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World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School

Grades: 6-12
Staff Pick for Special Ed

Our Insights

What’s Special

Courses in journalism; on-site film studio

The Downside

Limited electives

At World Journalism Preparatory School, which serves grades 6 to 12, newspaper editing, video reporting and website development are all integrated into the curriculum, especially in high school.

Instruction in all grades emphasizes research, writing and projects, which are detailed in monthly family newletters. For example, 8th-graders produce a muckraker-style investigative report as part of their study of social problems in the early 20th century. In algebra 2, high school students study how trigonometric functions are used in the processes of active and passive solar building design.

In middle school, there’s less emphasis on journalism and no electives. Students study core subjects and technology, dance and art. Eighth-graders study algebra, which is taught in a double-period class each day.

In high school, students take courses in journalism and create mock news reports in the school's film studio. The school website showcases a range of student work, from videos on the WJPS Broadcast News Channel to articles in both digital and print newspapers.

High school students interested in science may apply for the Franklin Center program, which includes advanced coursework and research opportunities with professionals. All students may earn college credit by taking Advanced Placement classes or courses at Queens College or Queensborough Community College.

Spanish instruction begins in 8th grade.

Dr. Janine Polla Werner became principal in 2017. A former special education and high school English teacher, Werner left her longtime role as assistant principal of Queens High School of Teaching to take the top spot at World Journalism.

Students are required to wear the school uniform of a collared shirt with the school emblem and pants other than jeans. There is also a school blazer, which students wear on trips and for special events.

Middle school students may participate in Model UN, intramural sports, and a range of clubs and activities. High school students also have clubs and may participate in PSAL teams at Francis Lewis High School.

World Journalism shares a large building with IS 25 and students from PS Q233, a small, multisite program for students with severe disabilities. The school is not located near any subway lines, but it is two blocks from the Auburndale LIRR station and near bus stops.

SPECIAL EDUCATION: The school offers SETSS and ICT (integrated collaborative teaching).

(Laura Zingmond, interview and web reports, February 2018)

 

 

 

 

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average
Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2020-21 NYC School Survey

How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
82%
81% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
50%
52% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
100%
78% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
1%
2% Citywide Average

From this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Are teachers effective?

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
91%
80% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
5.8

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
63%
42% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
76%
51% Citywide Average

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
93%
60% Citywide Average
How many students graduate in 4 years?
98%
91% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
614
Asian
16%
Black
3%
Hispanic
37%
White
38%
Other
6%
Free or reduced priced lunch
56%
Students with disabilities
21%
English language learners
3%

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
88%
86% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
44%
45% Citywide Average

From the 2020 School Directories

Uniforms required?
No

How does this school serve special populations?

From the 2021-22 School Quality Guide

How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
95%
85% Citywide Average

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
0%
7% Citywide Average
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

World Journalism Preparatory (Q85A)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

Journalism engages students across all subjects as they learn to focus on taking in information, analyzing it and processing it. These reading, writing and problem solving skills are essential for success in college. After learning basic journalism skills, students choose a specialty in newspaper, broadcast, yearbook or magazine writing and production while they follow a traditional schedule of classes.

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Language Courses

Spanish

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Macroeconomics, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)

Boys PSAL teams

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling

Girls PSAL teams

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling

Coed PSAL teams

Cricket

Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools

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Contact & Location

Location

34-65 192 Street
Queens NY 11358

Buses: Q12, Q13, Q16, Q28, Q31, Q76, QM3


Contact

Principal: Janine Werner

Parent Coordinator: Helen Reed

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares the building with IS 25

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? No

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