The Right School for the Right Reasons

At TFA, we understand each family has unique needs and goals and have found several common motivators that inspire parents to explore new school options for their children.
Better Academics
More Opportunities
Healthier Environment
Christian Alignment
Student Buy-In
Tuition that Fits
Being clear about your motivations for making a move can help your family know the right school when you see it.

What’s motivating your search for a new school?

What’s important to your family?

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The Right Alignment

As your child becomes a teen — and then a young adult — they have more responsibility and more freedom. That’s why it’s essential that your family and the school are pulling in the same direction. Let’s explore 4 reasons why alignment is so important.

Environment

You want your son or daughter to be in a compassionate environment where they can build resilience, learn from their mistakes, and gain the confidence they need to navigate life.

Worldview

It’s not a matter of if but rather how school will shape your scholar’s worldview. You want to know that what they’re learning in the classroom will reinforce the principles you’ve taught at home.

Values

If you’re considering a Christian school, you likely want the faith-filled values you teach at home to be supported at school, not deconstructed.

Goals

You have aspirations for your scholar’s education:

  • Academic achievement
  • Extracurricular opportunities
  • Spiritual growth

The school you choose will be your partner in pursuing these goals.

Alignment is key for a successful long-term partnership between the home and school.

What comes to mind when you think about “alignment between the home and school”?

What aspects of alignment are important to your family?

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The Right Academics

You want a school you can trust to support both the academic and spiritual goals you have for your scholar.
What can your family expect from a partnership with The First Academy? Let’s take a look.

A Biblical Worldview
A Biblical Worldview
We believe every class, every conversation, and every event should point to Christ.

Whether your scholar is in a math class or studying literature, they’re encouraged to see how faith and learning connect. This holistic approach shapes how they view the world and prepares them to live out their faith in school and beyond.

A Rigorous Curriculum
We prepare for college, career, and calling.

We offer Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses, as well as a capstone project that is completed throughout high school — all of which help your student stand out in the competitive college admissions process.

A Rigorous Curriculum
A Tailored Learning Experience
A Tailored Learning Experience
We focus on what’s most important to each student.

Not all students move at the same pace or have the same interests. That’s why our diverse course offerings fit their personal goals.

What are you hoping to find in an academic program?

Why is that important to you?

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The Right Opportunities

There’s more to life than academics — and there’s more to TFA than just the classroom experience.
We offer many opportunities to discover new talents and pursue interests.

Athletics
  • 24 sports programs catering to all skill levels
  • 70% of students involved in sports programs
  • Top-tier facilities and experienced coaches
  • Sports medicine program
Arts
  • Media
  • Choir
  • Band
  • 4 to 5 plays and musicals each school year, courtesy of Junior Thespian and Thespian troupes
  • Visual Arts: Drawing & Painting, 2D Design, 3D Design, Ceramics, and AP Art offerings
Clubs & Organizations
  • Film Appreciation
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • STEM Club
  • Robotics & Coding
  • Graphic Design Club
  • Model UN
  • National Honor Society
  • Wounded Warriors
Outreach
  • Bible Studies
  • Students complete at least 100 hours of community service before graduation
  • Outreach Club: Collection drive for a pregnancy center and people in need at Thanksgiving, plus supports Gold Star veteran families through Snowball Express

What is your student interested in?

What talents and interests do they want to cultivate in school?

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The Right Environment

When students feel supported, safe, and challenged, they naturally pursue their potential.
Here’s how TFA creates an environment where students thrive.

Safety

  • Secure facilities
  • Background checks
  • Safety drills
  • Staff training
  • Routine drug testing
  • Technology safeguards

Culture

  • Dedicated faculty and staff who know and love the students
  • Clear expectations
  • Grace-filled, encouraging environment
  • Healthy relationships with peers and adults

Spiritual Growth

  • Curriculum integration
  • Chapel services
  • Bible classes
  • Clear expectations
  • Mentors
  • Service opportunities

Can you think of an example of how a school’s atmosphere has influenced your teen to this point in their academic career?

What’s most important about the learning environment to you?

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The Right Record of Success

Since 1986, The First Academy has partnered with parents to help their students achieve academic readiness and pursue spiritual growth.

100%

Seniors accepted into college each year

2024

Honored as the best Christian school in Orlando

2/3+

Upper School students serve in a leadership role

Experience TFA for Yourself

If you want to learn more about The First Academy, schedule a call with an Admissions Team member or send an email.
They will answer your questions and help you book a tour to see the campus.

Are you ready to see the difference The First Academy can make?

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