QSI             THE QUEENS SCHOOL OF INQUIRY

                            An Early College Secondary School

DRAFT 12/10

Dear Parents and Guardians,

  Imagine:

· a small, safe and caring school where your child is well known, intellectually challenged, and celebrated by every adult in the building!

· a school where children learn by asking questions, solving real problems and actively and happily doing the work of learning with dedicated and highly skilled teachers, parents and our community!

· a school where children, by the end of 12^th grade, can earn up to 60 college credits – tuition free - from Queens College and receive a high school diploma as well!

GREAT NEWS!

   The New York City Department of Education, in partnership with the City University of New York, Queens College and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is proud to announce the opening of a new school in our community: The Queens School of Inquiry, an Early College Secondary School.  Beginning with a 6^th grade in September of 2005, The Queens School of Inquiry will offer the opportunity for students to acquire up to 60 college credits along with a high school Regents diploma.  

The Queens School of Inquiry offers a well planned, rigorous, engaging and creative course of study with individual attention paid to your child, building on strengths and addressing needs.  We envision a school where both the adults and the children embrace a life-long love of and enthusiasm for learning.

    Our school program is comprehensive and satisfies all New York City and New York State Regents requirements with special attention given to inquiry – learning how to learn.  We believe in preparing children– one child at a time - to become active, college educated citizens who will be the leaders of the 21^st Century and who will make genuine contributions to their communities.  We will work with you and your child from the 6^th grade to the 12^th grade.  We offer:

·    small class size

· highly trained, dedicated and caring teachers

· hands-on learning with real world problems

· after school and summer intensive programs

· a strong partnership with parents

· up to 60 FREE college credits from Queens College

      We are fortunate to be located in the borough of Queens, the most culturally diverse community in the nation.  Our student population will reflect our diversity. Our school is open to students of ALL ability levels. Students who perform at or above grade level, struggling students, students with Special Needs and those who are English Language Learners - all will be given every opportunity to enjoy the full advantages of our school. 

    One of the most exciting aspects of starting a new school is the opportunity to build that school together.  Please join us for an informational meeting at ------------ on --DATE--.  All are invited.  We will discuss the plan of our school and the open enrolment process for our first 6^th grade.  If you are unable to join us, please call------------ for further information.

     We welcome you to join us in building a satisfying, successful and productive future for our children!