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, […]
oXya to Sponsor the FAA’s Basketball Team in the Hudson County Sports League
oXya to Sponsor FAA’s New Basketball Team as They Compete in the Hudson County Sports League oXya, an independent provider of cloud services based in Jersey City, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the French American Academy (FAA) basketball team for the 2024 season. The middle school basketball team, sponsored by oXya, will compete […]
Congratulations to Our New Alumni!
On June 6, many of our alumni, middle school teachers, administration, and even current 8th graders came together at Liberty State Park for a reunion, to share memories and reconnect with the school community. We are incredibly proud of our alumni, some of whom we’ve already featured in the “Alumni Voices” section on our website. […]
Bilingualism Plus One: Middle School Spanish and the DELE
Starting in the sixth grade, every FAA student is enrolled in an immersion Spanish class for two hours each week. There are many reasons that we require Spanish lessons in middle school, as our students are already attaining fluency in both French and English. Since most of our middle schoolers have been learning and speaking […]
Eighth Graders Design Inclusive Product Solutions for Para-Athlete Challenges
This year, our 8th graders participated in the “Made in 3D” contest, an initiative sponsored by Dassault Systèmes and promoted by La main à la pâte. The challenge? To research, design, and market a product that could assist a para-athlete in participating in a sport. Innovative Solutions for Fencing and Volleyball Students were divided into […]
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 […]
