January 30, 2018
Flip 2 Fit
While most of us use phone apps everyday, few of us have had to opportunity to see their own app in the Apple App Store. That's the case with The First Academy student Brennen Fountain. Brennen... Read More.
Tennis & Tea
Register today for the Ladies’ Tennis & Tea on May 3 at Isleworth! Participants will enjoy a fun competition and lunch.
RAAE Showcase
Come enjoy the culminating debut for our Royal Academy of the Arts performers. They’ve been hard at work all semester practicing towards this recital on May 5 at 4 pm.
Aladdin, Jr.
Join us on May 4 & 5 for an Evening at the Arts desert performance. Tickets are available online for this two night evening in the Natalie Thomas Gymnasium.
SummerQuest
Looking for summertime activities? SummerQuest is packed full of athletic, arts, and academic opportunities. Registration is now open to students and guests.
Personal Tours
Interested in attending The First Academy? Join us for a campus wide personal tour where you can ask questions and meet faculty and staff.
Apple Distinguished
School
The First Academy has been named an Apple Distinguished School 2017-2019. The selection of The First Academy highlights our success as an innovative and compelling learning environment.
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By SouthWest Orlando Bulletin. Thank you readers of SouthWest Bulletin for recognizing us Orlando’s Best Private School 5 years in a row!
Parent University
Whether they’re teenagers or toddlers, each age poses new challenges for parents. Parent University provides valuable insight on topics such as Digital Citizenship, Spiritual Formation, and Academics.
About us
The First Academy is a Christ-centered, college preparatory, private school serving over 1,450 Central Florida students from preschool through high school.
Since its founding in 1986, The First Academy has continued to grow the academic, fine arts, and athletic programs, helping elevate students to their highest levels of achievement. Developing character strength has led our young men and women to serve others in Orlando and across the globe.
Academics
Arts
December 1, 2016
Bekka Herdy Receives Critics Choice Tech Award
Pictured with Garry Sullivan, Upper School PrincipalBekka Herdy (Class of 2017) received the Critics Choice Tech Award at the 2016 Florida District V Thespian Festival competition. Bekka... Read More.
April 7, 2016
Middle & Upper School Fine Arts Recognition, 4/6
Our visual and performing arts department has been hard at work, showcasing their God-given talents in various competitions around the state of Florida. We'd like to congratulate these students who... Read More.
April 7, 2016
RAAE Students learn about Jesus from a Teacup!
Mrs. Collins shared the entire gospel and Christian walk with the RAAE Ceramics students through creation of a pot on the potter’s wheel! From the creation of Adam from Terra Cotta (Red Clay... Read More.
December 9, 2015
Congratulations McKenzie McNeil!
Congratulations to McKenzie McNeil for winning the "Best in Show" award at the 2015 District V Thespian Festival. McKenzie is a senior at TFA and has been involved in theatre for six years. She has... Read More.
October 8, 2015
Disney’s Candlelight Processional
In September, a group of sixteen Upper School students sang for in an audition video (above) in the hopes that Disney would select our school to participate in the Disney Candlelight Processional at... Read More.
May 14, 2015
Why the Arts Matter in School
Written By: Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of SchoolSeveral years ago, Stanford University published the results of a study demonstrating why the arts matter in school. While many schools are cutting... Read More.
May 5, 2015
Making TFA History
Alumnus Stephen Whitaker, son of Dr. & Mrs. Steve Whitaker, recently finished directing The Odd Couple by Neil Simon which had a successful run April 23-25 in the new Black Box Theatre. This... Read More.
February 5, 2015
Congrats Caroline Wendzel
The First Academy junior, Caroline Wendzel has been awarded the Silver Key Award by the Scholastic Southeast Writing Region-at-Large for 2015 in the Science Fiction/Fantasy category. This... Read More.
Athletics
April 4, 2018
A Momentous Occasion
At The First Academy, our athletes participate in programs that aim to both further their skill and glorify God through interactions with teammates, fans, officials, and opponents. The goal of TFA... Read More.
December 21, 2017
Athletics Blog, Week of December 21
pring Sports Tryout Dates Boys Weightlifting--> 9th - 12th - No tryout - Workouts start on Tuesday 1/9 (after school) Softball--> 1/22 Track & Field--> 1/22 Tennis--> 1/22 ... Read More.
December 14, 2017
Athletics Blog, Week of December 14
Events December 14: Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Apopka HS JV Boys Basketball @ Orlando Christian Prep MS Boys Soccer vs. Orangewood MS Girls Soccer vs. Orangewood 6th Grade Boys Basketball vs... Read More.
December 7, 2017
Athletics Blog, Week of December 7
Events December 7: Varsity Girls Basketball @ Wekiva HS MS Boys Soccer vs. Lake Highland Prep MS Girls Soccer vs. Windermere PrepDecember 8: Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Lake Gibson Varsity... Read More.
November 30, 2017
Athletics Blog, Week of November 30
Events November 30: Varsity Girls Basketball @ Evans HS MS Boys Soccer @ Lake Highland Prep 7th Grade Boys Basketball @ Cornerstone 6th Grade Boys Basketball @ Cornerstone MS Girls Soccer... Read More.
November 16, 2017
Athletics Blog, Week of November 16
tate Champions!Congratulations to the Lady Royals Golf team on winning the Class 1A State Championship on Wednesday afternoon at Mission Inn! The two day tournament saw the Lady Royals shoot a... Read More.
November 9, 2017
Athletics Blog, Week of November 9
tate Champions!Congratulations to the Lady Royals Golf team on winning the Class 1A State Championship on Wednesday afternoon at Mission Inn! The two day tournament saw the Lady Royals shoot a... Read More.
November 8, 2017
Inaugural Basketball Tournament to Take Over TFA, Orlando
It is with much excitement that we announce the addition of a first-class event to the TFA family with the inaugural The City Beautiful Invitational basketball tournament this December. The tournament... Read More.
In 2007, TFA was selected to receive an inaugural
FHSAA Rozelle Sportsmanship Award
only one of seven schools honored in the state of Florida
$84 million
in scholarship offers since 2003.
151,000 hours
of Missions/Service completed around the world since 2003
100%
of TFA graduates have been accepted to college
Events
Apr
25
25
PRE – Library/Story Time
10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Apr
25
25
US Visual Art Spring Exhibit
4/25 7:30 AM-4/26 4:00 PM
Black Box Theatre
Apr
25
25
US Visual Art Spring Exhibit
4/25 7:30 AM-4/26 4:00 PM
The First Academy, Black Box Theatre, Bruton Boulevard, Orlando, FL, United States
Apr
25
25
Varsity Track Regional Meet
08:00 AM-09:00 PM
The First Academy Payne Stewart Athletic Complex, 2667 Bruton Blvd, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
Apr
25
25
US Senior Dress Up Day-College Pride
7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Apr
25
25
US Digital Cinema Awards
01:05 PM-01:50 PM
US Band Room-210
Apr
25
25
Rising 6th Gr. Parent Meeting (Current 5th Gr. Parents)
03:00 PM-03:30 PM
LS 234 - The First Academy, 2667 Bruton Blvd, Orlando, FL 32805
Apr
25
25
US- Visual Arts Spring Exhibit
4/25 7:30 AM-4/30 4:00 PM
Black Box
Open 7:30 AM- 4 PM daily
Apr
25
25
US National Spanish Honor Society induction
06:30 PM-07:30 PM
Henry Chapel
Apr
26
26
TCS K-8th Grade TerraNova 3 Testing (Traditional & Tues/Thurs Hybrid): 8:00-12:00 PM Mandatory Standardized Testing and 12:00 PM Dismissal TCS 9th-12th Grade: Regular School Day with 12:00 PM Dismissal
08:00 AM-12:00 PM
Apr
26
26
K4-5th Gr. Chapel (Class: 3rd-Harrison)
08:30 AM-09:15 AM
Faith Hall - First Baptist Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL
Apr
26
26
4th Gr. Trip (Group 1 – Uth)
7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Canaveral National Seashore, S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796, USA
Apr
26
26
MS/US Chapel
09:25 AM-10:20 AM
Worship Center
Apr
26
26
MS/US Chapel
09:25 AM-10:20 AM
Worship Center
Apr
26
26
Varsity Baseball vs Lyman HS (Sr. Night)
07:00 PM-09:00 PM
The First Academy Payne Stewart Athletic Complex, 2667 Bruton Blvd, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
Apr
26
26
Varsity Softball District Championship TBD
07:00 PM-09:00 PM
The First Academy Payne Stewart Athletic Complex, 2667 Bruton Blvd, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
Giving Opportunities
In August of 1987, The First Academy committed to “preparing children for life as Christian leaders.” Through the faithfulness of God and the generosity of his people, The First Academy began impacting thousands of students’ lives. Since then, countless parents, grandparents and alumni have given generously, and today we ask that you, too, help make this possible.
