Founders Classical Academy - Bastrop (K-12)

 

Campus Name

Campus Director

Registrar

Campus Phone

Founders Classical Academy - Bastrop

Amanda Barnett

abarnett@responsiveedtx.com

Jennifer Murray
 jmurray@responsiveedtx.com

fcabastropenrollment@responsiveed.com

737-500-0600

Address

Assistant Director

Enrollment System Used

Campus Fax

415 Shiloh Rd. Bastrop, TX 78602
Courtney Bayer

cbayer@responsiveedtx.com

SchoolMint
866-397-1717

Grades Offered for 2025-2026

School Website

Facebook Page

Are you located inside a church?

K-12

No

 

 

Announcements:


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


● We follow a classical style of curriculum, which is a tried and true method of teaching. You can find out more on our website.

● Our curriculum is more rigorous than a typical ISD school.

● We are a tuition free public school, though we look similar to a private school. We do require uniforms.

● Extracurriculars: We typically offer girls volleyball, cross country, track & field, and basketball. However, this can vary based on interest. We also have afterschool clubs, such as Latin and Art.

● Our school has a more disciplined environment, in which we keep technology use to a minimum (no cell phones).



CAMPUS FAQ's

Date Updated: 4/7/2026

What school year was this campus first active?

2021

When is the 1st day of school?

August 13

When is the last day of School?

May 21st

Are your students housed in separate buildings? If so, please explain.

K-5th in one building

6th - 12th in one building

How many sections do you have per grade level?

2 sections kinder
1 section all other
 

What is the student/teacher ratio per grade level?

1 teacher to 22-26 students, varies by grade level

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 M-Th, 9 am-2 pm

Does your school offer a lunch program?

Do you serve breakfast?

We do not have a cafeteria, students need to bring lunch everyday. We do sell a cold breakfast in the morning until 7:45am.

What are the class times for students?

8 am-3:30 pm

Do you offer an after-school program?

Who is the contact person for the after-school program?

No

Where can uniforms be purchased?

Landsend.com

What extracurricular activities are offered at your campus?

Some sports and clubs. Varies by interest.

Do you offer AP courses? If so, what grades and courses?

Yes, TBD

Do you offer Dual Credit courses? If so, what grades and courses?

What college are these associated with?

Yes, TBD (11th/12th Grades currently)

McMurry University

Where can parents purchase school supplies?

Anywhere. The lists are on our website.

How can parents take a tour of your campus?

Call the front desk to schedule

 

Is there any additional information you would like to include for new inquiring families?