New Parent Training

Family Portal Training

Newly enrolled families will receive information about learning how to navigate Family Portal (formerly known as FACTS ParentsWeb), our online Student Information System. You will learn how to access Student/Family contact information, Student Medical information, Attendance, Daily Grades, Progress Reports. Lesson Plans, Homework, Discipline, School Directory and other useful school information.

• TFA Family Portal App Download Instructions
• TFA Family Portal App User Instructions

If you have any additional technical questions, please use this form to receive customized help as a New Family.

New Family Tech Support

Have a question for our tech team? Fill out this online form.

New Family ‘Details & Donuts’ for New Parents

Join us for our New Family Details & Donuts orientation events. RSVP for one of the following dates:

Staying Connected

Welcome to The First Academy, here are a few resources designed for you to stay connected to The First Academy:

Social Media

Our Social Feeds are updated multiple times daily. Interact, Share and provide updates via Social Media. The Divisional Principals send important updates and announcements via email frequently. Check your email often!

• Follow The First Academy’s Weekly Blogs for updates from across our campus, our Head of School, athletic department, fine arts and much more.
• ‘Like’ us on Facebook
  
• ‘Follow’ us on Twitter
• ‘Follow’ us on Instagram @thefirstacademyorlando

Calendar

Staying informed with The First Academy events is quite easy! Choose important calendars for your family and subscribe directly to each feed! In a hurry? Take a look at our calendar page for all the latest news.

• View the The First Academy Calendar on the web
• Subscribe to your Calendars of choice on your preferred calendar viewer (iCal/Outlook/etc)

Contact Us

At some point you’ll have a question or need to let us know something! Reach out to a staff member individually using our Directory emails, or find the frequently used numbers below.

• Keep in touch using the Contact (phone) and Directory (email) pages.
• Add frequent numbers to your phone:
  • Preschool: (407) 206-8610
  • Lower School: (407) 206-8610
  • Middle School: (407) 206-8620
  • Upper School: (407) 206-8630
  • Athletics: (407) 206-8634
  • Admissions: (407) 206-8602
  • Tuition & Business Office: (407) 206-8758

Get Involved

There are a variety of ways parents can volunteer and become connected with The First Academy community.

• Join the Parent Association
• Join the Athletics Booster Club
• Join the Fine Arts Network
• Register to Volunteer

Student Expectations

You’ll find our students wearing uniforms Monday through Friday, with Spirit Wear permitted most Fridays. Joining us for lunch? Be sure to check your divisional academics page for the lunch schedule!

Uniforms

The School Attire is available for purchase online. Details regarding Uniforms can be found in the Parent-Student Handbook but is briefly touched on below:

• All students will be in TFA uniform per their division every day except on specified occasions (i.e. Spirit Days).
• Only TFA outerwear may be worn on campus during school.
• All students will wear clothing with a proper fit (not tight or baggy).
• Properly sized and fitted shirts (boys and girls) may be worn untucked.
• All girl’s skirts, skorts, and dresses will be no shorter than 3 inches above the top of the knee cap.

Lunch

TFA partners with FLIK, an independent school dining service. For more information on our lunch program, click here.

Aftercare

Need your student to stay late on occasion? We offer aftercare options suitable for most families:

• See Aftercare Options

Transitioning to TFA

Transitioning to a new school is a life skill that will help your child when they head to college. Some might find it fun and exciting, others a bit nerve-racking. Please know reaching out to the teachers and division for guidance is always welcome.

The Admissions team has compiled some Tips for Transitioning to TFA.