Farragut not only provides a military order and structure to help prepare students for college and beyond, but also a well-rounded experience with opportunities to be involved in signature academic programs and many extracurricular activities outside of the academic day. Below is an example of the day of the life of a boarding student who attends Admiral Farragut Academy.
Boarding School Benefits
- More time doing homework
- Motivated by their peers
- Challenged academically
- Quality teachers
- Opportunities for leadership
- Supportive environment
- Diverse community
- Prepared for college
From the time “Reveille” is played in the morning to when “Taps” is played in the evening, a boarding student’s life is filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and bond. Time is displayed in military time. Exact times are subject to change.
Here is an example of a Weekday Schedule:
0630 – Reveille is the daily morning bugle call to wake up.
3rd deck reports to West Grinder at 0645 for uniform inspection
2nd deck reports to West Grinder at 0650 for uniform inspection
0700-0730 – Breakfast is served.
0715-0730 – Laundry
Laundry to be cleaned must be dropped off by 0730 on Wednesday and Saturday. Boarding students may drop off laundry in the holding area the night before. Laundry picked up by the cleaner on Wednesday is returned on Saturday. Laundry picked up by the cleaner on Saturday is returned on Wednesday.
NSU days are Tuesdays and Thursdays so cadets should plan accordingly. Uniforms in the laundry is not an excuse to not be in the correct uniform.
0730 – Morning academic tutorial is offered every day for thirty minutes before school starts by all faculty members in their classroom.
0745-0800 – Students report to their first class and dorms are locked for the academic day.
0800-1505 – Academic school day is in session.
Our 2025-2026 academic school day consists of a rotating schedule of six periods, two lunch periods, and a daily assembly.
0800-1505 – Academic school day (Classes run 08:20–15:05 on Wednesdays.)
1135-1205 – First lunch is served.
1225-1255 – Second lunch is served.
1505-1645 – Extracurriculars and athletics
Boarding students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities such as athletics, band, drill and the waterfront.
1730-1830 (M-Th) 1700-1800 (F) – Dinner is served.
1830-1900 – Preparing for study hall
Boarders must be in Farragut gear in the mess hall 7 days/week with sneaker shoes.
1900-2030 – Weekday study hall
All boarding students are required to be back in the dormitory or in the designated mandatory study hall room.
1900-2030 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
1830-2000 – Thursday will also include a deep cleaning of the dormitories, linen changed.
2030-2100 – Boarding students must be upstairs preparing uniforms for the following day, required daily trash removal from individual rooms, room cleaning if needed, personal hygiene and continued studying.
2100-2130 – Boarding students are permitted to enjoy free time within the confines of Farragut Hall and the East Grinder.
2145-2150 – CQ (Call to Quarters) is when all boarding students must report to their dorm rooms.
2200 – Taps is the daily evening bugle call to end the day. Boarding students are required to fall out and stand at attention outside their dorm room until everyone is accounted for accountability purposes. Following Taps all wings are secured and alarmed. Boarding students are expected to remain in their room preparing for the following day.
Here is an example of a Weekend Schedule:
Boarding students may go on “liberty” and go off of campus if approved by their parents/guardians and for four-hour increments at a time during specific hours. They are required to check back in on campus before their allotted time period is up. Boarding students may also go on “leave” to spend the weekend with approved family and friends if approved by their parents/guardians.
1000-1200 – Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday.
1000-1200 – Waterfront is open on Saturdays depending upon weather conditions.
1700-1800 – Dinner is served on Saturday and Sunday.
1800 – All boarding students must be back from liberty or leave on Sunday and begin preparing for the academic week by completing any unfinished homework, cleaning their room, and preparing their uniforms.
1900 – Sunday evening study hall
2030-2100 – Uniform preparation for the next day.
2100-2145 – Free time.
2145-2150 – CQ (Call to Quarters)
2200 – Taps
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