The First Academy
| The First Academy | |
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2667 Bruton Boulevard Orlando , Florida United States | |
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| Type | Private Christian |
| Motto | A K4–12 Christ-centered, college-preparatory school |
| Established | 1987 |
| Principal | Joyce Kwak, Jennifer Jackson |
| Head of school | Steve Whitaker |
| Grades | Preschool through Grade 12 |
| Enrollment | over 1,250 |
| Campus | 162,000 sq. ft. and 20 acres |
| Colors | Royale blue and gold |
| Mascot | Rowdy the Royal |
| Yearbook | Legacy |
| Website | www |
The First Academy (TFA) is a private Christian school established in 1987 in Orlando, Florida. The school serves over 1,250 students from preschool through twelfth grade.[1]
Academics
[edit | edit source]The First Academy is an Orlando-based private Christian school for students from preschool to 12th grade. It is an Apple Distinguished School[citation needed] and was named Orlando's Best Private School by Orlando Magazine in 2017,[2] and the second-best private school by Southwest Orlando Bulletin in 2016.[3]
Athletics
[edit | edit source]As a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association[4] (FHSAA), The First Academy Royals participate in over 22 interscholastic sports at the varsity, junior varsity, and middle school levels.
2016 Incident
[edit | edit source]In 2016, students at the school caused controversy by holding an "Instagram debate on the N-word"—some former students claimed to have experienced racism and homophobia while attending the institution. School officials denounced what had happened and implemented changes to improve race relations.[5][6][7]
The City Beautiful Invitational
[edit | edit source]The First Academy hosts a 16-team annual Christmas basketball tournament called the CIty Beautiful Invitational, last contested (as of 2022[update]) in 2019.[8]
Notable alumni
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- Adam Haseley, baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies
- Fletcher Magee, basketball player for Wofford College, All-Time leader in 3-pointers made in NCAA
- Teahna Daniels, track sprinter, World and Olympic Medalist
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- ^ https://thefirstacademy.org/about/diversity/ TFA Diversity Statement
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External links
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- 1987 establishments in Florida
- Baptist schools in the United States
- Christian schools in Florida
- Educational institutions established in 1987
- High schools in Orange County, Florida
- Private elementary schools in Florida
- Private high schools in Florida
- Private middle schools in Florida
- Schools in Orlando, Florida