Queens Collegiate is a professional community of learners who are interested in international affairs. We draw upon our diversity, knowledge, and experience to prepare leaders for the challenges of tomorrow. Through an unwavering belief that all children can learn and succeed, a rigorous curriculum focusing on written and spoken communication, students will cultivate academic, social and leadership skill necessary for their success as leaders in college and beyond. Queens Collegiate, in conjunction with families, corporations and community based organizations, will construct an environment where community, citizenship, culture, and emotional intelligence lead to life-long learning and success.
We firmly believe that all students can and will achieve as long as the schools, families and community work together with the student. As we use Backwards Design and Differentiated Instruction, as detailed by Wiggins, McTighe, and Tomlinson, we see increased academic success. We will use these tools to personalize each child’s education, to ensure that they are on the path to success.
Do you have a reading list for 9th grade? Thank you
Can you please tell me how often the students will have PE.
hello… This is Corey! I go to this school. Well umm idk just wanted to tell yall that ummm………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….QC ROX
Hello, my name is Gagandeep Singh. I am a student from Queens Collegiate. I wanted to know why we aren’t getting a week off for the regents week? I know that we are not taking any regents, but still why can’t we take the week off? As our science teacher, Mrs. Daniel said that “we have to follow the department of education(D.O.E), We are not to follow are on our own policies.” So why cant we? This is highly unfair.
why is this school called collegiate a college board High School? I know when a school’s name is changed like this one its usually due to the bad rep of the school. I do not want my child attending this school. Why is it considered college board are they giving students college credits?
Hello Parent,
We are a College Board School because we partnered with the College Board when designing and opening this school. We are not Jamaica HS renamed, rather we are a brand new school that worked in conjunction with the College Board to design a college preparatory program for all students. Student do have the ability to earn college credits in their junior and senior years through the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) courses and through CUNY’s College Now courses.
Hello My son will start school this September, and I would like to find out if I have to purchase all the attire from the school or I can go elsewhere to do so. Also when would be a good day for me to come in and purchase the school’s patche and others.
Hi Ms. Alli-Ramdass,
I apologize for my delay in responding. You do not need to purchase all of the attire from the school, rather you can go to Old Navy, Sears or any other retailer that has clothing in white, khaki (tan), navy and royal blue. Please make sure not to get powder or Carolina blue as they are not part of the uniform. It is required though that your child purchase a gym T shirt either from Skip (our provider) or from the school, as it has QC’s logo screened on.
Patches will be given to your child at orientation or on the first day. Each child gets 2 patches for free. Beyond that, patches are $5/patch and can be purchased in the main office any school day or during orientation.
How many schools are in this building exactly?
Hi Micheal,
There are four schools in the building:
Jamaica High School
Queens Collegiate
Hillside Academy for Arts & Letters (HALA)
High School for Community Leadership
i have a zero period (bummer) what time do i have to be in school?
7:40 AM.
what time do freshmans have to be at school, if they didnt pick up there schedule, im really freaking out because i dont know what time to go in .
Hi Katherine,
Don’t freak out! It’s really ok. You should just come in tomorrow before 8:30AM.
My Daughter is starting at your school and i would like to know what courses and extracurricular activities does your school offer?
Hello! I’m not sure what grade your child is in, so I’ll answer for both 6th & 9th grade. Our 9th grade generally takes these courses in the 1st trimester, while the 6th grade is enrolled in these course offerings.
As for extracurricular activities: Our HS has 22+ sports teams. The details of which sports are found at PSAL.org, under Jamaica HS. We share the sports teams with all schools on campus, and our students have had success on a number of those teams.
The 6th grade will have CHAMPS sports beginning this year. We have applied for 2 sports for the Fall season. Once they are approved, we will announce the sports and open the teams.
Clubs and enrichment clusters are beginning during the school day, near their lunch period. Our students just filled out surveys and club assignments will be posted at the school this week.
Afterschool programs are in the works, although we are awaiting approval of funding for these programs. Cross your fingers that the state approves our application.
For HS students, we also have the unique opportunity for CUNY College Now at Queensborough Community College. Interested HS students should see me or email queenscollegiate@gmail.com immediately, as the program begins shortly.
I have a child currently in fifth grade. We are interested in learning more about your school. When will you be hosting your Open House?
Hi Francisca,
Thank you for thinking of us. We are holding two open houses this year. Tuesday, Oct 19 from 6-8PM and Saturday, Oct 30 from 10-12noon. I hope that you are able to make one of these dates. If not, please email queenscollegiate@gmail.com and we can set up a mutually convenient time.
Best,
Mrs. Dubei
Hello
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I just got the acceptance letter to your school, and I would like to know more about your dress code.
Hi Kimberly,
Congratulations! We’re glad to hear you’ll be coming to QC. Our link was broken– I’m sorry about that. You can find all of the information here. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to email or comment again.
Best,
Mrs. Dubei
Hi, i am thinking about transferring to QC for my junior year, and i would like to ask if QC associates with jamaica hs during the school day and outside of school ?
Hi Jonathan,
Thanks for considering us. While most QC students do not have frequent associations with JHS students, there are a large number of QC students who have relatives, neighbors and friends at Jamaica HS. They do associate with each other. All of our sports teams and some creative after school programs are shared amongst all 4 high schools on campus, so interactions are much more positive there than negative.
We currently do not have any scheduled classes during the school day that are shared amongst other schools. We have done collaborative classes in the past with some measure of success.
Hi Ms. Alli-Ramdass,
It would be great to have a program to learn another language over the summer. Unfortunately we do not have such a program at this time. Edison HS does have a program for students who natively speak Hindi to learn to read and write in Hindi. This program can lead to high school and even potential college credit.
What extracurrlicur activities do you have? What sport’s do you have also?
What time do 6 graders have to reach to school for? The three schools that are in the building are they go schools??
Hello
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I received the high school acceptance letter for QC, but i would like to know if there are any summer orientations that I have to attend.
Hi Sierra,
If you are in 6th grade, your orientation is Sept 2 from 10-12noon. If you are in the 9th grade, your orientation is Sept 1 from 10-12noon. Hope to see you then!
Welcome
If i took the Earth Science Regents in 8th grade. Do I have to retake the class in 10th grade?
Congratulations on taking and passing Earth in the 8th grade! That’s quite an accomplishment. You will not take it again in the 10th grade. You’ll probably have chemistry or physics instead.
hello principal Dubei i was wondering on orientation september 1st will we get our high school schedule .I want to know because i want to have everything right before my first day of school. our school schedule for class and things.. well please answer me ….
Hi TyQuel,
We’re planning to have schedules ready then. We’re doing our best. Understand that it takes many weeks of work to get a schedule ready.
do you guys have multicultural day?
We do. This year will be our first one.
Ohh really? Do you have any idea when it will be?
Queens Collegiate is one of the best school to go to. So people who have childern in the fifth grade, have them apply here.
how many gym and art credits do we have to have ?
According to the state, you need gym every trimester. You will also need 2 arts (dance, music, art or theater) credits to graduate.
i heard that we get 1/2 an art credit each trimester, is that true?
Good Afternoon. My son received his acceptance letter to Queens Collegiate yesterday. I am so excited. He will be going to the 6th grade. What is the process in getting him registered and what information do I need to know regarding uniform and materials. Do this school has school bus that picks the kids up and take them home. Thank you very much for your cooperation and time.