The Young Women’s Leadership School, Queens
http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/28/Q896/default.htm
and http://tywlsqueens.blogspot.com/
Middle School Open House Dates for those students applying to the 7 th grade only:
Saturday January 12, 9 am – 12 pm
Saturday January 26, 9 am – 12 pm
Thursday January 17, 6 – 8 pm
Thursday January 24, 6 – 8 pm
 On September 8, 2005 girls in grade 7 made history as members of the first class of students at The Young Women's Leadership School of Queens. Principal Avionne Gumbs welcomed her new students and their families in a white rose ceremony and talked about the importance of parental involvement and student leadership. The girls' emotions ranged from excited, nervous and anxious to happy about wearing a new uniform. Parents were eager to have a safe haven with high academic standards available to their daughters in their neighborhood. One parent exclaimed "Thank you for giving my daughter the opportunity to learn in an environment free from some of the things that take place in a regular JHS. Thank you for bringing TYWLS to Queens".
This public school shares space with PS 40 on Union Hall Street in Jamaica, Queens. YWL Foundation supports the school with a full-time Field Representative, Christine Biela, who is responsible for community outreach, partnership development, college awareness and serving as a liaison to the organization.
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In June 2006, the school held a very successful showcase where students performed, read poetry and displayed their work frojm Spring Semester after school clubs.
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Grades: 7-9 |
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Enrollment: 240 |
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Demographics: 65% African American; 22% Latina; 13% Asian or Pacific Islander |
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77% of students attending the school receive free or reduced lunch. |
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The school will grow by one grade each year and ultimately serve 400+ girls in grades 7-12. |
Contact information
Principal: Avionne Gumbs
Field Representative: Christine Biela
109-20 Union Hall Street
Jamaica, NY 11433
Phone:
(718) 725-0402
Fax:
(718) 725-0390
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