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World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School
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Flushing NY

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).
ADMISSIONS: The middle school limits admission to students from District 25. For high school, priority goes to ongoing 8th-graders. (Laura Zingmond, interview and web reports, February 2018)
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School Stats
Is this school safe and well-run?
From 2018-19 NYC School Survey
From 2017-18 NY State Report Card
From this school's most recent Quality Review Report
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
How do students perform academically?
From 2019 State ELA+Math Results Summary
From 2021 Middle School Directory
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
Who does this school serve?
From 2019-20 Demographic Snapshot
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
From 2020 School Directories
How does this school serve special populations?
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
From 2019 State ELA+Math Results Summary
Programs & Admissions
From the 2021 High School Directory
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.
Academics
Language Courses
Spanish
Advanced Placement (AP) courses
AP World History: Modern, AP Macroeconomics, AP Seminar, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP English Language and Composition
Sports
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
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