Advanced Math & Science • AMS IV – United Charter Schools

Advanced Math & Science • AMS IV

Jamaica, Queens

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.

Where We Are

We are located in South Jamaica, Queens. Our shared August Martin campus is located at 156-10 Baisley Boulevard, South Jamaica, NY 11434.

Our Approach

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.

Our Results

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.

(compared to a city average of 13)

How Do I Apply?

We are currently accepting applications for the waitlist. If you missed the April 3rd lottery deadline, you can still submit an application! We accept students on a rolling basis and many students from the waiting list do enroll.

What’s next after I apply?

You will receive an email or letter confirming that we’ve received your application. If a seat becomes available, you will be contacted to come in for registration. However, you can always call us to see where you are on the waitlist.

Annual Report

Leadership Team

Claubentz Dieujuste
Principal

[email protected]

Establishing a Learning Organization

Over the course of the year, United Charter High Schools is focusing on four in-person, all-day sessions across our schools. During the kickoff event in August, Dr. Palmore announced the purpose of these Learning Walks is to establish UCHS as a learning organization. Our focus during each visit is to examine teaching and learning through the lens of critical thinking. Our goal is to take a deep dive into our work and answer the question: Do United Charter High Schools develop critical thinkers?

The first Learning Walk was held on September 26 at AMS IV. Principals from all seven UCHS schools joined Central Office staff to discuss critical thinking in the classroom. Our second Learning Walk took place at AMS II on November 14. The larger group was separated into different teams to go into classrooms and look at the approach currently used to help our students develop critical thinking. We visited math, science, social studies, and ELA classes.

The next Learning Walk is scheduled for Jan 14 at HUM II.