Boys and girls learn differently for a very simple biological reason – their brains are built differently. Given, their differences, boys and girls perform better provided different stimuli. Our current education system denies this fact and therefore denies the everyday results of these biological...
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.
Lacrosse Interest Increases at U.S. Boarding Schools
Although the popularity of lacrosse is growing more and more nationally in the recent years, it is, in fact, considered America’s oldest sport, dating back to the 1600s when the game was played by native North America tribes. The first account of a lacrosse game was in 1636, but because of its...
Zhang Becomes Second ANA Wrestler to Qualify for the California State Wrestling Championship
Jonathan Zhang became the second wrestler in the entire history of the Army and Navy Academy to qualify for the prestigious California State Wrestling Championship. The California State Wrestling Championship is a very difficult and highly competitive tournament. Of approximately 26,000 high...
Wrestling Coach Roye Oliver Receives Coaches Award Trophy
In February 2017 at the Mt. Carmel wrestling tournament, Coach Roye Oliver was presented with a Coaches Award trophy for revitalizing the wrestling program at the Army and Navy Academy. Oliver is a coach who truly cares about every individual and understands the strengths of each one. Cadets at...
All-Boys vs. Co-Ed Schools: Which is Better?
sIf you’re a parent exploring private school options for middle school and/or high school, you may be wondering about the value of single gender vs. co-ed schools. Of course, every teen is different, so there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Nonetheless, there are scientifically proven differences...
Cadet Salisbury Reflects on His Military School Experience
An excerpt from Cadet Salisbury's graduation speech: Growing up, I never would have thought I would have had the opportunity to be up on a stage, speaking at my own graduation. Sure, I was a decent student, occasionally achieving a 4.0, but routinely achieving a 3.8 or below. Essentially, I...
Do SAT and ACT Scores Matter?
Every high school student applying to college knows the pressure of doing well on their SAT and ACT tests. They’re also familiar with that feeling of anxiety while waiting for test scores to roll in. Students spend countless hours preparing for these standardized tests and parents even spend...
Military Schools Are About College Preparation, Not Enlistment
When parents think their teen needs an emphasis on leadership, structure, discipline, self-sufficiency, and values that a military school provides, they sometime believe they will have to sacrifice rigorous college preparatory academics. That is no longer the case for the modern college...
When to Choose a Military Boarding School Instead of a Traditional Boarding School
Once you have decided that a boarding school environment would be the best educational option for your teen, you next need to decide on what type of boarding school to choose. Boarding schools typically offer an opportunity to develop resiliency, independence and a higher level of college...
5 Things Military Boarding Schools Have That Other Boarding Schools Don’t Offer
Boarding schools typically provide students with an advantage in college preparedness and development of the life skills needed for later success in the workplace. Research by the Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) has shown boarding school students spend twice as many hours per week on...