Welcome to the Thurgood Marshall Academy website
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
A public middle and high school located in Central Harlem, serving students in grades 6 through 12 since 1993.
The 135th Street rundown
Autumn term · 2026–27
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| Thu 10 Sep | First day of school. NYC Public Schools calendar |
| Mon 21 Sep | Yom Kippur — schools closed. NYC Public Schools calendar |
| Thu 24 Sep | Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12 and 6–12 schools. NYC Public Schools calendar · applies to grades 6–12 |
| Mon 12 Oct | Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples’ Day — schools closed. NYC Public Schools calendar |
| Tue 3 Nov | Election Day — school will be in session remotely for all students. NYC Public Schools calendar |
| Wed 11 Nov | Veterans Day — schools closed. NYC Public Schools calendar |
| Thu 19 Nov | Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12 and 6–12 schools. NYC Public Schools calendar · applies to grades 6–12 |
| Fri 20 Nov | Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences for high schools, K–12 and 6–12 schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early. NYC Public Schools calendar · applies to grades 6–12 |
Check back often—we are always updating our calendar of upcoming events!
Nothing has been filed to the school’s own events page yet, so nothing is
printed here. When the Academy posts an event it appears in this rundown —
until then the slot stays empty rather than filled with something invented.
About our school
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change is a public middle and high school located in Central Harlem. The school opened in 1993 through collaboration with Abyssinian Development Corporation, the Manhattan High Schools Superintendent’s Office and New Visions for the Public Schools.
The goal of the Academy is to provide students and their families with comprehensive educational and support programs that will prepare them to meet the challenges of the workforce and higher education.
TMA is committed to school-wide projects and activities that enhance learning and simultaneously provide a safe school environment where students can mature both educationally and socially.
Our partners and programs
TMA offers after school activities as we firmly believe that they enrich and enhance student learning and creativity. In partnership with Abyssinian Development Corporation, New Visions for Public Schools, and other collaborators, TMA affords all of our students a vast array of athletic, cultural, and educational activities.
The school’s commitment
TMA is committed to reflecting the spirit and life of Justice Thurgood Marshall and his commitment to positive social change.
Thurgood Marshall Academy · About Our School
The theme of “social change” has been integrated into the curriculum through advisory in the middle school and social change classes, internships and community service in the high school program.
- Abyssinian Development Corporation
- New Visions for Public Schools
- SoBro
- NewYork-Presbyterian
- College Now at City College
One school, two programs
Students enter in 6th grade or in 9th grade and can stay through graduation. “At Thurgood Marshall Academy, our philosophy is to educate the whole student.”
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Middle school
Advisory and expanded learning
The social change theme is carried through advisory. For two years TMA has partnered with SoBro to support the ExpandED Learning Time program (ELT), a comprehensive enrichment program that equips middle school students with the knowledge and skills required to discover their passions and grow academically. At its heart the ELT program is a college-prep program.
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High school
Social change classes, internships, community service
The high school program carries the social change theme into coursework, internships and community service. Through College Now at City College, qualified New York City public high school students can enroll in courses that earn college credit and receive academic enrichment.
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Honor societies
National Honor Society & National Junior Honor Society
National Honor Society membership provides opportunities for students in grades 10–12 to reach their fullest potential in school and in life, and promotes the ideas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The National Junior Honor Society recognizes outstanding middle level students for scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character.
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Athletics
“Panther Pride”
Boys’ Varsity, Boys’ Junior Varsity, Girls’ Varsity and Track. “Stay tuned for information about this year’s Panther teams—we will be updating soon!” Seasons, coaches and meeting times are published by the school as each is confirmed; none are listed yet, so none are printed here.
Departments Art English Foreign Language Guidance Health & Physical Education Math Music Science Social Studies Special Education After School
How to apply
Thurgood Marshall Academy admits new 6th graders each fall through the DOE application process. There is no separate school application form.
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Middle school — grade 6
Applications are available at your current school in late November, and are due in December. Admitted students are required to attend a 5-week summer enrichment institute prior to commencing 6th grade in the fall.
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High school — grade 9
For students applying to high school, Thurgood Marshall Academy has a screened school selection method for 9th grade. Priority is given to continuing eligible 8th graders, then to District 5 residents, then to Manhattan residents.
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Questions
If you have any questions, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Sonia Allen, at sallen35@schools.nyc.gov, or call the main office on (212) 283-8055.
- Grade-by-grade guidance for every New York City public school is in the DOE enrollment guide.
- School-specific admissions information is published on MySchools, the city’s application site.
- Official school data — including quality reports and building accessibility — is on the NYC Public Schools profile for M670.
Resources for students & families
The following is a list of resources that parents, guardians, and students will find useful. If you are looking for a resource that you do not see here, please contact us.
The NewYork-Presbyterian School-Based Health Center
The NewYork-Presbyterian School-Based Health Center is located at your child’s school and is open year-round to provide students with free, on-site access to comprehensive medical and mental health care and a diverse array of health education and health promotion services.
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Meals
Free breakfast, lunch and after-school meals
Breakfast, lunch and after school meal service is free for all NYC public school students. At this school breakfast is served 7:50–8:15 a.m. and lunch is served 10:00 a.m.–1:06 p.m.
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Accounts
NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)
A web-based application that lets you see your child’s academic and biographic information on any computer, phone, or tablet. The application is translated into nine languages other than English.
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Accounts
DOE student accounts
The DOE has created student accounts for every single NYC public school student. Your account gives you access to TeachHub, Google Classroom, Zoom, and more.
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Also on the school’s resources page
Assessment preparation, graduation, college, crisis support, internet
The Office of State Assessment, high school graduation requirements, College Now at City College, the College Board, Khan Academy, a Google Classroom tutorial for students and parents, crisis support resources for families, and free or low-cost internet options are all listed on the school’s resources for students and families page.
Directions & contact
Our school is easily accessible using public transportation.
Main office
- Address
- 200-214 West 135th Street
New York, NY 10030 - Telephone
- (212) 283-8055
- Fax
- (212) 283-8109
- Principal
- Dr. Cynthia Carmona-Davis Assistant Principals: Ms. Kathleen McDowell and Mr. John Johnson, IA. Contact details are on the school’s administration page.
- Building accessibility
- Fully accessible. The city’s Building Accessibility Profile rates 200-214 West 135th Street 10 out of 10 — all educational primary function areas are accessible.
Getting here
- 2 3 B C trains to 135th Street
- A D trains to 125th Street
- Bus Bx33, M1, M2, M3, M7, M10, M11, M100, M101 or M104