School Name
Richmond Hill High School
Phone Number
718-846-3335
Bus
Q10, Q24, Q37, Q55, Q56, Q8
Subway
J to 111th St ; Z to 121st St
Primary Address Line 1
89-30 114 Street
Website
www.richmondhillhs.org
Overview Paragraph
Through a college preparatory curriculum, our school focuses on the crucial life skills of problem-solving, critical thinking and literacy. Our school meets all students’ educational needs beginning with the Ninth Grade Academy and continuing with focused Small Learning Communities. All our programs foster high expectations and academic achievement in a positive and supportive learning environment. The Small Learning Community pathways include themed programs for college and career readiness. We welcome our students and parents to join us in cultivating a professional learning community.
Program Highlights
Students are provided the opportunity to explore and gain insight into their interests in a variety of career-related fields. Offerings include courses in Law, Engineering, Forensics and Health Sciences, Business and Finance, Travel and Tourism, and Virtual Enterprise. Additional courses include Achieve 3000 for Intermediate ESL/Bilingual students, Rosetta Stone for Beginner ESL/Bilingual students and APEX Virtual Learning School. College Now courses for college credit include: World History, Psychology, Genetics, and Teaching with Multimedia Computer Applications. Students have access to college application workshops and internships with local businesses.
Advancedplacement Courses
Biology, Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language and Culture, Spanish Literature and Culture, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History
Extracurricular Activities
Law, Anime, Art, Conflict Resolution, Instructional Technology, Key Club, Leadership Program, Mural Painting, National Honor Society (ARISTA), Peer Mediation through the Anti-Defamation League, South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!), Student Government, Travel and Tourism, US Army STARS Program, Cheerleading, Art/Music Fair, After-school Tutoring and Regents Preparation, Mock Trial, Yearbook, Fashion/Talent Show, Beautification Club, Sports Night, Breast Cancer Walk, March of Dimes Walk, Blood Drives, Clothing Drive, Holy Child Food Pantry (Food Drive), Pep Rallies, HOSA (Future Health Professionals)
Psal Sports Boys
Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball
Psal Sports Girls
Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball & JV Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball & JV Volleyball
School Sports
Flag Football through the SAYA! after-school program
Partner Cbo
South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!), Sports and Arts Foundation, Jamaica Community Partnership,Family Assessment Program, Safe Space, Episcopal Community Services, Boys and Girls Club.
Partner Hospital
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Elmhurst Hospital, Queens County Hospital, Holliswood Hospital.
Partner Highered
York College, St. John’s University, Queens College, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology,New York University(NYU),Columbia University, Johnson and Whales, Monroe College, and Straton University.
Partner Cultural
Jamaica Art Center, New York Philharmonic, The Metropolitan Opera, Town Hall, Japan Society, SAYA!
Partner Nonprofit
National Academy Foundation/Travel and Tourism, South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!)
Partner Corporate
American Express, Rand PC, Summit Erectors, Paragon Corp.,Cooper Union, Westerman Construction, Deloi HC.
Partner Financial
HSBC, American Express, Capital One, ING Bank, Accenture, US Bank.
Partner Other
Queens District Attorney’s Office, Junior Achievement.
Addtl Info1
Designated 'No Place For Hate' school by the Anti-Defamation League four years in a row, Parent Teacher Association (PTA), ESL/Bilingual parent/student workshops and translation services provided to accommodate all students and their families
Se Services
This school will provide students with disabilities the supports and services indicated on their IEPs.
Ell Programs
ESL; Transitional Bilingual Program: Spanish
School Accessibility Description
Not Functionally Accessible
Priority01
Priority to Queens students or residents
Priority02
Then to New York City residents
Priority03
For Zoned Program only: Guaranteed offer to students who apply and live in the zoned area.
Location 1
89 30 114 Street Richmond Hill, NY, 11418