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.
Get Involved!
Join us for the Volunteer Kick-off Breakfast on Wednesday, August 22 at 8:15 am in the Student Center. Come find out how you can be involved in our Parent Association, Fine Arts, and Athletic Departments!
Back to School
Download your copy of the Back to School Packet, containing 2018-2019 school year events, supply lists, changes, and news.
Parent University
Parents are invited to partake in single sessions and course series that keep parents informed on topics such as Technology and Academics. Check back regularly for new course registrations to be added.
Thank you readers of Orlando Magazine as well as SouthWest Bulletin for awarding us Orlando’s Best Private School for 2018.
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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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 Principal Bekka 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 School Several 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
May 15, 2018
2018 Varsity Athletic Banquet Recap
Varsity Awards Ceremony At the end of every school year, in the 2nd week of May, the Royal Booster Association hosts an awards banquet in which we get to honor and recognize many people for... Read More.
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 Prep December 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.
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
Aug
21
21
PRE – Preschool Parent Sunshine Committee
7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Aug
21
21
TFH Parent’s Fellowship E2 Building Room 315/317
08:00 AM-08:30 AM
Aug
21
21
TCS High School Parent Meeting
11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Aug
21
21
Varsity Volleyball vs Jones High School
06:00 PM-07:00 PM
Jones High School, 3090 C.R. Smith St, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
Aug
21
21
JV Girls Volleyball vs Jones High School
05:00 PM-06:00 PM
Jones High School, 3090 C.R. Smith St, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
Aug
21
21
Varsity Boys Golf vs Foundation Academy
04:00 PM-06:00 PM
West Orange Country Club, 3300 W Orange Country Club Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA
Aug
21
21
Varsity Girls Golf vs Windermere Prep and Biship Moore
04:00 PM-06:30 PM
Falcon's Fire Golf Course, 3200 Seralago Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746, USA
Aug
21
21
JV Boys Golf vs Circle Christian
04:00 PM-06:00 PM
Metrowest Golf Club, 2100 S Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL 32835, USA
Aug
21
21
Parent University: Digital Natives Series, Part 1
08:15 AM-09:15 AM
The First Academy, Cramer Family Field House, 2667 Bruton Blvd, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
Aug
22
22
Volunteer Kick-Off Breakfast
08:15 AM-09:00 AM
First Baptist Orlando, Student Center, 3000 South John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL
Aug
22
22
LS Volunteer Kick-Off Breakfast
08:15 AM-09:00 AM
Student Center - First Baptist Orlando, 3000 S John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32805
Aug
22
22
US Volunteer Kick-Off Breakfast
08:15 AM-09:00 AM
Student Center
Aug
22
22
MS Volunteer Kick-Off Breakfast
08:15 AM-09:00 AM
Student Center
Aug
22
22
JV Boys Golf vs Bishop Moore
03:30 PM-05:30 PM
Metrowest Golf Club, 2100 S Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL 32835, USA
Aug
23
23
MS/US Chapel
09:25 AM-10:20 AM
Worship Center
Aug
23
23
MS/US Chapel
09:25 AM-10:20 AM
Worship Center
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.
