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Students who understand the importance of learning a second language will find it very rewarding, especially at our boarding school with international students. Becoming bilingual has many benefits! It takes time and dedication, but in the end, it’s well worth it. In a globalized economy, knowing two languages has become very important. Read more
Admiral Farragut Academy is the leading boarding school in the Florida Tampa Bay area. Learn why a boarding school is a great option during uncertain times. *Picture is pre-pandemic*
Admiral Farragut Academy, Florida’s leading day and boarding school, is providing students with safe, in-person education during these uncertain times. Families worldwide were forced to make changes when the COVID-19 virus became a global pandemic. Schools and students adapted quickly to a virtual school setting as dining room tables became desks, laptops became classrooms.
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are foundational to any formal education. The skills learned in a STEM classroom can be applied to every part of life, be it academic or otherwise.
At Admiral Farragut Academy, where engineering is a signature program, students from Kindergarten through 12th grade have the opportunity to learn valuable skills and find passions in areas that they may not have known existed — and that may not exist for years.
Although homesickness at boarding school doesn’t happen to every single boarding school student, most do report being homesick at least once during their first year. There can be many reasons why a boarding student may feel homesick, but it’s important that students learn how to deal with it early on.
“In order to be effective, leadership must be nurtured and matured through instruction and hands-on application.”
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Check out this blog by SAGE Dining Services, Farragut’s dining partner, about using food to support your immune system.
There are many benefits as to why students should attend boarding school, but what does Florida offer that other locations cannot? Well, if you’ve ever been to Florida you may be able to answer that question rather quickly. Here we list 13 reasons that may have you convinced to choose a boarding school in Florida. Read more
