From Classroom to Canada: FAA’s Inaugural Ninth-Grade Global Learning Experience
Author: Lola Gueguen Summary: The FAA’s first-ever ninth-grade trip to Toronto and Montreal immerses students in cultural exploration, academic exchange, and global leadership through school shadowing, historic site visits, and participation in Canada’s largest Model UN conference. ____________________________________________________________________________ For the first time, the French American Academy (FAA) is proud to introduce its inaugural ninth-grade overnight […]
Community Day and the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Learning to Serve, Understand, and Belong
Community Day at the French American Academy is an intentional moment in the school year to slow down, reflect, and engage with the values that shape our community. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., students and families across our Englewood, Jersey City – Downtown, and Jersey City – The Heights campuses, representing more […]
AP vs. IB: Preparing Students for College and Beyond
Author: Lola Gueguen With the recent opening of our high school, the French American Academy has been thoughtfully exploring the best ways to support our students as they prepare for college and beyond. This includes careful consideration of curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, teaching practices, academic rigor, and the overall learning environment, all with the goal of […]
New Aerospace & Engineering Club in Middle School and High School
We are proud to introduce the Aerospace & Engineering Club, a new opportunity for our middle and high school students at lunch time or afterschool. Why aerospace and engineering? Aviation and aerospace are among the fastest-growing global industries. According to workforce projections, aerospace and aviation-related careers are expected to grow faster than average over the […]
Supporting Every Learner: How The French American Academy Meets Diverse Student Needs
Author: Lola Gueguen Embracing the Normalcy of Learning Differences According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 65.6 million individuals in the United States experience learning and attention issues. This translates to roughly 1 in 5 people having a learning or attention-related challenge (Barto, n.d.). Neurodivergent individuals are those who process information, learn, and behave differently. This […]
What is the FAA’s Integrated Math & Science Program, and How Does It Prepare Students for IB Success?
Author: Lola Gueguen At the French American Academy, we believe students learn best when subjects connect to each other and to real life. That’s why our high school Math and Science curriculum is taught in an integrated, project-based way that helps students build strong understanding, not just memorize formulas or facts. In contrast to the […]
