Welcome to the Sarasota Military Academy school year 2010-2011.  To new SMA cadets, I offer a warm welcome to "your high school."  Each year at SMA is packed full of activities and opportunities.  This year will see an even greater array of available activities. Make every effort to become fully engaged in the high school experience by participating in extra-curricular events.  Your four years of high school will go by quickly! 

We will continue to emphasize critical thinking skills, reading, and writing.  FCAT will move to end of course exams this year and we will be preparing for that change.

SMA is a college prep high school so most of our curriculum is geared for the college bound student.  You will find numerous dual enrollment and Advanced Placement classes available.  They are all challlenging and taught by remarkably talented teachers.

SMA has added the prestigious Advance Placement International Diploma Program (APID).  In order to qualify for this advanced diploma, cadets must take a minimum of 5 AP classes. 93% of last year's graduates went on to college and we are confident that the APID will help our graduates attend the college of their choice.

I hope you spend some time exploring the SMA website.  There is a vast amount of information available.  If you have questions, email me ar stop by.  My door is always open and I willl look forward to speaking with you.

Onward!

Dan Kennedy, Headmaster/CEO