School Profiles
World Journalism Preparatory School
Cynthia Schneider, Principal
34-65 192 Street, Flushing, NY 11358
Phone: (718) 461-2219
Fax: (718) 461-2633
http://wjps.org
Accent on Achievement
The WJPS student will experience a rigorous standards-based, college preparatory curriculum to explore the world through authentic investigations designed to generate deep and meaningful discussion in a safe, supportive learning environment. This is done through:
- Writing for publication with ongoing support by fellow writers and writing mentors
- Studio—every day, students will work on publication teams. Students are equipped with technology tools such as laptops and digital video cameras for their daily use to facilitate publication.
- Interdisciplinary learning—connecting subject areas and the world around us
- Small group advisories to develop community
- Portfolio assessment
Student Publications
Some possible publication avenues include:
- Newsletters
- Electronic Yearbook
- Radio Production
- Brochures
- Magazines
- Debate
- Print Yearbook
- Television News
- Web News and Design
- Film
- Literary Reading
Special School Features
- Small classes in all grades, 80 students per grade
- A nurturing, supportive environment with constructive peer feedback for writing and performance
- Extended day until 4:00 p.m. (Monday-Thursday)
- Late arrival Fridays to facilitate community activities, inquiry-based projects, and internships
- Built-in tutoring and extended learning through unique nine-week learning cycles
- Advanced Placement Program® courses
- Personalized Learning Plans that students develop with family, counselors, and teachers to plan and chart growth toward learning goals
- Community service
- Youth leadership through classes and activities in the community
- College planning beginning in sixth grade as students plan for success
- Partnerships with organizations that provide practical applications of learning in the real world through internships, job shadowing, and work-study experience
- A uniform policy that encourages professionalism in school, community, and partnership interactions
Mission
The mission of the World Journalism Preparatory School (WJPS) is to prepare every child for success in college. That success is rooted in literacy and the power of language. Students will learn by doing. Graduates will know how to follow their curiosities, pursue answers, and defend and support informed opinions through writing in print and nonprint forms. Graduates of WJPS are inquisitive, analytical, and responsible leaders and communicators.
