A high school located in Astoria, Queens. This school is affiliated with
St.
John's University and the students are all from different parts of
the city. Many ethnic groups go to the school: Greeks, Italians, Blacks, Whites, Hispanics, Poles, and
Asians. The school's academic system consists of four different levels. The level you get put in is determined by your 8th grade average and a special placement test. Each level has a diffferent difficulty. Level 1-Remedial, Level 2-Average, Level 3-Regents, and Level 4-Honors.
Most of the students are in level 2. However, the next highest people are in level 1. Usually, there's only 1 or 2 Honors and Regents classes per year. Most of the teachers at the school are pretty
good instructors. Some of them have
even been there for 20 years or more.
Despite the fact that the school is very good for high academic achievers, there's the social problems of the school. Sadly, many of the students are rap-loving imbeciles who
will make
fun of you if you're intelligent or if they consider you a
nerd. Infact, some of them pick on other students for no real reason at all. Many of the sensible students are in Honors and Regents. Not too many are in the levels below.
There is also the problem of fights. This year, there were over 4 fights in the Freshman year
alone. There have also been two freshmen expelled.
Despite all this, the school is still pretty
good.
*The Ditmars Blvd. station in Astoria.*
Chris: Hey, that kid is wearing navy blue pants and a white shirt. He must go to
St.
John's Prep.
Jimmy: I hear that school's pretty
good. I might send my son there.
