Overview
● TMLA Middle School
● Middle School Launch Principles
● Academics
● Athletic O erings
● Extracurricular Programming
● Facilities
● Faculty and Sta
● Tuition
TMLA Middle School
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Founded in 1936, The Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica Estates, NY is a Catholic college preparatory high school for young women sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph and rooted in their charism of unity, reconciliation, and inclusive love that embraces all of creation.
Today, it is the smart high school choice for extraordinary girls. Beginning in September 2025, the smart choice for extraordinary girls in Grades 6-12. At a time when excellent middle school options are limited, it is important that families enroll their daughters in the strongest academic program possible. The whole student - especially the whole teenager - needs the strongest school community and environment possible to ensure success at the highest levels in high school, college and beyond.
Middle School Launch Principles
Care for the whole student comes first.
The mission pushes TMLA middle school students to engage in the joyous work of supporting each other through the journey of identity formation, giving them language and skills to articulate exactly who they are, and making them feel loved, respected and seen.
Set the bar high for extraordinary program design.
Academics
Recruit the best teachers.
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Middle school can have a profound impact on students, as it is a time of significant physical, emotional, and social changes. The Mary Louis middle school program is comprehensive, focusing on academic foundation building, social-emotional development, and the exploration of hobbies and interests.
Middle school students need to feel safe and supported to focus on their growth, and adults play a key role in providing this environment. The TMLA middle school faculty and sta will be committed to supporting grades 6-8, o ering both teaching expertise and personalized attention to meet the diverse needs and interests of their students.
Align with TMLA mission and values.
Parents want their daughters to learn and lead with faith and love. Their daughters need to stand firm with strong moral values, which cannot be delayed until high school or college.
The Mary Louis Academy sixth and seventh grade program will have nationally aligned curricula in core content areas, as well as religion, foreign language, art and music. In eighth grade, students will take three Regents-level courses, ensuring they are prepared not only for ninth grade, but upper-level high school courses.
Grade 6
Grade 7
ELA Wilson - Just Words, which is known as an accelerated word study program, part of the Wilson Reading System, that focuses on explicitly teaching decoding and spelling skills, particularly focusing on word structure, phonics, and syllable types to build fluency and comprehension.
Grade 8
Great Minds - Wit & Wisdom focuses on building students' knowledge through deep exploration of diverse, high-quality texts across various subjects like literature, history, and art, encouraging them to read, write, and speak critically about complex
Math Illustrative Math, which is nationally recognized for emphasizing a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. This approach helps students develop a deeper understanding of mathematics and prepares them for higher-level mathematics courses.
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topics while fostering a love for learning through engaging materials.
NYSED Integrated Algebra I Regents
Religion Grade-specific programming that aligns with the Diocese of Brooklyn pacing guide and integrates themes like "religion in history" and "the human person," blending both religious education and historical understanding.
Science Great Mind - PhD Science, which weaves art into science content, allowing students to practice the scientific skills of making observations, asking questions, and noticing patterns while they share what they notice and wonder.
Social Studies Great Minds - Wit & Wisdom focuses on building students' knowledge through deep exploration of diverse, high-quality texts across various subjects like literature, history, and art, encouraging them to read, write, and speak critically about complex topics while fostering a love for learning through engaging materials.
Great Minds - Wit & Wisdom
NYSED Earth Science Regents
NYSED US History Regents
World Languages Languageo eringtobeconfirmed. If Spanish, TMLA middle school will use Sonrisas Spanish which uses the Acquire, Develop, Learn® methodology to prepare students for higher level Spanish courses in high school.
Arts Grade-specific visual arts curriculum aligned with the “creating, presenting, and responding” sequence.
Physical Education
Grade-specific programming focused on the value of physical activity for overall wellness, enjoyment, challenge, and/or self-expression.
Athletic O erings
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The Mary Louis Academy boasts the largest girls athletic program in New York City. With over 25 teams, more than half of TMLA students are scholar-athletes, and many continue playing in college. The middle school athletic program will be run by the TMLA Athletic Director, Christina Falsone, ensuring that students learn the basics, refine skills and gear up for high school-level competition.
Before taking the helm of TMLA’s Athletic Department, Mrs. Falsone played Division II softball at Dowling College. She served as a Graduate Assistant at Dowling in 2006, then went on to lead as the Varsity Softball Assistant Coach at St. John the Baptist from 2008 to 2013, before transitioning to Head Varsity Coach in 2013, where she led the team for six seasons.
In the 2025-2026 school year, TMLA will o er volleyball and basketball teams for middle school students. Both sports are o ered at the junior varsity and varsity levels at TMLA, with all teams competing in Tier 1 of the CHSAA.
Extracurricular Programming
Middle school students will have access to a wide range of extracurricular activities, including music, theater and robotics. TMLA students have boundless choice and opportunities to perform, experiment and lead. Proposed extracurricular programming includes:
Facilities
In 1936, the founding students of TMLA attended school in the campus' Convent. This standalone building will undergo a full renovation to become the permanent home of the middle school. Now in the engineering phase, the renovated Convent will feature six classrooms, a lab, library, community meeting space, cafeteria, chapel and o ces. Additionally, middle school students will have their own dedicated entrance from Edgerton Boulevard, providing them with a separate access point to the school.
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In addition, the middle school students will have access to the
and auditorium in the
Student schedules will be designed to ensure that these spaces are reserved for middle school programming.
Faculty & Sta
gymnasium
main TMLA building.
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TMLA Leadership TMLA Directors Middle School Administration Middle School Teachers TMLA General O ce
Dir. of Admissions & Enrollment: Amanda Cunni
Dir. of Athletics: Christina Falsone
Dir. of Finance: Maria Finocchio
Dir. of Technology: Erin DiLorenzo
Transportation and Accessibility
TMLA o ers a range of transportation options:
Assistant Principal: Hiring
Two humanities teachers: Hiring
Two STEM teachers: Hiring
Electives teacher: Hiring
● Existing routes in Middle Village, Whitestone, the Rockaways
● Metrocards Gr. 6-8 students residing in NYC
● LIRR reimbursement for Gr. 6-8 students residing in Nassau/Su olk County
In addition, TMLA will provide or coordinate bussing in partnership with TMLA families, including NYC yellow buses (Gr. 6 students), Nassau/Su olk County yellow buses (Gr. 6-8 students).
In March 2025, TMLA will survey all current and incoming TMLA families (Gr. 6-12) to determine if there is su cient demand for additional bus routes (e.g., shuttle from jamaica train station to TMLA, Greenpoint, Ridgewood, Long Island city). We look forward to expanding our transportation options.
Tuition
The tuition for SY 25-26 for Gr. 6-8 is $6,000.