In Memoriam: Marion S. Barry Jr.
Thurgood Marshall Academy extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of DC Councilmember and former Mayor Marion Barry Jr. We remember Mr. Barry …read more
The Warrior
We’re Tier 1!
For the fourth consecutive year, Thurgood Marshall Academy has been designated a Tier 1 school by the DC Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB), the …read more
Catching Up With TMA Alumna Tamiya Hall
“Anyone at Thurgood Marshall Academy could tell you that I’ve changed” says Tamiya Hall, a 2014 graduate and a current freshman at Norfolk State University (NSU). Now mid-way through her first semester, Tamiya’s transition to undergrad marks the end of a long personal journey into a goal-oriented college student: “I have truly changed my perspective on school and life, and I am proud of myself.”
A Window on the World: Thurgood Marshall Academy’s Abroad Initiative Enters its 5th Year
Spanish language immersion. Hiking through the mountainous rain forest. Learning indigenous arts from families in rural villages. Sampling Costa Rican cuisine. “I can already picture it,” says Junior Asia Boulware. “The warm, fresh, clean air. The busy roads and marketplaces. The beautiful, immense jungle.”
Sounds like a dream come true? These are the scenes that students at Thurgood Marshall Academy look forward to when they commit to the Abroad Initiative, an after-school club focusing on language immersion, community service, and international travel.
Thurgood Marshall Academy Launches its College Counseling Institute
With the support of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s SOAR Act Initiative, Thurgood Marshall Academy launched its College Counseling Institute this morning, joined by peers from the District of Columbia Public Schools, Paul PCS, Two Rivers PCS, Maya Angelou PCS, IDEA PCS, YouthBuild PCS, BASIS DC PCS, Cesar Chavez PCS, Washington Latin PCS, and National Collegiate PCS.
The College Counseling Institute strives to share Thurgood Marshall Academy’s experiences and recommendations for best practices in college counseling and alumni support with local public and public charter schools, improving graduation, college acceptance, and college retention rates for youth throughout DC. The Institute is a year-long program designed to share best practices from Thurgood Marshall Academy and participating schools in areas such as creating a college going culture, managing and improving the college application process, maximizing standardized testing for college success, demystifying the financial aid process, and alumni support.
TMA's Class of 2014 Exceeded City-Wide Average SAT Score
Last week, the College Board released data on student achievement in the District of Columbia on the SAT for the Class of 2014. At 1,241, …read more
Thank You To Our 2014-15 Mentors!
To all of our mentors – veteran and novice – we thank you for joining us for this year’s Mentor Program! We have officially reached …read more
Warrior Debaters Earn 2nd Place for Overall Wins at the Inaugural Debate Tournament of 2014-15
Congratulations are in order for our Warrior Debaters! Thurgood Marshall Academy brought four teams to the first debate tournament of the 2014-15 school year, held …read more
A Foundation for Success
In DC, with charter, magnet, private, and traditional public high school options available, the processes of choosing the right high school can be a difficult …read more
Executive Director Alexandra Pardo to Leave Thurgood Marshall Academy at the End of the 2014-15 School Year
Alexandra Pardo announced today that she will be leaving her position as Executive Director of Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School on July 30, 2015, …read more