The mission of the Flushing International High School is to serve a diverse, multilingual student population of recent immigrants to the United States. We seek to provide each student with a language-rich learning experience that moves them to a point where they can read, write and communicate effectively in English and their native language. Our students will learn to use their minds well to critically analyze and respond to complex real-world issues. They will use what they learn to become successful academically and professionally and to become advocates for themselves and their communities.

New learners of English need to understand, speak, read, and write English proficiently so that they may realize their full potential as contributing members of this English speaking society.

School members’ native languages, cultures, and families are a resource for the student, the school, and society.

We emphasize high expectations for students and teachers in their individual and collaborative quest for excellence.

Learning and teaching are interdisciplinary and collaborative endeavors which are best accomplished by heterogeneous groups.

Effective instruction is a shared activity. For our school to be successful, faculty must participate in the school-decision making process not only in the areas of instructional program design, curriculum development, and materials selection but also in peer selection, support, and evaluation.

Individuals have different needs and talents and achieve at different rates. Therefore, multiple forms of assessment must provide a variety of opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to demonstrate what they know and can do.

Language learning and acquisition are enhanced by experiences both in and out of the school building.