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. […]
La Semaine Du Goût at FAA
During October, in French schools throughout the world, students participated in a uniquely French cultural experience: tasting, exploring, enjoying, and experimenting with food during “La Semaine Du Goût”. What is La Semaine Du Goût? The “week of flavor” started out as a single day on October 15 1990, when schools and chefs in Paris collaborated […]
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 […]
Cultivating Global Citizens Through Model United Nations
On May 3, 2025, our middle school students participated in the 11th annual Saint Ann’s Middle School Model United Nations Conference (SAMUN XI) in Brooklyn Heights, NY. This conference, organized entirely by high school students from Saint Ann’s School, offers middle schoolers a platform to engage in global diplomacy simulations. Our middle school students actively […]
Tips for Helping Your Child With Homework: A Parent’s Guide
Helping your child succeed with homework can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can make a big difference. This comprehensive parent’s guide provides subject-specific tips to support your child in math, language arts, science, and more. Learn how to create an effective homework routine, motivate your child, and build skills for academic success, […]
The Cognitive Benefits of Being Bilingual
In today’s interconnected world, being able to communicate in multiple languages is not just a cultural advantage—it’s a cognitive superpower. Research on the cognitive benefits of being bilingual shows an intriguing fact: speaking multiple languages not only enhances your global fluency but also makes your brain function more efficiently, for a longer time, and in […]
