The Prep School divides the year into four quarters, each approximately nine weeks long.

• A course in basic study skills is provided to help you make the transition to the demanding requirements of college academics.
• The science program is based on problem-solving skills in chemistry and physics.
• The English department will teach you to read, think, write, speak and listen effectively at the collegiate level. You will also read and write about a number of military novels that explore such topics as leadership, the Honor Code and U.S. military history.
• A robust mathematics sequence that provides intense instruction in topics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus and applications in science and engineering.

Military Training

Military training at the Prep School is focused on the Air Force Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do. Military training is a part of a cadet candidate's everyday life.

BMT

• Upon arrival at the Prep School, cadet candidates enter a 21-day indoctrination into the military called Basic Military Training (BMT).
• BMT is designed to orient cadet candidates to the military lifestyle and teach them about the organization of the Air Force, military customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, military history, Core Values, the Honor Code and proper wearing of the uniform.

Standards

• Cadet candidates are briefed in detail on the standards of conduct and appearance they will be expected to maintain while at the Prep School.
• To ensure that they uphold these standards, candidates undergo regular inspections of their uniforms and personal appearance as well as their rooms and the overall dormitory.

Teamwork Exercise
Each year is concluded with a three-day exercise called the Teamwork Exercise (TX). It is designed to be a physical and mental review of everything that Cadet candidates have learned throughout the year.