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The First Academy
The First Academy is a Christ-centered college preparatory
school serving over 1,300 Central Florida students from
preschool through 12th grade. Since its opening in 1987, TFA
has continued to grow the academic, fine arts and athletic programs
that have elevated its students to the highest levels of
achievement and helped them develop the strength of character
that leads young men and women to serve their own communities
and across the globe.
It’s the whole Royal package that The First Academy has
to offer. TFA provides the strongest balance of accelerated
academics and student leadership. With a 100% college acceptance
rate, the teachers are certainly doing their part.
“My daughter is excited to come to school every single
day because she is excited to see her teachers,” says Laura
Eitel, TFA Parent and School Board Member. “She knows that
her teachers love the Lord and she knows that they love her.”
Top reasons why Central Florida families choose and remain
at The First Academy:
• Customized Learning
• World-Class, Caring Teachers
• Individualized Pathways
• Spiritual Formation
• Student Leadership Opportunities
“They say it takes a village to raise children, and we
picked the right village,” says Heather Howell, TFA Parent ,
whose children attend TFA’s Lower School.
The First Academy provides a strong partnership with
parents to produce powerful and effective leaders. Every day
is an Open House at TFA - RSVP for a personal tour today!
THE FIRST ACADEMY
2667 Bruton Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32805
407.206.8602
TheFirstAcademy.org
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Walden Community
School
Walden Community School is an out-of-the-box,
non-profit school with a commitment to encouraging students
to reach their highest potential, while developing
academic, social and emotional skills in a collaborative
environment. The curriculum is hand-crafted for the students
by using brain-based research to create a unique
educational experience. Our best-of-practice school
combines elements of various progressive educational
systems, including Waldorf, Montessori, Reggio Emila
and Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences.
Walden Community School was established in 2002
by Dr. Carol Mikulka as a non-profit, non-sectarian, private,
independent school. Our community of learners
honor each student’s uniqueness, by uncovering inquisitiveness,
creativity and intrinsic motivation.
“My daughter has truly blossomed as both a person
and a student as a result of the academically rigorous
and warm social environment that Walden provides,”
says Heather McClelland, a WCS parent. “Dr. Mikulka’s
visionary approach of addressing the whole child and
truly caring for the academic and social development of
every child is priceless.”
The school is accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancEd
and SACS). Full-time and part-time programs for
Early Kindergarten (K4) through 12th grade are available.
Schedule a tour to see our students and teachers in action
and find out why families love Walden Community School!
WALDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
4595 Howell Branch Road
Winter Park, FL 32792
407.677.8225
WaldenCommunitySchool.com
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