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Why boarding school is a great option during uncertain times

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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The Importance of STEM Education

November 9, 2020/in Academics, School Blog, The Farragut Experience /by Lauren Webb

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.

How to deal with homesickness at boarding school

August 8, 2020/in School Blog /by Jessica Van Curen

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.

Leadership education makes a difference

May 17, 2020/in Farragut Today - Alumni eNews Features, School Blog, The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

“In order to be effective, leadership must be nurtured and matured through instruction and hands-on application.”
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SAGE Dining Blog: From their dietitians on supporting your immune system

March 24, 2020/in School Blog, The Farragut Experience /by Lauren Webb

Check out this blog by SAGE Dining Services, Farragut’s dining partner, about using food to support your immune system.

10 Reasons to Choose Summer Camp at Admiral Farragut Academy

March 6, 2020/in School Blog, Summer /by Jessica Van Curen

Get a glimpse of the awesome that happens here all year long by attending our fun and educational summer camps!

Lower School Assembly – January 31, 2020

February 5, 2020/in School Blog, The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

An abundance of plant-based options for vegans and vegetarians [SAGE Dining]

February 3, 2020/in School Blog, The Farragut Experience /by Lauren Webb

Check out this blog below explaining how our food service provider, SAGE Dining, makes it easy for vegetarians and vegans. The blog is the opinions and research done by SAGE Dining. View article source.

Why Choose a Boarding School in Florida?

November 6, 2019/in School Blog, The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

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

Spotlight on Alumni in the Entertainment Industry

June 15, 2019/in Alumni, School Blog /by Lauren Webb

Admiral Farragut Academy alumni aren’t just astronauts and admirals. Farragut also has many alumni working in the entertainment industry as actors, writers, directors, producers, and more. The following are just a few of those alumni who attribute much of their success today to the skills they developed at Farragut.