Online Learning Parent and Student Resources
Please review our academic calendar to help plan your school year and make a note of important dates and holidays.
For information about school policies and procedures, please read our Student Handbook
Please email us at records@founderstx.org with questions about student records and transcripts.
Non-Discrimination and Equity Statement
Founders Classical Academy Online does not discriminate based on disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, or any other grounds prohibited by law. Founders Classical Academy Online serves students with disabilities and English Learners. It provides services to students as required by state and federal law. In most cases, the services needed by a student with disabilities can be provided at Founders Classical Academy Online. In some cases, a student’s individual needs require that they be placed at different programs or locations as determined by an IEP or Section 504 team.
BLENDED PROGRAM POLICY
- Blended program:
- Synchronous (live) + Asynchronous (independent) learning
- Monday: Asynchronous learning day — (students may be required to attend tutoring or small groups)
- Tuesday – Friday: Mix of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (independent) learning
LIVE class attendance is required
School Day is from 7:45am – 3:15pm
ATTENDANCE POLICY
At Founders Classical Academy Online, attendance is determined by active participation.
Active Participation is determined by:
- Logging on EVERY school day (even asynchronous Mondays) to Canvas
- Attending ALL virtual classes with cameras on. The student is visible and responsive
- The completion of assignments on or before the due date
UNIFORM POLICY
Founders Classical Academy Online requires students to wear uniforms to help promote an academic school culture and pride, as well as, to reduce distractions. Our uniform policy is part of a larger effort to maintain high academic and ethical standards.
Uniform
- Students are required to wear either a white, navy, or maroon polo shirt.
HOW TO ACCESS YOUR COURSE DASHBOARD
You may follow the steps below or download the Access Your Course Dashboard document to view instructions with screenshots.
If you are logging in on a PERSONAL COMPUTER, please complete the following steps:
- Go to mail.google.com/mail
- If you do not have any other Google accounts or have never logged into Google Mail, you will be prompted to enter an email and password. Use the provided information to log in.
- If you have an existing Google account, click the drop-down carrot and choose “Add another account.” Use your provided account info to log in.
- Once you are logged into Google Mail with your provided account, open a new window and go founderstx.org
- In the top navigation bar, you will see Student Login.
- Upon clicking “Student Login,” you can choose a Google account. Please select your school account.
- You will see your Course Dashboard.
- Click on the course card titled ‘Orientation.”
- In the left-hand menu, click “Conferences” to access the Live Orientation Session you want to attend.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Your student will access their online education through the Accel Management Platform for Education (AMP). To help get you started in the AMP system, we have developed a resource website where you can reach out for technology support or find helpful videos and tips to ensure your success this school year!
AMP Technology and Resource Website or 4amphlp.accelschools.com
You can submit a ticket, live chat, or contact tech support on this site. You can also view videos and articles to help guide you. Here are a few to start:
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