During the Academy's history, the position has been known as Preceptor (1799-1851), Principal (1851-1902), Headmaster (1902-2006), and Head of School (2006-).
Over time, the position at the Academy has undergone several name changes, evolving from Preceptor (1799-1851) to Principal (1851-1902), then to Headmaster (1902-2006), and most recently, Head of School (2006-).