Founders Classical Academy - Tyler (K-12)
Campus Name | Campus Director | Registrar | Campus Phone |
Founders Classical Academy - Tyler | Daniel Carter dcarter@responsiveed.com | Bridgette Ray | 903-504-5690 |
Address | Assistant Headmaster | Enrollment System Used | Campus Fax |
3405 E Grande Blvd. Tyler, TX 75707 | Paula Biddle (Lower Campus, grades K-5), Mariah Martinez (Upper Campus, grades 6-12) Office Manager: Kristin Mount Mariah Martinezmamartinez@responsiveedtx.com | New family - Schoolmint ; returning re-enrollment - Skyward | N/A |
Grades Offered for 2023-2024 | School Website | Facebook Page | Are you located inside a church? |
K-12 | https://tyler-classical.com | facebook.com/TylerClassicalAcademy | No |
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Brand Talking Points: Founders Classical Academy |
At Founders Classical Academy, we seek to provide a well-rounded education that is distinctively classical, pursues knowledge, promotes virtue, and prepares students for prosperous lives in a free society. Founders Classical Academies are public schools of choice in a private school setting. Students in grades K-12 need educators who are willing to guide them and help them become virtuous, responsible citizens. We offer a rigorous classical education in the liberal arts and sciences, and we value applicants with real-world experience and education. Classical Distinctives Quadrivium and Liberal Arts Core Knowledge Program English from the Roots Up Latin and Other Languages Formal Logic Classical Composition Advanced Rhetoric History, Literature, and The Great Conversation Minds-On Learning Math and Science (history and telos) The Arts - A Humanities Approach Goodness, Truth, and Beauty Educating for Life and Liberty |
Campus Talking Points: Add any talking points provided by campus below |
● School Mission Statement ● Emphasis on virtue development ● Great books curriculum ● Trivium- especially orthography and phonics in the early grades ● History of the school, Founders, and ResponsiveEd |
CAMPUS FAQ's |
Date Updated:06.15.2023
What school year was this campus first active? | 2012 |
When is the 1st day of school? | TBD |
When is the last day of School? | TBD |
Are your students housed in separate buildings? If so, please explain. | Building A- K-5 Building B-Gym (used by K-12) Building C- 6-12 |
How many sections do you have per grade level? | K, 1,2,4,5- two sections 3rd grade-three sections 6-12- two sections (on average) |
What is the student/teacher ratio per grade level? | 22/1 (on average) |
Do you offer bilingual classes? If so, what grades? | No |
What are your office hours during the school year? What are the office hours during the summer? | School Year: 7:30 am-4:00 pm M-F Summer: 9:00 am-3:00 pm M-Th |
Does your school offer a lunch program? Do you serve breakfast? | Yes, we offer both breakfast and lunch |
What are the class times for students? Are these times different for Prek? | K-5: 7:55 am -3:10 pm 6-12: 8:25 am -3:40 pm |
Do you offer an after-school program? Who is the contact person for the after-school program? | Yes, Paula Biddle for general questions, Bridgette Ray for enrollment, registration, or payment questions. (pbiddle@responsiveedtx.com and bnray@responsiveedtx.com) |
Where can uniforms be purchased? | Lands’ End: https://www.landsend.com/shop/school/S-ytp-xe8?cm_re=lec-_-global-_-glbnv-school-_-20160525-_-txt |
What extracurricular activities are offered at your campus? | Athletics, Theater, Bible Study, Art Club, and more. Most clubs are for 6th-12th grades, and new clubs are added based on student interest. |
Do you offer AP courses? If so, what grades and courses? | We currently offer AP Calculus in 12th grade |
Do you offer Dual Credit courses? If so, what grades and courses? What college are these associated with? | We offer dual credit courses in partnership with Tyler Junior College in English, History, and Music in grades 11 & 12. |
Where can parents purchase school supplies? | Parents can purchase supplies anywhere. Lists for the 2025-2026 school year will be available on our website near the end of May 2025. |
How can parents take a tour of your campus? | Please call 903.504.5690 and a receptionist at either campus to set up a tour. |