Why do so many The First Academy families choose to support our school financially?
Because your gifts make an impact for Royals today and tomorrow.
Lower School Renovation
The growth in our Lower School is booming. Classrooms are full, energy is high, and demand continues to increase. But our facilities must now catch up to this momentum. We need spaces that reflect the excellence of the education taking place inside them—spaces that are modern, functional, and inspiring.
We believe the best gift we can give our students is an environment that reflects our commitment to excellence and our deep faith in their God-given potential. That’s why, as part of our upcoming 40th Anniversary celebration, we are launching a full renovation of the Lower School to modernize every classroom, hallway, restroom, and shared space.
When children walk into bright, welcoming classrooms equipped for today’s learning, they feel seen, safe, and ready to thrive. Your generosity makes that possible.
“My hope is that a refreshed classroom would allow me to teach with greater flexibility, serve the students’ diverse learning styles, and continue to foster a love for learning and exploring God’s unique gifts and talents that each child brings.”
-Kristen Leader, 2nd Grade Teacher
Professional Development – Retaining Top Tier Faculty & Staff
Our goal is to provide your children with the best possible educational experience, and that starts with an exceptional faculty. Maintaining a high-caliber faculty requires offering top-tier professional development opportunities each year. These opportunities allow our teachers to refine their existing skills and acquire new ones, ensuring they can better serve our students. High-quality professional development also plays a key role in attracting and retaining talented educators. Additionally, we support our faculty in pursuing advanced degrees in their areas of expertise, further enhancing the quality of instruction they provide.
Tuition Assistance
The many blessings we enjoy today are a direct result of the generosity of others. From the Founding Gift by Thomas Gurney, Sr., TFA students have continually benefited from the vision and sacrifices of those who have made their Christ-centered, college preparatory education a reality.
Giving FAQ
Royal Nation Fund gifts are solicited and given every year to allow TFA to continue to strive for excellence in every area of the school. While tuition covers our daily operations, The Royal Nation Fund allows us to go the extra mile in areas such as technology, tuition assistance, spiritual formation, and other needs as outlined in the Strategic Plan.
Lead Phase and Quiet Phase Capital Campaign gifts are generally larger gifts and pledges, made either as a one-time gift or over a three to five-year period. When the Public Phase of a Capital Campaign begins, the entire school community is engaged to give, at all levels, to reach the final campaign goal. Capital Campaigns fund long-term projects such as new construction and endowment. Capital campaigns occur every five to ten years, while the Royal Nation Fund is a yearly effort.
Making a pledge is easy! If you would like more information on making a pledge to The First Academy, please contact the Development Office at 407-206-8657 or brianrose@thefirstacademy.org.
Planned giving is also referred to as gift planning or legacy giving. It is a donor’s intention to contribute a major gift to an organization beyond their lifetime. The First Academy has partnered with a team of experts at the National Christian Foundation who enable us to receive and process most types of planned gifts. A planned gift can benefit not only your immediate family but can help ensure that TFA will continue making an impact on children’s lives for years to come. You may not realize that there are numerous ways for you to give to The First Academy other than cash giving. Our team of experts is able to help facilitate gifts of estate plans, real estate holdings, business interests, and other life-income gifts. Planned giving has numerous benefits, including the possibility of reducing capital gains and gift and estate taxes. If you would like more information on making a planned gift to The First Academy, please contact the Development Office at 407-206-8657 or brianrose@thefirstacademy.org.
News & Updates
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What a joy it was to all be together for the All School Easter Chapel! It was a reminder that our focus at TFA is Christ-centered and that we can…ACSI Day of Prayer
One of our greatest partnerships is with one of our accrediting bodies, The Association of Christian Schools International. Each year, ACSI hosts its Annual Day of Prayer, an event that…Class of 2025 College Acceptances
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! As of February 2025, TFA Seniors have been accepted to the following colleges and universities. Advent Health University Allegheny College American University Auburn University…
