I have a problem.

Do I fit in Fishburne?

No matter who you are or what your background is, you will fit into Fishburne。We have a diverse student body with extracurricular interests in sports, film, games, music, art, photography and a variety of other activities。The only way you won't fit in at Fishburne is if you don't do your best and aren't interested in meeting new people and making new friends。

What if I get a bad grade?

Poor grades do not automatically disqualify you from Fishburn。Some students who enroll at Fishburne do not do well academically at their previous schools。However, once you become a Fishburne trainee, you must be committed to academic success。This includes asking for help, taking help classes when needed, and holding yourself accountable for completing work on time。

What if my parents can't afford FMS tuition?

Fishburne wrote to o! Various scholarships available!Set tuition。Most likely, you and your family will be eligible for at least one scholarship and/or financial aid。

Was Fishburne difficult academically?militarily?

At Fishburne, you will be challenged both in and out of the classroom。That's what makes Fishburne different from a non-military school, because we see the good in you。Our dedicated faculty and staff will help you chart your path to success, including teaching military aspects。If you do your best, you'll be surprised how well you can do in a good military school。

Will Fishburne make it easier for me to get into college or professional trade school?

Fishburne's faculty and staff are committed to your future。They will help you determine your plans after graduation and help you find the best way to achieve your goals。

What's it like to be a Fishburne cadet?

Being a Fishburne Cadet is like being in a non-military school。However, as a member of our JROTC Cadet Corps, you will wear the uniform and conduct military exercises。You will also follow certain rules, including sticking to a daily schedule。If you wish, you will take classes, play sports and participate in organized extra-curricular activities。

Do I have to wear my uniform all the time?

是的。When you are on campus, you must wear a military uniform。After class, however, the uniform is more loose and includes shorts or sweatpants depending on the weather。

Do I have to cut my hair to a certain length?

是的。When you first come to campus, you have to cut your hair short。However, once you have successfully completed the Rook period (the first few weeks of school), you can grow it to the length just above your ear。

I can participate in any sport I choose, or their tryouts?

Most sports do not require tryouts。This means you can participate in almost any sport Fishburne has to offer。The only sport that requires a tryout is the Fishburne Rifles。

Is the teacher "cheap"??

No, the teachers aren't mean。Many of our faculty and staff have military backgrounds and enjoy maintaining order in the classroom。So think hard, but don't be mean。

Am I always in a "dilemma" between student leaders and staff??

Cadet leaders and staff have been put in place to maintain order at Fishburn。Their job is not to "manage you," but to make sure things run smoothly, orderly, and on time。You will learn time management skills and how to follow these skills to improve productivity in and out of the classroom。

Are the boarders and day students at Fishburne all boys?

Fishburne is an all-boys school for day students and boarders。

What time do I get up in the morning?

You will wake up at 6:30 am Monday to Friday, but you can sleep longer on weekends。

How often can I go out of town/home on weekends?

If you are a 7 day boarder, you can go home on weekends if it is an "open" weekend。You usually get to go home at least one weekend a month。

How soon can I go to town?

Once you have successfully completed the required Rook status as a new student, you can go into town on weekends。

What's your social life like outside of class?

There are a variety of fun activities to get you off campus almost every weekend, including air rifle outings, movies, hikes to the nearby mountains, and other social activities。

Can I drive to Fishburn?

If you are a day student, you can only bring your car to campus。It would be driving to school and home every day。

Under what circumstances would I be kicked out of Fishburne?

Although rare, if you repeatedly violate the prescribed cadet handbook, or if you do something beyond the first violation, you may be expelled from Fishburne。

If I get kicked out, can I redeem myself and re-register?

Once you have been officially expelled from Fishburne, you will not be able to re-register。However, this is a rare case where your crime must be shocking。Similarly, our mission is to provide a structured educational environment to help you succeed in your academic career and in life。

"Leadership is not about giving orders。It's about caring about the people you lead。”

-- CADET Cadet, 4th year