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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oral Fluency in Middle School
At the French American Academy, oral language skills naturally form the nexus of our curriculum at all levels. Our goal is to prepare our students to share information and opinions, debate, speak publicly, and engage diverse audiences fluently, with confidence and independence, in order to prepare them for the challenges they will encounter in high […]
