The First Academy is an American curriculum school within an international context. Key features of The First Academy American curriculum are as follows: - We emphasize upon a broad, balanced, and student-centered environment. - We use standardized tests benchmarked by American international schools around the world.
- The First Academy is accredited by the US (Cognia) and the UAE (Ministry of Education) To be a center of educational excellence preparing students to be both lifelong learners as well as leaders of tomorrow. Our mission is to be a community of learners developing within our students active and creative minds.
The genesis of the Academy Independent School district can be traced back to a private school called the Little River Academy that began operations in 1872 with an enrollment of 60 to 70 students. The two-story frame building was located approximately two miles southwest of Heidenheimer near current day Burgess Road.
In Academy ISD, it is well known that it is a great thing to be a Bumblebee. We have a tradition of excellence embedded in hard work and dedication to the success of our children.
You are invited to join an Admissions team member for Details & Donuts. This is a time for new parents to ask questions and receive information regarding your family’s transition to The First Academy. In order to meet the scheduling needs of new families, we offer both on-campus and virtual sessions.
Newly enrolled families will receive information about learning how to navigate Family Portal (formerly known as FACTS ParentsWeb), our online Student Information System. You will learn how to access Student/Family contact information, Student Medical information, Attendance, Daily Grades, Progress Reports.
Welcome to The First Academy, here are a few resources designed for you to stay connected to The First Academy:
You’ll find our students wearing uniforms Monday through Friday, with Spirit Wear permitted most Fridays. Joining us for lunch? Be sure to check your divisional academics page for the lunch schedule!
Students are encouraged to learn academically as well as spiritually in the following ways: Inquiry, Growth & Achievement, Honor & Service, and Leadership.
We don’t just give students an education and experiences that set them up for success in a career. We help them succeed in their career—to discover a field they’re passionate about and dare to lead it.
We are closely monitoring the COVID situation throughout our state and nation. Our school continues to have extensive cleaning and sanitization measures in place after the onset of the pandemic last year. We are following the parental choice option for masking. Students are distanced in most classrooms.
"Our students are provided many opportunities to develop and enhance their leadership skills, to create leaders in whatever fields they wish to pursue in life"
preparing students to be both lifelong learners as well as leaders of tomorrow."
The First Academy is an American curriculum school within an international context. Key features of The First Academy American curriculum are as follows:
Academy Independent School District will foster a positive culture that motivates students to learn the behaviors, skills, and knowledge necessary for academic, professional, and social success in a global society. AISD will encourage the entire school community to take full ownership of all that encompasses Bee Pride.
Inspiring students to Love Learning, Excel in All We Do, Achieve Goals Through Collaboration, and Do What is Right. LEAD!