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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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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed

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End of SY25 T1/MP3

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End of SY25 T1/MP4 - End of Fall Semester

Professional Development Day for high schools and 6–12 schools; students in these schools do not attend

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MAP Growth MOY

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

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Regents Administration

MAP Growth MOY

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

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Regents Administration

MAP Growth MOY

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Regents Administration

MAP Growth MOY

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

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Regents Administration

MAP Growth MOY

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

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MAP Growth MOY

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

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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

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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

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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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A red and blue backpack leaning against a tree trunk in a grassy area.

Close-up of a yellow school bus with the words 'SCHOOL BUS' and 'EMERGENCY DOOR' visible.

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Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences are on Thursday, November 20th from 5p.m. to 8:00p.m. and Friday, November 21st from 12:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. Please click on the link to schedule an appointment with your child's teachers. Thank you!

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