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Summer@Farragut Admiral Farragut Academy is a premier co-educational boarding (grades 8-12) and day (grades PreK-12) school located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Summer@Farragut is a unique six week boarding experience for students entering grades 8-12. Summer attendees will stay in the finest dorm facilities and participate in challenging college-prep courses, and gain a lifetime of memories. Outings include trips to nearby world-renowned beaches, action-packed attractions, and beautiful state parks.
CONTACT US Admiral Farragut Academy 501 Park Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33710 Phone: (727) 384-5500 ext. 220 Email: summer@farragut.org
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Campus
Facilities & Waterfront
Facilities GENERAL • • • • • •
35-acre gated waterfront campus 36 classrooms 70 student dorm rooms with 173 beds 14 faculty/staff apartments Full service dining hall Fleet of vans and buses for student transportation to local events and shopping, as well as weekend excursions • Park like campus with outdoor study areas ATHLETIC • • • • • • • • • •
ACADEMIC
Outdoor heated swimming pool Weight room, locker rooms Gymnasium Quarter-mile rubberized track Baseball and Softball diamonds Soccer, Lacrosse, and Football field Tennis courts Outdoor practice Basketball court Sand Volleyball court Indoor rifle range
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4 Computer Labs Aviation Center 2 Marine Science Centers Aquaponics Lab Engineering Labs Newly renovated Student Center • Wi-Fi and Netbooks • SMART Board in every classroom
WATERFRONT • Oceanfront location • Yacht basin and boathouse • Fleet of boats including: a specially designed marine science boat, sailboats, kayaks, and paddleboards
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Dormitories
Dormitories Located on a 35-acre gated waterfront campus, Farragut Hall, the school’s main building, was built as a hotel in 1925. The hotel rooms, located on the second and third floors, were converted into dormitory rooms when the property was purchased by Admiral Farragut Academy. DORMITORIES • 70 student rooms • Bathrooms in each room • 173 bed capacity EACH DORM INCLUDES • • • • • •
Air conditioning Wireless internet access Twin beds Desks with chairs Dressers Closet
SEPARATED DORMS Female and male dormitories are separated by alarmed doors, and they are required to use separate staircases.
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Dining Services
Dining Services The school’s dining program is managed by SAGE Dining Services. Every dish is free of trans fats and made from fresh ingredients. To accommodate a diverse student population, many meals are culturally themed or prepared. Three well-balanced, hot meals are served each day. LUNCH AND DINNER INCLUDE • Two entrees, including a vegetarian option, with a side and fresh vegetables • Hot, homemade soups • Fresh fruits • A salad bar: abundance of crisp greens, fresh vegetable toppings, and specialty salad options • A sandwich deli bar with an assortment of fresh breads, high quality lean lunch meats, deli salads, a selection of cheese, fresh toppings, and condiments • Dessert BREAKFAST MEALS INCLUDE • Breakfast buffet of omelets, waffles, yogurt parfaits, toast, bagels, and potatoes • Eggs are scrambled or cooked to order • Bacon, sausage, or ham • Fresh fruits, juices, assorted pastries, and cold cereals • Weekly specialty items: breakfast quiche, burritos, stratas, biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, and grits farragut.org/summer@
The City of
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL The cosmopolitan city of St. Petersburg (St. Pete), has long been known for its scenic bayfront and renowned art museums. In recent years, lively downtown St. Pete has also emerged as a hot spot for shopping, museums, dining, nightlife, and entertainment. Boasting 361 days of sun each year and a full spectrum of things to see and do, the Sunshine City (as it is nicknamed) is one of Florida’s most sought after destinations. FINE ART MUSEUMS • Chihuly Collection (glass artist Dale Chihuly) • The Museum of Fine Arts (works by Monet, Gauguin, Renoir, O’Keeffe and others) • Countless local galleries ATHLETIC TEAMS Our professional teams are: • Baseball: Tampa Bay Rays • Football: Tampa Bay Bucs • Hockey: Tampa Bay Lightning • Soccer: Rowdies
THEATERS • Mahaffey Theater (major shows and entertainers) • The American Stage Theatre • Freefall Theatre Company • Florida Orchestra
BEACHES • Fort DeSoto Park • St. Pete /Clearwater Beach: In 2012 St. Pete Beach was voted TripAdvisor.com’s No. 1 beach in the U.S. and No. 5 in the world.
RESTAURANTS , SHOPPING MALLS, AND BOUTIQUES are located just minutes from the school. Shuttles are available for students. farragut.org/summer@
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Faculty & Staff
Faculty & Staff DEDICATED AND EDUCATED • Faculty hold a degree in their discipline. • • • • •
Language Arts ESL Math Science Social Studies
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Aviation Scuba Diving Marine Science Engineering
• Residential Life staff live in the dormitories in private apartments • Additional staff live in on-campus apartments or housing • 24-hour, in-house security staff SAFETY Farragut is a gated community in a family-friendly neighborhood with campus security. All gates are locked after 10:30 p.m. Dormitories have alarmed doors between the male and female dorms. Approximately 14 Residential Life Staff members live on campus, some in apartments within the dormitories where they provide direct supervision. Other staff members live in campus apartment or homes so they can join students for meals and provide additional supervision. farragut.org/summer@
Nearby
Attractions
Attractions 5-20 MINUTES • Downtown St. Petersburg • Sunken Gardens • Clearwater Marine Aquarium • Shopping Malls • Beaches • Museums see “City of St. Petersburg” card
30-45 MINUTES • • • • • • •
Busch Gardens Adventure Island The Florida Aquarium Lowry Park Zoo Dinosaur World Big Cat Rescue The Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) • International Mall
60-90 MINUTES
WE ARE HERE • • • • •
Walt Disney World Sea World Universal Studios Hollywood Studios Islands of Adventure
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Summer@Farragut Course Offerings
Courses Offered COURSES OFFERED six-Week Courses: • Algebra I • Geometry • Algebra II TWO-Week Courses: • Marine Science • Sailing • Scuba • Aviation • Camping/Outdoors
• Pre-Calculus • World History • Biology
• Fitness • Creative Writing • SAT Prep • ESL I, II & III • TOEFL Prep
• STEM/ Engineering/ Robotics • Arts & Crafts
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES • Basketball, swimming, tennis and volleyball • Obstacle course • On campus movies • Cookouts • Scavenger hunts, relays and competitions
• Skits and karaoke • Waterfront Fun: sailing, fishing, and kayaking • Scuba diving • Water parks • Theme parks • Shopping
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History
History DID YOU KNOW? • Admiral Farragut Academy was founded in 1933 • College preparatory, co-ed, Naval JROTC school named after Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, the first U.S. Naval officer to rise to that rank. • Farragut is one of two Honor Naval Academies in the United States. • Two of the 12 Astronauts who have walked on the moon are graduates of Admiral Farragut Academy: Alan Shepard, Class of 1941, and Charlie Duke, Class of 1953. • In 1992, Farragut Hall was designated as a historical landmark by the City of St. Petersburg.
• In 2010, our campus was the location for the Veteran’s Hospital in the Warner Brother’s film Dolphin Tale starring Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick, Jr. and Ashley Judd.
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Logistics & Cost
Summer@Farragut
Logistics & Cost SIX WEEK PROGRAM: July 11 to Aug 22 COST
Two-Weeks: $2,500 Four-Weeks: $4,500 Six-Weeks: $6,500 OTHER IMPORTANT INFO REGISTRATION & CHECK-OUT DAYS: • July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22. • Complimentary shuttles will pick up/drop off students througout the day at Tampa International Airport (TPA) WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? • Check out our packing list at: www.farragut.org/summerpackinglist SAMPLE SCHEDULE MORNING 7:45 Wake up 8-8:45 Breakfast 9-12 Academic Class
AFTERNOON 12-12:45 Lunch 1-4 Elective 4-5 Free time
EVENING 5-6 Dinner 6-8 Study Hall 8-9:30 Activities 9:30 Back to Room 11:00 Lights out
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