Sarasota military academy is a high school for grades 9-12 and a middle school for grades 6-8. It is a not-for-profit organization that provides classes meeting the florida state instructional curriculum requirements for a high school. ALL high school students are required to enroll in jrotc classes and WEAR the u.s. ARMY uniform. In addition to offering ALL state-mandated courses, classes in fencing, self-defense, show chorus, BAND and choir are also available. Exceptional educational classes are offered as appropriate. Participation in extracurricular activities is expected and includes teams in drill, rifle marksmanship and raiders. We are also a member of the florida high school athletics association and have activities in GOLF, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country, baseball and wrestling. We are an ARMY cadet command 'honor unit with distinction', and fully accredited with the southern association of colleges and schools/advanced. ALL middle school students are required to participate in military studies and character development in the entire program with a learner-centered approach. ALL students are expected to participate in an extracurricular activity or club.