| Florida Air Academy | |
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| Florida Air Academy main entrance | |
| Location | |
| 1950 S. Academy Drive Melbourne, Florida, United States of America |
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| Information | |
| Type | Boarding |
| President | James Dwight |
| Head of school | James Dwight |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Number of students | 300 |
| Campus size | 22 acres (89,000 m2) |
| Campus type | Private |
| Color(s) | Blue & White |
| Mascot | Falcon |
Florida Air Academy (FAA) is a private co-ed boarding school founded in 1961 by Jonathan Dwight, located in Melbourne, Florida. Students grade 6-12 are provided college-preparatory education. There are 300 students and 45 faculty members.
The academy is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Boarding students live with 1 or 2 roommates depending on the size of the room. Each has twin beds, desks, swivel chairs and closets. Students are allowed to have a footlocker for additional storage. Students may use the school's linens or provide their own.
Boarding students arise at 7:30 A.M. They have breakfast at the dining hall until 8:15. All dormitories are inspected in the morning to ensure cleanliness. Students may meet with their teachers from 8:30 to 8:55 for any individual help they may need. All students must be on campus by 8:55 to attend class at 9 A.M.
The school day is made up of six class periods, with a five minute passing period between each class. The last class ends at 2:45 and is followed by an "activity period," which varies from day to day, Monday through Thursday. Students may participate in bi-weekly "focus groups" such as drama, journalism, photography, LEGO Builders, card games, surf/skate, street hockey, basketball, academic extra help, Spanish films, environmental club, etc. Boarding students are given the option of going home for the weekend, and can take bus shuttles to various parts of Florida, or stay on campus. If the student stays on campus, a variety of activities are planned for the students. Activities include trips to area theme parks, visits to the local beach, ice skating, bowling, and daily trips to the mall.
There are several school sponsored activities, clubs and organizations:
The FAA Surf Team travels to nearby beaches several times a week throughout the school year and summer.
This club meets weekly for skateboard outings to local skate parks. Members learn, improve and share their skills with other skaters.
Designed to meet the needs of the individual, the programs teaches the basics of aviation, and responsibility and decision-making skills. Flight instructors from The Florida Institute of Technology are employed by the Academy to monitor each student's progress. Training aircraft located at Melbourne International Airport. Over 30 single and twin engine aircraft are available for training, including Piper Warriors, the complex retractable-gear Arrow, and the multi-engine Seminole.
The Drum and Bugle Corps is made up of students in grades 7 to 12. Members of the D&B Corps perform in holiday ensembles on and off-campus. There is a music camp just prior to the beginning of the school year.
This organization competes against teams from other high schools in a contest of academic and general knowledge.
The AFJROTC Model Rocket Program develops skills necessary for building and launching model rockets, and furthers knowledge of aerospace and space exploration. Students must be in good standing to join.
The main building was built in 1923. Prior to becoming the Florida Air Academy, it was the Lincoln Hotel until 1957 and the Barcelona Hotel until 1961. In 1961 Jonathan Dwight officially founded Florida Air Academy.