Prospective Students

Business Entrepreneurship Pathway (Q18C)

As a registered testing center for Microsoft programs, students taking business courses with participation in the Virtual Enterprise Program are eligible for Microsoft MOUS certification. Students may also pursue CTE Business certification.

  1. Open to New York City residents
    (There were about 110 applicants in this group and about 100 received offers last year.)
My Chances

Your chances of an offer are a combination of the number of applicants per seat and your priority group for this program.

Admissions Method
Ed. Opt.
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
 
Additional Information
PROGRAM CODE: Q18C
 
SEATS 10TH GRADE: Available
 
INTEREST AREA: Business

 

Health Sciences Pathway (Q18B)

This is an opportunity for students to experience the rigor and rewards of scientific research. Courses are designed to provide students with an understanding of research methods in the sciences. Open to students who have an interest in science and wish to conduct research. As students accumulate credits in the pathway, they are supported by teachers to form and progress into areas of original research. Students will get access to scientific databases.

Priority Groups
  1. Open to New York City residents
    (There were about 60 applicants in this group and all received offers last year.)
My Chances

Your chances of an offer are a combination of the number of applicants per seat and your priority group for this program.

Admissions Method
Ed. Opt.
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
 
Additional Information
PROGRAM CODE: Q18B
SEATS 10TH GRADE: Not Available
INTEREST AREA: Science & Math

Information Technology Pathway (Q18D)

This is a rigorous computer science pathway in which students will concentrate on coding, digital media/computation, and digital illustration. 11th and 12th Grade students are enrolled in Advanced Placement Computer Science and have the opportunity to gain college credit.

Priority Groups
  1. Open to New York City residents
My Chances

Your chances of an offer are a combination of the number of applicants per seat and your priority group for this program.

Admissions Method
Ed. Opt.
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
 
Additional Information
PROGRAM CODE: Q18D
SEATS 10TH GRADE: Available

Why Flushing?

Flushing High School offers the student body a wealth of opportunities to succeed.  Flushing is a large community high school.  Why is that so important?  
As a large community high school we offer our students:

  • FHS Offers 21 PSAL Sports 
  • Evidence Based Peer Group Connection Program
    • Transition for all 9th graders
    • Leadership opportunities for upperclassmen
  • Advanced Placement Courses
    • Flushing has 11 Advanced placement courses! Advanced Placement gives students the chance to tackle college-level work while they're still in high school and earn college credit and placement
  • College Now Partnership with LaGuardia Community College
    • Offers students transferable college credit courses which are aligned with first year study at CUNY, and pre-college courses and activities designed to increase academic readiness for college and promote knowledge and awareness of the college-going process
  • Certified CTE Programs 
    • Opportunities to pursue industry-recognized credentials
    • Participate in job shadowing and paid internships
    • Receive mentoring from professionals—critical experiences to prepare young people for entry to postsecondary education, training, and employment
    • Students graduate with a High School Regents Diploma, strong academic foundation, technical and employability/durable skills, and authentic work experience to compete successfully for careers in high-demand sectors of New York City’s economy
  • Community Based Organizations
    • Center for Supportive Schools is proud to be the lead Community-Based Organization and provide comprehensive support services and after-school activities
    • In addition, the following partners support FHS students:
      • AAFE- Asian American for Equality 
      • CCNY
      • College Confident 
      • NY Edge
      • Wellness

Everyone Loves A Comeback

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