Public School 12  was created as a 
Gifted and Talented Academy in 1994.
Studentsí acceptance into the program 
was based on academic performance
or talent recommendation in grades 3 
through 5, while Kindergarten through
2nd. grade students entered the school 
on an open enrollment basis.
During its second year, the pupil 
composition of P. S, 12 changed.  The 
school became a zoned  school
with the elimination of the Gifted and 
Talented Program.  The school
received an overflow of students from 
Public Schools 191 and 167.  In 
addition, a Pre kindergarten and a 
sixth grade program were added to the 
school. Also, the Special Education
population and classes were doubled.

The school's extended day programs are 
Project Read and Latchkey which
provide additional help in homework, 
literacy, mathematics, technology
and core knowledge curriculum.  Our 
extracurricular activities include
the followings:
Visual Arts, Band, Chorus, Violin 
Instruction and Physical Education.
Through the community support, Malcolm 
X Academy provides academic
enrichment, homework help and 
recreational activities to over 200
students in its
After School Program.

To strengthen the Parent's support for 
the school, numerous workshops on
literacy, educational  toys, Core 
Knowledge and Comprehensive Educational 
Plan are given.
We have Parent Appreciation Day, Annual 
Family Day and a functioning
Leadership Team.  Parents assist with 
clerical duties, lunchroom and class 
trips; and the PAhas monthly meetings 
with the Principal.  We continuously 
encourage parent participation.