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.
Celebrating MLK
As we take time to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s accomplishments, The First Academy thought you might want to learn some intriguing and relatively unknown facts about Dr. King.
Continuous Enrollment
Current students are automatically enrolled for the subsequent school year. Should you need to make a change for the upcoming school year, the enrollment status change period is open between January 15-31.
Open House
You’re invited to the Admissions Open House on Sunday, January 27th between 2-4 pm. Join us at 2:00 pm for a special program led by Leadership, followed by your personal tour.
Hall of Fame
Join us on January 25, as the Lady Royals Basketball team takes on Lyman at 6 pm, and the Royals face Downey Christian at 7:30 pm. The Class of 2018 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place during the boys’ halftime.
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.
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.
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
November 8, 2018
TFA’s NAHS Takes Over Windermere!
The First Academy's ‘Silent Performers’ are at it again! Our Chapter of the National Art Honor Society was invited by Vintage Realty to paint their office wall in Windermere! On Friday Night... Read More.
October 8, 2018
AP Studio Art 3D Live Mannequin Exhibit
AP Studio Art 3D Live Mannequin Exhibit On Friday, September 21st, Middle and Upper School students had the opportunity to escape into the world of art as they were able to stroll through a live... Read More.
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.
July 1, 2014
Understanding Our Relationship with Christ Through Ceramics
In The Holy Land of Israel, many artifacts remain dating back even from before the time of Christ. Most of these artifacts were ceramic! Other mediums decay and disintegrate, but fired clay is... Read More.
Athletics
November 5, 2018
NLI Signing Ceremony – November 14
On Wednesday, November 14 a few of The First Academy’s own student-athletes will be signing their official National Letters of Intent for the 2019-2020 academic year. This will be an exciting time... Read More.
October 17, 2018
2nd Annual Toy Drive
TFA Families, We are very excited to announce that we will be conducting our 2nd annual toy drive on Friday, October 26 at the varsity football game. With Veterans Day around the corner, we thought... Read More.
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.
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
Jan
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US No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Jan
21
21
MS No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Jan
21
21
PRE – No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Jan
21
21
No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Jan
21
21
LS No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
7:30 AM-4:00 PM
The First Academy, 2667 Bruton Blvd, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
Jan
21
21
TFH No School – Student/Staff Holiday – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Jan
21
21
TCS No School Work Assigned – Student / Teacher Holiday Martin Luther King Day
7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Jan
21
21
Varsity Boys Basketball @ Metro vs Florida
08:00 PM-09:30 PM
Apopka High School, 555 Martin St, Apopka, FL 32712, USA
Jan
21
21
MS Social Event: Fun Spot America – Orlando
7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Fun Spot America, 5700 Fun Spot Way, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Grades K-8. $32 per ticket for a day pass + 2 slices of cheese pizza & drink. Parents are free...
Jan
21
21
LS Off-Campus Social/No School Today
7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Fun Spot America, 5700 Fun Spot Way, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Jan
22
22
Varsity Boys Soccer vs Legacy Charter (Senior Night)
06:00 PM-08:00 PM
The First Academy Payne Stewart Athletic Complex, 2667 Bruton Blvd, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
Jan
22
22
Varsity Girls Soccer District Quarterfinals
03:30 PM-05:30 PM
Windermere Prep. 6189 Winter Garden Vineland Rd, Windermere, FL 34786
Jan
22
22
JV Boys Basketball vs Jones High School
05:30 PM-07:00 PM
The First Academy, Cramer Family Field House, 2667 Bruton Blvd, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
Jan
22
22
Varsity Boys Basketball vs Jones High School
07:00 PM-08:30 PM
The First Academy, Cramer Family Field House, 2667 Bruton Blvd, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
Jan
22
22
Varsity Girls Basketball vs Jones High School
07:00 PM-08:30 PM
Jones High School, 801 South Rio Grande Avenue, Orlando, FL 32805, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
Jan
22
22
Varsity Boys Wrestling vs Oakridge HS
06:00 PM-08:00 PM
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.
