ACADEMY PERSPECTIVES

Army and Navy Academy’s blog is a window into life at California’s premiere college preparatory military boarding school. Here, we’ll share cadet stories, achievements, insights from our leadership team, and information for families interested in boy brain science and the Gurian model. Whether you’re a prospective family exploring what sets the Academy apart or a member of our vibrant Warrior community, you’ll find exciting and informative perspectives.

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Why Go to Military Boarding School?

Military schoolsย in the U.S. provide middle school and/or high school students with a challenging college-prep curriculum that includes characterย and leadershipย education, alongside robust co-curriculars.ย  We will address some of the top reasons why secondary school students apply to aย U.S....

JROTC Benefits in High School

There are many benefits of being in JROTC in high school, whether you attend aย military schoolย or public school. Theย Junior Reserve Officer Training Corpsย (JROTC) program will make you smarter, more physically fit, help you build good character, and could even lead to ROTC college scholarships.ย ...

Why Military School is Good For Teens

In the United States., teenage boys are being educated in several types of learning institutions, including: public schools, charter schools, private schools, micro-schools, home schools, andย military schools. In this article, we will explore ten benefits of military schools for boys in...

A Warrior Has Fallen

The Army and Navy Academy lost a member of its long grey line. William W. Crouch, General, US Army (RET), served as the Battalion Commander at The Army and Navy Academy in 1959 and as the Vice Chief of staff for the US Army 1997-1998. He served on the Board of Trustees for the Academy starting in...

Tips On How to Battle Being Homesick

Battling the blues of homesickness? If youโ€™re feeling a bit homesick while attending Army and Navy Academy, know that you are not alone and we will support you around the clock. There are many ways to combat feelings of homesickness so check out all of our tips and advice. So, just what does it...

How to Transfer Schoolsย 

Thinking about a middle or high school transfer? Learn some key tips to ensure you know how to transfer schools successfully. Whether you are considering a transfer to a private school, boarding school, or military school, these tips are applicable. Bear in mind, some schools, in particular...

Reasons Why Students Transfer Schools

There are a number of reasons why students transfer schools, including: academic, social, emotional, and family situations. We will go over the various reasons so you can begin to think about whether transferring to a different private school or public school makes sense for you. Also, as you...

Understanding Athletic Scholarships and Military Academies

Private schools, in particular military academies, are well-positioned to give you a competitive edge for college athletic scholarships. In fact, as noted by various resources, whether you agree with this or not, private schools on average gain more titles and this, in turn, positions athletes to...

5 Teaching Methods That Work Best for Boys

In our guide, we will provide an overview of human brain development, how academic classroomsย can be adapted based on five teaching techniques that work best for boys, how to enhance cognitive skills in boys, as well as provide ways to help boys accelerate their emotional and social development.ย ...

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