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Welcome.

- We value each individual. We believe one person can make a difference.
- We value the process of learning. We believe knowledge is power and the journey is the reward.
- We believe that each member of our learning community is vital to our success.
- We value the diverse contributions of each member of our learning community.
- We believe people learn best from each other in heterogeneous, collaborative groupings.
- We value the differences and similarities of the human spirit and the people of the world. We believe that we are all linked in some way.
- We value effective communication and creative problem solving skills. We believe in the importance of understanding each other and our world.
- We value challenges. We believe that anything worth doing requires passion, persistence, commitment, calculated risk-taking and creativity.
- We value respect, responsibility, reflective thinking, accountability, flexibility, kindness, resourcefulness, generosity and integrity. We believe in moral and ethical behavior.
- We value a supportive, caring and safe environment. We believe in multiple perspectives for all of our students.
- We value our local and global communities. We believe in embracing our responsibilities as contributing members to our communities through responsible and informed decision making and through community service.
- We value a community of practice.
- We believe collectively that every child will succeed.

Latest News.

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June 9 - REMOTE LEARNING

Attention Students: on Friday, June 9, all instruction will occur remotely. The school building will be CLOSED.
Please log into your Google Classroom for virtual instruction.
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June 8 CLEP Exams POSTPONED

DO NOT report to Health Professions on June 8.  The school will be CLOSED.   CLEP Exams will be re-scheduled
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The Viper Times

The Student Council proudly presents The Viper Times, Volume 3 issue 4.
New Student Orientation  Tuesday June 6, 2023 at 5pm

New Student Orientation 2023

On behalf of The High School for Health Professions & Human Services, we would like to Thank you for choosing to be a part of our school community. We're excited to share more details about our school at the New Student Orientation !
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SPRING TOURS !

Located in the heart of the East Village, The High School For Health Professions & Human Services are hosting in-person visits in the month of May. If you are a incoming student and wish to schedule a visit, please contact our parent coordinator Ms. Martino ; [email protected]
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Virtual Family Teacher Conferences

We want to invite you to our end-of-term Virtual Family Teacher Conferences on Thursday, May 18th, 2024. These conferences are to check in with teachers on student progress and ensure they are on track for the remainder of the term. You can also discuss upcoming state exams. Click this article to request a teacher reach out to you. Your child’s teacher will call you back between 5pm and 8 pm on Thursday. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach outreach to our parent coordinator Ms. Martino at [email protected]
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Teacher Appreciation Week!

Here at Health Professions High School, we appreciate and recognize the hard work of our teaching staff! We thank them for the tireless work they do to support our students. Thank you!
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Saturday Regents Prep

Beginning Saturday, April 29, we will have Saturday Regents Prep. This tutoring is open to all students who failed a Regents exam and are looking for help. Doors open at 9:00 am. Metrocards, Breakfast & Lunch will be provided.
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Interested in Medicine or Science?

Apply for Medical Assisting Program or the Science Research Program. Students apply to the Medical Assisting Program or Science Research Program in the Spring of their 9th grade. Click here for more information.
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Special Schedule - Friday 3/24

In order to accommodate afternoon parent teacher conferences on Friday, March 24, we will have a half day of school. Friday's half day schedule is as follows:

School Stats.

  • $2.8 Million In Grants and Scholarships
  • 95% Graduation Rate
  • 1,100 AP Exams Administered
  • 50+ Clubs and Teams Offered

Upcoming Events

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Mission & Vision.

We are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment at the high school for health professions and human services. We prepare our students to enter higher education and the world of health care by maintaining challenging academic standards and integrating education into professional settings so that they acquire scientific knowledge, ethics, integrity and compassion.