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A K4-12 Christ-Centered College Preparatory School

Preparing Children for Life as Christian Leaders

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AUGUST 12, 2015

Character Before Career

Wisdom Beyond Scholarship

Service Before Self

Participation as a Way of Life

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Dear TFA Families,

What a mighty God we serve!

As I reflect back on my last 12 years of serving The First Academy as Head of School, I feel this refrain best describes the time that has passed. It was not too long ago that the beautiful buildings and classrooms that our students now enjoy were just empty plots with fire ants and Bahia grass. Through a God-sized vision and His provision, today our students are flourishing in state-of-the-art facilities with classroom space specifically engineered and solely dedicated to the teaching and training of the next generation of Christian leaders. The story of God’s provision over the last 12 years was founded upon our very own TFA families giving over $40 million to see the vision become a reality.

Today, outside of our current gym and Upper School, there is another empty grass lot in which we pray will soon sit a new Field House containing a gymnasium and weight room. In the coming weeks you will begin to see architectural plans and computer renderings displayed that are the culmination of much thought, design work and prayer. We are confident that this building will become the capstone of our campus plan, and will help facilitate the continual growth of all of our athletic programs from cross-country to golf, from volleyball to basketball, and across all divisions from Lower School to Upper School.

As in times past, we believe this is something that God would desire us to build in order that we might continue our mission to impact young lives. Today I ask that you and your family would consider joining us in prayer for God’s financial provision to accomplish this vision.

Additionally, each year at TFA we launch the new school year with a focus on a biblical theme. This year, we have chosen the theme “Grow in Wisdom” which is taken from Luke 2:52 which says “Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and favor with God and man.” As you walk on campus and notice the art work, classroom decorations and posters, let me encourage you to talk with your student and engage them with questions regarding this school year theme. Each year it is a joy to see how God grows and matures us as a school when we take time to seek Him. Let’s make this the best year yet.

Have a wonderful and safe summer!

Steve D. WhitakerHead of School

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A Letter from Head of School Steve Whitaker, Ph.D.

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http://www.thefirstacademy.org


This file contains several links to our school website, and links to pages within the packet. Italicized blue texts are interactive when viewing the digital version on your computer or mobile device. Simply click the text to open the page in your browser or go to the page reference.

NEW THIS SCHOOL YEAR

GENERAL INFORMATION

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

TECHNOLOGY

FOOD SERVICES

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

FINE ARTS NETWORK

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

SUPPLY LISTS

ROYAL HOUSE SYSTEM

HOMECOMING

COLLEGE & ACADEMIC ADVISING

SENIORS

ATHLETICS

2015-2016 CALENDAR

DIRECTORY

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Dear TFA Family, Faculty, and Staff,

What a great joy it has been to serve as the Assistant Head of School for the past 10 years. As our school has grown, so have our administrative needs. When I started as Assistant Head, our Upper School had around 200 students. Today, we have over 420 students. God has not only blessed us with increased enrollment, but we have made great strides in both the academics and the arts, finishing this year with our most accomplished senior class to date. I have been so pleased by the leadership and dedication to excellence provided by our administrative team, faculty and staff.

For the last 3 years, I have served in a dual role in conjunction with my responsibilities as Assistant Head of School, by additionally serving as the Upper School Principal. With the expanding responsibilities that now accompany both roles, it is becoming necessary for these roles to be separated, with two individuals serving each respective role.

Through a season of counsel and prayer, I have come to believe that I can best serve TFA by continuing as full time Upper School Principal. We have seen great progress in our Upper School, but I believe there is still much to be accomplished. I am very much looking forward to the coming days as I will be able to focus my full energies and attention onto leading the best Upper School faculty in America.

The responsibilities of Assistant Head of School will now be carried out in two positions, the Assistant Head of School for Scholastic Excellence, and the Assistant Head of School for Advancement and Spiritual Formation. Beginning this summer, Patrick Barrett will serve as Assistant Head of School for Scholastic Excellence, and Matt McGee will serve as Assistant Head of School for Advancement and Spiritual Formation. I am very excited for both of these men, and have full confidence in their abilities to help our school fulfill its mission of training the next generation of Christian leaders. Would you please join me in praying for and welcoming Patrick and Matt as they take on these new responsibilities?

These are great days at The First Academy, and I continue to count it a great honor to serve you and your families.

Please reference the chart on the second page for a breakdown of the changes that will be occurring to our Leadership team.

Sincerely,

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MONDAY / TUESDAY / FRIDAY Dr. Steve WhitakerHead of School

Jerry Chambers Patrick Barrett Matt McGeeChief Financial Officer Assistant Head of School Assistant Head of School

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The Royal House system is designed to provide the “community climate” and organizational structure that fosters healthy relationships, community spirit, and personal well-being, which undergirds character before career, wisdom beyond scholarship, service before self, and participation as a way of life. The Royal House system helps make soil fertile for students to receive and experience the school’s worldview focus, giving children the support and connections to walk in truth.

The Royal House system also provides mentor relationships between faculty and students as well as older students with younger students. These mentor relationships not only provide more leadership opportunities for students, but they also provide structure to guide such relationships in ways which mirror those found in the Gospel.

® Royal House System verse:Philippians 2:2: “…complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.”

® Royal House System Mission StatementThe Royal House System serves to further the mission of The First Academy: providing Upper School students with opportunities for mentorship, teaching principles of servant leadership, and fostering community in order to build Christ-like fellowship and enhance school spirit.

Royal House System StructureThe Royal House System has both a Faculty and Staff structure for supervision, administration, and mentoring purposes, as well as a student structure to foster leadership development and peer mentoring.

® Faculty and StaffThe Royal House System is overseen by the Royal House Coordinator, who is responsible to ensure the system’s pastoral ministry, co-curriculars, and day-to-day operations.

The Royal House Scribe is responsible for the administrative support for the Royal House system, including the random sorting of students, keeping historical documents, establishing budgets, and maintaining publications.

The Royal House Deans are five faculty members chosen to oversee the effective development of a House within the Royal House System. Each House contains two male Mentor Groups and two female Mentor Groups. Each group contains between 20-25 students. The five Houses are named after Christian heroes of the faith.

Mentors are faculty members assigned to oversee the effective development of a Mentor Group within a House. Each House therefore has four Mentors.

® StudentsThe Royal House System is run by three Royal Captains, who are seniors who have been chosen by the school to help lead all Houses.

The Royal Chaplains are two seniors, a male and a female, who have been chosen to help lead all Houses in spiritual development and chapel planning and implementation.House Captains are seniors who are in charge of running their respective Houses.

House Chaplains are responsible for the spiritual support of their House members as well as the liaison between their House members and the Royal Chaplains.

House Lieutenants are freshman, sophomore, and junior students who assist the House Captains in matters of leadership of their specific Houses. These students will also serve as their respective class officers in matters that deal with individual grade levels.

Mentor Group Captains are seniors who are in charge of running their respective Mentor Groups of 20-25 students.

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Starting in the 2015-16 school year, The First Academy will begin to offer Mandarin Chinese courses for Middle School and Upper School students. We are excited to announce the hire of Ms. Poppy Yan who will be the lead instructor for the Mandarin Chinese courses. Ms. Yan comes from the Orange County Public Library System where she served as an Instructor and Coordinator of the Bilingual English Program. Previously, Ms. Yan taught comprehensive English learning courses at Canton Union Theological College and Hefei Normal University. Ms. Yan has a Bachelor in Arts and a Masters in Arts in English Language and Literature from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. Ms. Yan is currently seeking to earn her Ph. D. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at the University of Central Florida and is expected to graduate in May of 2016.

Please help us welcome Ms. Yan to The First Academy and thank you for your continued partnership in training the next generation of Christian leaders.

Students who change classes after the start of the year may be charged textbook fees; all new textbooks will be purchased online through ESCO, and each book has a different fee and grace period. In the event that the grace period is over for the book at the time of the class change, the student will be charged a fee for that textbook.

For grades 7 through 12, the seventh and subsequent tardy to the first period of the day during a semester, will result in discipline consequences regardless of the reason. This is a change from the old policy , which allowed two free tardies to first period for each quarter.

Beginning next year, Lower School will transition from traditional parent-teacher conferences to student-led conferences. During student-led conferences, teachers will act as facilitators while students review their work and progress with their parents. Students may showcase work from a portfolio of assignments they have collected prior to the conference. There will also be a self-evaluation that the students complete and share. The purpose of the self-evaluation is to help students celebrate their strengths and set personal goals in regards to their education. Teachers will work with the students prior to the conferences to develop a checklist intended to guide the student through the different parts of the conference. Preparing for the conferences helps students take a more active role in their learning throughout the year.

In addition to student-led conferences, students in 5th-6th grade will be encouraged to communicate directly with the teachers in regards to their academic performance throughout the year. We want to be intentional about bolstering student performance and leadership in our older students in preparation for the years ahead.

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® Completing the elements of the COMMON APPLICATION ® Completing a second application from the school of your choice® Complete two essays for college applications® Update and complete your resume

Each session will be led by a TFA College & Academic Advisor. On the first day, students will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of college representatives. The final product of each session will be two edited college essays, completed elements of the Common Application, a completed second application, and an edited and updated resume. Students can apply their work on the Common Application when the official application becomes available online on August 1st. Students are required to bring their own laptop and draft of their resume for the course. Each session will be capped at 15 students.

® Session 1: July 14 9:00 am-1:00 pm

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® Session 2: July 28 9:00 am-1:00 pm



® Cost: $150 per session

Rising seniors, this is an opportunity for you to get a jump-start on the college application process to be ready for submission in the early fall! This session meets for three half-day seminars designed to assist seniors with their college application preparation. Activities will include:

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Keep your eye on the App Store for The First Academy’s new iOS and Android App set to launch August 1. Alongside the new school app, The First Academy will be branding the RenWeb app to better fit the school.

All Upper School books will be delivered electronically through our new app called Shelf It. ESCO’s Shelf It offers students the chance to login and download their personalized eBook shelf, directly to their iOS devices. Shelf It remembers where students left off in their books for quicker access!

The First Academy is striving to become an Apple Distinguished School, a learning environment that includes the use of technology to support teaching and extend learning in our classrooms. With this in mind, we have set new guidelines concerning the use of personal technology while on our campus. While many of our students have cell phones, these devices will not be used during the school day. Students will be required to have their phones turned off in order to preserve the learning environment. Phones that are seen or heard during the school day hours will be taken from the student and held in the Lower School Office where they will be returned to a parent or other adult designated by the parent. If you need to contact your child(ren), please be aware they will only be allowed to turn phones on at dismissal each day. Should you have an emergency, please call the Lower School Receptionist at (407) 206-8610.Within the classroom experience, students have a number of available technologies for their use. However, some students may wish to use their own devices rather than utilizing the technologies provided. If you desire for your student to have a personal device, it must meet the following criteria for it to be used in our Lower School:

® Devices that may be used are iPad mini, iPad or MacBook. Cell phones will not be allowed for use as a reading device.

® Devices must be set up through our school technology department. This means that when a student is using their device on our campus, they will be connected to our school system and subject to the school’s filter and monitoring system. Teachers will be provided with a list of these student devices, and only those devices will be allowed for usage. Included in the packet you will find information regarding our technology services and set-up.

® Devices that do not meet these criteria will be taken and held in the Lower School Office for a parent or other adult designated by the parent to retrieve.

® Continued infractions may result in loss of technology use privileges.

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Contact Sarah Donovan, Principal of Extended Educational Programs at [email protected]

We believe in developing the whole child through a well-rounded curriculum and “play based” approach. Handwriting Without Tears, a Florida State approved program sets the goals for language, literacy, handwriting, reading, and the math components of our curriculum. The social and emotional component of our curriculum is Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline. Our spiritual curriculum is based on the “Wee Learn” curriculum, The Preschooler’s Bible, and The Children’s Bible.

® Uses age appropriate activities presented in learning centers & group experiences

® Encourages children to explore & experience proper skills & concepts

® Allows each child to reach maximum potential at his/her own pace.

® Teaches important spiritual foundations, language skills, mathematical concepts, scientific understanding and problem solving

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The mission of the Early Learning Center is to prepare children for life as Christian leaders who choose character before career, wisdom beyond scholarship, service before self, and participation as a way of life. The Early Learning Center is a safe, loving and Christ centered learning environment for children ages 8 weeks through 3 years of age.

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Tuition is calculated on an annual school year, but it is divided into 10 equal montly installments, regardless of absences or holidays.

The Classical School, founded in 2000, is a program designed for home school families and offers classes from kindergarten through grade 12. It offers both enrichment activities and academic classes that center on critical thinking skills within a Christian context. Athletic opportunities are available in most sports through The First Academy’s extensive program.Intended for parents who want their child to experience the benefits of some on campus classes, TCS uses a classical approach to education. Although traditional curricula are still used in the classroom, teaching methods are structured along classical lines in order to mesh with a child’s natural learning strengths during three stages of development. The Grammar Stage, grades K-4, takes advantage of the child’s natural ability to memorize. The Logic Stage, grades 5-8, focuses on the student’s desire to question and understand connections. The Rhetoric Stage, grades 9-12, encourages students to speak and write persuasively.

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The First Hope, a program for special needs children, is a unique approach to teach children with disabilities about Jesus and give them a 1:2 ratio of support to achieve all they were meant to achieve. Our vision is to create an environment of learning and development for special needs children in a Christ-centered program.These exclusive programs are structured around both Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) goals and educational inclusion opportunities. With a 1:2 teacher to student ratio, the objective is to fully integrate each student into regular classes as each child is uniquely able.This program is available to children grades K-12 who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, PDD, Asperger’s Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Language Delays, Fragile-X Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delay, Severe Learning Disability and other developmental disabilities.The Program Includes:

® Addressing behavioral, social, motor deficits, sensory needs and educational goals uniquely created for each individual child.

® Small classrooms with a maximum of 10 students in The First Hope classrooms, inclusion classrooms average 12 students.

® Children in regular education classrooms will be supported by an inclusion aide from The First Hope classroom.

® Classes for The First Hope are Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, Friday, 8:00am – 3:00pm and Wednesdays are 8:00am – 1:45pm. Inclusion opportunities are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am – 3:00pm.

® Specially adapted Bible Curriculum is used weekly and teaches basic Biblical concepts taught for special needs children.® Parent/Teacher conferences held each quarter.

The Classical School offers two different programs:

® The Tuesday/Thursday program is designed for students (K-12th Grade) to receive instruction two days a week in a traditional classroom setting, while the instruction is parent-led the other three days with content provided by The Classical School.

® The basic program is for the families (K-8th Grade) who wish to homeschool their child without receiving instruction from the Classical School. These students would receive legal covering from The Classical School, in addition to academic counseling. The parent must provide a portfolio of the student’s work, monthly records, and completion of standardized testing.

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® Lower School Start & Dismissal Times Start time:

Grades K4-6 Monday - Friday 8:00 am

Ending times will be as follows:Grades K4-2 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:50 pm

Wednesday 2:10 pmGrades 3-6 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 3:10 pm

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Please note library hours:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pmWednesday 7:30 am - 2:35 pm

For more info please visit us online.

Boyd-Moline Library

The School Store is your source for all PE uniforms, spirit wear t-shirts and outerwear in addition to a large selection of gifts, golf shirts, hats, bags, and specialty items for various sports and clubs. Our hours are Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30 am-12:00 pm. We are located directly behind the gym. You can also visit us online.

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The last school day of each week is designated as Spirit Day. Stop by our school store or shop online for Spirit Day apparel.

During afternoon pickup, the Upper School parking lot is only to be used for handicapped parking or those meeting with faculty/staff. Please do not use the parking lot as a pickup line. Parents are encouraged to wait for students in the Upper School loop.

Students are encouraged to store a small umbrella in their lockers for rainy days. Students will follow standard lunch procedures to walk to Faith Hall as long as the weather conditions are deemed safe.

Students also have the option to wear shorts from other retailers as long as they meet the TFA dress code guidelines as stated in our TFA Parent-Student Handbook.

Our school uniform provider is Dennis Uniforms.1101 North Keller Road, Orlando ® (407) 960-1788www.dennisuniform.com

The Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony will be held during halftime of the home football game on Friday, September 25th.

From the Parent-Student Handbook:

“All uniform items may be purchased from the Dennis Uniform Company. Students may also purchase appropriate bottoms, solid colors only - black, khaki or navy blue from other retailers. No cargo shorts will be permitted. All plaid shorts must be purchased through Dennis Uniform. All girl's skirts, skorts, and dresses will be no shorter than 2 inches above the top of the knee cap.”

Other styles, colors, and lengths of shorts will not be permitted. Please make sure your students adhere to our uniform guidelines. Uniforms purchased from retailers other than Dennis must match these styles and colors.

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® The Power of a Praying Dad: A time for TFA Dads to Pray for their Children & Families

TFA Gymnasium Lobby 1st Wednesday of each month 7:55am - 8:10am

Beginning August 19, Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School, and Matt McGee, Assistant Head of School for Advancement and Spiritual Formation, will be hosting a prayer time for TFA dads each month. There is great power when fathers come before the Lord and intercede on behalf of their families. We hope you can join us.

Matthew 7:7-8: "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened."

This morning gathering is designed specifically for parents to hear directly from the principal. Come fill up on a warm cup of coffee and spend some time getting to know these fine leaders! Those in the Extended Education Program will meet in E2-225 in The Classical School building. All others will be at the TFA Library/Media Center. Make sure to mark your calendar!

® Extended Education Program Thu., Sept. 3rd 8:15am - 9:00am

® Lower School Wed., Sept. 2nd 8:15am - 9:00am

® Middle School Wed., Sept. 9th 8:15am - 9:00am

® Upper School Wed., Sept. 16th 8:15am - 9:00am

The Genius Bar course is now in its third year and has seen dramatic improvements! As of May 9, 2014, The Genius Bar at TFA is a fully accredited course offering, and the credits earned for the course will count towards student graduation. As a result, students are no longer required to take FLVS course as a supplement. Included in the curriculum is an eight-day mandatory summer training session.

This session begins on Monday, July 13, 2015, and runs to Wednesday, July 22, 2015 (9:00am - 3:00pm) and provides students with the working knowledge necessary to succeed in The Genius Bar at TFA. Topics covered in the summer session include: configuration and deployment of all Apple products (iPads, iMacs, and MacBooks), mobile device imaging and management, basic networking (including wireless), and basic device troubleshooting. The Genius Bar class will meet in US-244.

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Wednesday, August 12th

Get ready for the school year! Visit the following pages on our website:

® Grades 5-6 Required Summer Reading



® AP Required Summer Assignments for Advanced Placement courses

Looking for a great read this summer and want school credit? Visit the following pages on our website for readings for all grade levels.

In November 2013, The First Academy Middle School was formally recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The Lower School was the recipient of the award in the fall of 2009.

The standardized academic achievement scores for TFA’s spring standardized assessments from students in grades K-8 have once again met the National Blue Ribbon Qualifying Criteria for High Performing *.

*”High performing means that the achievement of the school’s students, in the most recent year tested, places the school in the top 15% in the nation in reading (or English language arts) and mathematics as measured by a nationally normed test or in the top 15% of its state as measured by a state test.” -Council for American Private Education (CAPE).

® K Prep through 6th Grade

® 7th and 8th Grades

We encourage all parents to attend these events. Teachers will be sharing valuable information about the curriculum, classroom expectations, and daily school activities.

® Lower School Tuesday, August 18th 6:00pm - 8:00pm

® Middle & Upper Schools Thursday, August 20st 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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First Day of School

Supplemental Reading

Another “High Performing” Academic Year for TFA Students

Curriculum Night

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DRUGS


Two years ago, The First Academy partnered with Psychemedics Corporation to implement a Drug Prevention Program. Its primary purpose is to provide our students with a resource when faced with choosing for or against drugs. All students in Upper School (grades 9-12) are drug tested within the first few weeks of school. In addition, random drug testing will be done throughout the year. To find out more, please read the full Drug Prevention Policy and Program.

The First Academy enthusiastically supports the integration of hands-on technology within our classrooms. In our continued aspiration towards excellence in education, we have embraced innovation to engage the imagination and intellect of our students. Students are encouraged to use the iPad and Macbooks as part of the college pre-curriculum for students in grades K4-12. Please refer to the Back to School Packet’s iPad Policy for further details.

For the safety of our students, all volunteers must undergo a background screening. For more information, visit our Volunteer Page. To complete the background screening process, please create an account on Candidate Link and complete the application. If needed, you may save your work and complete any missing information at another time. TFA will not receive the screening results until all information is completed.

NOTE: Only those who have completed and passed the background screening may volunteer in classrooms or on field trips.

The Health Clinic is available on The First Academy campus (Lower School) from 8:00am until 3:30pm, when school is in session. Services provided by the clinic include first aid, managing medical emergencies, and monitoring ill students until a parent arrives to pick them up. The clinic does not supply medications to students; all medications, prescription or over-the-counter, must be provided by the parents. Please see the TFA Parent-Student Handbook for the updated medication policy. Please make sure your contact information is current in RenWeb. This will enable us to contact you more efficiently should there be an emergency.

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All students will be issued a bar-coded student identification card. These cards are a safety and security measure for the protection of our students, which we take very seriously. The ID cards serve two purposes:

1. It allows students access to several exterior building doors around campus.

2. It serves as a debit card for lunch purchases.

® Grades K4-5Cards will be kept on file in Faith Hall, sorted by teacher name. As the class moves through the lunch line, each student will be handed his/her card. The student will return the card to the cashier to pay for lunch; the cashier will verify, then re-file the card for use the next day.

® Grades 6-12Students will be issued a proximity card and retain possession of their own cards. The card must be on the student at all times. It may be worn on a lanyard around the neck or attached to a belt. Students in grades 9-12 also have the option of keeping it in their pocket or wallet. Failure to comply with the proper display and function of the ID card will be considered a Level 2 violation and will be met with appropriate sanctions. The first offense will be written up as a warning, the second offense will be assigned one demerit, and the third offense will be accompanied by a parent meeting.

® The ID card can be reused from year to year.

® Lost cards may be replaced by submitting the Prox card app from the student iPad (grades 9-12) or by going to TFA’s website and submitting the Prox Card Form.

For additional information regarding the card and/or food services, please refer to the TFA Parent-Student Handbook.

The First Academy will hold its annual Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, November 4, 2015 in Faith Hall. There will be two separate services, the first beginning at 10:00am for Middle and Upper School and the second beginning at 1:00pm for Lower School.

Parking on Campus: All students who drive to school and park on campus must fill out the Student Parking Application each year. Please fill out the form and turn it in to the Upper School Office.

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Field House Update!

I want to take a moment and give our school family a sneak peek at the plans for the new Field House, as well as give an update on the campaign which will launch the first day of school this coming fall to fund its construction. This state-of-the-art facility will house a gymnasium with a 94’ competition court, two regulation-sized practice courts, advanced weight room and athletic training room. As you can see in the photos, this facility has been designed with excellence and purposed for the training of our student athletes and their preparation as Christian leaders.

We will launch the public phase for our capital campaign the first week of school, and families will receive information through both email and hard copy mailings as to how they might participate. One way to immediately begin helping is to join us in praying for God’s financial provision for what we believe will be a capstone piece to our overall campus design.

Graciously, God has already provided a lead gift of $2 million dollars, along with a matching gift from our School Board. This gives our campaign a very critical jump-start as we prepare to launch. This past spring, and throughout the summer, we have met with and will continue to meet with families who have expressed an interest in participating. This will allow us to officially launch on the first day of school with $6.5 million of the needed $9.5 million already pledged. We are planning to complete the campaign by the end of September, and then immediately break ground in late September or early October of 2015.

Would you consider helping us complete this vision? For this campaign to be successful we are truly going to need every family’s participation. Would you begin thinking and praying about what part you and your family may play? There are multiple ways to give including gifts of stock, real estate, and planned gifts in addition to cash. Stay tuned for more information in your email, mailbox and at special events in the fall.

As always, you can contact the Office of Institutional Advancement for more information at 407-206-8748 or [email protected].

Thank you so much for your consideration in joining with us on this once-in-a lifetime journey to build a signature facility that will bring honor and glory to Jesus Christ.

Sincerely,

Matt McGee, Class of ‘02Assistant Head of School - Advancement and Spiritual Formation

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Over the last 13 years, we have seen expansive growth in our school, resulting not only in an increase in the student population, but also a substantial increase in the level of participation in our athletic programs. Because of these blessings, we have outgrown our current gymnasium and weight room. Today, with over 90% of our students participating in athletics, now is the time to provide a facility that will accommodate the growing needs of our Athletic Department.

This new Field House will contain 2 full practice courts, as well a college/NBA regulation sized competition court. Pending the successful solicitation of funds, there are plans for a new weight room and training room that will facilitate a sport specific training program for every sport in which our athletes participate.

This picture is a rendering of the “collegiate venue” style lobby.

Most importantly, we pray this new facility will be a “platform” by which our student athletes will glorify Jesus Christ as they compete, and represent him to the guest and visiting teams.

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Few decisions have the lasting impact on your child as that of school choice. During their school days, life-long friendships will be made, spiritual formation will take place, and values will be instilled. The First Academy is here to partner with you in making those days the very best they can be. The First Academy exists today because parents like you found it important to educate their children in a safe, secure, college-preparatory environment that instills values, helps develop character, and cultivates wisdom manifested through academic excellence.

Our families make an eternal investment in their children by choosing Christian education. At all grade levels, the curriculum and classroom instruction are focused on maximizing individual student achievement and developing strength of character. Your child will benefit from state-of-the-art technology-enhanced learning, a world-class athletic facility, modern classrooms and labs, and comprehensive sports, fine arts, and service programs. The First Academy’s mission is to partner with you in preparing children to be Christian leaders who choose character before career, wisdom beyond scholarship, service before self, and participation as a way of life.

Thank you for being part of our TFA family!

The Admissions Team

stay up-to-date on the latest TFA news & events via the following social media sites:

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Sunday, Feb. 7th, 2016 2:00-4:00 pm

DO YOU KNOW A FUTURE ROYAL?

Campus tours and student shadow opportunities take place throughout the school year! Share the news about TFA with a friend and invite them to visit our beautiful campus or spend the day with a TFA student.

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https://www.facebook.com/TheFirstAcademy

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RenWeb is an important online resource that parents should be utilizing on a regular basis. RenWeb is an Internet-based school management system that embraces the various needs of administration, staff, teachers, students and parents.

RenWeb’s ParentsWeb is a private and secure website that allows you to see complete information specific to your child. All you need is an Internet-capable computer to view information such as: Attendance, Daily Grades, Progress Reports, Lesson Plans, Homework, Discipline, Staff and School Directory, Teacher E-mail Addresses and other school information.

It is the responsibility of each student’s parents to update contact information and student medical information as soon as there is a change. Correct information will assure that important mailings from the school are delivered promptly and correctly, e-mail and text messages are received as intended, and school officials have access to current information should an emergency arise. All demographic information can be updated by clicking the “Web forms” link and completing the “Family Demographic Form” and the “Medical Information Update” form.

RenWeb Home is available now in Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store for an annual subscription of $4.99 per year which covers all iPhone/iPod/iPad and Droid devices for every parent and student in your household as recorded in RenWeb. Search the App Store and Play Store for RenWeb Home (District Code: TFA-FL)

For questions regarding RenWeb or problems with passwords, please e-mail [email protected] or call Jill Cape at (407) 206-8637.

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® Orientation UpdatesAll Upper School students must complete the online Student iPad Orientation course before using any iPad at The First Academy. Students must complete their Student iPad Orientation on Canvas. All iPads to be used at The First Academy must be supervised. You can have your personal iPad Supervised for use at The First Academy. Any Families (K-12) interested in having family-owned iPads used at The First Academy should look for our ‘iPad Supervision Days’ notices in the TFA Today newsletter this summer. New Upper School Students and 9th Graders should immediately complete their Student iPad Orientation, and look for the summer newsletter blog titled ‘US iPad Setup Days’. Each date is by appointment only to prevent excessive buildup.

® Usage ReminderFlorida Statute 934.03 lawfully prohibits any individuals from recording audio (including video) of any other parties without written consent.

® Case UpdateAll student iPads (TFA or student-owned) must be encased in a TFA approved iPad Case. TFA will offer students one Griffin Survivor Case for iPad Models 2,3,4, Air or Mini, including students using a personal iPad. For each personal iPad used there will be a tuition credit each year up to three years. The credit for the first year will be $65. The credit for each of the following two years will be $100. First Generation iPads are not supported in the TFA iPad Program.

® Approved Cases

Griffin Survivor Case2nd, 3rd, 4th Generation iPad ($89.00 MSRP)

The Griffin Survivor provides ample protection and is available to all students at no charge. Students may only use the entirely black version in the Upper School.

ClamCase Pro2nd, 3rd, 4th Generation iPads (MSRP: $169); iPad Air, iPad 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Generation (MSRP: $169); iPad Mini (MSRP: $129)

The ClamCase Pro provides full iPad protection with the addition of a built in keyboard. The keyboard offers shortcuts, arrow keys, cmd key, shift keys, volume key and is rated for 90 hours of battery life per charge. With the ClamCase Pro, you will not have to worry about a stand as it sits in laptop, tablet, or standing positions. The screen remains fully protected while not in use. The main durability difference

is that the exterior of the ClamCase Pro is a hard shell, meaning that drops from a significant height may break the case itself. This case is ideal for students planning on utilizing the device for longer periods, or for typing class notes and essays.

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The Upper School at The First Academy is pleased to announce that its iPad 1:1 Program has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program for 2013–2015. The school has been lauded for its innovative integrations in the classroom, flexible learning environment, and correlation to improved student learning gains on standardized and AP tests scores.

“The administration and faculty at The First Academy have shown that they exhibit the five best practices of an Apple Distinguished School: visionary leadership, innovative learning and teaching, ongoing professional learning, compelling evidence of success, and a flexible learning environment,” wrote Stephanie Carullo, Apple’s Vice President of Education, in the award notification letter.

The First Academy’s Director of Technology, Matt Eggert, led the school’s application process, producing and submitting an iBook detailing the school’s technology story. This book can be found on the school’s website for review. “The most compelling item we found as the school continued this journey towards becoming an Apple 1:1 Program was the conversation was not focused on the devices and technology anymore but rather on how we are changing the landscape of the learning environment and improving engagement and collaboration of the students and faculty.”

The selection of The First Academy as an Apple Distinguished Program highlights its success as an innovative and compelling learning environment that engages students and provides tangible evidence of academic accomplishment. The First Academy has set its goals on extending this program to the entire school K4-12.

For the past 30 years, Apple, Inc. has partnered with educators to explore and enhance the teaching and learning experience and to provide a learning environment that “supports the way students live and how they want to learn.”

“We applaud schools such as The First Academy who are able to advance this mission, ensuring that all students are prepared for future success in work and life,” Carullo concluded.

The First Academy is working to become an Apple Distinguished School where technology serves students to become better Christian leaders, providing the most ideal opportunities and enhancing the way students learn.

"Recognized by Apple as a distinguished school for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence."

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Food Service Ministry First Baptist Church of Orlando3000 S. John Young ParkwayOrlando, FL 32805407-514-4381

Dear TFA Parents and Students: The Food Service Ministry of First Baptist Church of Orlando is excited to serve TFA students, parents, and staff in one of the finest Full Service Food Service Ministries in the country. Our lunch program offers a varied, balanced meal that comes with several choices of sides each day. Along with the daily meal, guests can choose from several A La Carte items, available to 6th grade students and above.

We are also proud to continue to serve our guests quickly and efficiently, using a state-of-the-art debit card system for your convenience. This system allows you to pay in advance for meals in a variety of payment methods. Students will still have the ability to pay cash or check at the point of transaction, but we strongly suggest this safe and convenient method. The system works with your student’s ID issued by TFA. All students will have an established debit account which helps prevent fraudulent use of student accounts. Money will be deducted from their account when the student uses funds to purchase the meal. Student accounts can be used campus-wide. Locations currently include Faith Hall Cafeteria, Wednesday Night Dinner, Second Chances, and Café on The Rock. Students may only purchase meals at Café on The Rock during school hours if accompanied by a parent or teacher. Parents may use their student’s account anytime and anywhere. For complete menu information and hours of operation, please visit us at www.firstorlando.com/About/Food_Services.

A $50.00 minimum deposit can be made each time funds are added to the account. When balances fall below $15.00, all active accounts will be notified by e-mail. To make an advance payment, simply follow Option #1 instructions listed on the next page. Cash back is not available; however, refunds of accounts can be made upon written request and will be issued by check. Funds remaining at the end of the school year are transferable to the next school year or, if that student graduates, may be transferred to a sibling’s account for your convenience.

If we can assist you in any way, please let us know.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM FOOD SERVICES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

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® Option #1: BEST OPTION - ONLINE PAYMENTS

For your convenience, First Baptist Church has enrolled with an online payment service called “Get Funds” for your child’s school meals using your Check Card, Visa, Master Card, American Express, or Discover. To use this online service, you must enroll through the website. Your student’s unique student ID number, as well as a valid e-mail address, are required along with some additional personal information. Our system directly receives your payments made at the GetFunds website each morning. All processing fees will be paid by the Food Service Ministry. We will be paying a charge per transaction this year, so you can help us keep the fees down by making payments of $50.00 or more when adding money to your student’s account. Keeping these costs under control will allow us to continue to pay the fees for you. Please follow the directions on the next page to setup, and add funds to your GET Funds account. If you need assistance in setting up your account, please contact Kareen Newton at (407) 514-4381.

® Option #2: GOOD OPTION - MAIL CHECK ON ACCOUNT

These funds are deposited into your student’s account, once the check is received and deposited by Food Services. Please include the student’s first and last name and grade in the memo section on your check. You may send the check to:

FBC/O Attention: Food Service Ministry 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32805

® Option #3: SEND CHECK OR CASH DIRECTLY WITH YOUR CHILD

This traditional option is still available but does not come with all the convenience, security, and accountability of Option #1. Just send payment in with your student to give to his/her teacher or directly to a Food Service Ministry Cashier for deposit.

If choosing Options 2 or 3, please submit funds with a completed deposit form. For your convenience, we recommend that payments be made in the form of a check payable to FBC/O. Please remember to include your student’s name and grade in the memo line. When making payments for more than one student, please note how much to be put on each account. If you do not specify, funds will be distributed equally regardless of current balances.

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PREPAY FOR YOUR CHILD’S LUNCH

® Step #1: An account must be created for each child. You will need each child’s student ID# before you can create a GET Funds account. To access a student’s ID#, log into RenWeb - Parents Web account.

•Under School Information, click on Webforms•Click on Family Demographics•Click on each student’s Student Demographic Form button

® Step #2: Go to https://get.cbord.com/firstorlando/full/login.php

Just below the student’s first name is the 7-digit student ID#

Click on “Sign up now!”

Note: If you are using a smartphone, iPhone, iPad, or tablet, you must go to the website via your browser to access the Deposit feature. This feature is currently unavailable on the mobile app.

® Step #3: Enter your child’s student ID#. You will need to enter this number each time you log in to add funds to that child’s account.

® Step #4: Enter an e-mail address if you would like to receive a confirmation.

® Step #5: Confirmation Screen - You must click continue to confirm your deposit.

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Repeat this process until you have setup an account for each student. You will receive an e-mail when a low balance occurs in the student account.

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® Step #1: Go to https://get.cbord.com/firstorlando/full/login.phpAfter you have received your child’s student ID, click on the Parents, Guardians or Other Patrons section.

Note: If you are using a smartphone, iPhone, iPad, or tablet, you must go to the website via your browser to access the Deposit feature. This feature is currently unavailable on the mobile app.

® Step #2: Enter your child’s student ID#. You will need to enter this number each time you log in to add funds to that child’s account.

® Step #4: Enter an e-mail address if you would like to receive a confirmation.

® Step #5: Confirmation Screen - You must click continue to confirm your deposit.

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® Step #3: Enter your credit card information as prompted.

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Boosters


The purpose of the Booster Club is to support the school athletic program through volunteer service and financial aid. The Booster Club works in close conjunction with the Athletic Office to ensure that the needs of the athletic programs are met at The First Academy.

Friends of the Library is a group of volunteers who support and help to provide for the needs of The First Academy’s library. This group organizes and facilitates book sales and other fundraisers to aid the library. They work closely with the English department and the library to encourage habits of life-long learning through reading.Please visit the Boyd-Moline Library page for more information.

The Parent Association is a volunteer organization, comprised of all TFA parents, which seeks to promote the vision and purposes of the school. An active Parent Association provides many opportunities for parents to be involved and connect with the TFA community. We hope you join us at our monthly meetings as we plan upcoming events like the New Family Meet and Greets, Shoebox Drive, Teacher Appreciation Cookie Blessing and Week, Grandparent’s Day, Gala and Auction, Uniform Resale, Open House, and more! Please check out the many volunteer opportunities listed on our Parent Association page online for more information.

The purpose of FAN is to support the Arts and Media programs through volunteering of time and talents, sharing of ideas, and giving of financial resources. This support enhances the experience of every student who, at some point in his/her schooling, will be a part of these programs. FAN works closely with the Fine Arts and Media departments to ensure needs are met. See the Fine Arts Network page for more information on how to get involved.

Parents are encouraged to get involved in these special interest programs:

For more information or to volunteer for any of these organizations, visit our Volunteer Page.

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The Fine Arts Network (FAN) supports our Fine Arts departments and helps them flourish. FAN encourages our Fine Arts teachers as they train students to use their God-given gifts and talents in a world-impacting and God-glorifying way. Please visit our Fine Arts Network page for more information and to sign-up for one of these packages.

® Theatre Patron - $250• 4 tickets to 1 theatre show• Reserved seating at the All School Christmas Program• Recognition in all Fine Arts programs and playbills• Opportunity for advanced ticket purchase to all theatre productions (does not include

cost of ticket). Will be made available prior to sales to cast, crew and general public.• Reserved seating at Steel Drum and Band concerts

® Band Patron - $250• 2 tickets to all regular season home athletic events where Fine Arts students are performing • Reserved seating at the All School Christmas Program• Recognition in all Fine Arts programs and playbills• Opportunity for advanced ticket purchase to all theatre productions (does not include


® Arts Patron - $200• Reserved seating at the All School Christmas Program• Recognition in all Fine Arts programs and playbills• Opportunity for advanced ticket purchase to all theatre productions (does not include


*A portion of the dollars raised through sale of the above packages are considered donations restricted to Fine Arts and are tax deductible and eligible for corporate matching funds. You will have the option to specify the program of your choice for this donation when registering for your package online.

® Steel Drums® Visual Arts

® Performing Arts® Band

® Media / Broadcasting® Dance

® Playbill/Program Sponsorship• $250 Package – full page ad in all Fine Arts programs/playbills for school year• $150 Package – 1/2 page ad in all Fine Arts programs/playbills for school year• $100 – Business card sized ad in Fine Arts programs/playbills for school year • $75 – one time ½ page ad in Fine Arts program/playbill of your choosing

® Producer SponsorshipIf you would like to support the costs of a specific theater production for costumes, licensing rights, etc. or for expenses related to any Band or Steel Drum events, please contact our Fine Arts Coordinator or FAN Chair. Your business or family name would be displayed on all materials and communications related to that show.

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Please make sure you check the complete online TFA Calendar for more information.

Thursday October 22 ® 7:00 pmFriday October 23 ® 7:00 pmSaturday October 24 ® 7:00 pmWednesday October 28 ® 2:45 pm matineeThurdsay October 29 ® 7:00 pmFriday October 30 ® 7:00 pm

Thursday January 28 ® 7:00 pmFriday January 29 ® 7:00 pmSaturday January 30 ® 7:00 pmWednesday February 3 ® 3:00 pm matineeThurdsay February 4 ® 7:00 pmFriday February 5 ® 7:00 pm

Thursday April 7 ® 7:00 pmFriday April 8 ® 7:00 pmWednesday April 13 ® 2:45 pm matineeThursday April 14 ® 7:00 pmFriday April 15 ® 7:00 pmSaturday April 16 ® 7:00 pm

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FBA District Marching MPACeramics III, IV, APVeteran's Day ParadeEmpty Stage ProjectThespian Districts

Fall Exhibit"Meet the Artist" Hot CocoaUS Spring Show Auditions - Jane EyreFall ExhibitAll School Christmas Program

FMEA All StateMango Run, New MissionsLS Muscial AuditionsCeramics III, IV, APMS Musical - SeussicalCentral FL Private School Honor Band

MS Musical - SeussicalFBA District Solo & EnsembleNYC TripFVA Solo & EnsembleFMEA Steel Drum Festival

FBA District Concert MPAThespian StateSpring Performance TripFBA State Solo and Ensemble

US Spring Show - Jane EyreAP & Portfolio ExhibitNAHS Induction & Art AwardsUS Spring ConcertSpring ExhibitSteel ConcertFBA State Concert Band MPAMeet the Artist Lemonade ReceptionSenior Showcase

Spring ExhibitEATA MusicalSapphires AuditionS

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Several pricing plans are available for the After School Program depending on the needs of the family and the frequency of use.

® Unlimited UseAn unlimited use plan qualifies participants to use The

After School program any time it is open. The cost is $1,850 per year, which may be paid annually, semi-annually with two equal installments at the beginning of each semester, or monthly. Monthly payments may be made via SMART account or by auto-recurring credit card charge or bank draft. Please complete the online Unlimited Use setup.

® Occasional UseOccasional Use tickets may be purchased online (30 hours for $245 or 15 hours for $145). Minutes are deducted from the ticket as they are used. Tickets may be split among siblings of any grades and can be carried over from one year to the next. No refunds for unused hours will be given. Parents will be notified when a new ticket should be purchased. Tickets should be purchased online at the After School Program page.

® Emergency UseWe provide emergency care for unforeseeable events. If you require emergency care and have no ticket, please call (407) 206-8619 by noon to arrange for After School services. The charge is $15.00 per hour, or any portion thereof. These fees can be paid online prior to use or when you are billed for usage time.

Late charges apply for all payment plans. After 6:00 pm, the charge is $10.00 per quarter hour.

Grades K4-22:50pm* - 6:00pm*2:10pm on Wednesday

Students have snack time, homework time, and free play inside and outside. Special on-campus activities are also scheduled throughout the year. Students should report to LS 106 for check-in.

Grades 3-123:10pm* - 6:00pm*2:35pm on Wednesday

Grades 3-6 report to LS 106.Grades 7-12 report to US 137.

After School is closed on all official holidays, school holidays and on Teacher Work Days. Please check TFA’s school calendar.

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http://thefirstacademy.org/academics/after-school-program/unlimited-use-aftercare/

http://thefirstacademy.org/academics/after-school-program/


•Diapers, Pull-Ups

•Baby wipes

•Hand Sanitizer

•Hand Soap

•(2) Rolls of Wax Paper

•Box of Tissues

•Clorox Wipes

•Can Lysol Disinfecting Spray

•Diapers, Pull-Ups ( if not potty trained)

•Baby wipes

•Hand Sanitizer

•Hand Soap

•(2) Rolls of Wax Paper

•Box of Tissues

•Clorox Wipes


•Crayon Pack (8)

•Glue Sticks

•Baby wipes

•Hand Sanitizer

•Hand Soap

•Box of Tissue

•Clorox Wipes


•Crayon Pack (8)

•Glue Sticks

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•One (1) pencil box*

•Two (2) jumbo pencils

•Two (2) boxes of 8-count crayons

•One (1) pair Fiskars scissors*

•Four (4) jumbo glue sticks (disappearing purple if available)

•Eight (8) small glue sticks (disappearing purple if available)

•Two (2) Elmer’s washable school glue

•Nine (9) Pocket folders (no prongs) (3) blue, (3) yellow and (3) red

•One (1) box of tissues

•One (1) backpack* (large enough for a towel, folder & lunch box to fit in; NO wheels)

•One (1) plain white cotton t-shirt* (label tag with student name)

•One (1) beach towel*

•One (1) rain poncho* (labeled with child’s name, to keep in child’s backpack)

•Clorox wipes

•Baby wipes

•One (1) box of gallon Ziploc bags

•One (1) box of sandwich Ziploc bags

•Paper towels

•Napkins

•White paper plates (small or large)

•Soft Soap (refill or dispenser)

•Package of wooden craft sticks

•Package of chenille sticks (pipe cleaners)

•One (1) plastic school box* (approx. 5”x8”, easy to open)

•Four (4) boxes of 8-count crayons (original 8 colors, no twistables)

•One (1) box of Yellow #2 pencils

•One (1) set of Crayola colored pencils

•One (1) blunt pair of child scissors*

•Eight (8) large glue sticks (approx. 0.77 oz)

•One (1) box of EXPO dry-erase markers

•One (1) white cotton t-shirt* (one size larger than your child wears, no pockets)

•One (1) beach towel for rest time*

•One (1) rain poncho*

•One (1) backpack* (large enough to hold a 1/2” three-ring binder and folded beach towel, no wheels)

•Two (2) containers of Wet Ones antibacterial wipes

•Two (2) containers of Clorox/Lysol or similar disinfectant wipes

•One or more (1+) rolls of paper towels

•Hand sanitizer

•Crayola markers

•Ziploc bags (gallon or sandwich size)

•Plastic utensils (combo box)

•Small or large paper plates

•Tissues

•One (1) plastic school box (approx. 5”x8”)

•Four (4) boxes of 24-count Crayola crayons

•One (1) box of Crayola markers

•One dozen (12) pencils (plain, no pictures)*

•One (1) pair of Fiskars child scissors

•One (1) box of 4 EXPO dry-erase markers*

•Six (6) large (approx. 0.77 oz) glue sticks

•One (1) bottle of Elmer’s washable school glue (4 oz.)

•One (1) white t-shirt (one size larger than what your child normally wears)

•One (1) beach towel for rest time (no blankets, pillows or mats)

•Rain poncho

•Backpack (large enough for a folder and towel, no wheels)

•Paper towels

•Reams of colored copy paper*

•Highlighter markers*

•One (1) box of snack-size or gallon-size Ziploc bags*

•Hand sanitizer*

•Disinfectant wipes*

•Two (2) containers of Wet Ones Antibacterial Wipes*

•Tissues*

Please label all items, unless otherwise noted (*).

*Label these items ONLY *Label these items ONLY

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•One (1) small school box – 5x8 (easy to open, please label)

•One (1) box of Crayola crayons (24 maximum)

•One (1) box of 24-count sharpened pencils

•One (1) Pink Pearl extra block eraser

•Two (2) highlighters

•One (1) pair of scissors (Fiskars brand preferred)

•Three (3) large glue sticks (white, not colored)

•One (1) black and white composition book

•One (1) plastic pocket folder-blue (no names, no designs, no brads)

•One (1) box dry-erase markers (no washables)

•One (1) sock (used as board eraser)

•One (1) rain poncho (to be kept in backpack at all times, please label)

•International Children’s Bible (Tommy Nelson Publishing) to be kept at school. To find, visit www.christianbook.com. The NIV is an acceptable alternative version.

•Paper plates (large or small)

•Ziploc bags (quart or gallon size)

•Snack size bags

•Facial tissues

•Paper towels

•Antibacterial wipes

•Hand sanitizer

•One (1) small school box – no larger than 6x12

•One (1) box of 24-count crayons

•One (1) box of 12-count colored pencils

•Two (2) boxes of 24-count yellow pencils

•One (1) pink block eraser

•Four (4) colored pens (dark colors)

•Two (2) Ultra-fine black Sharpie pens

•Two (2) Fine black Sharpie pens

•Two (2) highlighters - different colors

•One (1) pair of Fiskars scissors

•Two (2) glue sticks

•One (1) black marble composition book

•Two (2) plastic folders (no brads, no paper or glossed paper folders)

•One (1) package dry erase markers

•One (1) sock (used as board eraser)

•One (1) individual dry-erase board (8x11 or smaller)

•One (1) labeled rain poncho (to be kept in back pack at all times, please label)

•International Children’s Bible (Tommy Nelson Publishing) to be kept at school. To find, visit

•www.christianbook.com. The NIV is an acceptable alternative version.

•Ziploc sandwich, quart and gallon size bags

•Paper towels


•Facial tissue

•School box- 8x5 or smaller (will stay in cubby)

•Plastic pencil box that slides open – 7 ½x3 (for desk)

•One (1) box of 24 colored pencils

•One (1) box of 24 crayons

•Four (4) boxes of #2 yellow pencils

•One (1) pink block eraser

•Two (2) yellow highlighters

•One (1) box purple pens

•One (1) Composition book

•One (1) pair of pointed scissors

•Two (2) glue sticks

•One (1) bottle of Elmer’s School glue

•Two (2) packages of wide-ruled notebook paper

•One (1) package of 5 divider tabs for the binder (without pockets)

•One (1) 1 ½ “ loose-leaf binder with inside cover pockets

•One (1) ½ “ loose-leaf binder with inside cover pockets

•One (1) pack white index cards

•One (1) dry erase board

•Six (6) dry erase markers

•One (1) dry eraser or a sock

•One (1) rain poncho

•Ear buds w/ microphone


No pens, fluorescent crayons or pencil sharpeners.

Label all items except folders.

Please label all clothing and supplies (except pencils and crayons).Place 1 expo marker, 1 highlighter, scissors, 1 pack of crayons, 1 box of colored pencils, 1 eraser, 1 of each sharpie, and 1 colored (dark) pen in your child’s school box.Place the remaining supplies in a Ziploc bag labeled with your child’s name to keep in their cubby.

•Paper plates (regular size, white w/ ridges)

•Paper towels

•Ziploc sandwich or gallon bags


•Facial tissues

•Pack of colored copy paper

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http://www.christianbook.com




•Clorox wipes

•Hand sanitizer

•One (1) zipper pouch (for pencils)

•One (1) large pencil box 5x8

•One (1) box of 24 crayons

•One (1) box of 24 colored pencils

•One (1) box of 8 markers

•Two dozen (24) #2 pencils

•Two (2) pencil erasers

•One (1) pack of colored pens (non-clicking please)

•One (1) package of highlighters

•One (1) pair of school scissors

•Three (3) glue sticks

•One (1) ruler (inches & centimeters)

•Two (2) packages of wide-ruled notebook paper

•One (1) set of 5 divider tabs w/ pockets

•One (1) 1 ½” 3-ring binder

•Two (2) hole-punched folders (for binder)

•Two (2) composition notebooks

•Two (2) – 1 subject spiral notebooks

•One (1) pack 3x5 index cards (w/ holder)

•Four (4) dry-erase markers and eraser

•One (1) dry erase board

•One (1) rain poncho (to be kept in backpack at all times)

•Facial tissues


•Book covers

•One (1) or two (2) paper towel rolls

•One (1) large container of antibacterial wipes (marked w/ “Keep Out of Reach of Children” - available at Target)

•One (1) large box facial tissues

•#2 pencils (as many as possible)•One (1) box colored pencils•One dozen (12) pens of each color:

blue, black, red, green.•Highlighters (any color and yellow)•Glue (1 glue stick & 1 Bottle)•Four (4) packs of wide-ruled loose

leaf notebook paper •Five (5) 1” 3-ring binders•Five (5) double pocket dividers•Twenty (20) - tab dividers•One (1) hole punch (fits in binder)•Eight (8) black dry-erase markers•One (1) dry-erase board eraser•One (1) Number combination lock•Daily planner- paper or electronic•Four (4) white poster boards•Rain poncho and small umbrella to

be kept in locker•Lanyard w/ attached pocket for ID card,

to be worn around the neck or attached to a belt.

•Facial tissues•Sanitizer wipes

Please label all supplies.

•One (1) box of colored pencils (Twistables are best)

•Two (2) 12-pack sharpened #2 pencils (to be replaced as needed)

•Pencil erasers

•Five (5) colored pens (to be replaced as needed)

•One (1) Composition book (for Writing class)

•White wide-ruled 3-hole notebook paper for binder

•One (1) 2” 3-ring binder (D-Rings are most durable - zippered binders serve students well for moving between classes)

•One (1) 1” 3-ring binder (for Math class)

•One (1) zipper pencil pouch w/ holes for binder

•One (1) pack of dry erase markers (to be replaced as needed)

• Dry eraser (or sock)

•Rain poncho (to be kept in backpack at all times)


•One (1) thesaurus•Two (2) full size white poster boards•One (1) spiral notebook

•One (1) project display board (needed in May)

•One (1) foam poster board

•One (1) protractor•One (1) Texas Instrument Ti30

calculator•One (1) pad of graph paper•Two (2) wide-ruled spiral notebooks

•Bible (Zondervan’s NIV Bible)•One (1) black & white composition book•Pocket folder w/ notebook paper

Various supplies needed for year round projects; students will be notified one week in advance.

Please label all supplies.Index tabs & highlighters are provided by the activity fee.

•Hand sanitizer•Paper towels

•One (1) 1” 3-ring binder

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English Supplies

History Supplies

Math Supplies

Bible Supplies

Theater Supplies (theater students only)

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•College-ruled loose-leaf notebook paper•Pens•#2 Pencils•Highlighters•Daily Planner - any personal organization system•RenWeb App•15 tabs

•One (1) binder•One (1) composition book•One (1) 50-count 3x5 lined index cards*•One (1) 100-count 4x6 lined index cards*•One (1) 2-pocket 3-prong folder

•One (1) binder

•One (1) binder (Math 7, Pre-Algebra, Algebra & Geometry)•Two (2) 100-page composition books (Math •One (1) scientific calculator (Pre-Algebra)7 & Pre-Algebra)•One (1) TI-Nspire calculator (Algebra 1 & Geometry)

•One (1) binder

•One (1) composition book•One (1) binder

•Supply lists for grades 9-12 vary with each course and teacher. All Upper School teachers will have their supply lists available during Meet The Teacher on August 10, 2015.

•PE Uniform

•Combination lock

*Denotes teacher will designate when to bring item to classroom.

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General Supplies

English Supplies

History Supplies

Math Supplies

Science Supplies

Bible Supplies

Upper School

Physical Education Supplies (for students enrolled)

•Royal blue shirt & khaki bottoms

Mandatory Off-Campus Attire

NINTH - TWELFTH GRADES

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The Royal House System serves to further the mission of The First Academy: providing Upper School students with opportunities for mentorship, teaching principles of servant leadership, and fostering community in order to build Christ-like fellowship and enhance school spirit. The Royal House System is a student-led, student-run organization overseen by Upper School Faculty and staff.

Royal House officers include a school captain, two vice captains and two school chaplains. Additionally, each of the five houses includes a house captain and chaplain, with a representative from each class serving on their staff. Each house has four Mentor Groups led by a Mentor Group Captain.

Amanda JohnsHouse Captain

Madison PollockHouse Chaplain

Cassi KuckJunior Leader

Luke HurbanisSophomore Leader

Hannah ConnellFreshman Leader

Cameron WorthamCaptain

Natalie DouglasVice Captain

Abigail LowderVice Captain

Bo BurgessMale Chaplain

Julia CrawfordFemale Chaplain

Connor MiddletonHouse Captain

Kyle HoldenHouse Chaplain

Leah EckhoffJunior Leader

Melanie PearceSophomore Leader

Enzo BenkiranFreshman Leader

Logan SchultzHouse Captain

Sam AbbadHouse Chaplain

Hamilton MurrahJunior Leader

Annie MurrahSophomore Leader

McKenzie VandenbreckelFreshman Leader

Austin LawrenceHouse Captain

Ashlee NewsomeHouse Chaplain

Nicole CyrJunior Leader

Juliana KaiserSophomore Leader

Lydia BradyFreshman Leader

Charli HigginsHouse Captain

Andrew WehryHouse Chaplain

Grace GallowayJunior Leader

Ben RadcliffeSophomore Leader

Carter ZavadaFreshman Leader

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DAY EVENT TIME LOCATION

MS Pep Rally

HOMECOMING SPIRIT DAY*Parade Line-Up**Parade Pep RallyHomecoming GameKing & Queen Coronation

Homecoming Dance

12:45 pm GymFRIDAYOCTOBER 16th

SATURDAYOCTOBER 17th

* Students should wear Homecoming T-shirt or blue & gold T-shirts with khakis or jeans.

** Teams should wear team shirts in the parade. No student driven vehicles will be permitted in the parade.

HOMECOMING GAME - 7:00 pm

KING & QUEEN CORONATION - HALFTIME

FRIDAY OCTOBER 16th

1:30-1:50 pm1:50-2:15 pm2:15-3:10 pm7:00 pm Halftime

7:00-10:00 pm

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THURSDAYOCTOBER 8th

Powder Puff Game 6:30 pm PSAC

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We believe that students require persistent & consistent individualized shepherding toward high academic and collegiate goals. We believe that through Christian instruction, qualified teaching, parent partnership, & student effort that students can achieve this God-given dreams & aspirations.

BRIGHT FUTURES & IN-STATE

SCHOLARSHIPS

Seniors must submit their scholarship applications

starting on Dec. 1st, 2015.

Per graduation requirement, students must submit 3

college applications (first application by Dec. 2015).

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This program is a comprehensive college and career readiness tool that helps our upper school students connect academic achievement to post-secondary goals. Naviance is heavily utilized through our office.

To log-in: Naviance Family Connections

Tim Covey - Elliot & Wesley [email protected](407) 206-8633

Rob Hensley - Edwards & Tozer [email protected](407) 206-8702

Joyce Kwak -Athanasius [email protected](407) 206-8822

Abby [email protected](407) 206-8761

Students will be assigned to specific advisors based on our House system.

Be prepared for small group meetings to learn about college preparation and the college admissions process this Fall!

October 3, 2015

November 7, 2015

December 5, 2015

January 23, 2016

March 5, 2016

May 7, 2016

June 4, 2016

September 12, 2015

October 24, 2015

December 12, 2015

February 6, 2016

April 9, 2016

June 11, 2016

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Aug 12 Senior Service Day (seniors to wear senior t-shirt)

7:15 am All seniors must be at school to greet incoming students

Aug 13 7:30-8:00 am Senior Retreat Mandatory Parent Meeting

8:00 am Senior Retreat Breakfast & Instructions for Students

Aug 13-15 Senior Retreat

Aug 31 Memory Page for Yearbook Due for Early Bird Pricing

Sept 30 Final Deadline for Memory Page for Yearbook

Oct 14 Senior Cap and Gown Pictures (students only)

Graduation Announcement Orders

Nov 30 Informal Portraits for Yearbook Due

Senior Bio, Senior Brick and Name Verification Forms Due

Jan 15 Candid Senior Group Shots for Senior Video Due

Baby and Informal Pictures for Graduation Due

Feb 19 Senior Ski Trip Parent Meeting (Student Center)

Mar 10-14 Senior Ski Trip

Apr 20 9:00 am US and Senior Awards Ceremony

Apr 27 8:15 am Senior Brick Laying Ceremony

May 17 1:00 pm Graduation Rehearsal

May 20 6:45 pm Graduation Ceremony

Formal portraits (tuxedo for men, black drape for ladies) are used both in the yearbook and for the graduation ceremony program. All formal portraits MUST be taken by:

Lifetouch/Prestige Portraits ® (407) 802-2468 6220 Hazeltine National Dr., Suite 112 ® Orlando, 32822

• Youmustscheduleyourownappointment• Portraitsshouldbetakenduringthesummer• Tuxedosandblackdrapesareprovidedatthestudio

Senior memory pages are a tradition but not an obligation. This is a beautiful way to honor your graduate. You will need to submit 10 high-quality photos (individual, family, friends) and a short note or verse by August 31st to qualify for the early-bird discount of $225. The price goes to $275 September 1st.

The Informal Page is where we will list the student’s activities and awards during high school. We ask for a high-quality current casual photo by November 30th.

Remember that all seniors are expected to have submitted at least three college applications by the end of the first semester. Students must request official transcripts through Naviance to be sent to specific colleges.

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In addition to our six Team Programs offered next year, there will be Sports Clinics for various sports. The clinics are designed to teach skills, strategy, technique, and game management by Varsity coaches and players. The Sports Clinics that will be offered for varying levels for TK-6th grade during the 2015-2016 school year will be:

Lower School Sports will offer a team program for tackle football, flag football, volleyball,

basketball, cheerleading, and soccer. This includes multiple teams with game competitions against other participating teams.

Practices are held after school one or two days a week, with games usually on Saturdays (basketball, volleyball,

flag football, and soccer) or Mondays (cheer and tackle football). The seasons generally last 6-8 weeks. Volunteers

are very important to coach these teams, so we would love your help this year. Registration fees and uniforms fees apply.

® Boys Flag Football (TK-3)® Boys Tackle Football (4-6)® Girls Volleyball (4-6)® Boys and Girls Basketball (TK-5)

® Baseball/Softball (Boys & Girls)® Cheerleading (Girls) ® Volleyball (Girls)® Lacrosse (Boys & Girls)® Soccer (Boys & Girls) ® Speed & Agility Training (Boys & Girls)® Tennis (Boys & Girls)® Track & Field (Boys & Girls)

For more information, please contact the Athletic Office at (407) 206-8634. The Team Programs that will be offered for TK-6th grade during the 2015-2016 school year will be:

® Boys and Girls Soccer (K4-5)® Individual Sport Clinics® Cheerleading (2-5)

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There will be a fee per sport, (established by the Athletic Department) for all athletes (grades 6-12) participating in an interscholastic sport. A complete copy of the TFA Athletic Handbook is available online. The following sports are offered:

SPRING SEASON® Baseball (Boys)® Lacrosse (Boys & Girls) ® Softball (Girls)® Tennis (Boys & Girls)® Track & Field (Boys & Girls)® Weightlifting (Boys)

The First Academy is a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association. Participation in a sport for grades 6–12 at The First Academy may require an athlete to try out for the team. Student athletes are bound by the rules and regulations of the Florida High School Athletic Association in addition to school policies established by TFA’s Athletic Department.

Students in grades 6-12 must complete and submit the following forms, to be filed with the Athletic Trainer, before being permitted to participate in any tryout, practice, or game at TFA:

Students will not be allowed to participate without all forms completed and on file. Athletic Forms are available online.

*Physical forms must be turned into the Athletic Department or Athletic Trainer only. If current physicals are on file with the Admissions Office, it will be the parent’s responsibility to obtain a copy and make sure that it is delivered to the Athletic Office or the Athletic Trainer. A physical is approved for 365 calendar days from the date of the examination.

Students enrolled at The Classical School (TCS) will be allowed to try out for all sports offered at The First Academy. TCS students will have a set extracurricular fee of $500 that will cover participation for the entire school year (does not cover per sport player package fees). Home School and other non-traditional students must be enrolled at The Classical School in order to try out for sports at The First Academy.

® Sports Physical Form*

® Consent & Release of Liability from Concussion & Heat-Related Illness Form

® Consent & Release of Liability

® Emergency Medical Authorization

FALL SEASON® Cheerleading (Girls)® Cross Country (Boys & Girls) ® Football (Boys)® Golf (Boys & Girls) ® Swimming & Diving (Boys & Girls)® Volleyball (Girls)

WINTER SEASON® Basketball (Boys & Girls)® Competitive Cheerleading (Girls)® Soccer (Boys & Girls)

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http://thefirstacademy.org/athletics/handbook/

http://thefirstacademy.org/athletics/athletic-forms/

http://thefirstacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Sports-Physical-Forms.pdf

http://thefirstacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Athletics-Concussion-and-Heat-Relate-Illness-Form.pdf

http://thefirstacademy.org/wp-content/2014/08/FHSAA-Consent-and-Release-From-Liability.pdf

http://thefirstacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Athletics-Emergency-Medical-Authorization.pdf

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It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve as the Director of Athletics. As an alumnus of The First Academy, I personally know the impact that athletics can have on student athletes.

As we approach the 2015-2016 school year, the athletic department has been working hard to build upon The First Academy’s legacy of Christ-centered excellence.

Participation is central to our mission at The First Academy, and this year your students will benefit from increased sports offerings (50+ teams), first-class and expanding athletic facilities, a robust performance program, a five year strategic plan for athletics, and a focused leadership training program.

More importantly, I want to emphasize that your students will be served every day by an elite team of coaches and staff. These dedicated servant leaders are the reason “why I love TFA!” Again, I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve your family this year. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about Royals Athletics.

In Christ Alone

Will CohenDirector of Athletics

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Boosters


The First Academy Royal Booster Association is a volunteer parent organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing the TFA athletic program. For more than 25 years, the Boosters have contributed a significant amount of time and money to build a first-class athletic experience, contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars to improve our facilities and equipment, including:

Revenue to accomplish our goals is generated from Booster membership and through the sale of concessions and athletic apparel. We ask each family to be part of continuing this great legacy by joining the Royal Booster Association. We hope you will take advantage of the special membership privileges associated with our select “Royal Pride” membership package, providing your family with passes to our home athletic events and two parking passes inside PSAC. To become a Booster, please complete our Membership Form or call (407) 206-8634.

The First Academy Royal Booster Association would like to wish our student-athletes success in all their endeavors as they begin another year of athletic competition. Athletics is a core component of our student life at TFA. Our students learn valuable lessons through athletics – discipline, faith, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Your Booster membership supports all athletes and allows your entire family to be a part of the continuing legacy of excellence in athletics at The First Academy. Please join us!

David deArmas President, Royal Booster Association

® Royals TV

® Gymnasium Sound System

® Tennis Wind Screens

® Lacrosse Net System

® Volleyball Net Systems

® Soccer Goals And Nets

® Track And Field Equipment

® Nike Uniforms For Each Sport

® Padded Chairs For Gymnasium

® PSAC Concessions Equipment

® Stim Unit For Training Room

® Softball Soft Toss Net System

® Collegiate Level Pole Vault Pit

® Outdoor Portable Water System

® State Championship Rings

® Gymnasium Concession - Equipment

® Football Field Sound System/Scoreboard

® Post-Season Competition Fees/Expenses

® Gymnasium Championship Banners

® Varsity Coaches Retreat Sponsor

® Security Gates at PSAC

® Baseball Back Stop Netting

® Volleyball Air CAT System

The following membership packages are available:

® Lion’s Den - $250•Membership Passes to All Home Athletic Contests• $25 TFA School Store Merchandise Voucher

® Varsity - $500•Membership Passes to All Home Athletic Contests• 1 PSAC Reserved Parking Tag• $25 TFA School Store Merchandise Voucher

® Royal - $750•Membership Passes to All Home Athletic Contests• 2 PSAC Reserved Parking Tags• $50 TFA School Store Merchandise Voucher

® FAB Combo (Fine Arts and Booster Combo)-$1000• Includes Varsity Booster Membership and• Fine Arts Network Membership

® Grandparent Add-on to any Membership - $100•Membership Passes to All Home Athletic Contests

for up to 2 Adults

® Regal - $3000•Membership Passes to All Home Athletic Contests• $100 TFA School Store Merchandise Voucher• Recognition at Sporting Events/Weekly Sports Flyer• 2 Tickets to the Annual Athletic Awards Banquet• 2 PSAC Reserved Parking Tags• 1 PSAC Reserved Parking Space for all Restricted Events•White Gymnasium Wall Banner with 4 Color Logo•White Stadium Fence Panel with 4 Color Logo• White Baseball or Softball Field Banner with 4 Color Logo

® Crown - $5000• All Regal Benefits Included Plus:• $1,000 Designated to Sport of Your Choice• 2 Deluxe Stadium Chairs• 1 Permanent PSAC Reserved Parking Sign for ALL TFA

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http://thefirstacademy.org/athletics/booster-club/

http://thefirstacademy.org/athletics/booster-club/

http://thefirstacademy.org/athletics/royal-booster-club-membership/

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Aug 10 All Family Worship

Aug 18 LS Curriculum Night

Aug 20 MS/US Curriculum Night

Sept 23 See You at the Pole

Sept 24 NHS / NEHS Induction Ceremony

Sept 25 Athletic Hall of Fame

Oct 16 Homecoming Football Game

Oct 17 Homecoming Dance

Nov 4 Veterans Day Celebration

Dec 18 All School Christmas Program

Mar 10-14 Senior Trip

Mar 11 LS Grandparents Day

May 20 Class of 2016 Graduation

First/Last Day of School Holiday / No School

Online Re-Enrollment Begins/Ends Early Release 12:15 pm

Open House Special Events

Visit the TFA Calendar page for the latest information.

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Steve Whitaker - Head of School 8601

Jerry Chambers - Chief Financial Officer 8639Kris Sharley - Executive Assistant 8639Tim DeBoom - Business Administrator 8647Leighann Harris - Assistant Director of Finance and Human Resources 8701Ashley DeLuca - Business Assistant 8890Larissa Galloway - Accounts Receivable 8758Diane Powers - Accounts Payable 8645

Matt McGee - Assistant Head of School - Advancement and Spiritual Formation 8748Kacey Chambers - Assistant Director of Institutional Development 8748Christina Richart - Executive Assistant 8748

Shayne Grove - Director of Admissions 8642Kristi Summers - Assistant Director of Admissions 8818Nancy Chapin - Admissions Coordinator 8836Lynn Hawkins - Admissions Assistant 8602

Will Cohen - Athletic Director 8638Doug Cohen - Athletic Office Manager 8634David Rose - PSAC Director 8765Alvin Alexander - Assistant Athletic Director 8821Jane Knuth - Assistant Athletic Director 8696

Jennifer Jackson - Principal 8605Ardis Meloon - Assistant Principal 8612Kerry Ann Cole - Administrative Assistant 8605Cheryl Louis - Receptionist 8610TBD - Health Aide 8607Onyx Molden - After School Program Director 8619TBD - Learning i.e. 8670Tom Laegeler - Guidance Counselor 8813

Dr. Luci Higgins - Principal 8651Chris Mayberry - Assistant Principal 8738Ruth Ann Davis - Administrative Assistant 8651

Brian Rose - Principal 8659Rick Bohner - Assistant Principal 8632Mary Gooseman - Administrative Assistant 8659Rob Hensley - College Advisor 8702Tim Covey - College Advisor 8633Joyce Kwak - College Advisor 8822Abby Mixner - Academic Advisor 8761Don Baker - Events Coordinator 8662Jennifer Keltner - Christian Leadership Coordinator 8816

Juan Felix - Operations Manager 8644Dean Middleton - Maintenance Specialist 8763Megan Bates - Operations Assistant 8604Alina Cairo - Services Specialist 8658

Matt Eggert - Director of Technology 8654Corey Radford - Systems Administrator 8787Jill Cape - Database Administrator (RenWeb) 8637Tim Nethers - Web Developer 8791Roger Bennett - Helpdesk Technician 8828

Patrick Barrett - Assistant Head of School - Scholastic Excellence 8643Gissel Valois - Executive Assistant 8643

Main Number: (407) 206-8600

or Dial Direct (407) 206 + Extension Below

Sarah Donovan - Principal of Extended Educational Programs 8762Grayson Merritt - The Early Learning Center Assistant Principal 8691Joe Fana - TCS Assistant Principal 8762Patty Myers - The First Hope Assistant Principal 8801Dannette Kelly - TCS Administrative Assistant 8762TBD - The First Hope Administrative Assistant 8801

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® Middle School (MS) - Grades 7-8

® Upper School (US) - Grades 9-12

® Extended Educational Programs

® Technology

® Head of School’s Office

® Assistant Head of School’s Office

® Business Office

® Institutional Advancement

® Admissions

® Athletics

® Operations

TFA Contact Directory

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ONLINEFORMS

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® FHSAA Generic Consent & Release of Liability Form

® FHSAA Concussion and Heat Related Illness Form

® FHSAA Physical Form

® The First Academy Emergency Medical Authorization Form

PARENT FORMS

® Prox Card Assistance

® Conflict Resolution Request

® Booster Club Membership

GUEST FORMS

® Facility Use Request (Payne Stewart Athletic Complex, Gymnasium, etc.)

® Hall of Fame Nomination Form

COACH FORMS

® Online Application to Coach at The First Academy

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http://thefirstacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/FHSAA-Consent-and-Release-From-Liability.pdf

http://thefirstacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Athletics-Concussion-and-Heat-Related-Illness-Form.pdf

http://thefirstacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Sports-Physical-Forms.pdf

http://www.thefirstacademy.org/filerequest/10296

http://thefirstacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Athletics-Emergency-Medical-Authorization.pdf

http://thefirstacademy.org/academics/technology/prox-cards/

https://thefirstacademy.org/athletics/resolution-request/

https://thefirstacademy.org/athletics/royal-booster-club-membership/

https://thefirstacademy.org/about/facility-usage/

http://thefirstacademy.org/athletics/royal-athletics-hall-of-fame/

https://thefirstacademy.org/careers/coach-application-form/

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