Back to School Information
Welcome to the Back to School Webpage! Everything parents and students need to know for the upcoming school year can be found here. As the summer progresses, more Back to School updates for the 2026 – 2027 school year will be shared with families through our Summer Weekly Update emails. Check this webpage frequently for these updates and more!
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Back to School Events
Meet the Teacher for the 2026 – 2027 school year will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026 in an “Open House” style, with our teachers and staff looking forward to meeting students and families. Please review the divisional information below:
Traditional College Prep Meet the Teacher:
- New Families – Friday, August 14 from 10 am – 10:30 am
- Returning Families – Friday, August 14 from 10:30 am – 12 pm
Preschool Meet the Teacher:
- New & Returning Families – Friday, August 14 from 9 am – 10:30 am
Hybrid Home+School Meet the Teacher:
- New & Returning K-6th Grade Families – Friday, August 14 from 12 pm – 1:40 pm
- New 7th-12th Grade Families – Friday, August 14 from 10 am – 10:30 am
- New 7th-12th Grade Families – Friday, August 14 from 10:30 am – 12 pm
Distinct Abilities Learning Meet the Teacher:
- New & Returning Families – Friday, August 14 from 9 am – 10:30 am
We look forward to beginning the 2026–2027 school year together as a school family! Join us for two special back-to-school events on Thursday, August 27th.
Parent Kick-Off Breakfast & Volunteer Fair
Thursday, August 27th | 8:15 AM | Uth Center in Faith Hall
Hosted by The Parent Association, this event is a great opportunity to connect with other parents and learn about volunteer opportunities across campus. All TFA Parents are invited to join us!
First All-School Chapel & Founders Celebration
Thursday, August 27th | 9:30 AM | Worship Center
All families are invited to join us for our first All School Chapel of the year, featuring a special time of worship and celebration of our founders.
School Year Essentials
Schoolwide Calendars:
Program Specific Calendars:
- 2026-2027 Preschool Calendar – Coming Soon!
- 2026-2027 Hybrid Home+School Calendar – Coming Soon!
- 2026-2027 Distinct Abilities Learning Calendar -Coming Soon!
2026-2027 Teacher Blessing & Late Start School Days
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Wednesday, April 28, 2027
Remote Learning/Faculty & Staff Professional Development Days
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- Friday, November 6, 2026
- Friday, February 12, 2027
- Friday, March 19, 2027
Please read and complete the Gospel-Centered School Culture Acknowledgement.
Please review your rising grade-level flyer for more information on summer assignments and activities.
Lower School
- Coming soon!
Middle School
Upper School
Hybrid Home+School
- Coming soon!
Below you will find the supply lists for students. Note: supply lists are linked to Google Docs that may be updated by teachers.
Preschool
Lower School
- Kindergarten Prep 4
- Transitional Kindergarten
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
Middle School
Upper School
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.
Hybrid Home+School
- Coming soon.
Distinct Abilities Learning
All students require a water bottle, lunch box, and a backpack.
Parent Volunteers
The Parent Association Executive Committee has begun preparing for the upcoming school year. All parents volunteering in the classroom, on campus, or chaperoning field trips must have a current background check on file.
Save the Date: Parent Kick-Off Breakfast & Volunteer Fair
Thursday, August 27th | 8:15 AM | Uth Center in Faith Hall
Hosted by The Parent Association, this event is a great opportunity to connect with other parents and learn about volunteer opportunities across campus. All TFA Parents are invited to join us!
Summer Arts
There are several creative, visual, and performing arts summer camp offerings through Royal Summer. Learn more and register today!
Summer Athletics
If you are planning on playing a sport during the 2026 – 2027 school year? Make sure you have all of the required Athletic Forms on file.
All Summer Workout sessions are free to current TFA student-athletes, but a current physical, Home Campus (2026-2027), and a current ECG (Grades 9-12) are required prior to participating.
Please direct all questions specific to your student’s Athletic Clearance, ECG, or EL2 needs to sportsmedicine@thefirstacademy.org. If you have any questions about summer workouts, please reach out to Coach Trey at treytyler@thefirstacademy.org.
Fall Tryout Information
If you are interested in Football, Girls’ Volleyball, Golf, or Cross-Country, you will find all of the information for tryouts below. Keep in mind that most sports will start and/or have tryouts before the first day of school. Please continue to check back for updates.
Please contact Coach Serpa with questions.
Freshman, JV, and Varsity
- More details coming soon.
Middle School
- More details coming soon.
Please contact Coach Conaway with questions.
JV and Varsity
- More details coming soon.
Middle School
- More details coming soon.
Please contact Coach Victoria with questions about the Varsity Team, and contact Coach Shelburne for questions about the JV Team.
Varsity
- More details coming soon.
JV
- More details coming soon.
Please contact Coach Middleton with questions.
Varsity
- More details coming soon.
Middle School.
- More details coming soon.
Visit the Royal Store
Visit the Royal Store to get all of your Spirit Wear and TFA gear for the 2026 – 2027 school year. Order online anytime at theroyalstore.org.
Summer Hours (Beginning June 3)
- Wednesdays 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM in June & July
First Week of School Hours
- First Week of School hours coming soon.
Regular Store Hours
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Open 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Uniforms & Dress Code
The Royal Store offers uniform options that are approved for wear Monday through Thursday throughout the school year. Shop in-store during our summer hours, or you can visit The Royal Store to shop for approved uniform tops.
Family Resources
Family Portal
Family Portal 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, Teacher E-mail Addresses, and other school information.
Parents can also update their student’s medical and health information on the Family Portal, as well as set up their Lunch Prepay Account.
Step Up for Students
Click here to learn more about how to renew or apply for Florida scholarship opportunities through Step Up for Students.
Click here to learn more about the next steps once you have received your award notification.
Arrival & Dismissal
Traditional College Prep, Hybrid Home+School, and Distinct Abilities Learning
- Arrival Time (K Prep 4 – 12th Grade):
- Monday – Friday arrival begins at 7:30 am, the school day begins at 8:00 am
- Dismissal Time (K Prep 4 – 12th Grade)
- Monday – Friday at 2:45 pm
Preschool
- Arrival Time: 7:30 – 8 am
- Dismissal Time: 3 pm
After School Care
After School Care is available for Preschool through 12th Grade. For more information, click here.
Students may arrive as early as 7:30 AM. After Care begins at 3:00 PM and is available until 6:00 PM for students in K-Prep 4’s through 12th Grade.
Lunch
TFA partners with FLIK Independent School Dining to ensure our students enjoy morning and lunch dining options in the Royal Eatery.
- You do not need to pre-order lunch for your student.
- You do need to set up a Prepay Account on the Family Portal.
Note: Positive lunch balances from the most recent school year will be forwarded to the upcoming school year in the summer for use when your students return in the fall.
Technology
Please complete the Student & Parent Device Training for students in 3rd through 12th Grade. Please note parents will need to read device guidelines and policies, and complete the appropriate acknowledgment forms found within the training. Be sure to complete forms for all device-eligible students in 3rd through 12th Grade.
For questions, please contact TFA’s Director of Technology Chris Krieger.
Giving
Believing there is much left to be accomplished and understanding that we are humbly dependent on God raising up a new generation of Gospel Patrons, we are fully convinced that God has great plans for our future. By His grace, we will continue to pray that current families will be inspired to lead the way with sacrificial gifts so that we can provide an even greater experience for our own children and the children to follow.
Other Links
Please review the following topics to help make your family’s school year a success: