Give Your Child a Real Education. The Way It’s Worked for Generations.

PROOF OF STUDENT IDENTITY & GUARDIANSHIP: Copy of your child’s birth certificate (official or hospital-issued) showing the child’s legal name, place and date of birth, and legal guardian(s). If the birth certificate is not available, your alternate option is a combination of Proof of Guardianship (court documentation) and Proof of Identity (child’s passport or birth affidavit).

PROOF OF RESIDENCY: A copy of the parent’s Texas Driver’s License is acceptable proof of residency. Documentation that proves the residency of the student and his/her primary parent/legal guardian. When the child lives with the legal guardian and the proof of residency documentation is in the legal guardian’s name any one of these documents is accepted. If you are unable to provide any of the below documents, contact the school office.

• Utility Bill (electric, gas, water, or sewer); Resident name and property address must appear on the bill; Must be dated within 90 days of enrollment. Please note that disconnect notices, final bill statements, and billing envelopes are not accepted.

• Mortgage Statement; Resident name and property address must appear on the statement; Must be dated within 90 days of enrollment.

• Lease or Rental Agreement that specifies start and end date of the agreement; must be dated and include names and signatures of the lessee and the lessor (typically this if the first and last pages of the agreement).

• Original Mortgage/Closing Paperwork such as the Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Statement; Resident name and property address must appear on the statement.

• Pay Stub that includes employer name and address; also, must have guardians name, address and be dated.

• Bank Statement; must show Legal Guardian’s name, current physical address and be dated within 30 days

• Active Military Orders; must show Legal Guardian’s name and current physical address

• An Affidavit of Residency must be completed in the presence of a Notary Public. The Notary Public must sign and seal the affidavit within 30 days of the registration forms being submitted, and the original, hard copy affidavit must be submitted.

• The final report card for elementary and middle school students from the previous school year is required, as is the Cumulative Transcript for students who have already earned any high school credits.

Non-Discrimination and Equity Statement

Founders Classical Academy Online is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Founders Classical Academy Online prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition); ethnicity (such as race, color, national origin, and ancestry); religion; disability (mental or physical or reasonable accommodation); age; marital status; or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance or regulation.

The school adheres to all provisions of federal law related to students with disabilities, including, but not limited to, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (“IDEA”).

What does it cost TO ENROLL?

Founders Classical Academy Online is a public school, therefore there is no tuition associated with enrollment. However, any cost associated with field trips and extracurricular activities is the responsibility of the parent.

WHAT GRADES ARE OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL?

Founders Classical Online Academy currently enrolls grades K-11. We will be expanding to grade 12 in 2027-2028 school year.

WHAT SUBJECTS WILL MY CHILD TAKE?

We offer traditional core and elective courses options depending on the grade level. 

WILL MY STUDENT HAVE A Texas-CREDENTIALED TEACHER?

Yes. Our teachers hold current Texas teaching credentials.

DOES THE SCHOOL SUPPLY COURSE MATERIALS?

Families are required to have access to a computer that meets the minimum system requirements to use the online platforms (including a camera). Many tablets and phones are not fully compatible because they do not support all required software. Students must also have access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection. A school-issued computer may be available for families who meet program eligibility requirements. Devices are provided to students for use while actively enrolled in the program. Requests are reviewed after enrollment, and families planning to request a device should have a temporary plan to access a computer for schooling until their request can be submitted and evaluated.   

Elementary students (Kindergarten – 3rd grade) are provided with physical workbooks to support their learning