Army and Navy Academy - Review #3

Vast majority of students attend because they want to be there, not as a "reform school" where parents "ditch" them.Outstanding male roll models who show deserved respect and award scholastic and disciplinary achievements

The best thing that happened "to" me was maturing and discovering there were men other than an alcoholic step-father and those men treated you with the respect you earned.

Nothing. If I could have remained after graduation, I would have. I loved the experience and only wish I could have worked my tuition expenses starting with the 9th grade.

The respect shown by the entire staff, the discipline and the quality of the teaching staff.

If you want to succeed in life, earn a high school education that will qualify you for the college you deserve, there is no better school.

We had small class size, dedicated teachers who would stay after class to provide assistance where desired and who required each individual to participate in Socratic learning. I was, at best, a 2.5 student; however, after graduation I took and passed a two-year college equivalency test in order to enter law school.I especially loved senior year English and Military Science & Tactics.

Cadet officer leader of Jr. School calisthenics, designed to prepare 7th & 8th grade students for upper school sports.After my graduation an Olympic swimming facility was constructed offering swimming and diving competitions.Coaching was fantastic and encouraging of the individual with emphasis on honesty, fair play and team work.

The school offers a thespian club, band, music lessons in wind, percussion, brass and string instruments. I liked plays.

Students are encouraged to participate in local churches of their choice and to be involved in civic programs.

Dorm rooms are occupied by no more than two students. Each block of rooms has mutual bathing and toilet facilities, but cadet leaders will have en suite facilities. Rooms are cleaned by the residents and entry is always preceded by a knock and invitation to enter.No food or drink is allowed in the rooms.

There is an excellent cafeteria where meals are served at set times.

Carlsbad is within walking distance; and, I must say, local girls seem attracted to the uniformed and well groomed young men. The school has its own private ocean beach and surfing.

The school schedule is strict and demanding. Off time is usually spent in study at the library or in conversation with other students. The beach is always available as is the swilling pool.