J.H.S. 189 Daniel Carter Beard

J.H.S. 189 Daniel Carter Beard is a middle school in Flushing, New York, serving approximately 650 students from more than sixty cultures and ethnicities. The school emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and student empowerment through its R.I.S.E. framework, Relationship, Inspiration, Scholarship, Engagement. It offers standards-based core courses, accelerated and Regents-level instruction, arts and music programs, and technology integration to prepare students for high school, college, and future careers. The school community fosters a safe and compassionate environment where individual and collective aspirations are nurtured.

Located at 144-80 Barclay Avenue, J.H.S. 189Q is situated in the heart of Flushing, near key community landmarks. It lies just a short distance from Flushing International High School, the Murray Hill train station, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, The Voelker Orth Museum, and Northern Boulevard, one of the area’s main roads. These nearby institutions reflect the school’s integration within a vibrant, diverse, and well-connected neighborhood.

The school is committed to the holistic development of its students, with a strong focus on character building, conflict resolution, and self-esteem through its guidance and counseling departments. Its mission centers on engaging every student in high levels of academic, social, and emotional learning, with the goal of empowering them to become critical, active, global thinkers. The school’s inclusive culture and dedication to equity are reflected in its diverse student body and comprehensive support systems.

J.H.S. 189Q stands as a vital educational institution in Flushing, where academic rigor meets cultural richness, preparing students to thrive in a complex and interconnected world.

Services:

• Academic programs
• Emotional learning support
• Global thinking empowerment
• High school education
• Social learning opportunities