FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMIES OF ARKANSAS

OUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Nurturing Wisdom, Virtue, and Excellence

EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF CLASSICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE AT FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY IN LITTLE ROCK, ROGERS, AND BENTONVILLE

At Founders Classical Academy, the learning experience transcends the ordinary, offering students a transformative journey through the realms of wisdom, virtue, and academic excellence. Our approach is rooted in the time-tested principles of classical education, providing a rich and holistic foundation for intellectual and moral development.

Curriculum Crafted for Lifelong Learning

Our meticulously designed curriculum draws from the classical tradition, emphasizing Core Knowledge and a love for the liberal arts. Students engage with classic literature, delve into the annals of history, explore the wonders of natural science, and develop critical thinking through classical composition. This robust curriculum is not just about imparting knowledge; it's a roadmap for lifelong learning.

Passionate Educators, Inspired Minds

Central to the Founders Classical Academy learning experience are our passionate educators. More than teachers, they are mentors who ignite the spark of curiosity and guide students on a journey of intellectual exploration. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, our educators foster an environment where questioning is encouraged, and the pursuit of knowledge is a shared endeavor.

Small Class Sizes, Big Impact

In our intimate class settings, students benefit from personalized attention, fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment. This ensures that each student's unique strengths are nurtured, and challenges are met with guidance and support.

Virtue-Based Education

Education at Founders Classical Academy extends beyond academics. We are committed to nurturing virtue and character in our students. Rooted in classical ideals, our approach instills a sense of moral purpose, teaching students not just what to think but how to think, act, and live virtuously.

Founders Classical Academy: Nurturing Virtues, Cultivating Minds, and Fostering Excellence—Where Knowledge, Character, and a Love for Learning Unite.

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  • Virtues, as well as principles in self-government and civility, are identified and clearly taught in a seamless manner through course content. Emphasis is placed on minds-on learning and on fostering a spirit of inquiry in students; standardized tests, while important, do not drive curriculum and instruction. The curriculum is knowledge-rich and built around the principle of increasing cultural literacy, or a common body of essential knowledge that promotes academic success, citizenship, and the centrality of the Western Tradition.

    1. Virtues, as well as principles in self-government and civility, are identified and clearly taught in a seamless manner through course content.


    2. Emphasis is placed on minds-on learning and on fostering a spirit of inquiry in students; standardized tests, while important, do not drive curriculum and instruction.


    3. The curriculum is knowledge-rich and built around the principle of increasing cultural literacy, or a common body of essential knowledge that promotes academic success, citizenship, and the centrality of the Western Tradition.

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    4. Literacy is taught through explicit phonics and grammar, and rational thought and expression are acquired through logic and rhetoric.


    5. Greek and Latin constitute the foundational foreign language instruction for training in grammar, vocabulary, and critical thinking and as a bridge to the study of seminal texts of the Western Tradition and to other languages.


    6. Classic works of history and literature, i.e. Great Books, constitute the texts students read, examine and discuss with depth and seriousness

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    7. Mathematical and scientific knowledge are pursued for their own sakes, not merely for their practical applications; both aim at human excellence.


    8. Instruction in the fine and performing arts are essential to the curriculum and include instruction in theory, history, and performance.


    9. Students are trained in study skills, planning and organization, close reading of text, and note-taking.

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    10. Importance is placed on bodily fitness and physical education in concert with fit minds.


    11. Co-curricular and extra-curricular academic and athletics activities are offered and encouraged to promote a well-ordered and well-rounded experience for students.


    12. The education of children is viewed as a collaborative and essential partnership between parents and professional educators.

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