Harlem Academy

Independent school in Harlem driving equity of opportunity for promising students, guiding them to thrive at the highest academic levels.

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Exciting news! Harlem Academy was recently featured on @CBSNewYork. Reporter @tvjessi stopped by to tour our new school building, interview students, and sit down for a chat with Head of School Vinny Dotoli. Check out the video here: https://t.co/pXw6drXGC2

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Chess has been a signature program at Harlem Academy since the beginning! In this #flashback from 2015, students joyfully contemplate their next move. We are incredibly thankful for our partnership with @icnnyc, who make chess accessible and fun for all Harlem Academy students.

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On Friday, Ms. Castro took her second grade class to the Natural History Museum to deepen their learning about minerals and rocks. The class got up close and personal with different gemstones, discovered new types of rocks, and saw the famous Singing Stone.

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Harlem Academy’s middle school unit, “Explore,” challenges students to create their own day-long field trip in NYC. This unit inspired us to published a paper in Middle Grades Review to help other educators weave it into their classrooms. Find out more https://t.co/C00z1zx3EE

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We’re so proud of Amadu Jalloh, Class of 2021! His poem, “A Crows Lament,” was recently featured in @CFSAdmissions' annual report. We can’t wait to see how his love of writing continues to blossom. Congratulations, Amadu! Swipe to continue reading.

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We celebrated our eighth graders with a new tradition. Each student received a blazer to symbolize their rite of passage from role models at Harlem Academy to leaders beyond our halls. We are proud to continue to support them! RSVP to the high school fair https://t.co/bliulorchM

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Here’s to a night of reminiscing and reconnecting with old friends. We reunited with the classes of 2012 and 2013 to share stories, look back on memories, and to celebrate an everlasting bond started here at Harlem Academy. Classes of 2014 and 2015 RSVP! https://t.co/B0IzWlLSpm

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To celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, our elementary students read “Alma and How She Got Her Name” by @JuanaMartinezn, a story about celebrating your identity. Students discussed the importance of celebrating Hispanic heritage and shared stories about their names and background.

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As we celebrate our 20th year, please read our impact report to learn about Harlem Academy’s strategic growth, proudest moments, and transformational outcomes since the school’s founding in 2004! https://t.co/B6znW3O74D

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Our middle school students had a great time on our 3-day trip into the woods @PBlairstown. From overcoming a fear of heights on the ropes course to bonding over s’mores by the campfire, everyone challenged themselves and ultimately contributed to our team's growth.

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Join us in October for Harlem Academy's High School and College Fairs, where students and families can meet with school representatives, explore educational opportunities, and more. Please scan the QR codes below to RSVP (open to the public). See you there!

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Harlem Academy's commitment to education and community was recently featured in Harlem News. Check out the story on page 14, and find out about some of our upcoming public events.
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At their first community meeting of the year, primary school students introduced themselves, greeted one another, and recited the School Creed led by second grader Antonia.

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Today marks the first day of our 20th school year! Together we have created a school that is not just rigorous but joyful. Read our story here and share your own #HAmemories. https://t.co/UOqr6oSPOA

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Thanks to trustee Rodney Pope, @turner_talk, and Stratus Risk Associates for gathering an amazing group of people and golfers to support Harlem Academy!

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On Friday, we welcomed our community to Harlem Academy’s “Back to School, Back to Life, Back to Success” Carnival! Can’t wait to see everyone back on campus soon!

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We recently caught up with Sofia Caballero ’19, who’s eager to begin her freshman year at Oberlin College this fall as a pre-med student majoring in neuroscience. Read the full story in our latest blog: https://t.co/3LTmxJS4ik

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We are so proud of alums Marianna Lee and Aryel Sealey for their outstanding work as Teen Summer Fellows at the Hill Art Foundation.

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As part of our commitment to sharing strategies to nurture excellence, Kim and Darrin Wade, whose quadruplet sons went to Yale, joined us for a conversation about their parenting journey – the successes, the challenges, and the lessons learned. Read more: https://t.co/mCFJGu1vVf

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To avoid “summer slide” and keep their academic skills sharp, middle schoolers spend the summer reading great books like “Some Places More Than Other” by @reneewauthor and “American Street” by Ibi Zoboi. Learn more about our students' summer reading. https://t.co/cFXQv87X2G