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The Boarding School Advantage - Is it right for you?

When considering whether boarding school is the right choice for you or your child there are several things to consider and compare. Depending on your location, nearby private day schools, magnet schools, or public high schools might be an option for you. However, there are certain benefits that are unique to boarding schools. If you're considering local options instead of boarding school, you should weigh these important considerations:

Attention to students - Boarding schools generally have small class sizes that help teachers engage every student in the classroom. Classroom settings are often specifically designed to encourage student participation and eye contact among everyone in class.
Growth & Independance- Boarding school students' self-reliance and independence are bolstered.
Improved Study Skills- Boarding school students are provided with regular supervised study periods.
Quality of resources - The student resources at boarding schools - such as the library, art & music facilities, or athletic complexes - can often be superior relative to local options.
Challenging academics - The academics at boarding schools operate at high standards. Students are pushed to "ask why," become inquisitive, and tackle challenging problems.
Broad and diverse offerings - The course selections at boarding schools tend to be quite diverse, have plenty of AP options, and offer a wide range of topics. Athletic and extracurricular options tend to be broad as well, which encourage students to try new things. Many boarding schools also offer opportunities to study in different countries for a term.
College counseling - The college counseling departments at boarding schools are generally well-staffed and taken quite seriously. Counselors often have plenty of experience in helping applicants identify appropriate schools and advising them on getting-in at competitive institutions. Florida Air Academy is among specialty schools in the United States with 100% college acceptance since 1978.

Vision Statement:

Developing Leaders for the 21st Century

The Mission Of Florida Air Academy:

To emphasize mutual respect and personal responsibility in order to focus on student success within our college preparatory and military academy tradition.

Cadet Handboook

The latest Cadet Handbook will soon be available for downloading.

Honor Code

A cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal . . .

Admission

Admission to Florida Air Academy comes after a formal review process by the Admissions Committee. Candidates are expected to show evidence of sound moral, mental and physical traits. Grades and transcripts from previous schools, as well as letters of reference, will determine eligibility for enrollment.

A visit to the campus for a personal interview is strongly suggested, although it is not required. Admissions Department personnel are available for campus tours seven days a week by appointment.

Application Agreement Form

Student Information Profile

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Admission Process:

1.	Complete and sign the Application Agreement Form. Also, please complete the Student Information Profile.
2.	Mail two recent photographs of the applicant, along with a check or money order in the amount of $1600.00 which includes the nonrefundable application fee of $100 and the $1500 tuition deposit payable to: Florida Air Academy, 1950 South Academy Drive, Melbourne, Florida, 32901. This amount may also be charged. Click here to access a PDF form to print for charging.
3.	Mail a copy of the applicant’s latest report card and any other transcript information that would indicate his academic standing.
4.	Mail two letters of reference, preferably from the applicant’s English and Math teachers.

Notification Of Decision:

After all essential information has been received, the Florida Air Academy Admissions Committee will review the material to determine the candidate’s qualifications for acceptance. Applicants will be promptly notified of the Committee’s decision.

Upon acceptance to the Academy, applicants are mailed a Transition Kit which details the policies of the Academy and includes the necessary forms which must be completed and returned before enrollment.

The Transition Kit for Fall 2007 will be available here soon. This is a 58 page document with 25 forms attached. Students attending the Fall 2007/2008 session will need to complete these forms. This includes returning students and students who are currently enrolled in the summer session.