, the district will conduct a lottery using our online Right Reason lottery platform. The lottery will be conducted in April of 2025.
When will families be notified of their child's acceptance status?
Notifications letters will be mailed in May 2025.
FAQs for Students of SCSD Employees Living Outside of the City of Syracuse (Units 1, 2, 11)
How do I obtain an application for my 8th grader?
Click Here to complete an online application.
Where do I submit my child's application?
Online applications are electronically submitted to the Department of Student Registration upon completion.
What are the next steps in the process?
All students applying to the STEAM High School will be required to participate in an interview with the STEAM Interview Committee. A representative from the Committee will contact the parent/guardian to schedule the interview. There are additional showcase requirements for students applying for the Performing and Visual Arts Programs.
Students applying to all other CTE programs will be required to participate in the Interest Survey process facilitated by the Career and Technical Education Department.
The CTE and STEAM Committees will then recommend students to enter the lottery.
When will the lottery be conducted?
Submission of an application does not guarantee placement. If there are more applications for a program than we have seats available, the district will conduct a lottery using our online Right Reason lottery platform. The lottery will be conducted in April of 2025.
Beginning February 1, 2025, registration for SCSD will open for the 2025-2026 school year. Employees who live outside of the City whose children are not currently attending SCSD MUST register by March 14, 2025 in order to be considered for the STEAM lottery.
When will families be notified of their child's acceptance status?
Notifications letters will be mailed in May 2025.
FAQs for Students from STEAM High School partnering districts
How do I obtain an application for my 8th grader?
Please Click Here to download a paper application.
Where do I submit my child's application?
Paper applications must be submitted to your child's middle school counselor.
What are the next steps in the process?
All students applying to the STEAM High School will be required to participate in an interview with the STEAM Interview Committee. A representative from the Committee will contact the parent/guardian to schedule the interview. There are additional showcase requirements for students applying for the Performing and Visual Arts Programs.
Students applying to all other CTE programs will be required to participate in the Interest Survey process facilitated by the Career and Technical Education Department.
The CTE and STEAM Committees will then recommend students to enter the lottery.
When will the lottery be conducted?
Submission of an application does not guarantee placement. If there are more applications for a program than we have seats available, the district will conduct a lottery using our online Right Reason lottery platform. The lottery will be conducted in April of 2025.
When will families be notified of their child's acceptance status?
Notifications letters will be mailed in May 2025.
