Foundation Academy
School Notes Overview:
Foundation Academy, a private, Christian school in Winter Garden, FL, partners with families to build a firm foundation for life through Christ-centered education. Foundation Academy embraces six core values: Authority of Scripture, Spiritual Formation, Academic and Physical Discipline, Individual Purpose, Authentic Servant-hood, Commitment to Community...
School Overview:
Foundation Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | National Institute of Learning Development | ||
| Year Founded | 1958 | ||
| County | Orange County, FL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 635 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 22% | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 90 students | |||
| Kind - 51 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 50 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 56 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 54 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 47 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 46 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 31 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 31 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 23 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 24 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 11% | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 4 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| US History | Studio Art | ||
| English Literature | Biology | ||
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 10% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,565 | ||
| Head of School | Shawn Minks | ||
| Admissions Director | Melody Shiver | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 11 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Bowling | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Football | ||
| Golf | Softball | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 6 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Art Club | Fellowship of Christian Athletes | ||
| Junior National Honor Society | National Honor Society | ||
| Student Council | Thespians | ||
School Notes:
- Foundation Academy, a private, Christian school in Winter Garden, FL, partners with families to build a firm foundation for life through Christ-centered education. Foundation Academy embraces six core values: Authority of Scripture, Spiritual Formation, Academic and Physical Discipline, Individual Purpose, Authentic Servant-hood, Commitment to Community
- Profile last updated: 07/13/2009
In the News:
- Hillsborough County football preview: Week 11 (The Tampa Tribune)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 11:10:04 pm
Hillsborough at Tampa Bay Tech; Robinson at Plant; and Tampa Catholic at Jesuit highlight the schedule. - Week 10: High school football roundup (Florida Today)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 04:52:27 am
Unbeaten Cocoa High extended its streak of quarters without yielding a touchdown to 22 as it captured a hard-fought Barbecue Bowl game with Rockledge, 14-0. - Tonight's Prep Football Capsules (The Ocala Star-Banner)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 10:41:03 am
By Byron Saucer Staff writer DUNNELLON (7-1, 5-0) AT TAVARES (5-3, 2-3) Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Tavares High Last week: Dunnellon def. Crystal River, 21-7; Tavares def. Leesburg, 47-42. - Windermere native vies for top 20 in ‘So You Think You Can Dance?’ (West Orange Times)
posted on October 24, 2009 at 01:13:16 pm
To follow his dream of being a professional dancer and making it on Broadway, Jakob Karr, 19, moved to New York City after graduation from The First Academy. - Foundation Academy Lions steamroll HCA, 69-30 (Hernando Today)
posted on October 24, 2009 at 03:30:06 am
HCA's Jeremy Knight rushes for 251 yards and scores twice
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (34787) | School Zip (34787) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 22,779 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 26% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $41,592 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 24 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 71% / 29% | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Windermere Prep School - 837 students - 3.6 mi. away - view location
- The Crenshaw School - 220 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- American Christian Academy - 64 students - 4.7 mi. away - view location
- Central Florida Preparatory School - 320 students - 6.2 mi. away - view location
- New Hope Christian Academy - 58 students - 6.4 mi. away - view location
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