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Queens High School for
the Sciences at York College
94-50 159th Street, Jamaica, New York 11433
Telephone: (718) 657-3181 • Website: www.qhss.org
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College is
dedicated to providing a rigorous curriculum emphasizing the
sciences and mathematics in collaboration with York College.
The philosophy of the school is that students are more
successful in life when nurtured in a small learning community.
The mission of the school is to nurture and develop a
community of diligent learners and independent thinkers, to
inspire students to attain academic excellence, and to prepare
them to contend with the competitive environment and the
challenges of higher education.
In addition to the New York State standard high school
curriculum, the school offers a wide range of elective courses in
all subjects. A number of Advanced Placement courses,
including English Language and Composition, English
Literature, U.S. History, World History, Spanish Language,
French Language, Music Theory, Calculus AB, Calculus BC,
Biology, Chemistry, Physics B, and Environmental Science, are
available to those who qualify. Students also have the
opportunity to enroll in College Now courses, such as Political
Science, Sociology, Computer Music, Computer Programming,
Chinese, and Latin. Course offerings may vary from year to year.
Since the school is located on the campus of York College,
students enjoy the state-of-the-art facilities such as the library,
gymnasium, pool, theater, and cafeteria/food court throughout
their high school career.
For September 2011 admission, 16,597 students listed Queens
High School for the Sciences at York College as a choice on
their application and 143 offers were made.
Staten Island Technical High School
485 Clawson Street, Staten Island, New York 10306
Telephone: (718) 667-5725 • Website: www.siths.org
E-Mail: gpo@SITHS.org
Staten Island Technical High School offers a challenging
curriculum that emphasizes high-level achievement in a variety
of disciplines: mathematics, science, computers, engineering,
humanities, and the performing arts.
Facilities include state-of-the-art science, engineering, performing
arts, and computer laboratories. Along with a highly
engaging and demanding core curriculum, all students are
scheduled for technical courses in Computer Software
Applications, Introduction to Robotics/Engineering Survey,
Electronics, AutoCAD, Forensic Science, and Television Studio
Production. Students may participate in the school’s Science
Engineering Research Program (SERP), FIRST Robotics STEM
programs, as well as selected internships.
The students at Staten Island Tech have the opportunity to
take Advanced Placement courses in Physics, Chemistry,
Biology, Psychology, Calculus, English, Social Studies, and
Russian. In addition, elective courses are offered in Advanced
AutoCAD, Forensics Science, Law, Robotics, Research,
Television Studio Production, and FIRST Robotics. Students
interested in the performing arts may participate in band,
ensembles, dance, drama, SING, and musicals.
As part of the school’s co-curricular and extended day programs,
students have the opportunity to participate in a variety
of activities, such as student government, National Honor
Society, publications, performing arts programs, PSAL teams
that foster the development of a well-rounded scholar athlete,
and various accredited college courses offered on site.
For September 2011 admission, 14,449 students listed
Staten Island Tech as a choice on their application and 352
offers were made.
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