St. John's Preparatory School (Queens)
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| St. John's Preparatory School | |
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21-21 Crescent Street , 11105 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°46′46″N 73°54′44″W / 40.77944°N 73.91222°W |
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| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic; Vincentian Fathers |
| Established | 1870 (St. John's Prep) opened on Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, 1980 (Crescent Street school) |
| Principal | Maria Johnson |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Slogan | "That they may have life more abundantly.." (John 10:10) |
| Athletics conference | Catholic High School Athletic Association |
| Team name | Red Storm |
| Rival | Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School |
| School fees | $350 registration fees |
| Tuition | $9,600 (2019-20) |
| 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 | stjohnsprepschool |
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.
Background
St. John's Preparatory School was established in 1870 by the Vincentian Fathers as the Preparatory Department of St. John's College (later University).[1] In 1955 the College moved out to its new campus and the prep school further expanded, taking over its former buildings. Through the early 1970s, St. John's Prep was all-boys, located in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn on Lewis and Hart Avenues. The school closed temporarily in 1972 but reopened in 1981 on Crescent Street in Astoria.
Mater Christi Diocesan High School was founded in 1961 through the efforts of Brian J. McEntegart, then the Bishop of Brooklyn. It had separate boys' and girls' divisions which were staffed by De La Salle Brothers and Sisters of Mercy respectively. In 1974 the divisions were merged to become a fully coeducational school. In 1977 it was turned over to a community-based board of trustees and became known as Mater Christi Catholic High School. The school motto was "Ut vitam habeant et abundantius " from the Gospel of John 10:10, "That They May Have Life More Abundantly." In 1980 the school announced an affiliation with St. John's University. St. John's Prep's charter was re-issued and Mater Christi became St. John's Preparatory School.[2]
St. John's Prep is affiliated with St. John's University, but it is run by an independent board of trustees, which includes members of the Vincentian community. The faculty and the administration are laypeople and also religious sisters and brothers from several Catholic religious orders, including most notably, the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of St. Joseph. The Sisters of Joseph also helped start the Holy Family Catholic Academy in Fresh Meadows, New York.
Course Offerings
St. John's Tests offers Standardized Tests New York State Regents, a 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. All students graduate with a New York Regents diploma and in 2014 70% of the senior class won an academic scholarship to college.
Baccalaureate Program
St. John's offers a special program of study as a result of its affiliation with St. John's University. Qualified students may in senior year go the university where they take college courses that account for both their high school diploma and their first year of college. Thus, Prep students can complete high school and attain a baccalaureate degree from the University in seven years rather than the typical eight. Students are eligible to apply for this program if they successfully complete the prescribed academic course of study. As underclassmen, students take a number of advanced courses that are specifically designed so students by junior year will have met all the pre-requisites for most degree programs offered by the university. 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.
Schedule Offerings
Grade 9: Religion, Physical Education, English, Global Studies/ A.P. World History, Regents Integrated Algebra, Regents Living Environment, Foreign Language, Latin, 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.
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, Swimming Club, 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, Jazz Rock Band, Junior Ladies of Charity, Korean Language and Culture Club, Literary Magazine, Math League, Modern Dance Club, Mrs. Johnson Appreciation 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.
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 for wheelchair accessibility.
Notable alumni
- Alicia Abella, computer engineer and Executive Director of AT&T Research Laboratory; President Obama's Commission on Hispanic Education
- Milo Aviles, artist for Deltarune
- Johnny Bach, professional
basketball player and coach of the Golden State Warriors
- Neltje Blanchan, scientific historian and nature writer
- Taliek Brown, professional basketball player and player development coach for UConn Huskies men's basketball
- Mario Cuomo, 52nd Governor of New York
- Vincent Di Maio, forensic pathologist and author
- Bryant Dunston, professional basketball player for Bnei HaSharon
- Rima Fakih, winner of the Miss USA 2010 title
- Vern Fleming, 18th pick in the 1984 NBA draft
- Vincent Fontana, author and former Medical Director of The New York Foundling Hospital
- Vicky Jeudy, actress of Orange Is The New Black
- Thomas J. Manton, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 9th and 7th district
- Sal Marchiano, sportscaster
- Al McGuire, basketball player, coach, and sportscaster
- Frank McGuire, renowned college basketball coach
- Bob Sheppard, teacher and announcer for the New York Yankees
- Paul Vallone, member of the New York City Council for the 19th District [3]
- Peter Vallone, Jr., judge and former member of the New York City Council from the 22nd District
References
- ^ SJPS. "About St. John's". St. John's Preparatory School website. Archived from the original on 2007-08-13. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
- ^ SJU. "St John's Prep Records". St. John's University website. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-08-01.
- ^ https://www.qgazette.com/articles/on-the-brief-side-84/
