Admiral Farragut Academy - St. Petersburg, Florida
Academics
Students at Admiral Farragut Academy are part of a dynamic community, which prides itself on learning, leadership and service. At AFA we are dedicated to educating students in preparation for college, while instilling values of leadership and character. We accomplish this through a rigorous academic program, with instruction provided by our talented division faculties. AFA's strong college preparatory curriculum provides a traditional liberal arts education, preparing students to go on to study at leading colleges, universities and service academies.
Athletics
Admiral Farragut Academy believes that sportsmanship and working together as a team are two of the most important values our cadets will learn through participation in athletics. We also believe it is important for our student athletes to learn the values of maximum effort, dedication and sacrifice to reach all of their goals. We hold athletics as another classroom where our students can gain valuable life lessons.
Admiral Farragut Academy is a member of the FHSAA and cadets can participate in sports at the varsity and junior varsity levels. Our coaches work with the athletes to help each individual reach his or her maximum potential in a team oriented program.
BlueJacket teams have been successful in the past few years. The boys' basketball team won the State Championship in 2004. The Cross Country team is a two time State Champion. We have also had several individual athletes earn regional and State Championships in swimming and diving, track and field, and cross country. Some of these same athletes have also earned All American status in Swimming and Diving. AFA is proud to have many of our athletes competing in college sports including several in Division I programs. Most notable are Marreese Speights, who was a member of the University of Florida's 2006 National Championship basketball team and recently the first round draft pick of the Phildelphia 76ers of the NBA, and Claire Thompson, University of South Carolina freshman, who qualified for the U.S. National Swim Team's Olympic Trails.
Arts
Theater, Choir, Art,
Unique Programs or Strengths of School
Aviation Academy
Personalized instruction from qualified instructors.
Small class size
Two hours allotted during the academic day for flight training.
Small, easily accessible towered airport.
Established, successful and safe Fixed Base operator supplies Cessna 172 G1000 aircraft.
St. Petersburg area has over 361 days of sunshine per year, great for flying!
Advanced aviation training aircraft, C172 G1000.
PCATD (flight simulator with Elite software).
Smart board in classroom.
Successful pilot training program for over 10 years.
Marine Biology Academy
A stringent course of academic classes with advance curriculum in marine science.
Classes include Advance Placement and Honors courses as well as unique elective classes.
The Academy instructors are marine biologists with many resources available to them.
All participants are encouraged to become certified SUBA divers through our program.
Seniors participate in an internship in their field of interest with a local agency.
NJROTC Program
The Naval Science Department is responsible for the administration of the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Unit at Admiral Farragut Academy. In addition to the administration of the Unit, Naval Science personnel teach Naval Science Courses and operate the Rifle Range and Waterfront.
Each Upper Division cadet is enrolled in Naval Science which meets one period a day, and all cadets, in grades 6-12, drill as a battalion once a week. Although there is a minimum participation that is required, most cadets like to take advantage of the sailing and riflery offered, the advanced leadership opportunities, as well as off-campus trips to air shows, Naval bases & ships, and camping excursions.
Our drill teams and color guards compete regularly in State wide competitions and are well known for their excellence. It is the EXPERIENCE and OPPORTUNITY that is so attractive to all of our cadets.
Costs
Please be aware that the costs provided below are designed to provide approximate comparisons. For a precise reckoning of costs, contact an education advisor.
Tuition: 32,150
Programs such as: ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Aviation Academy, SCUBA, and specific Center for Academic Success tutorials do have an extra cost not reflected here.
Student Account : 5,000
Uniforms, books, personal Ship's Store purchases, Shuttle services to and from airport, Doctor appointments, haircuts, etc .
Allowance is optional. Most students receive between $30 and $50 dollars a week in cash for spending money
English Language Study
Many Consortium Schools allow students to improve their English abilities while they are studying. The precise nature of the ESL programs tend to vary from school to school; please contact an advisor for a specific description.
ESL Program: Yes
Cost of ESL Program: $1500 per class
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Website: www.farragut.org
