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Revision as of 19:53, 18 December 2013
| Florida Air Academy | |
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| Location | |
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| Information | |
| Type | Boarding |
| Principal | Melissa Alton |
| Head of school | James Dwight |
| Grades | 6–12 Boys and Girls |
| Number of students | 300 |
| Campus size | 22 Acres |
| Campus type | Private |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Nickname | Falcons |
Florida Air Academy (FAA) is a private co-ed boarding school founded in 1961 by Jonathan Dwight, located in Melbourne, Florida. Students grade 6–12 are provided a college-preparatory education with a military-style structure that empasizes leadership and accountability. There are 300 students and 35 faculty members.[citation needed]
History
Ernest Kouwen-Hoven built the main building in 1923 as his personal mansion. It is Mediterranean Revival architecture with Art Deco interior. He owned it one year until selling it to an owner who turned it into the Lincoln Hotel. August J. Rimer, an original owner of the Green Bay Packers bought it in 1957 and renamed the hotel the Belcelona.[1]
In 1961 educator Jonathan Dwight bought the building and founded the Florida Air Academy. He and his wife, Emmy, patterned the school on the United States Air Force Academy. Today the school continues to be family-run, for the past 25 years by the Dwight's children. Mr. James Dwight has been the Academy President for the past 21 years. [1]
Academics
The academy is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Florida Council of Independent Schools.
In 2012, class size ranges from 5 to 20 students, and averages 13.[1] A.P. classes, Honors classes and Dual Enrollment classes are offered (Dual Enrollment at nearby Florida Tech and Brevard Community College.) A Teacher Help period occurs after school and students are encouraged to see their teachers for help with homework or other questions. A formal "Academic Assistance Program" is in place for students needing additional academic motivation and instruction.
Graduates have had a 100% acceptance by colleges since 1978.[1]
Student body
In 2012, there were 190 boarding students. Day students were admitted in the 1980s and comprised 1/3 of the student body. About 1/3 are international and come from 22 countries. Girls were admitted in 2005.[1]
Cadet life
Boarding students live with 1-2 other roommates, depending on the size of the room. All of the dorm rooms are in the process of being completely renovated. Each room has beds, desks, swivel chairs and wall lockers. Students are allowed to have a footlocker for additional storage. Boarding students arise at 7:15 a.m. They have breakfast at the dining hall until 8:00. All dormitories are inspected in the morning to ensure cleanliness. Day students must be on campus by 8:45 to attend class at 9 a.m.[citation needed] Students wear polo shirts and shorts or slacks 4 days a week and the JROTC uniform one day a week. Various opportunities occur during the school year to wear personal clothing, and students may wear their own clothing when leaving campus on the weekend for outings.
The campus is a lushly landscaped 22 acres and contains the largest collection of historic buildings in Brevard County. It includes a campus store, campus snack bar, outdoor stage and gymnasium/athletic fields/tennis courts. A city golf course is located across the street and several pools are nearby. The school day is made up of seven class periods, with a five minute passing period between each class. The last class ends at 2:45 p.m. Boarding students are given the option of going home for the weekend, and can take bus shuttles to various parts of Florida, or stay on campus. If the student stays on campus, a variety of activities are planned for the students. Activities include trips to Orlando and Tampa theme parks, visits to the local beach, ice skating, bowling, and trips to the local movies and mall.[citation needed]
Recognition
- Boys Basketball Class 3A State Champions 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007[2]
- Boys Baseball Class 3A State Champions 1998
- Boys Baseball Class 2A State Champions 1992–1993 season
- Class 3A State Champion, triple jump, long jump, high jump
- F.A.A. has had three Olympic athletes and won two bronze medals.
Student activities
There are several school sponsored activities, clubs and organizations including:
Surf Team
The FAA Surf Club travels to nearby beaches throughout the school year and summer.
Skateboarding
This club meets weekly for skateboard outings to local skate parks. Members learn, improve and share their skills with other skaters.
Flight Training
Designed to meet the needs of the individual, the programs teaches the basics of aviation, and responsibility and decision-making skills. Flight instructors from The Florida Institute of Technology are employed by the Academy to monitor each student's progress. Training aircraft located at Melbourne International Airport. Over 30 single and twin engine aircraft are available for training, including Piper Warriors, the complex retractable-gear Arrow, and the multi-engine Seminole.
Crew
Members enjoy Brevard County's two beautiful rivers and compete against other clubs
Academic Team
This organization competes against teams from other high schools in a contest of academic and general knowledge.
Model Rocket Club
The AFJROTC Model Rocket Program develops skills necessary for building and launching model rockets, and furthers knowledge of aerospace and space exploration. Students must be in good standing to join.
Notable alumni
- Prince Fielder, professional baseball player. attended FAA for three years[2]
- Walter Hodge 2005, starting point guard for the Florida Gators
- Jerome Jordan, professional basketball player, first former FAA Boys Basketball player to play in the NBA.[citation needed]
- Sasha Kaun, 2004, basketball player for the Kansas Jayhawks, plays professional basketball in Russia[3]
- Andy González 2000, professional baseball player[4]
- Glenn Standridge Attended 1989–91, Grammy[5] winning multi-platinum R&B producer and audio mixing engineer.
- Michael Riley 2001, Prominent Rhode Island and South Florida Real Estate Broker and Developer.[6]
- Jorge Padilla, 1998, Outfielder, Triple-A Buffalo.[7]
- Leevan Sands, Olympic bronze medalist, Bahamas national record holder in triple jump[8]
Notes
- ^ a b c d e Ryan, MacKenzie (April 24, 2012). "Flying High – Florida Air Academy turns 50". Florida Today. Melbourne, Florida. pp. 1A, 3A. Cite error: The named reference "fl120424" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b McCallum (December 31, 2007). Brevard's 100th state title. Florida Today.
- ^ University of Kansas Jayhawks accessed April 3, 2008
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ http://www.westcottproperties.com/michael-riley-jr/
- ^ http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20100621/SPORTS/6210319/1002/SPORTS/Space+Coast+sports+briefs
- ^ http://www.bahamastrack.com/records/National_Record__Men.htm Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations
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