School Phone Number
212-491-4107
Printed Name
Frederick Douglass Academy
Alphabetic Name Long
Frederick Douglass Academy
Grade Span 2014 2015 Min
6
Grade Span 2014 2015 Max
12
Bus
BX19, BX6, M1, M10, M102, M2, M3, M7
Subway
A, B, C, D to 145th St; 3 to Harlem - 148 St
Primary Address Line 1
2581 7 Avenue
School Accessibility Description
Not Accessible
First Priority01
Priority to continuing 8th graders
Second Priority02
Then to Districts 3, 4, and 5 students or residents
Third Priority03
Then to New York City residents
Independent Website
http://www.fda1.org
Overview Paragraph
Our goal is to provide a curriculum that enables our students to enter a selective college or university of their choice. All students must abide by our 12 Non-Negotiable Rules and Student Creed.
Program Highlights
Six Academies: Academy of Academic Professions; Academy of Engineering, Mathematics & Technology; Academy of Medicine & Applied Science; Academy of Law, Public Service & International Relations; Academy of Broadcasting, Media & Journalism; and Academy of Performing Arts. Others: College Now, Gilder Lehman Institute of American History, SAT Preparation, FIRST Robotics, Achieve Now, Naviance (online college search, application & tracking); Jupiter Grade (online progress report), Rosetta Stone (online language enrichment program); Mentoring, Tutoring & Mediation; After-school, weekend and holiday academic and enrichment programs
Language Classes
French, Japanese, Latin, Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses
Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, European History, French Language, Government and Politics: United States, Physics B, Spanish Language, Statistics, United States History
Extra Leadership Support
After-school, weekend & holiday academic and enrichment programs; Art, Dance, Music, Chorus, Drama, Chess, Gardening, Debate, Karate, Sports, Student Government, School Radio, School Newspaper; Mentoring, Tutoring & Mediation Programs; Botany, Greenhouse, Hydroponic & Horticulture Programs; Maroon & Gold Beautification Team, White & Blue Sustainability Team; National and National Junior Honor Societies; Hayden Math & Science Programs; Schwartz Science Scholars, Albert Schweitzer's Leadership for Life Program; local and international travels (e.g. Florida, Nashville, Canada, Brazil, Japan, China, Egypt, Ghana, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Ireland)
Psal Sports Boys
Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Psal Sports Girls
Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
School Sports
Capoeira, Indoor Soccer, Martial Arts, Table Tennis, Wrestling
Import Info Drop Down
Community Service Requirement, Extended Day Program, Student Summer Orientation, Weekend Program offered
Import Info Free Text
Solid white collared button-down appropriate size dress shirt/blouse (one color, without stripes), solid navy blue pants/knee-length skirt, solid navy blue tie, solid navy blue or white sweater; solid navy blue or white socks/tights; solid black dress/ACG shoes; solid black belt; solid navy blue or white hijab for those who wear one. Minimal jewelry allowed, but no long earrings. In the spring, students may wear a t-shirt with FDA logo. No saggy pants., Entering students are expected to attend our 4- to 6-week Summer Academy from early July to mid-August.
Open House Info
We will have Open Houses from October through March on Thursdays from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM and on Saturdays from 10:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
Se Services
This school will provide students with disabilities the supports and services indicated on their IEPs.
Online Language Courses
N/A
Communitydistrictnumber
110
Loc
[-73.93697349999999,40.82430979999999]
Context
http://schema.org
Id
http://nyc.pediacities.com/Resource/School/frederick_douglass_academy
Location 1
2581 7 Avenue, New York, NY, 10039
Nta
Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds