Founders Classical Academy - Bentonville (K-8)
Campus Name | Campus Director | Registrar | Campus Phone |
Founders Classical Academy - Bentonville | Katherine Pan kpan@responsiveedar.com | Jaclyn Webb jawebb@responsiveedar.com FCAbentonvilleregistrar@responsiveedar.com | 479-715-6662 |
Address | Assistant Director | Enrollment System Used | Campus Fax |
| 1302 Melissa Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712 | Karen White | Arkansas Genius | |
Grades Offered for 2025-2026 | School Website | Facebook Page | Are you located inside a church? |
| K-8th | No |
Announcements: |
Arkansas Open Enrollment: December 1 - January 31 Re-enrollment & Transfer: December 1 - December 31 Lottery: TBA |
Upcoming Meetings: |
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 |
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CAMPUS FAQ's |
Date Updated:05/20/2025
What school year was this campus first active? | 2014 |
When is the 1st day of school? | August 12, 2025 |
When is the last day of School? | May 22, 2026 |
Are your students housed in separate buildings? If so, please explain. | KG - 5th in the main building, 6th - 8th are located in the building next door, with the need to travel to the main building limited to specials, visit to the nurse or office. |
How many sections do you have per grade level? | KG: 5 sections 1st: 5 sections 2nd: 5 sections 3rd: 5 sections 4th: 4 sections 5th: 4 sections 6th: 4 sections 7th: 2 section 8th: 1 section |
What is the student/teacher ratio per grade level? | KG - 20:1 1st-3rd - 23:1 4th-8th - 25:1 |
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 pm Summer: 8 am-2 pm |
Does your school offer a lunch program? Do you serve breakfast? | Yes Yes |
What are the class times for students? Are these times different for Prek? | KG-2nd: 7:45 am-2:45 pm 3rd-4th: 7:45 am - 3:00 pm 5th-8th: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm No Pre-K is offered |
Do you offer an after-school program? Who is the contact person for the after-school program? | Yes Katie Shipman katshipman@responsiveedar.com |
Where can uniforms be purchased? | LandsEnd.com |
What extracurricular activities are offered at your campus? | Various clubs and athletics, such as basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, art, Lego, Science Olympiad, Math Counts, and Quiz Bowl |
Do you offer AP courses? If so, what grades and courses? | No |
Do you offer Dual Credit courses? If so, what grades and courses? What college are these associated with? | No |
Where can parents purchase school supplies? | Any local retailer |
How can parents take a tour of your campus? | Tours and informational sessions are given in the Fall and Winter, beore the enrollment lottery and announced on our Facebook page. |