Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School

District

  • School Number: Q283

  • Accessibility: Partially Accessible

  • Grades: 06,07,08,09,10,11,12,SE

  • Geographic District: 29

  • Borough: Queens

School Contacts and Information

School Leader
Charles Anderson,Principal
Parent Coordinator
Jessica Brown
Respect for All Liaison
Alana Gallagher
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison
Alana Gallagher
How to report bullying
504 Coordinator
Richard Spanbock
Space
Shares building with other schools
District Borough Number
29Q283

Superintendent and District Contacts

Superintendent
Josephine Van Ess
Address
30-48 Linden Place, Queens, Ny 11354
Phone
718-281-7696
Education Council President
Karen Wang
Education Council Phone
718-557-2509

Mental Health and Wellness

Ask your Parent Coordinator, School Social Worker, or School Counselor for more information about your school's mental health program.
School-Based Mental Health Clinic
Child Center of NY: 718-949-8405 Ext 1014
School Based Health Center with Mental Health Services
H+H Gotham: 718-341-1914

Building Ventilation Information

In order to ensure maximum safety for staff and students, all school buildings are continually monitored for any ventilation issues. The DOE makes repairs or improvements where needed and/or will close any rooms until they can be occupied safely.
Q420 - 143-10 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD
Q421 - 143-10 Springfield Boulevard
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Building Ventilation Status

Free Student Meals

Breakfast, lunch and after school meal service is free for all NYC public school students.
Menu Service Specifics
  • Breakfast Time: No Service Requested
  • Lunch Time: No Service Requested
  • Food Service Manager: Lee Miceli
  • Kitchen Phone Number: 718-527-5190
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Breakfast
Lunch
DOH Inspection Report

Admissions

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School Quality Snapshot
The School Quality Snapshot provides families with a summary of each school. The data captures the schools learning environment and student performance. Snapshots from the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years are available in the links below.
School Quality Snapshot Middle
School Quality Snapshot High School
School Quality Guide
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School Quality Guide Middle
School Quality Guide High School
Quality Review Report
The Quality Review Report is the result of a two-day visit by an experienced educator, who has looked at how well this school supports student learning and teacher practice.
2018-19 Reports
2015-16 Reports
School Performance Dashboard
The School Performance Dashboard shows multiple years of data and key comparisons for this school.
School Performance Dashboard Middle
School Performance Dashboard - High School

Building Accessibility Profile

Building 1
Q420 - 143-10 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD - Partially Accessible
Rating
8 out of 10 - At least one elevator provides service to all floors in the building and all public assembly areas in the school are accessible. Access is provided to most classrooms on multiple floors. Additional accessible bathrooms exist on other floors in addition to the ground floor accessible bathroom(s). There may be limited areas within the building that are not accessible due to changes in elevation or other barriers.
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Facilities

Budget and Finances

Arts

Comprehensive Educational Plan

School Counseling Plan