X
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of these cookies.
  • Falmouth Academy
    An independent, college-preparatory day school serving grades 7 through 12.
Student Life

Life at FA

What our students say about life at FA

When you work hard in the classroom, as we do, it’s important to have opportunities to relax, socialize, and have fun away from academics. So we work hard at having fun. Life outside the classroom is relaxed and comfortable here. Seniors actually know and interact with the 7th graders, and it is common for students in different grades to socialize. Student life is enhanced by our daily All-School Meeting as we celebrate each other’s successes and are reminded that there is a play, concert, or game we can watch today.
   
Our school day includes informal downtime like the 5 minutes between classes, break, lunch, study hall, and, for those not involved in an afternoon activity, after school.  If we’re in need of refreshments at the end of the day, we can even walk off-campus in the afternoon to get some food or drinks.

The school organizes all kinds of events for students, like four dances every year, an All-School Picnic, overnight class trips, and the Prom. All-school events hosted by the Student Council include our all-school sandcastle-building contest at Marconi Beach, Capture the Flag game in the spring, and a fundraising Gala. We are proud that our school challenges us academically and we love all the ways we can relax together when we aren’t working!

Daily Schedule

Wednesdays

Each Wednesday will end 15 minutes later at 2:50 PM to accommodate an extended lunch period. This extra time will be dedicated to a rotating schedule of non-academic meetings such as advisory lunch, individual advisor meetings, student organizations, and extra help.

Lunch

Lunch is catered Monday-Thursday from Windfall Market in Falmouth and available for purchase in advance for $8/day.  Menus go out the month prior (vegetarian option available daily).  Friday is pizza day organized by the student council and slices may be purchased the day of. 

A Student's Guide to FA

List of 7 items.

  • Activities

    Most students are some combination of scholar, athlete, artist, actor, techie, or musician. Students are encouraged to be involved in the life of the school both during the day and after-school. 

  • Events and Traditions

    Falmouth Academy is a school rich in tradition. The following is a brief description of annual community events and activities.
    Read More

  • Falmouth Academy Merchandise

    Visit our online store here.

  • Internships and Mentorships

    Situated near world-class scientific research centers, our students engage in significant independent research opportunities through internships and mentorships both during the school year and through the summer.

  • Student Council

    Every class has two elected representatives and the whole school elects the offices of president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. The student council meets during the fourth period and has a faculty mentor.

  • Student Organizations

    Student organizations and clubs at Falmouth Academy are often student-led initiatives and are sustained by student interest with faculty oversight. Examples include WISE (Women in Science and Engineering), GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance), Student Tour Guides, The Chandlery (FA's student newspaper), and many more.

  • Wellness

    We recognize that the physical, social, and emotional well-being of our students, faculty, and parent body are crucial elements of a student's academic success and lifelong health and wellness. Falmouth Academy offers wellness classes, affinity groups, and a peer mentor program where upper school students partner with middle school students.
© Falmouth Academy. All Rights Reserved.