Team sports not only improve fitness, but also boost motivation, discipline and resilience in elementary, middle and high school students. Not surprisingly, other benefits of playing team sports include strengthening spiritual health in teens through leadership training, character development, and...
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.
How to Prepare for College Campus Tours
Are you a college prep high school student interested in visiting college campuses? If so, we have detailed reasons why college-bound students should create a plan for college campus tours, how to prepare, what facilities to check out, and how to network on campus. We have also provided some...
Does JROTC Mean Enlisting in the Military?
Considering participation in Junior ROTC? Wondering what JROTC stands for? We will review frequently asked questions, then provide an in-depth understanding of JROTC, as well as detail many of the benefits of JROTC and future pathways. You will also uncover some of the many benefits offered...
How Much Is a Boarding School?
If you’re exploring how much boarding school costs, you will quickly see that tuition and other educational costs may vary depending on the type of boarding school, location of school, financial aid availability and the school’s reputation. In this article, we will help you learn more about the...
Why Go to Military Boarding School?
Military schools in the U.S. provide middle school and/or high school students with a challenging college-prep curriculum that includes character and leadership education, alongside robust co-curriculars. We will address some of the top reasons why secondary school students apply to a U.S....
JROTC Benefits in High School
There are many benefits of being in JROTC in high school, whether you attend a military school or public school. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program will make you smarter, more physically fit, help you build good character, and could even lead to ROTC college scholarships. In...
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, and 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 you’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 SchoolsÂ
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...