Scholars' Creed
The community of Scholars at Frederick Douglass Academy VIII is dedicated to personal and academic excellence. Choosing to live in the community obligates each member to a code of civilized behavior. Allegiance to these ideals requires each Frederick Douglass Academy VIII scholar to refrain from and discourage behaviors, which threaten the freedom and respect every individual deserves.
As a Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Scholar,
I will practice personal and academic integrity;
I will respect the rights and property of others;
I will discourage bigotry; while striving to learn from the differences in people, ideas and opinions;
I will demonstrate concern for others, their feelings, and their need for conditions that support their work and development.
-adapted from the Morehouse College Student’s Creed
Our Uniform Policy
Mandatory School Uniform: We have mandatory components to our school uniform. You are to purchase the uniform items from Milkuniforms.com. You can buy uniform pants/skirts from Cookies, Old Navy, JC Penny, Ideals,Target, Walmart, Burlington, etc. The breakdown of our school uniform is as follows:
Fall (September-November) & Spring (April -June)
FDA VIII Polo (short sleeve or long sleeve)
Black Pants or Skirt (Jeans are not allowed)
Black footwear- Preferably rubber sole shoes
Winter Uniform (December-March)
White button down shirt FDA VIII Tie (Purchased only from MILK store)
FDA VIII Cardigan, Pullover vest or sweater (Purchased only from MILK Uniform Store)
Black Pants or Skirt (Jeans are not allowed)
Black Footwear- Rubber Sole
Gym Uniform
FDA VIII T-shirt (Purchased only from MILK store)
FDA VIII Sweatshirt (Purchased only from MILK store)
FDA VIII Sweat pants or joggers (Purchased only from MILK store)
FDA VIII Shorts (Purchased only from MILK store) Black, White or Black & White sneakers ONLY!!!
Discount code for online orders: Receive 10% off when you use SAVE10452
The Bell Schedule
We are the TIGERS!
T = Trustworthy
I = Intellectual
G = Generous
E = Enthusiastic
R = Respectful
S = Supportive
Frederick Douglass Academy VIII's Mission and Vision
Vision Statement
Our vision is to empower each scholar to become lifelong learners that will contribute to world-wide society through creativity, technological innovation, self-discipline, leadership, citizenship , and excellence.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to develop college-ready scholars who use their creativity and critical thinking skills to prepare for the future by embodying the core values of Frederick Douglass.