FMS Discusses Military Style of Information Transfer and Teaching

At Fishburne Military School we work each day motivated by the knowledge that a team of professionals is securing the future lives of our cadets one class, practice, and drill at a time. Our method of transferring knowledge is military-oriented, not because we are training soldiers but because a structured, caring environment is critical for success at Fishburne and in life. We believe that young men need to learn the intangible skills that also accompany our methods here at FMS (leadership, organization, punctuality, sharing, and accountability) in order to become successful college students or professionals in whatever industry they choose. Our method of educating young men works as evidenced by our 131 years of tradition and success. Currently, 100% of our seniors are accepted into a college or university of their choice.

One of the most frequent questions our prospective parents ask us is, “how many of your graduates go on to military colleges or enlist in one of the service branches after graduation?”

The answer, quite frankly, is very few. It is important for prospective parents to understand that choosing Fishburne for their son does not mean that he will be pushed to select a military college or a career in the military.

From each graduating class of roughly 25-35 students, there are typically three to five students who elect to proceed with further education in the military-oriented style they have adapted to successfully here at Fishburne. Over the years, several cadets have matriculated to military schools like Norwich University in Vermont, and the Virginia Military Institute here in Virginia. While we are proud of the preparations and advantage that these young men have earned in our structured environment, military colleges or service is only two of the multitude of options for Fishburne graduates. The majority of our graduates, however, select traditional liberal arts colleges around the country.

The students who make up our Corps of Cadets are all unique young men who are encouraged to foster and develop an interest in academics. It is our goal as educators to encourage that interest, while instilling the “can-do” attitude our military style of education that has been perfected over the years.

Sincerely,

FMS Admissions