About Us
Welcome to Our Community
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
Ubuntu, translates to "I am because we are," underpins our belief in a shared humanity, teaching us that our individual successes are deeply interconnected with the well-being of others.
Nelson Mandela
School for Social Justice
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OUR SCHOOL AT A GLANCE
Our school inspires critical, ethical, and global thinking. Our academic program emphasizes an inter-disciplinary approach where faculty and students collaborate to pose essential questions.
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Opportunities & Programs
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Attendance Rate
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Graduation Rate (past 3 years)
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Exceeds Benchmark
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Student opportunities
An International Baccalaureate (IB) Candidate School
Nelson Mandela School for Social Justice is proud to be pursuing authorization as an International Baccalaureate® World School. As an IB candidate school, we are building a globally recognized program that challenges students to think critically, act ethically, and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.
A Welcome From Our Principal
Welcome to NMSSJ, where we are dedicated to creating a community centered on Mastery-Based learning, Restorative Justice, early college experiences, social justice education and action, smart use of technology, and effective Rites of Passage for young people.
Upcoming Events
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Report Cards Distrubuted
March 31, 2026
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Spring Break
April 2, 2026
PSATs
April 27, 2026
SATs
April 28, 2026
Teacher’s Appreciation Week
May 4, 2026
AP LIterature
May 6, 2026
AP African American Studies and AP World
May 7, 2026
AP US History
May 8, 2026
AP Language and Composition
May 13, 2026
AP Environmental Science
May 15, 2026
Progress Report
May 20, 2026
Swabona Fair
May 21, 2026
Swabona Fair (Night of Celebration and Parent Teacher Conference)
Nelson Mandela Annual Gala with the Ella Baker Foundation
May 29, 2026
For Seniors
June 1, 2026
Grades Due - For Seniors
ELA Regents
June 9, 2026
Regents Week - ELA Regents
Chemistry
June 9, 2026
Regents Week - Chemistry
Algebra II
June 10, 2026
Regents Week - Algebra II
Algebra I
June 17, 2026
Regents Week - Algebra I
Global Histiory
June 17, 2026
Regents Week - Global Histiory
Biology and Living Enviornment
June 18, 2026
Regents Week - Biology and Living Enviornment
Juneteenth
June 19, 2026
For Grades 9-11
June 22, 2026
Final Grades Due
Ratuing Day
June 22, 2026
US History and Government Geometry
June 23, 2026
Last Day of School and Grades Distributed Graduation
June 26, 2026
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1700 Fulton Street, 3rd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11213
Phone: (718) 804-6805 | Fax: (718) 804-6808
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