JOHN JAY SCHOOL FOR LAW
PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN NY
Mission
With a strong commitment to the ideals of justice and equity, John Jay School for Law aspires to empower students to think critically, write analytically, and speak passionately.
Instructional Focus
At John Jay School for Law students will harness critical thinking skills, such as questioning, investigation, and self-directed learning, to confidently enter urgent academic conversations as authentic speakers, persuasive writers, and creative problem solvers; their investigation culminates in a senior thesis symposium.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
ABOUT JOHN JAY SCHOOL FOR LAW
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With a strong commitment to the ideals of justice and equity, John Jay School for Law aspires to empower students to empower students to think critically, write analytically and speak passionately.
The John Jay School for Law community is committed to developing all students into productive contributors to our global society, while empowering them with 21st century skills. Our beliefs are embedded in all of our endeavors which contribute to establishing full, responsible, and meaningful lives.
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FOUR YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE
(This will vary according to the unique academic progress of each scholar.)
Freshman
Algebra I
English Language Arts I
Global Studies I
Living Environment
Physical Education
Spanish I
Art
Sophomore
Geometry
English Language Arts II
Global Studies II
Earth Science
Physical Education
Spanish II
Elective
Junior
Algebra II
English Language Arts III
US History
Chemistry
Physical Education
Spanish III
Elective
Senior
Math Elective
ELA Elective
US Government & Economics
Science Elective
Physical Education
Elective
Elective
CURRENT OFFERING OF ADVANCED PLACEMENT & HONORS COURSES
Math
Pre-Calculus (H)
Statistics (AP)
Science
Biology (AP)
Chemistry (AP)
Humanities
Literature (AP)
Language (AP)
Research (AP)
Seminar (AP)
Government (AP)
US History (AP)
World History (AP)
Technology
Intro to Computer Science​ (H)
Computer Science (AP)
MEET OUR STAFF
Uchechukwu Njoku, Principal
Yelena Shtyrkalo, Assistant Principal
Tim Gilroy, Assistant Principal
Carmen De Los Santos, Parent Coordinator
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Luke Gagstetter, Academic Dean
Montez Nash, School Building Leadership Intern
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Seth Adams, Technology Coordinator
Sharon Anthony, Master Teacher
Zhanna Bubnova, Model Teacher
Bonnie Varon, UFT Chapter Chairperson
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School Leadership
Social Studies
Foreign Language
Mathematics
Physical Education
English Language Arts
Integrated Co-Teachers
Art/Technology
CONTACT OUR PARENT COORDINATOR
Carmen De Los Santos, Parent Coordinator
Office: (718) 832-4255
Cell: (917) 318-1781
237 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215