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ABOUT JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL

"KEEP RAISIN' THE BAR"

        John Adams High School combines the best of what both large and small schools have to offer. As a large school, students get to choose from a broad array of Advanced Placement and College Now classes, as well as numerous electives in expanding technology, science, writing, art and music programs. We also offer more than thirty clubs and teams. Individualized attention and a sense of community are developed in each of our eight Small Learning Communities, led by directors and guidance couselors who work with the same group of students during their four years of high school. 

Our Mission Statement

     Our mission is to supply students with an in-depth and well-rounded education. We provide an opportunity for students to achieve success through challenging academic standards. We are supported in our mission to prepare all students for college, career and life by partners such as York College and New York City College of Technology. Our goal is to graduate lifelong committed learners.

Prinicpal's Message

    Welcome! Here at John Adams High School our staff is committed to provide a safe, positive and intellectual learning environment that will give our students the power to become creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and inspired learners who are prepared for college. 

 

    John Adams High School is determined to prepare and empower all of our students to achieve academic success. We motivate our students to become responsible citizens and contributing members of today’s society.  Every day at John Adams we encourage our students to reach for the stars and raise the bar. Parents are encouraged to get involved in our community because with your help, John Adams will continue to be a school society in which every person feels respected, valued, and encouraged to achieve success at the highest levels.

 

Thank you for visiting our school’s website. I hope you enjoy learning about our community.

JAHS

Address:

101-01 Rockaway Blvd

 Ozone Park, NY 11417

Contact Us

Tel: 718-322-0500
Fax: 718-738-9077

Home of the Spartans

Daniel Scanlon, Principal

It is the policy of the New York City Department of Education to provide equal educational opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, disability, weight, gender (sex) or sexual orientation, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on the basis of any of these grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries regarding compliance with appropriate laws may be directed to: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, Telephone 718-935-3320.

Statement on Accessibility: We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact [Mr. Jesse Dominique at Jdominique@schools.nyc.gov or Mr. Alamarie at Aalamarie@schools.nyc.gov ] to request assistance.

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