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J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey

District 28 · Queens · Grades 6 to 9 · 28Q157

At a glance

Address
63-55 102Nd Street, Queens, NY 11374
Subway
M, R to 67th Av
Admissions
Audition, Zone Priority, ASD/ACES Program
Links
School websiteMySchools page

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Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 14

  • Performing Arts Program (Q157M), Q157M

    Audition — Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.

  • Stephen A. Halsey (J.H.S. 157) (Q157U), Q157U

    Zone Priority — Students who live within a particular school zone are given priority for this program.

  • Stephen A. Halsey ACES 12:1:1 Program (Q157Y), Q157Y

    ASD/ACES Program

    Open to students currently in an ACES (Academics, Career, and Essential Skills) program. If you are not currently an ACES student and are interested in the program, please contact acesprograms@schools.nyc.gov

Clubs, arts and sports

Music
Band, Band, Band/Brass/Percussion/Woodwinds, Choir, Chorus, Chorus, Chorus/Singing, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music, Music, Vocal Music
Visual & performing arts
Art, Art, Ballroom Dancing, Comic Book Club, Creative Writing, Creative Writing, Dance, Dance, Digital Media Arts, Drama, Drama, Fine Arts, General Dance, Graphic Design, Latin Dance, Musical Theater, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Photography, Photography, Studio Art, Theater, Theater, Traditional and Studio Art, Visual Arts, Visual Arts
STEM
Coding, Coding, Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering, Game Design, LEGO Robotics, Math Team, Math Team, Robotics, Robotics, Science Club, Science Olympiad, STEM, STEM, Technology, Technology, Urban Advantage, Video Game Club, Web Design
Sports & fitness
Fitness, Fitness, Physical Education, Volleyball, Yoga, Yoga
Academics
Advisory, Algebra I, ELA (Middle School Honors), Foreign Language, Health, Homework Help, Library, Living Environment, Math (Middle School Honors), Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Biology ACC, Middle School ELA ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC, Regents Living Environment, Saturday Academy, Saturday Academy, Science, Science (Middle School Honors), Social Studies (Middle School Honors), Spanish, Specialized High School Test Preparation, Stock Market, Tutoring, US History, World Languages (Middle School Accelerated), World Languages (Middle School)
Clubs & leadership
Book Club, Book Club, Chess, Chess, Cooking, Debate, Debate, Gardening, Green Team, Leadership, Newspaper, Peer Mediation, Peer Mediation, Restorative Circles, School Newspaper, Service Learning, Spelling Bee, Student Council, Student Council, Talent Show, Virtual Enterprise, Yearbook, Yearbook
Programs
Free After School Program, Summer Session

About the school

Students enjoy being part of a school that provides a nurturing environment which celebrates their work and achievement and offers a variety of enrichment activities. All 8th grade children will have access to the Algebra 1 Course and Regents for SY 2024-2025.Students in our accelerated Honors Program take additional NYC High School Courses and Regents (Algebra 1;Living Environment Biology; US History). Students also enjoy participating in the Performing Arts Talent Program of their choice, including theatrical productions in Drama, Choral, Band, STEAM, Tech/Computers, Dance and Visual Arts. Students participate in the New York State School Music Association festival and other performance and competitive based activities. Parents like how our school promotes a child-centered learning environment. We promote parent engagement and an open door policy where parents can come to our school at any time and speak to a member of our staff. We collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure their child's success at J.H.S 157.

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