The STEM Academy is a SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEER & MATHEMATICS based Small Learning Community, in which students engage in rigorous programs of study for preparedness in life, college and career. The mission of the STEM-IB Program is to develop well-informed and highly motivated students who are ready to engage their local and global communities. Our students learn from teachers who are passionate about their careers, their expertise and their students' future. The STEM Academy builds opportunities for immersive instruction in Computer Maintenance and Repair, Information Technology Fundamentals, Robotics, Virtual Reality and Computer Science. These courses culminate in the ability to earn industry credits and opportunities to exercise their skills in real world experiences/internships. Additionally, our students are also encouraged to get a running start for college by taking International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, SUNY Farmingdale and CUNY College Now courses. These courses will allow you to learn college readiness skills and earn upwards of 45 college credits (3 full-time college semesters). With these outstanding college level opportunities, students who specifically engage in the IB coursework will participate in a writing based college program that teaches students key life/college skills, exposure to conversations of the global community, and the internationally recognized IB Diploma

The Justice, Law, and International Studies Academy offers a comprehensive look at the United States Legal System on a Federal and Local level through an 8-course CTE-style curriculum provided by the Justice Resource Center of NYC. The curriculum includes: Intro to Law, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Mock Trial, Constitutional Law, Legal Research, and Financial Literacy. The program also offers a variety of opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in the legal world including: Moot Court and Mock Trial competition teams, internships with various law firms around the city, visits to Federal Court proceedings, plus after school programs and classroom visits from the Queens District Attorney’s Office. In addition to the curriculum and opportunities, the Justice, Law, and International Studies Academy now offers a 4 course, 12 credit College Now Program from the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies taught at John Adams High School by actual college professors, joining the school-wide effort to push the college preparatory initiative for all students.

The PRE-MED Academy is a dynamic academic community in which students explore the various opportunities within the world of health and medicine. The 4 year course load provided to our PRE-MED students equips them with knowledge, skills, and competencies to be successful in a premedical program at a university. PRE-MED students have the ability to be tracked as an IB (international baccalaureate) student where they can earn up to 30 college credits OR they can be tracked as a Medical Assisting Student where they will prepare to take a medical assisting licensing exam. Alongside the PRE-MED electives; Healthcare CORE, First Aid/CPR, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Intro to Medical Assisting, and Medical Assisting 1 and 2, the PRE-MED students also have the ability to take AP, College Now, and other college accredited courses. Both Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology are college accredited via our partnership with both SUNY Farmingdale and St. John's University

The Media and Fine Arts Academy is a learning community that prepares students for careers in communications, visual and performing arts with a blend of music production, video production studio art, media, graphic design and professional photography. Students will be exposed to rigorous curricula designed to expand their minds and challenge them to design the school yearbook, participate in specialty classes, and participate in dual enrollment programs for college credit through our partnership with SUNY Farmingdale and CUNY York College. The Media and Fine Arts academy specializes in providing an arts education while also challenging their students with a college level curriculum. All Media students can enroll in various prestigious programs such as IB, Advanced Placement and additional college credit bearing classes through. The Media Academy continuously exposes our students to extracurricular activities and projects like the John Adams Fashion show, the theater arts program, photo shoots, paint nights, and musicals. The students in the graphic arts program have an opportunity to obtain the Adobe certified associate certification. Our program has revamped all specialty classes to include state of the art art rooms, technology, cameras, and lighting, and musical instruments so that our students experience top of the line equipment fully funded by John Adams High School.

The Business and Finance Academy is a learning community that will allow students to develop professional skills, values and attitudes, while exploring their interests and talents. Through our curriculum, students will learn the ins and outs of starting and running a business, and will be prepared to pursue careers in marketing, finance, human resources, sports management, IT, retail, sales, communications & more. Students have the opportunity to extend learning beyond the classroom through job shadowing, travel opportunities, business competitions, mentoring by corporate partners, and internships that will bridge the gap between the classroom and the professional world. Our Social Media Marketing/Sports, Fashion and Entertainment Marketing, Personal Finance & Investing, and Virtual Enterprise courses allow our business students to earn college credit from our partnership with both Farmingdale and St. John’s University. Students also have the opportunity to take AP courses & other college accredited courses. Business students who complete our NYS/ NYC approved 3-year CTE Business sequence will receive a seal on their diploma at graduation indicating that they have the skills, work experience, and specific industry certifications necessary to succeed in the competitive economy, giving them a head start in their careers and/or college.

The Future Educators and Leadership Academy (FELA) is one of the three screened Small Learning Communities offered at John Adams High School. During their time at John Adams High School, FELA focuses on preparing students to pursue career paths in education and leadership. FELA is a Future ready program focusing on careers and skills for the 21st century employee. Our rigorous program helps students develop traits important to these specific career tracks by emphasizing hands-on teaching, character building, and communication skills through the lens of elective courses, in-house leadership and teaching opportunities, citywide internship opportunities, and Summer Youth Employment. We are also partnered with Brooklyn College to gain college credits via dual credited classes.