Cosmetology Science and Entrepreneurship Program at Queens Preparatory Academy

Introducing the Cosmetology Science and Entrepreneurship at Queens Preparatory Academy

The Cosmetology Science and Entrepreneurship program a Queens Preparatory Academy integrates cosmetology training with scientific principles and entrepreneurial skills, providing students with a comprehensive education in beauty, health, and business. The curriculum is designed for those who are passionate about the appearance enhancement industry and aspire to not only excel in cosmetology but also understand the science behind the techniques and launch their own businesses.

 

Graduates of the program can pursue various career paths, including:

   Salon or spa owner

   Appearance enhancement consultant

   Product development specialist

   Skincare specialist

   Freelance cosmetologist

 

Skills Include:

  • Cosmetology Science
  • Practical Cosmetology Skills
  • Entrepreneurship Education
  • Certifications and Licensing Preparation
  • Hands-On Experience

 

This program offers a balanced education in both the scientific and business aspects of cosmetology, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the dynamic beauty industry.

 

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Business Management & CyberSecurity Program at Queens Preparatory Academy

Students choosing this pathway will engage in Curriculum that will deepen their understanding and learning in the area of Business. They will be exposed to learning that will allow them to prepare themselves to compete in the world of work in Business Management as part of their Post Secondary Planning.

Courses will include:​

  • Introduction to Business & Marketing​
  • Business Communications​
  • Business Management​
  • Business & Entrepreneurship

 

QPA'S CyberSecurity Program

  • This pathway has been developed over the last 2 years at Queens Preparatory Academy. We are starting our third year of articulation with this Pathway.T​his pathway includes presently:
  • Technology Courses being offered at Queens Preparatory Academy include: ​
  • Introduction to Computer Science​
  • CompTIA

​CyberSecurity Course Include:​

  • Computer Science Discoveries​
  • CompTIA Network+ Preparation​
  • CompTIA Security+ Preparation​
  • Cybersecurity Practicum​
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June & January 2025 Regents Examination Schedule

 

https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/state-assessment/regents-exams-schedule-june-2025.pdf

  

https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/state-assessment/regents-exams-schedule-january-2025.pdf

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August 2025 Regents Examination Schedule

  

https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/state-assessment/regents-exams-schedule-august-2025.pdf

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Admissions

We are overjoyed that you are interested in Queens Preparatory Academy!

​Please click the link below for the NYC Department of Education's Choices Enrollment webpage for more information. If you have questions about enrollment at Queens Preparatory Academy, you can do one of the following:

For more information please contact our:

Parent Coordinator: Abigail Hooper

Phone (718) 712-2304 extension 3223

Email: ahooper@schools.nyc.gov

                          or

Community Associate: Vondra Calhoun

Phone (718) 712-2304 extension 3095

Email: vcalhoun@schools.nyc.gov

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/high-school/nyc-high-school-admissions-guide

Some programs we offer:

NFTE STARTUP TECH & ENTRENEURSHIP

A blended learning tech-entrepreneurship course where scholars design ways to improve their community and build digital solutions using coding with MIT App Inventor and evolve an innovative solution to a problem into a validated business opportunity.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & CYBER SECURITY

Scholars delved into app development, web design and programming in the fields of engineering & cyber security.

AP FOR ALL

We offer 8 College Board Advanced Placement courses that include: AP Calculus, AP English and Composition, AP Computer Science.

2024-2025 School Calendar

 

Date Weekday Event
September 5 Thursday First day of school
September 12 Thursday Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers
September 19 Thursday Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools
September 26 Thursday Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
October 3–4 Thursday–Friday Rosh Hashanah, schools closed
October 14 Monday Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed
November 1 Friday Diwali, schools closed
November 5 Tuesday Election Day, students do not attend school
November 7 Thursday Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
November 11 Monday Veterans Day, schools closed
November 14 Thursday Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
November 21 Thursday Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
November 22 Friday Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
November 28–29 Thursday–Friday Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed
December 24–January 1 Tuesday–Wednesday Winter Recess, schools closed
January 20 Monday Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed
January TBD TBD Regents Administration
January TBD TBD Professional Development Day; no classes for students attending high schools and 6–12 schools, all other students attend school
January 29 Wednesday Lunar New Year, schools closed
January TBD TBD Spring Semester begins
February 17–21 Monday–Friday Midwinter Recess, schools closed
March 6 Thursday Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
March 13 Thursday Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools, students in these schools dismissed three hours early
March 20 Thursday Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
March 21 Friday Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
March 31 Monday Eid al-Fitr, schools closed
April 14–18 Monday–Friday Spring Recess, schools closed
May 1 Thursday Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers
May 8 Thursday Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools
May 15 Thursday Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
May 16 Friday Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
May 26 Monday Memorial Day, schools closed
June 5 Thursday Eid al-Adha / Anniversary Day; schools closed
June 6 Friday Clerical Day; no classes for students attending 3-K, Pre-K, elementary schools, middle schools, K–12 schools, and standalone D75 programs
June TBD TBD Regents Administration
June 19 Thursday Juneteenth, schools closed
June 26 Thursday Last day of school for students

    

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar/2024-2025-school-year-calendar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2025-2026 School Calendar

Date Weekday Event
September 4 Thursday First day of school
September 11 Thursday Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers
September 18 Thursday Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools
September 23–24 Tuesday–Wednesday Rosh Hashanah, schools closed
September 25 Thursday Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
October 2 Thursday Yom Kippur, schools closed
October 13 Monday Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed
October 20 Monday Diwali, schools closed
November 4 Tuesday Election Day; students do not attend school
November 6 Thursday Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
November 11 Tuesday Veterans Day, schools closed
November 13 Thursday Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
November 20 Thursday Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12 and 6–12 schools
November 21 Friday Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12 and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
November 27–28 Thursday–Friday Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed
December 24–January 1 Wednesday–Thursday Winter Recess, schools closed
January 19 Monday Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed
January TBD TBD Regents Administration
January TBD TBD Professional Development Day for high schools and 6–12 schools; students in these schools do not attend
January TBD TBD Spring Semester begins
February 16–20 Monday–Friday Midwinter Recess, schools closed
March 5 Thursday Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
March 12 Thursday Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
March 18 Wednesday Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12 and 6–12 schools
March 19 Thursday Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K-12 and 6-12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early
March 20 Friday Eid al-Fitr, schools closed
April 2–10 Thursday–Friday Spring Recess schools closed
May 7 Thursday Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers
May 14 Thursday Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for middle schools and D75 schools
May 21 Thursday Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
May 25 Monday Memorial Day, schools closed
May 27 Wednesday Eid al-Adha, schools closed
June 4 Thursday Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development; students do not attend
June 5 Friday Clerical Day for elementary schools, middle schools, K-12 schools, and standalone D75 programs; students in these schools do not attend
June TBD TBD Regents Administration
June 19 Friday Juneteenth, schools closed
June 26 Friday Last day of school for students

 

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar/2025-2026-school-year-calendar

Senior Highlights

Student Photography Club

  • window edge in a classroom displaying plant and books
  • park path with trees. Autumn
  • book with ring light creates heart shadow
  • water hitting a surface
  • person surfacing from water with arms stretched out
  • cat
  • window edge in a classroom displaying plant and books
  • park path with trees. Autumn

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DOE's GAMA System:

Our school is using the new Grade, Attendance and Messaging Applications (GAMA): We are happy to inform you that the DOE has launched a centralized system for attendance reporting, grading, and messaging. It is very important that your NY Schools Account is active so that you have access to GAMA. Parents, be sure that your NY Schools Account (NYCSA) is activated so that you will have access to GAMA.

Please click the link below: 

https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/