The Queens High School for the Sciences at York College (commonly called QHSSYC or just QHSS ) is a public high school in New York City that specializes in mathematics and science. It recognizes students only by virtue of their value on the Special High School Admission Test (commonly referred to as SHSAT), although this may change because there is a debate about whether Special Secondary Schools should diversify their acceptance criteria to meet the needs of black and latino children.
The school was founded in 2002 along with Secondary Schools for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City College and the School of American Studies at Lehman College. Initially, there were three special high schools: Brooklyn Technical High School, College of Bronx Science, and Stuyvesant Secondary School. QHSSYC continues to grow annually as the new class enters, reaching its current size in 2005 when the 4th grade enters. Now there are about 400 students.
In 2012, US News & amp; World Report publishes QHSSYC as the best 52nd "Gold Medal" school in the United States, and the best 8th "Gold Medal" school in New York. By 2015, Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is named the 3rd in the state and 25 across the country for state and national best schools. The school is operated by the New York City Department of Education. It consistently ranks among the finest schools in New York City in graduation rates, Regents test scores, and attendance. In a recent development report, the New York City Department of Education assigned the highest grade "A".
QHSSYC is a member of the National Consortium for the Secondary School of Mathematics, Science and Technology (NCSSSMST).
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Academics
The school collaborates with York College in an agreement that allows high school students to use campus facilities such as libraries, cafeterias, and gymnasiums. It's placed on the second floor of a college science building.
Queens High School for the Sciences places an emphasis on science and math as part of the campus preparation curriculum. It is not uncommon for students to be one or two years ahead in math or science. Most students complete all the required high school math programs at the end of the second year or even the first year. Often before graduation, students have taken college level classes including calculus, some of them even have enough college credits to pass the first year of college. The special curriculum provided by the school helps students pursue potential careers in medicine or other fields of science..
Mentoring and internships assist students in developing research projects, and research advisors assist them in science, mathematics, and technology exhibitions and symposiums throughout the US.
The curriculum is based on Regents. The passing percentage on the New York State exam is the highest in the state.
As a secondary school of the New York Department of Education, QHSSYC requires 44 credits to graduate with a New York State Regents diploma. Requirements for Advanced Regents Diploma set by New York State.
QHSSYC has one of the highest high school attendance levels in New York City.
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History
In June 2006, principal founder Brian Jetter retired, and Jie Zhang succeeded him. In June 2011, Principal Jie Zhang was promoted to Stuyvesant Secondary School, and Dr. David Marmor succeeded him. Dr. Marmor left after the 2012-13 school year and the position was then held by Lenneen Gibson as Principal until October 2016, where he was later replaced temporarily by BD Anthony. The current principle is Ana De Jesus.
References
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External links
- Official School Website
- 2003-2004 Annual School Report Card
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