From Classroom to Canada: FAA’s Inaugural Ninth-Grade Global Learning Experience
Author: Lola Gueguen Summary: The FAA’s first-ever ninth-grade trip to Toronto and Montreal immerses students in cultural exploration, academic exchange, and global leadership through school shadowing, historic site visits, and participation in Canada’s largest Model UN conference. ____________________________________________________________________________ For the first time, the French American Academy (FAA) is proud to introduce its inaugural ninth-grade overnight […]
Moving, Learning, Growing: The Power of Physical Activity at a Young Age
Author: Lola Gueguen, Teacher’s College @ Columbia University Summary: This blog highlights the importance of physical activity in supporting young students’ academic, social-emotional, and physical development. Most recently, the FAA’s annual handball tournament is an example of how movement and community-building go hand in hand. The article also outlines daily opportunities for exercise across home […]
Celebrating Literacy Week at the FAA: Inspiring Reading and Writing Through Engaging Student Activities
Just last week, the French American Academy (FAA) celebrated Literacy Week with a variety of engaging literacy week activities, a highlight for many of our teachers, students, and families. Literacy refers to the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and understand information in order to communicate effectively and navigate daily life. Literacy Week emphasizes the […]
Where Learning Takes the Stage: Performing Arts at The French American Academy
Author: Lola Gueguen On February 7, 2026, our sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from Jersey City took the stage at Première Scène, the annual French theater festival hosted by the Lycée Français de New York. This unique event gives students the opportunity to perform short plays that highlight theatrical expression, cultural appreciation, and French language skills. […]
An Evening with Francophone Authors (Panel, Book Signing & Apéritif)
Presented with the support of the Organization Internationale de la Francophonie This spring, New York once again opens its arms to the French-speaking world. From March 26 to 28, the Festival International des Auteurs Francophones returns for its fifth New York edition, its tenth on the international stage. And this year, the French American Academy […]
Community Day and the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Learning to Serve, Understand, and Belong
Community Day at the French American Academy is an intentional moment in the school year to slow down, reflect, and engage with the values that shape our community. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., students and families across our Englewood, Jersey City – Downtown, and Jersey City – The Heights campuses, representing more […]
