Returning and new students visited Thurgood Marshall Academy for orientation last week to become familiar with the school's policies, programs, and expectations for the year.
"How many of you want to go to college?" college counselor Mr. Mitchell asked a group of tenth-graders. Most of the small crowd raised their hands. "How many of you are left handed? How many of you play an instrument?" The students who raised their hands are in luck---Mr. Mitchell used these examples to show the different kinds of scholarships available for various talents or attributes.
In another session, students heard about some exciting extracurricular programs, like the Mentoring Program, Law Day, and the new Pep Squad, which will cheer for the Warriors at home games in our new gym! 
What are Thurgood Marshall Academy students looking forward to this year?
"I'm planning on studying." "And asking questions!" said sophomores Monet Tucker and Patrice Young.
Freshman Amana Everett said she's looking forward to music class and "getting to know the teachers." With two sisters and a cousin already enrolled at Thurgood Marshall Academy, she's practically a veteran.
It's all systems go for the first week of school! Best wishes to all for a successful year.
