About Us

The Stanislaus Military Academy (SMA) and Tactical Character Academy (TCA) are open to any student in Stanislaus County with a referral from their home district. Parents must be aware of the strict disciplinary, grooming, and military environment and agree to all the SMA/TCA conditions before enrolling their child in the program.

• Academic Studies

• Strict Military Discipline

• Extracurricular Activities

• Tutoring • Physical Conditioning

• Character Training

• Community Services

All academic teachers hold a California Teaching Credential.

The program features an academic program with a traditional semester system. Each day has:

• Military Science

• Academic Core classes

• Drill and Ceremony

• Physical Education

• Electives

Parents/Guardians of students must agree to support the Academy’s Core Beliefs, which emphasize basic core values. SMA/TCA is a voluntary program, and PARENT/GUARDIAN PARTICIPATION IS CRUCIAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM.

• Military Science • Academic Core classes • Drill and Ceremony • Physical Education • Electives

• Discipline • Respect • Honor • Commitment • Courage

We train our Cadets/Rangers for successful living by using military methods. Using physical exercise and military-type discipline, we help Cadets/Rangers learn to respect authority, develop an ability to follow rules, practice safety first, and demonstrate appropriate behavior toward staff and other Cadets/Rangers.

We train our Cadets/Rangers for successful living by using military methods. Using physical exercise and military-type discipline, we help Cadets/Rangers learn to respect authority, develop an ability to follow rules, practice safety first, and demonstrate appropriate behavior toward staff and other Cadets/Rangers.

Parents/Guardians of students must agree to support the Academy’s Core Beliefs, which emphasize basic core values. SMA/TCA is a voluntary program, and parent/guardian participation is crucial to the success of the program.

• Field Trips

• Hiking and Campouts

• Color Guard Presentations

• Military Fitness

• Building Trades

• Home Repairs

• Woodshop