Back to School
Summer Communication | Events | Health & Wellness | Campus Dining | Back to School Info | Supply Lists
Summer Communication | Events | Health & Wellness | Campus Dining | Back to School Info | Supply Lists
Introducing our 2021-2022 School Year Theme! This year, we will focus on understanding that we are made in the Image of God; we are fearfully and wonderfully made.
This transforms our relationships – with God, with ourselves, with others. It clarifies our purpose – we are His and He has a calling for our lives. It gives us direction – we walk toward Him so that we can spend eternity with Him.
We look forward to 2021-2022!
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Have questions about Carline, Arrival and Dismissal? Watch this video to learn more.
Need a campus map? View it online here.
We are happy to announce that Meet the Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year will be held in “Open House” style, with our teachers and staff looking forward to meeting students and families on Monday, August 9 between 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Mark your calendars now!
We also look forward to a brand new TFA tradition! All families will be invited to join us in the Worship Center on Thursday, August 19 at 9:30am for the first chapel of the school year, a special All School Worship.
We also look forward to a brand new TFA tradition! All families are invited to join us for a Parent Association Welcome Breakfast in Faith Hall at 8:15 on Thursday, August 19. This is a great way to get connected and learn about volunteer opportunities available across campus. Following the breakfast, families can join us in the Worship Center for the first chapel of the school year, a special All School Worship. More information to come and we look forward to seeing you there!
For more information on our COVID Protocols for the 2021-22 school year, please click here.
TFA has partnered with FLIK Independent School Dining to ensure that our students will enjoy morning and lunch dining options in the new kitchen space. You do not need to pre-order lunch for your student. If a student plans to participate in the FLIK lunch program for the day they will simply go through the lunch line to make their selections and pay with their prepay account, which is set up in FACTS.
To assist families with Prepay Account set-up, lunch details, and Q&A, we have updated our lunch webpage to serve as a one-stop shop for all of your dining needs! Head to thefirstacademy.org/lunch to:
Start off the 2021-2022 school year with healthy, fresh, wonderful tasting meals for your student/s now. Don’t delay in setting up your Prepay Account and learning more about TFA’s new lunch service today!
Construction is underway for our kitchen on campus so that we may prepare fresh, healthy, handmade food daily for our students and faculty for the 2021-2022 school year.
To help accomplish that, The First Academy is excited to share that we have selected FLIK Independent School Dining as our new food service partner. Learn more about FLIK and view the renderings and fact-sheet for the new kitchen space online here.
In the sections below, you will find the most important information regarding Back to School. As more information becomes available, new information will be added below.
Note: All information below is subject to change until the official release of the Back to School webpage in early June.
The TFA Top 15 Parent-Student Handbook Items are designed to bolster the relationship between home, church, and school. These items do not define who is and who is not a Christ-follower. They are not a measure of one’s spiritual maturity. They are simply a set of principles that guide our partnership with parents in raising the next generation of Christian leaders. Please read these important highlights online here.
Click here for the 2021-2022 Annual Calendar or here for the main dates.
View The Classical School Annual Calendar online here.
View The First Hope Annual Calendar online here.
Below you will find the supply lists for students. Note, supply lists are linked Google Docs that may be updated by teachers.
Supply lists for grades 9-12 vary with each course and teacher. Upper School teachers will have their supply lists available during Meet The Teacher.
We will continue with our current drop-off and pick-up procedures for the 2021-2022 school year. K-Prep – 12th-grade families will continue using the designated carlines for student drop-off and pick-up. Preschool families will continue to drop off at the designated side entrance of Lower School. This will allow teachers a student-focused start and end to each school day.
School Start & Dismissal Times
Start Time
Grades K4-12………………..Monday – Friday……………… 8:00 am
PreK2 & PreK3………………..Monday – Friday…………… 9:00 am*
Dismissal Time
Grades K4-12 Monday – Friday……………………………… 2:45 pm
PreK2 & PreK3………………..Monday – Friday……………… 3:00 pm*
These are the arrival and dismissal times for all divisions, including The Classical School and The First Hope.
Have questions about Carline, Arrival and Dismissal? Watch this video to learn more.
*PreK2 & PreK3 Morning Care is available at 7:30 am for an additional enrollment charge. PreK2 & PreK3 After Care is available until 5:00 pm for an additional enrollment charge.
School Start & Dismissal Times
Start Time
Grades K4-12………………..Monday – Friday……………… 8:00 am
PreK2 & PreK3………………..Monday – Friday…………… 9:00 am*
Dismissal Time
Grades K4-12 Monday – Friday……………………………… 2:45 pm
PreK2 & PreK3………………..Monday – Friday……………… 3:00 pm*
These are the arrival and dismissal times for all divisions, including The Classical School and The First Hope.
View the Middle and Upper School Bell Schedule
*PreK2 & PreK3 Morning Care is available at 7:30 am for an additional enrollment charge. PreK2 & PreK3 After Care is available until 5:00 pm for an additional enrollment charge.
Visit the Royal Store to get all of your Spirit Wear and TFA gear for the 21-22 school year. Order online anytime at theroyalstore.org.
Summer Hours
First Week of School Hours
Regular Store Hours (starting August 16th)
Our school uniform provider is Dennis Uniforms. They are located at 1101 North Keller Road, Orlando, FL.
Our Uniform Policy is as stated below:
The After Care Program is available for students of all grade levels in K4-12. For more information and to register, click here.
Family Portal
Family Portal, previously known as ParentsWeb, is a private and secure website that allows you to see complete information specific to your student(s) such as Attendance, Daily Grades, Progress Reports, Lesson Plans, Homework, Discipline, Staff and School Directory, Teacher e-mail addresses, and other school information.
A link to the Family Portal login page may be found in the top, right corner of The First Academy website’s homepage.
For more information on using Family Portal by FACTS, click here.
iPad Courses
Check back for more information on the online iPad course your student may need to take.
Fine Arts
Support the Fine Arts at TFA through the Fine Arts Network. For more information, click here.
Athletics
Planning on playing a sport during the 2021-22 school year? Be sure to make sure you have all of the required Athletic Forms on file. Click here to learn more.
Fall Tryout Information
If your student plans to participate in athletics this fall, below are some important dates that you will want to add to your calendar. The official start date set by FHSAA for fall sports is August 2nd. You can review the dates and times below for the sport your student is interested in participating in. Please take note that several try-outs and start dates take place before the first day of school.
Please remember that in order to try out for an athletic team or do any summer training activities, students must be registered on FamilyID and have a current physical on file.
This information can also be found on TFA’s website on the Athletics Upper and Middle School pages. If you have questions about FamilyID, please contact Trey Tyler at treytyler@thefirstacademy.org.
JV and Varsity
Practice will take place on Thursday and Friday (8/5 – 8/6). Full practice schedules will be shared after teams are set.
** 6th – 8th-grade girls that would like to try out for JV or Varsity, please contact Coach Schinzing this summer at AmberSchinzing@thefirstacademy.org for approval to try out.
For any questions about Varsity or Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball and any summer activities, contact Coach Schinzing at AmberSchinzing@thefirstacademy.org.
Middle School
Our goal is to have no cuts for middle school volleyball. This will be dependent on numbers that come to tryouts and maximum roster limits.
For any questions about Middle School Girls Volleyball and any summer activities, contact Coach Schinzing at AmberSchinzing@thefirstacademy.org.
Varsity (no tryouts)
Practice will take place Monday, August 2nd through Saturday, August 7th from 8:00am – 11:00am each day.
** 9th-grade boys that would like to play Varsity, please contact Coach Kinard this summer at LeroyKinard@thefirstacademy.org for consideration.
For any questions about Varsity Football and any summer activities, contact Coach Kinard at LeroyKinard@thefirstacademy.org.
Junior Varsity (no tryouts)
Practice will take place Thursday, August 12th through Friday, August 13th from 3:30pm – 5:30pm each day.
For any questions about Junior Varsity Football and any summer activities, contact Coach Schultz at SteveSchultz@thefirstacademy.org.
Flag Football
More information on Flag Football will be sent out in late July or early August.
JV and Varsity
In order to try out, you must have a tee time. To reserve your tee time, contact Coach Rosado at RobinRosado@thefirstacademy.org.
For any questions about Varsity or Junior Varsity Boys Golf and any summer activities, contact Coach Rosado.
Varsity
In order to try out, you must have a tee time. To reserve your tee time, contact Coach Bateman at ChrisBatemanGolf@gmail.com.
For any questions about Varsity Girls Golf and any summer activities, contact Coach Bateman.
Varsity (no tryouts)
Those interested in Varsity Cross Country should come prepared to do a 2-mile run to determine placement.
** Middle School students are welcome to try out for the varsity team on August 2nd. Please contact Coach Hudson this summer at ChadHudson@thefirstacademy.org if interested.
For any questions about Varsity Cross Country or those interested in getting a head start on training contact Coach Hudson for a summer workout schedule. This is not required, but it will help runners get into better shape and position you for success during the season.
Middle School (no tryouts)
Those interested in Middle School Cross Country should come prepared to do a 2-mile run.
For any questions about Middle Cross Country or those interested in getting a head start on training contact Coach Hudson at ChadHudson@thefirstacadmey.org for a summer workout schedule. This is not required, but it will help runners get into better shape and position you for success during the season.
Varsity
Junior Varsity
Follow the links for the important information on the following topics to help make your family’s 2021-22 school year a success: