We are excited to provide resources to strengthen writing at The First Academy. Sir Francis Bacon said, “Reading maketh a broad man, speaking a ready man, writing an exact man.” We aspire to graduate students who are skilled in all three areas.
Purpose: The Writing Center exists to improve writing instruction and writing performance. The Writing Center is available to support students and teachers during any of the writing and/or research processes during the school year.
Process: Appointments can be made as needs arise throughout the curriculum (grammar, sentence structure, etc.) or for specific projects. Upper School students can make an appointment online here. Middle School students can make an appointment online here. Once an appointment is scheduled, students are responsible for communicating with their teachers and making up any work they missed. The appointment typically lasts 20 minutes; if more time is required, please reach out to Miss Whitaker or Mrs. DeBoom in advance. The Middle School Writing Center is located in the Boyd-Moline Library, and the Upper School Writing Center is located in the Language Ministry Center.
Programs: The Senior Thesis Project is supported through The Writing Center. Copies of past award-winning Senior Thesis Projects are available for review. A comprehensive Christian Worldview Reading Collection is also available.
Form and Style: All classroom writing projects follow the APA Method. The Writing Center is a place where APA resources are available for students and teachers. The Writing Center is available for classroom instruction and individual tutoring in the APA Method.
Classroom Support: The Writing Center exists to support students in becoming outstanding writers. Teachers can refer a student to the Writing Center if and when necessary.
Director of Upper School Writing Center
Amanda Whitaker University of Florida (BS), Florida State University (MS), Colson Fellow, TFA Class of 2012
- Email – amandawhitaker@thefirstacademy.org
- Office Hours – By appointment only
Middle School Writing Center Consultant
Lisa DeBoom University of Florida (BA, M.Ed), Colson Fellow
- Email – lisadeboom@thefirstacademy.org
- Office Hours – By appointment only