Tutoring
Counseling
College & Career Services
Legal Services & Homelessness Prevention
Health Care

Student Services
Supporting the Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School's guidance department and overall mission assisting young people to achieve their high school diplomas, CDI offers students a wealth of free, critically-needed services through its unique Student Life Center (SLC). The center is run within the school and operates from 10am to 8:30pm serving both the day and night school population. Services include:

Tutoring

Our tutored students continue to achieve higher pass rates in both regular classes and in the all-important Regents exams. Tutoring is available for all interested students.
  • Struggling students receive one-on-one help from trained volunteers in basic academic subjects as well as English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Informal homework help and test preparation are available during drop-in center hours
  • Peer tutoring is offered for students more at ease communicating with fellow classmates
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Counseling

The goal of CDI's counselors is to prepare students to graduate with a plan for the future--as well as the skills, knowledge, and attributes needed to execute that plan.
  • A concerted effort is made to reach any student in academic jeopardy
  • Students receive assistance with personal, family, and cultural conflicts
  • Support groups help the school's many recent immigrants adjust to new surroundings and customs while maintaining the traditions of their countries
  • Group training workshops are offered on such subjects as budgeting and youth leadership
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College and Career Services

This office provides:
  • information and advice on academic and vocational opportunities post-graduation
  • help with college and financial aid applications, as well as letters of recommendation
  • access to scholarship funds
  • opportunities to visit campuses and meet college representatives
  • assistance with SAT registration
  • job training and internships
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Legal Services and Homelessness Prevention

Students receive assessment and referral services for legal counsel for issues related:
  • immigration and documentation
  • housing and homelessness prevention
  • independent living (many students have no family support)
  • finances
They also are provided with representation for courtroom appearances.
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Health Care

  • Both documented and undocumented students and their families are able to seek health insurance coverage
  • Free immunizations and eyeglasses are available to needy students as well as low cost services through the NYU Dental School
  • Community Healthcare Network's mobile van offers weekly appointments directly outside the school
  • When necessary, students can be referred to area hospitals and clinics for specialized care
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