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World Journalism Preparatory School
Mission and Vision Statement
The World Journalism Preparatory School prepares students to thrive in a rapidly changing world by fostering lifelong learning, ethical storytelling, critical thinking, and effective communication through its journalism program. Our mission is to develop global citizens who lead with empathy, curiosity and integrity, and use their voice to create positive change in their communities and worldwide.
At World Journalism Preparatory School, we envision graduates who are thoughtful problem solvers, lifelong learners, true collaborators and responsible citizens of a global society. Our students will think critically, communicate effectively, and engage with media and information ethically to contribute positively to the world.
Upcoming Events
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Bell Schedule
Doors Open for Breakfast & Arrival: 7:30 am
Period 1: 8:05 am - 8:51 am
Period 2: 8:53 am - 9:40 am
Period 3: 9:42 am - 10:28 am
Period 4: 10:30 am - 11:16 am (Middle School Lunch)
Period 5: 11:18 am - 12:04 pm
Period 6: 12:06 pm - 12:52 pm
Period 7: 12:54 pm - 1:39 pm (High School Lunch)
Period 8: 1:41 pm - 2:25 pm
Important Links
WJPS Achieved College Board Advanced Placement Gold Honor Roll!
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The DOE takes the confidentiality of information about students very seriously. There are several federal and state laws, such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and New York State Education Law 2-d, and local regulations, such as Chancellor’s Regulation A-820, that protect students’ “personally identifiable information” (PII). These laws also place responsibilities on the DOE and outside parties that are given access to children’s PII, including the requirement for the DOE and schools to provide families with the following annual notices:
- Annual FERPA Notification (scroll to the bottom of the page for parent letter and translations); and
- Parent Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security.
Health Guidance and Resources for Families
Please see the New York City Department of Education's website for Tips on Staying Healthy.
If your child has symptoms of COVID-19, please see guidance(Open external link).
Get tested, if your child is positive, have them stay home and separate from others for at least 5 days, and talk to their health care provider about treatment. See more information on isolation(Open external link).
If a student tests positive for COVID-19, they must isolate for at least 5 days and wear a mask for 5 days when returning to school. Please let us know if your child tests positive.
WJPS Earns College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Congratulations to Mr. Lai and his students! World Journalism Preparatory School (WJPS) has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles. Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses.