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 […]
Students Observe the 2024 Solar Eclipse and Gain a Deeper Appreciation for Science
On Monday, April 8, some of our students gathered outside the school to observe the sun’s eclipse. Preparing for the Solar Eclipse A total solar eclipse is an astronomical event that leaves a lasting impression on those lucky enough to witness it. For students, it’s not just a break from routine but an opportunity to […]
Scrolling into Slumber: The impact of electronic device usage on sleep
March 10-16 was national Sleep Awareness Week, and it got us thinking about the importance of a good bedtime routine for students, whose minds are rapidly developing and who need many hours of restorative, high-quality sleep every night. Longitudinal studies of adolescents have shown a clear correlation between late night phone or tablet use and […]
A Breath of Fresh Air
Does anyone else hear their mother’s voice identifying plants in their head, or is that just me? As I walk around Jersey City every spring, she constantly pipes up: Ooh, look at the little crocuses popping up! There are the daffodils […]
Announcing Our Newest Partnership: The French American Academy Teams Up with Global Soccer Academy
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between the French American Academy (FAA) and the Global Soccer Academy (GSA), marking a significant step forward in enriching our students’ extracurricular & athletic experiences. This collaboration is set to kick off with soccer enrichment classes every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday during the spring enrichment period […]
Building a Strong Math Foundation with Singapore Math
This month, our school welcomed Dr. Monica Neagoy, a renowned mathematics education specialist. Over the last three years, Dr. Monica Neagoy has been working with our school, offering training and guidance to our teachers on effectively incorporating Singapore Math into our curriculum. Additionally, we have integrated the Singapore Math textbooks, authored by Dr. Neagoy, into […]
