Start the journey

Going to military school was a big change。One day you're in the comfort of your home surrounded by things you love, and the next day you're in your new room with a roommate you just met, surrounded by only a few basic necessities。All this proves that changing oneself begins with changing the environment。

Yet before you know it, Fishburne will feel right at home。However, don't be surprised if you feel homesick for a while (most boys do)。After all, life would be more rigorous and controlled - but also more rewarding。And, as you know, it can be a big adjustment for your parents, too。

If you are a parent, we are more than happy to help。This is with a phone number and an email addressFaculty directory;Please feel free to contact anyone with questions and/or concerns。

Learn the ROOK rule

New trainee = ROOK

New cadets are called ROOKS。In your first few days，Some of the following things happen with every ROOK: Your first haircut，Your uniform and equipment are measured，Training and military courtesy instruction，Receive your study schedule，Be handed your cadet regulations and New Cadet Handbook (real "life language")，You will meet with your advisor。You will also meet the cadet officers and non-commissioned officers who supervise you。

PDF \ Cadet Supervision Manual for the Corps

How to succeed in Fishburne

You will undergo a training process designed to teach you what you need to know to succeed at Fishburn and to instill and reinforce character-building traits that will last you throughout your life。

During this time, you are not allowed to own any electronic devices other than a computer and a basic battery-powered clock radio or a wind-up alarm clock。Once you have all successfully mastered the "ROOK Rule", you will be promoted as a class。

New cadets may not receive a town pass or leave until they have passed all New Cadets tests and completed the Breakout。New students will be allowed to take/pass their exams as soon as possible and will be recognized as "senior" once they have passed all the exams.。