Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School

Frederick Douglass Academy III is built on Dr. Lorraine Monroe’s vision of academic and personal excellence for all Scholars. The emphasis on college preparation is supported by a challenging academic program, social, and emotional development and cultural enrichment. Through the Core Values – Respect, Education, Professionalism, and Community Awareness – Scholars evolve as they matriculate at Frederick Douglass Academy III. Our warm, supportive environment fosters the growth and development of our youngsters. Over the course of four years, Scholars graduate from our school prepared to enter the college or university of their choice.

• Priority to Bronx students or residents who attend an information session
• Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
• Then to Bronx students or residents
• Then to New York City residents

• 59% of offers went to this group

• 59% of offers went to this group

Personalized approach to educating every Scholar

Partnerships with community-based organizations

Bridge program which supports transition to high school

international travel program, after-school offerings, parent support

College preparation and advising, advanced coursework, and student leadership opportunities

AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP US History

Bx11, Bx15, Bx17, Bx21, Bx32, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS

College Trips; Community Service Expected; Extended Day Program (Credit Recovery); Extended Day Program (Tutoring); Online Grading System; Student/Parent Orientation; Summer Bridge Program; Uniform

Athletics, Weight Lifting, Art, Book Club, Chess, Culinary Arts, Chorus, Dance, Drama, Film, Fitness, Homework Help, National Honor Society, Media, Scholar Ambassadors (Link Crew), Student Government, Video Game Club, Computer Science and Technology, Yearbook, Peer Mediation, Young WomenÂ’s Leadership, Expanded Success Initiative (ESI) for Young men; After-school opportunities are seasonal and based on the interests of our Scholars.

Cheerleading, Dance, Double Dutch, Extreme Fitness, Step, Flag Football, Track and Field, Tennis, Volley Ball and Softball

• Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School

• Humanities & Interdisciplinary