Middle School Electives at The French American Academy
Electives play a central role in the middle school experience at the French American Academy. They offer students the chance to pursue areas of interest, build practical skills, and learn through meaningful projects that extend beyond the classroom. Each elective provides a distinct lens through which students explore the world, think critically, and express themselves. […]
Can My Children Learn a New Language If We Don’t Speak It at Home?
Author: Lola Gueguen If you’ve ever wondered, “Can my child really learn a new language if we don’t speak it at home,” the answer is yes. Children are remarkably capable of acquiring new languages in immersive bilingual settings, even when the language isn’t spoken at home. While you may notice moments of language “mixing,” where […]
What Is the IB Program for High School Students in Jersey City?
The French American Academy is proud to be a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP) and the Diploma Program (DP). The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who contribute to a more peaceful and understanding world through intercultural respect. To achieve this mission, the IB […]
Coast to Coast: Science Student Exchange Program
What is Coast to Coast? The Coast to Coast Global Issues Leadership Initiative is a signature Middle School student exchange program between four network French-American and International schools in North America, working in partnerships of two. It is an inquiry-based and student-centered, cross-age, cross-curricular, cross-school, and cross-country collaborative. The program is built around the idea […]
Svetlana Margoulis
Math, Science, Health, and Money & Business Elective
Leigh-Ellen Wang
Office Manager
