Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School

Founded in 2004 and inspired by the life of Frederick Douglass, Frederick Douglass Academy VII (FDA VII) is located in the Brownsville area and built on Dr. Lorraine MonroeÂ’s vision of academic and personal excellence for all students. The school mission involves the creation of a collaborative work environment which nurtures intellectual diversity, prepares scholars to attend an institution of higher learning, and to become active citizens in their larger communities. FDA VII is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and chartered by the National Honor Society.

• Intensive academic program focused on English language arts, communications, mathematics, journalism, public speaking, dance, and art. College preparatory advisory in grade 10.

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

• 96% of offers went to this group

• 96% of offers went to this group

iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

Full-time College Advisor, College-prep curriculum, Annual local and overnight college tours, Expanded Success Initiative (ESI)

CUNY College Now with Brooklyn College, Baruch College STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program), Brownsville Youth Court

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), School Construction Authority Summer Internships, International Travel

PENCIL Business School Partnership, Digital Ready, Girls ROCK, Summer Scholars, FDA VII HS/Grace Church Regents Prep and Life Skills

AP English

B12, B14, B15, B60, B7

Chess, Art, Women in Science, International Club, Yearbook, Computer, Wellness Committee, Annual Cultural Heritage Celebration, Student Government Organization, Annual Welcome Back BBQ, RROCS, Gentlemen Scholars, National Honor Society, Poetry Out Loud Competition, Student Ambassadors Program, Senior Committee, Arts Festival

Intramural Sports, Cheerleading, STEP, Weight Lifting

• Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School

• Humanities & Interdisciplinary