2021 SNAPSHOT
120+
PK3-12th
3
across
churches represented
100%
campuses
Christ-centered education
35
930
AP scholar awards
college credits
8500+ service hours earned by the class of 2021
100%
earned by the
$6.17 million+
college placement
class of 2021 through
22+
in college scholarships
Award winning
AP and Dual enrollment courses
earned by the class of 2021
fine arts programs
34 athletic teams
S.T.E.A.M. educational opportunities
59 athletic titles
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FoundationAcademy.net
Building a Foundation for Life Since 1958
. TILDEN CAMPUS
ADMINISTRATION
2021-2022 MIDDLE SCHOOL PROFILE
David Buckles, M.B.A. School President
Foundation Academy partners with families and the church to build a firm foundation for life through Christ-centered education.
Carol Grosshans, M.Ed.K-12 Vice President of Education Sarah Reynolds, M.A. Ed. Tilden Campus Principal Dustin Bowlin, B.S. Tilden Campus Assistant Principal Daniel Chang, B.A. Academic Advisor
CALENDAR
2 Semesters, each comprised of two 9-week grading periods. School Day is 8:00 am - 3:15 pm. After school care is available until 6:00 pm for an additional fee.
TILDEN CAMPUS 15304 Tilden Road Winter Garden, FL 34787 407.877.2744 FoundationAcademy.net
ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
Foundation Academy, a Pre-K3 through 12th grade private Christian school, was founded in 1958 as a ministry of Winter Garden’s First Baptist Church. All grades were housed at the Plant Street campus until 2007 when the upper school grades moved to a new 70 acre property on Tilden Road in South Winter Garden. In 2019, the Foundation Lakeside Campus was established on the property of the Family Church Lakeside Campus. Each year the Lakeside campus will add an additional grade level through 6th grade. Students from both Plant Street and Lakeside Campuses will transition to the Tilden Campus for 7th-12th grade. Foundation Academy now serves over 1,000 students in Pre-K3 through 12th grade. The school continues to grow and thrive as a part of the Orlando Metropolitan Area, which is supported by tourism, aerospace, entertainment, and technology.
CURRICULUM Core Courses Bible 7 Bible 8 History 7 History 8 History 8 Honors* Language Arts 7 Language Arts 7 Honors* Language Arts 8 Language Arts 8 Honors* Math 7 Math 7 Honors (Pre-Algebra Honors)* Math 8 (Pre-Algebra) Algebra I* Algebra I Honors* Geometry* Geometry Honors* Science 7 Science 7 Honors* Science 8 Science 8 Honors*
Electives Art Advanced Art Art Drawing Band Choir Dance Drama Introduction to Sign Language Introduction to Spanish Multimedia Production PE Reading for Enjoyment Robotics Sign Language I Spanish I Speech Steel Drums - Beginner Steel Drums - Intermediate
*Honors and upper level math classes are offered for students whose teacher recommendations, admissions placement testing, and current grades qualify.
CHAPEL Weekly Chapel services offer student-led worship music and Biblical teaching with an emphasis on student involvement and practical life application. This year’s theme is “Steadfast” supported by Galatians 6:9.
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS Additonal educational support programs for qualified students are available through our NILD program. These one-on-one educational therapy sessions are typically twice a week during the school day. NILD and Speech Therapy are available at an additonal cost, and as space is available.
TESTING Each year nationally normed standardized testing is administered. Our students score above state and national averages on standardized tests. Average scores from the 2021 ACT Aspire are noted below.
TILDEN CAMPUS 7th - 8th grade 15304 Tilden Road Winter Garden, FL 34787 407.877.2744 FoundationAcademy.net
PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE It is our greatest desire that graduates of Foundation Academy: LOVE Spiritual Formation Authority of Scripture LEARN Academic Excellence Individual Purpose LEAD Authentic Servanthood Committment to Community
ATHLETICS Foundation Academy is part of FHSAA 1A, 2A, and 3A classifications for interscholastic athletics and offers 29 teams in the following sports: Baseball,Basketball, Cheer, Cheer Competitive,Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Weightlifting
EXTRACURRICULAR Drama Productions National Junior Honor Society Student Ambassadors
Building a Foundation for Life Since 1958 ADMINISTRATION David Buckles, M.B.A. School President Carol Grosshans, M.Ed.K-12 Vice President of Education Sarah Reynolds, M.A. Ed. Tilden Campus Principal Dustin Bowlin, B.S. Tilden Campus Assistant Principal Carol Caines, M.B.A. Director of Guidance and College Placement
CALENDAR
2 Semesters, each comprised of two 9-week grading periods.
. TILDEN CAMPUS
2021-2022 HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
Foundation Academy, a private Christian school in Winter Garden, FL, partners with families and the church to build a firm foundation for life through Christ-centered education.
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
Foundation Academy, a Pre-K3 through 12th grade private Christian school, was founded in 1958 as a ministry of Winter Garden’s First Baptist Church. All grades were housed at the church campus until 2007 when the upper school grades moved to a new 70-acre property in south Winter Garden. In 2019, the Lakeside Campus was established to serve as an additional elementary campus. Lakeside is planned to grow a grade level each school year through 6th grade. Students will then transition to our Tilden Campus for 7th through 12th grade. Currently, Foundation Academy serves over 1,000 students in grades Pre-K3 through 12. The school continues to grow and thrive as a part of the Orlando Metropolitan area, which is supported by tourism, aerospace, entertainment, and technology industries.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM ENGLISH English I (H), English II (H), English III (H), English IV (H), DE English Composition I and II, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition
MATHEMATICS
Algebra I (H), Geometry (H), Algebra II (H), Math for College Readiness (H), Pre-Calculus (H), Calculus (H), Statistics and Probability (H), AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC
School Day is 8:00 am - 3:15 pm.
SCIENCE
SCHOOL CODE:
Biology I (H), Chemistry I (H), Anatomy and Physiology (H), Marine Science (H), Physics (H) AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science
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CONTACT 15304 Tilden Road Winter Garden, FL 34787 407.877.2744 FoundationAcademy.net
Guidance@FoundationAcademy.net
ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
SOCIAL STUDIES
World Cultural Geography (H), AP Human Geography, World History (H), AP World History, US History (H), AP US History, DE American History to 1877, DE American History 1877 to Present, Economics with Financial Literacy (H), DE Macroeconomics, American Government, AP US Government and Politics, DE American Government, AP Psychology, DE World Civilization I and II
BIBLE
Bible I: Old Testament, Bible II: New Testament, DE Jesus and the Gospels, Calling and Career, Apologetics
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
American Sign Language I and II, American Sign Language III (H), American Sign Language IV (H), Spanish I and II, Spanish III (H), Spanish IV (H), AP Spanish
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AP - Advanced Placement DE - Dual Enrollment (H) - Class offered as Honors Foundation Academy maintains Dual Enrollment agreements with the following fully accredited colleges: Southeastern University (SEU.edu), Orange Technical College (orangetechcollege.net)
Personal Fitness, Care and Prevention for Athletes, Life Skills, Sports Management, Varsity Sports Conditioning, Weight Training, Yogalates
FINE ARTS/TECHNOLOGY Art I and II, Art Portfolio (H), Band, Broadcast Journalism, Chorus, Dance, Digital Art I and II, Drama, Drawing, Foundations of Robotics, Multimedia Production Design, Photography I and II, Praise Band, Speech, Steel Drums: Beginner, Steel Drums: Intermediate, Trash Can Band, TV Production, Yearbook, Yearbook Editing (H), AP 2-D Studio Art and Design, AP Computer Science Principles, DE Orange Technical College
GRADING SCALE 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 Below 60
A B C D F
College Prep 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0
Honors 4.5 3.5 2.5 1.0 0
AP/DE 5.0 4.0 3.0 1.0 0
*GPA Computations: The GPA is the equivalent of the GPA quality points divided by the number of semester credits based on the grading scale above. *Foundation Academy does not rank students.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS OF 2022
Honors
College Honors w/ Distinction Prep Diploma Diploma Diploma English 4 4 4 Math 4 4 4 Science 3 3 3 Social Studies 3 3 3 Foreign Language 2 2 2 Bible 3 3 3 Fine Arts and/or Technology 1 1 1 Physical Education 1 1 1 Electives 4 4 4 TOTAL CREDITS 25 25 25 GPA Requirement (weighted) 2.0 3.5 4.0 Community Service Hours 75 100 100 Required Honors Credits 8 12 (min 4 AP/DE)
MEAN SAT/ACT SCORES SAT
Total
ERW
Math
FA Top 25%
1323
662
661
FA Mean
1133
573
560
Florida
992
512
479
National
1051
528
523
FA Top 25%
FA Mean
Florida
National
Composite
30
23
21
21
English
31
24
20
20
Math
27
23
20
20
Reading
34
24
21
21
Science
29
23
21
21
100% COLLEGE
PLACEMENT 80% 4-YEAR 20% 2-YEAR
OVER
$6.17 MILLION IN
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
24
BRIGHT
FUTURES
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
MORE THAN
930 COLLEGE
CREDITS EARNED
Total number of Seniors: 66 Course Selection Limits: 9th Grade - 1 AP class 10th Grade - 2 AP/DE classes 11th Grade - 3 AP/DE classes 12th Grade - 5 AP/DE classes
PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE
It is our greatest desire that graduates of Foundation Academy: LOVE Spiritual Formation Authority of Scripture LEARN Academic Excellence Individual Purpose LEAD Authentic Servanthood Committment to Community
ATHLETICS Foundation Academy is part of FHSAA 1A, 2A, and 3A classifications for interscholastic athletics and offers 29 teams in the following sports: Baseball,Basketball, Cheer, Cheer Competitive,Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Weightlifting
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACT
CLASS OF 2021 FACTS
CLASS OF 2022 REQUIREMENTS
60
GRADUATES
CLASS OF 2021
Christians in Service Club Cornhole Club Cover Band Club Drama Productions FCA International Thespian Society Jazz Band Club Lions Club National Art Honor Society National Honor Society National Junior Honor Society Quill and Scroll Journalism Honor Society Spanish Club Student Ambassadors Student Government Student Leadership Institute Tri-M Music Honor Society Yearbook
STUDENT CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES TILDEN CAMPUS P L ANNE D
CL U B S
F OR
T H E
2 0 2 1 - 2 2
S CH OOL
Y E AR
Subject to change due to interest and staff sponsor ability. This is not a comprehensive list as clubs are proposed and added throughout the school year.
NHS (NATIONAL HONOR
CHRISTIANS IN SERVICE
SOCIETY) 10th-12th grade students that meet criteria
CORNHOLE CLUB
NJHS (NATIONAL JUNIOR
11th-12th grade students
HONOR SOCIETY) 7th-9th grade students that meet criteria
SPANISH CLUB
DIVE CLUB
Li
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SLI (STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE) 9th grade and up: must apply, interview and meet criteria. The following activities are available to
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
participants in SLi Student Ambassadors Student Government
9th grade and up: elections held
JAZZ CLUB
at the end of each school year for the following school year. Additional Campus Connection activities throughout the year
LIONS CLUB 9th-12th grade students
MIDDLE SCHOOL AMBASSADOR 7th and 8th grade students who apply, interview and meet criteria
NAHS (NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY) High school students that meet criteria
STEEL DRUM CLUB
THESPIANS & JR. THESPIANS 7th-12th grade students Competition, criteria-based
TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY 7th-12th grade students that meet criteria
2021-2022
UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS SNAPSHOT Athletic Director - Lisa Eaves lisa.eaves@foundationacademy.net Assistant Athletic Director Lynn Holcomb lynn.holcomb@foundationacadey.net
FALL Football - Boys (V & MS) Volleyball - Girls (V, JV & MS) Golf - Boys & Girls (V) Cross Country - Boys & Girls (V, MS) Cheer - Girls (Sideline, V, JV) Swimming - Boys & Girls (V)
winter Basketball - Boys (V, JV & MS) & Girls (V, MS) Soccer- Boys & Girls Boys (V,MS) & Girls (V, MS) Competitive Cheer - Girls (V,JV) Weightlifting - Girls (V)
SPRING Softball - Girls (V) Baseball - Boys (V, JV & MS) Track & Field - Boys & Girls (V, MS) Tennis - Boys & Girls (V, MS) Weightlifting - Boys (V) Lacrosse - Boys (V) Sand Volleyball - Girls (V) *These programs are planned for the 21-22 school year and maybe adjusted by the athletic department.
Foundation Academy Athletics Heart of a Lion FoundationAcademy.net
High School Math Math for College Readiness/Intermediate Algebra -
Algebra 1 - Glencoe Geometry - Glencoe Algebra 2 - Glencoe
Miller
Statistics and Probability with Applications, 3rd Edition BFW Freeman
Upper School Curriculum Overview 7th Grade Bible Bible: Joseph, A Character Study - ACSI Purposeful Design
Math Course 2 - Glencoe Pre-Algebra - Glencoe Algebra 1 - Glencoe
Science Life Science - Pearson
History The American Republic- BJU Press
English Mirrors & Windows - EMC Publishing Grammar in Practice - AMSCO Vocabulary from Latin & Greek VII - Prestwick House
Vocabulary from Latin & Greek VIII - Prestwick House
8th Grade Bible
Bible: The Life of Christ - ACSI Purposeful Design
Math
Pre-Algebra - Glencoe Algebra 1 - Glencoe Geometry - Glencoe
Science
Physical Science - Pearson
History
The American Republic - BJU Press
English
Mirrors & Windows - EMC Publishing Grammar in Practice - AMSCO Vocabulary from Latin & Greek VIII - Prestwick House
Vocabulary from Latin & Greek IX - Prestwick House
The Practice of Statistics for the AP Exam - BFW Freeman Pre-Calculus - Miller Calculus for the AP Course, 2nd Edition - BFW Freeman
Science Marine Science the Dynamic Ocean - Pearson Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology - Pearson Biology - Pearson Principles of Life: for the AP Course, 2nd Edition - WH Freeman Environmental Science for the AP Course - WH Freeman Chemistry (H) Atoms First 2e - Rice University/Open Stax Chemistry - Pearson Physics - Rice University/Open Stax College Physics - Rice University/Open Stax
Foreign Language Realidades 1 - Pearson Realidades 2 - Pearson Realidades 3 - Pearson Realidades 4 - Pearson
Start ASL Level 1 & 2 Signing Naturally: Level 3 - Dawn Sign Press
English Mirrors & Windows Level IV - EMC Publishing Mirrors & Windows Level V - EMC Publishing Mirrors & Windows American Tradition - EMC Publishing Mirrors & Windows British Tradition - EMC Publishing Expository Composition (DE English) - EMC Publishing Perrine's Literature (AP Lit) - Cengage Learning Language of Composition (for AP Lang) - Bedford (2008) Grammar in Practice - AMSCO Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots Level IX - Prestwick House Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots Level X - Prestwick House Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots Level XI - Prestwick House Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots Level XII - Prestwick House
History Ways of the World: A Global History with Sources (AP) Human Geography AP - Fouberg and Murphy, John Wiley & Sons
The American Yawp (DE US History) - Stanford University America: A Narrative History (AP US History) - Tindall and Shi
American Government (DE) - Open Stax, Rice University
Cultural Geography - BJU Press United States History - BJU Press American Government - BJU Press Economics - BJU Press World History - BJU Press
American Government: Stories of a Nation (AP) - Abernathy BFW The Essential World History (DE World Civilization) - Duiker, Spielvogel
Bible CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible CSB Apologetics Bible - Holman That the World May Know, Faith Lessons - Ray VanderLaan, Zondervan Jesus of Nazareth - Artisan and Carlton The Gospel According to John - Visual Bible International The Gospel According to Mathew - International Bible Society The Nativity Story - New Line Productions, Inc. The Bible Collection by Turner Pictures - Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Samson and Delilah, David, Solomon, Jeremiah, Esther
*General Overview only. Curriculum may change year to year. Revised 08/31/21
Life Calling: Living Your Life with the Power of Purpose - Life Discovery Foundations of Faith (Apologetics) - Wheaton Press
Foundation Academy Admissions Checklist 1
APPLY ONLINE Go to FoundationAcademy.net/APPLY and click the link to our online application system. You will set up an account, log in, create a new application (one per student) and then edit the application packet to complete each page of the requested information. There is a place to upload images of requested documents. The deadline to submit an application is May 4, 2022.
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PRELIMINARY REVIEW The application will be subject to a preliminary review to examine the initial application documents and information against minimum criteria before proceeding to the next step. If this criteria is not met, a decline letter will be sent and the application closed. If met, the admissions office will email with the next steps. In addition to the preliminary criteria, the entrance assessment, student and parent interviews, and space availability in the class will determine a final admission decision. Please note: An application is not a guarantee of admission
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PARENT INTERVIEW* Parents will be contacted to schedule a parent interview. This interview is an opportunity for philosophical compatibility discussions and expectations of a Foundation Academy education experience.
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ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT* The admissions office will email a link to schedule the student’s entrance assessment. For students entering grades 7-12, a student interview will also be conducted at that time.
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RECEIVE AN ADMISSION DECISION Offers of admission are based on class availability and all the information gathered in the application process which illustrate potential success in our classroom and our curriculum. This decision is prayerfully discerned by our Admissions Committee. Availability is determined after returning families have paid deposits and confirmed reenrollment for the upcoming school year. Once classes are full, accepted students will be placed in a wait pool and notified if space becomes available. Early Decision: Offers of admission begin on January 21, 2022 for those who meet the early decision criteria and complete the application process by December 10, 2021. Standard Admissions: Offers of admission begin on February 8, 2022 and continue through May 13, 2022.
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ENROLLMENT If an offer of enrollment is made, please follow the instructions in the acceptance email to complete enrollment. This includes setting up a tuition payment plan in our FACTS tuition management system. * These steps may happen at the same time or in a different order on occasion
Application Document Checklist Birth Certificate Copy Immunization Record Copy (DH-680) Current year report card (if applying to 1st - 12th grade) Previous year final report card (if applying to 2nd 12th grade) 2nd previous year report card (if applying to 3rd 12th grade) Transcript Copy (if applying for 11th or12th grade)
Most recent standardized test scores (if applying to 2nd - 12th grade)
Please include items below if applicable: IEP, 504 or other accommodation plan Any additional testing a student on IEP plan or 504 has had (e.g. WISC, Woodcock Johnson, etc.) If applicant currently does not reside in FL, please include current copy in application. Once in FL, the records will need to be transferred at a doctors office to the required state form (DH-680).