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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.

APRIL PTA MEETING - FREE Credit repair workshop by Chase Bank

April PTA Meeting

Hello HPHS Families! Our April PTA meeting, in collaboration with Chase Bank!
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CLEP Exams

Are you an HPHS student that wants to take a CLEP exam? If so, click on this article to sign up for test administration here at Health Professions.
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The Viper Times

The Student Council proudly presents The Viper Times, Volume 4 issue 4.
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Environmental Club

Congratulations to Mr. Arguelles and our Environmental Club! Together with Teens for Food Justice, the club installed the first two of five hydroponic stations!
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SAT Special Schedule

We are offering the SAT this Thursday, March 28 to all 11th grade students. In order to accommodate this exam, we will have a special schedule.
All students must follow the appropriate schedule for their grade level.
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Special Schedule

On Thursday, March 21, 2024 we are offering ALL 10th grade students the PSAT10 Exam. Since only 10th grade students are scheduled to take this exam, we have created a special schedule for students to follow on this testing day.
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Special Schedule - Friday 03/22/2024

In order to accommodate afternoon parent teacher conferences on Friday, March 22, we will have a half day of school. Friday's half day schedule is as follows:
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Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences

Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 21 (5:30 pm - 8:00 pm) and Friday (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm). Please click this article to schedule your meeting.
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NYC School Survey

Please click on the following article to complete the NYC School Survey. Your voice matters! The information collected by the survey is designed to support a dialogue among all members of the school community about how to make the school a better place to learn.
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Senior Updates

Attention Seniors! Please check this news article for important updates.

School Stats.

  • $2.8 Million In Grants and Scholarships
  • 98% 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.