The First Academy

The First Academy is a Christ-centered, college-preparatory school serving over 1,300 Central Florida students across four academic divisions – Upper School (9th-12th), Middle School (6th-8th), Lower School (Preschool-5th), and the Extended Educational Programs (Homeschool and Special Needs).

$21,050

Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, Homeschool, and Special Needs

All Middle School students take core classes in Bible, English, History, Mathematics, and Science. A wide variety of elective classes allow students to begin to explore their individual interests and gifts. The First Academy’s elective offerings for students in grades 6 through 8 range from those in the area of Fine Arts (visual and performing), physical education, debate, discipleship, public speaking, and world languages.
Upper School students, with assistance from the College Advising team and parent partnership, will build a schedule of classes from three academic levels. Some courses carry prerequisites that must be met prior to scheduling. In addition, Honors and Advanced Placement courses may require teacher recommendations. Each student will meet with their assigned College Advisor to assure a course of study that meets his or her individual academic plan, interests, and goals in order to meet all graduation requirements.

The First Academy offers homeschool and special needs programs.

The First Academy is an Apple-Distinguished school. All students in grades 7-12 are given a computer to utilize in their classes and for homework.

Football- Regional Champion 2012, District Champion- 1999, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016

Volleyball- State Champion 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, Regional Champion- 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, District Champion- 1995, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Cross Country- District Champion 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Golf- Individual State Champions 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, State Champion- 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, Regional Champion- 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, District Champions- 1999, 2004, 2005, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021

Boys Basketball- Regional Champion- 2005, 2006, 2011, 2015, 2016, District Champion- 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021

Girls Basketball- State Champion- 1998, 1999, 2006, 2007, Regional Champion- 1995, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, District Champion- 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017

Boys Soccer- State Champion- 2014, Regional Champion- 2014, District Champion- 2014, 2016

Girls Soccer- District Champion- 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Baseball- National champion- 2014, State Champion- 2021, Regional Champion- 1997, 2021, District Champion- 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022

Softball- State Champion- 2022, Regional Champion- 2022, District Champion- 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022

Tennis- Regional Champion- 2010, 2011, 2021, 2022, District Champion- 2010, 2019, 2021, 2022

Track & Field- Individual State Champions 2002, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, State Champion- 2018, 2019, Regional champion- 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, District Champion- 2001, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Weightlifting- Regional Champion- 2014, District champion- 2014

Wrestling- Individual Regional Champion- 2022, Individual District Champion- 2022

DEAR (Drop Everything and Read), Comfort Club, Improv Club,
Film Appreciation, Crafts Club, Outdoor Club, Doubles Anyone?, Outdoor Club, Board Games, STEM Club, Ping Pong Club, Card Games, Investment Club, Yard Games Club, Four Square, Disc Golf and Ultimate Frisbee, Documentary Club, Save the Earth!, Best Buddies, color Guard Club, Coloring Club, Correspondance Committee, Digital Music Production, Micah 6:8 Club, Model UN, TFA Weekly Newspaper, Wounded Warrior Club, Animal Club, Basketball Club, Beach Club, Business Club, Chess Club, FCA, Heart of David Club, Programming Club, Quiz Bowl Club,

Elizabeth Dixon 2000, Foster Griffin 2014, Adam Haseley 2014, Teahna Daniels 2015, Garrett Williams 2015

We have unlimited parking for students, staff, families, and prospective families.

All skirts/shorts/pants must be plain/solid color without holes. Acceptable skirts/shorts/pants colors will include khaki, navy, gray, charcoal, and black. Students must wear flat, closed-toed, closed-heeled shoes.

Application, application fee, testing and/or screening.

The First Academy is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school whose mission 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 First Academy was founded as a ministry of First Baptist Church of Orlando in 1986. Since our opening in 1987, TFA has continued to grow the academic, fine arts, and athletic programs that have elevated its students to the highest levels of achievement. More importantly, though, as a private school TFA has helped develop its students’ strength of character, leading these young men and women to serve others in their own community and across the globe.

Interested in learning more about The First Academy or scheduling a campus tour? Contact our admissions team at (407)-206-8602 or admissions@thefirstacademy.org.