A Season of Learning: Supporting Summer Reading Goals
For students entering second grade and up, the French American Academy teachers assign summer reading tasks, activities, and challenges to ensure that students retain their reading stamina and skills. We do this because it’s very helpful for preventing the dreaded “summer slide” (more on that here), and because it’s useful for students to return to […]
The Exit Project
What is the Exit Project? Every year, our 5th-graders end the school year with an Exit Project. But what is this endeavor? A Pedagogical Approach Rooted in Real-World Learning The exit project aligns with the school’s educational philosophy by actively engaging students in real-world, meaningful, and multidisciplinary projects. Project-based learning employs a dynamic classroom approach […]
What Is the Albertine Prize for Kids?
Every year, French American schools across North America take part in the Albertine Prize for Kids, a unique bilingual reading initiative. The goal? To encourage students to discover new authors, develop a love for reading in both French and English, and vote for their favorite book from a curated selection. But what exactly is this […]
Transitioning From Elementary to Middle School
At the French American Academy, our commitment to pedagogical continuity goes hand in hand with nurturing our students’ growing independence. As our 5th graders prepare to step into middle school, we recognize that the transition isn’t simply about changing the classrooms, it’s about adapting to the new organizational structures, meeting new teachers, and embracing different […]
Math Week: Numbers Come to Life!
In a spirited celebration of mathematics, we hosted our annual Math Week in March, engaging students across both the Jersey City and Englewood campuses in a series of hands-on math activities designed to bring numbers to life. Spotlight on the Kangaroo Math Competition At the Englewood campus, excitement peaked with hosting the prestigious Kangaroo Math […]
Student Council Elections: Giving Students a Voice
Student council elections take place twice a year, in October and February. These elections give elementary and middle school students a chance to engage in a scaled-down version of the democratic process, from campaigning to voting to representing their classmates’ voices. How the Elections Work Responsibilities of Student Council Delegates Once elected, delegates take on […]
