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First and foremost, college preparation is the primary focus for all students at FDA. In addition to traditional courses, FDA offers a wide variety of Dual Enrollment College and Advanced Placement (AP) classes in all subject areas, including History, Literature, Foreign Language, Mathematics, and the Sciences.

Our Vision

The vision of our school is to prepare and motivate students by instilling in them critical reasoning skills, respect for themselves.

Upcoming Events

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Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12 and 6–12 schools

5 PM – 8 PM

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Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K-12 and 6-12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early

12 PM – 2:30 PM

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Eid al-Fitr, schools closed

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Middle School ELA CBT Assessment - Grades 6 - 8

8:15 AM – 1 PM

Frederick Douglass Academy, 2581 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10039, USA

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Middle School ELA CBT Assessment - Grades 6 - 8

8:15 AM – 1 PM

Frederick Douglass Academy, 2581 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10039, USA

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MS Math CBT Assessment - Grades 6 - 8

8:15 AM – 1 PM

Frederick Douglass Academy, 2581 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10039, USA

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MS Math CBT Assessment - Grades 6 - 8

8:15 AM – 1 PM

Frederick Douglass Academy, 2581 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10039, USA

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MAP Growth EOY Testing

7 AM – 8 AM

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MAP Growth EOY Testing

7 AM – 8 AM

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MAP Growth EOY Testing

7 AM – 8 AM

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MAP Growth EOY Testing

7 AM – 8 AM

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MAP Growth EOY Testing

7 AM – 8 AM

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MAP Growth EOY Testing

7 AM – 8 AM

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Athletics event 1

12 PM – 1 PM

Athletics event 2

12 PM – 1 PM

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Athletics event 1

12 PM – 1 PM

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Athletics event 1

12 PM – 1 PM

Athletics event 2

12 PM – 1 PM

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Athletics event 2

12 PM – 1 PM

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Athletics event 1

12 PM – 1 PM

Athletics event 2

12 PM – 1 PM

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Athletics event 1

12 PM – 1 PM

Mar

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Athletics event 1

12 PM – 1 PM

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Principal's Message

The Frederick Douglass Academy (FDA), serving the Harlem community of New York City, has had one very special mission since 1991: to prepare students from the surrounding community to succeed at the college or university of their choice. This is accomplished by offering opportunities for personal growth through extracurricular activities, providing support in the college process for students & their families, and ensuring a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the academic expectations of the top colleges and universities in our nation.

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Parent Teacher Conferences

Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for:
Wednesday March 18th from 5p.m. to 8:00p.m. and Thursday March 19th from 12:00p.m. to 2:30p.m.

**Students will be dismissed after their 4th period class (11:23 AM) on Thursday.

Please click on the link to schedule an appointment with your child's teachers. Thank you!

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