Ask most high schools these days about what makes them special and academics will be at or near the top of the list. A predictable response to be sure since a school’s primary mission is to educate students and teaching and learning techniques – and their results -- are the focus of their...
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.
Academy’s TAC Officers Help Develop and Mentor Young Men of Good Character
“This school takes a young man and teaches him discipline, responsibility, ownership, and values. The TAC officers spend time getting to know each kid and facilitate problem-solving with the boys. I’d consider any young man very lucky if he can attend this school.” – Academy Parent For young...
Cadets, Parents Are Thankful for What Makes ANA Different
“… ANA is providing my son opportunities to be the best he can be and as an ANA parent, I could not be more pleased with our experience…” – Pamela R. (ANA parent) The Cadets who attend the Army and Navy Academy and their parents have several more reasons to be thankful about the education they’re...
New York Times: Private Schools Hold New Attraction for Rich Parents
Recently the New York Times published an article on the rise of applications at Independent Boarding Schools across the country. The Army and Navy Academy was one of many schools who were featured in the article. "In California, most public schools remain remote or a combination of in-person...
MG Bartell Announces His Retirement
August 26, 2020 Dear Warrior Families, As we prepare to embark on this most unprecedented year at Army and Navy Academy, I want to convey how excited Karen and I and the entire Academy are about finally getting your young men back on campus. The Academy is buzzing with activity as the Faculty,...
Learning Teamwork Skills Helps Build Future Leaders at Army and Navy Academy
“Teamwork makes the dream work…” John Maxwell, author and speaker Teamwork is an essential part of most successful endeavors in modern life. It is especially so in the highly competitive workplace where the ability to work as part of a team is one of the most important skills in today’s job...
Learning Communications Skills Critical Part of an Academy Education
“The art of communications is the language of leadership.” --Presidential speechwriter and author James C. Humes While it is true that effective leadership thrives on communication, the fact is so does everything else to varying degrees when people interact with others. Beyond its application to...
What Makes Army and Navy Academy Different from Other Schools?
There are a lot of questions prospective parents and their sons ask about the school they’re considering; some predictable, others not so much. For example, the first question often asked by boys who are looking at the Army and Navy Academy is whether the Academy’s Cadets can use the ocean beach...
What Does ‘College Preparatory’ Really Mean?
It should go without saying that the academic, personal, and social skills needed to succeed in college are beyond those required to succeed in today’s typical high school. What becomes clear immediately to incoming college or university freshmen – and their parents – is that there’s far more to...
Academy’s STEM-Based Program Prepares Cadets to Pursue Aviation Careers
Interested in aviation? You can actually learn to fly while you are in high school to get a jump start in this growing field. Military boarding schools, in particular, one in California a offers a stellar aviation program. “Our cadets who finish this program and go onto to complete a college...