St. John's Preparatory School (New York City)
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| St. John's Preparatory School | |
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| 21-21 Crescent Street New York City (Ditmars, Astoria, Queens), New York, 11105  United States |
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| Coordinates | 40°46′46″N 73°54′44″W / 40.77944°N 73.91222°WCoordinates: 40°46′46″N 73°54′44″W / 40.77944°N 73.91222°W |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic; Vincentian Fathers |
| Established | 1870 |
| Principal | William Higgins |
| Vice principal | Maureen Flood |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Age range | 13-18 |
| Language | Mandatory: Italian, French, and Spanish Clubs:Greek, Irish, Korean, French, Italian, Polish, and Spanish |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Slogan | "That they may have life more abundantly.." (John 10:10) |
| Athletics | Baseball, Basketball,Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Softball, Step Team,Bowling, European Handball, Football, Handball, Paddleball, Ping Pong, Weight Training |
| Athletics conference | Catholic High School Athletic Association |
| Team name | Red Storm |
| School fees | $350 registration fees |
| Tuition | $7,200 (2010-11) |
| Athletic Director | Edward Flood |
| Graduation Rate | 100% Graduation Rate with 99% College Acceptance (2010) |
| Scholarships | Over $20 million dollars in scholarships and grants, 7 year Baccalaureate Program with St. John's University |
| Website | www.stjohnsprepschool.org |
St. John's Preparatory School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn.
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[edit] Background
St. John's Preparatory was established in 1870 by the Vincentian Fathers and is affiliated with St. John's University.[1] St.John's Preparatory is commonly referred to as St. John's Prep or just St. John's. The original St. John's Prep was all-boys, located in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn on Lewis and Hart, and closed in 1972 and merged into Mater Christi High School, a coeducational HS.[2]
[edit] Course Offerings
St.John's offers Standardized New York State Regents, complete selection of college-credit electives, extensive art and music program, modern and in-depth business department: web page design, AutoCAD, C++ and more, comprehensive language department, life skills program, expanded guidance and career center and more. There are four education levels in the school designed to keep students within their learning capabilities. Level 4 is for the honors students, Level 3 is for the advanced students, Level 2 is for the students on grade level and level 1 is for students who may need special attention in a particular area. Students are carefully placed in correct level courses by taking placement tests, subject marks, and teacher recommendations.
[edit] Baccalaureate Program
St.John's offers a special progrm of study as a result of its affiliation with St. John's University. A seven year program which leads to a high school diploma and to a baccalaureate degree from the University. Students in level 3 and 4 are eligible to apply for this program if they successfully complete the prescribed academic course of study. The following study courses are designed for the students to achieve college level work. In the middle of the junior year, the students may choose to complete their final year of high school at St.John's University. Students who remain at St.John's Prep may take advantage of the college courses taught at the Prep. The students can earn up to 20 college credits which are accepted at most major colleges and universities. Grade 9: Religion, Physical Education, English, Global Studies/ A.P. World History, Regents Integrated Algebra, Regents Living Environment, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Computer Concepts, Latin Honors. Grade 10: Religion, Physical Education, English, Global Studies/ A.P. World History, Regents Geometry, Regent Chemistry or Earth Science, Foreign Language Two, Art, Health. Grade 11: Religion, Physical Education, Regents English, Regents U.S. History, Regents Algebra2 and Trigonometry, Regents Physics or Chemistry, Regents Foreign Language Three, Approved Electives.
[edit] Athletics and Activities
Boys Teams: Varsity- Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball. Freshmen basketball and Junior Varsity- Baseball, Basketball, Swimming, Track, Volleyball. Girls Teams: Varsity- Basketball, Cheerleading, Softball, Soccer, Swimming, Step Team, Tennis, Track, Volleyball. Junior Varsity- Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Track, Volleyball. Boys and Girls Track: Fall Season- Cross County. Winter Season- Indoor Track. Spring Season- Outdoor Track and Field Events. Competition on Freshmen, Junior Varsity and Varsity levels. Intramurals: Basketball, Bowling, European Handball, Football, Handball, Paddleball, Ping Pong, Volleyball, Weight Training Clubs and Activities: African Dance Club, Art Club, Asian Culture Club, Band, Caribbean Culture Club, Chess Club, Computer Club, Drama Club, Environmental Awareness Club, Forensic Team, Speech and Debate, French Language and Culture Club, Gospel Choir, Greek language and Culture Club, Interior Design Club, Irish Language and Culture Club, Italian Language and Culture Club, Korean Language and Culture Club, Literary Magazine, Math League, Modern Dance Club, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Photography Club, Poetry Club, Plish Language and Culture Club, Railroad Club, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Science Club, Spanish Language and Culture Club, Spanish Dance Club, Stage Crew, Step Dance Team, Student Council, Yearbook and more.
[edit] School
The Gymnasium has modern equipment with a multi-use for seating up to 2,200 people. The Physical Fitness Center has modern Weight Stations, the Outdoor Track Field is a 6 lane, 1/8 mile oval track. The Auditorium seats 2,100 people, with a stage, sound and lighting. The Music Center has band and instrumental rooms. The Library has 30,000 books, and over 8,000 audio visual materials. The Library Center is the yearbook and newspaper composing rooms. The Student Bookstore has up-to-date publications, first quality school athletic wear and souvenirs. The cafeteria has a dining and kitchen facility for 800. Each student is required to sell Chance Books in the Fall and Prize Calendars in the Spring. The school has two elevators, although it has only two floors, besides the basement/ground floor which acts as the cafeteria and more.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Bryant Dunston (born 1986), professional basketball player for Bnei HaSharon
- Rima Fakih
- Neltje Blanchan
- Jubin Doko
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ SJPS. "About St. John's". St. John's Preparatory School website. http://www.stjohnsprepschool.org/info.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
- ^ SJU. "St John's Prep Records". St. John's University website. http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/libraries/archives/prep.sju. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
