Advanced Math & Science • AMS IV
156-10 Baisley Boulevard South Jamaica, NY 11434
Join AMS IV, a United Charter campus dedicated to preparing students for college, career, and life. Tuition-free and open to all students.
Join AMS IV, a United Charter campus dedicated to preparing students for college, career, and life. Tuition-free and open to all students.
While state legislative leaders and Governor Hochul haven’t reached an agreement on a statewide school cellphone ban yet, some local public charter schools have begun implementing the policy.
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Advanced Math & Science IV (AMS IV) is a public charter school located on our August Martin campus in South Jamaica, Queens. Our mission is to cultivate a STEAM learning environment strengthened by social-emotional and academic supports that incorporate the values of perseverance, respect, integrity, discipline and excellence to promote lifelong learning.
Core Values: Perseverance – We are self-motivated to take intellectual risks and understand our strengths, which enable us to persist in the midst of challenges. Respect – We affirm the value in ourselves and others through our words and actions. Integrity – We exhibit honesty and trustworthiness in our interactions with self and others, even when no one is watching. Discipline – We intentionally show up each day, committed to being the best versions of ourselves. Excellence – We are fearless in the pursuit of our goals, dismantling limitations without making excuses.
We are proud that our Class of 2023 had a 100% graduate rate, and that the members of this class collectively earned $4.1 million in scholarships. Members of the Class of 2023 were admitted to colleges including St. John’s University, Boston University, SUNY Stony Brook, New York Institute of Technology, and more. We are also proud of our alumni who are in the military and those who are attending trade school. The AMS IV Class of 2023 surpassed all our postsecondary goals, and we are excited to follow the Class of 2024 as they begin their postsecondary journeys this year.
We are now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year! To be included in the lottery, applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on April 1, 2026. The lottery will be held on April 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Applications received after the deadline will be added to our waitlist and considered on a rolling basis as seats become available.
Don’t miss your chance to join one of our seven award-winning and tuition-free United Charter High Schools across Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens—apply today by clicking the link below!
Once you’ve submitted your application, you’ll receive a confirmation letting you know it’s been received. We’ll also stay in touch with you between the time you apply and the official lottery, which will be held on April 2, 2026. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your account. Stay tuned for more information as we move closer to the lottery!
We have amazing people working at our schools who truly care about our children and go above and beyond to support our students.
