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• Adam Clayton Powell Junior Academy
  J.H.S. 43
  
  Sal Fernandez,
  Principal
  
  509 West 129th Street
  New York, NY 10027
  
  Tel: 212-690-5977
  Fax: 212-690-5980
  
  Hours: Monday through Friday:
  8:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
  
  Grades: 6th grade through 8th grade
  
  Program of Study: The mission of the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Academy is to ensure that students are the voice of their generation, empower students to aspire to be leaders and achieve the highest social and academic standards, and provide a strong foundation in communication, technology, and the law.
  
  Special Academic Programs: Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Center for Law and Peace, School of Journalism, Art and Media, and School of Business/Computer Technology
  
  Extracurricular Activities: Chess, Computer Club, Track Club, Basketball, Track Teams, Mock Trial Team, Debate Team, Club Kuumba (literacy through the performing arts), and Multi-Media Club



• Edward W. Stitt Junior High School
  J.H.S. 164
  
  Barbara J. Richardson,
  Principal
  
  401 West 164th Street
  New York, NY 10032
  
  Tel: 212-927-8380
  Fax: 212-923-6929
  
  Hours: Monday through Friday:
  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  
  Grades: 6th grade through 8th grade
  
  Program of Study: All students at the Edward W. Stitt School are given a challenging, academically enriched interdisciplinary curriculum.
  
  Special Academic Programs: Sequential Math Regents Classes, Laptop Program, Project Stop Conflict Resolution Program, and a Bilingual Excel Grant
  
  Extracurricular Activities: Journalism Club, Homework Helper, Cheerleaders, Volleyball, Science, Art Clubs, and Basketball