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The Founders Academy
Public Charter School Grades 5-12
5 Perimeter Road, Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 952-4705
(603) 624-0057
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About
About Founders
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Humanities
Mathematics
Science
World Language Arts
Music, Visual Arts, and Theatre
Technology
Health and Physical Education
Dean of School
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Archived Dean's Newsletters
Dean's Annual Message
Mission & Vision
Curriculum
Program of Studies
What is a Charter School?
List of Distinguished Visitors
Governance
Core Values
Board of Trustees
Agendas, Minutes and Dean's Reports
Board - Agendas
Board - Minutes
Dean's Board Reports
Subcommittees
Board Curriculum Committee
Development Committee
Finance Committee
Fundraising Committee
Governance Committee
Outreach Committee
Parent Advisory Committee
Personnel Committee
Policy Committee
Policies & Procedures
Board Policies - Approved
Board of Advisors
Charter Financial Reporting
2024-2025 Fiscal Year Financials
2023-24 Fiscal Year Financials
2022-23 Fiscal Year Financials
2021-22 Fiscal Year Financials
2020-21 Fiscal Year Financials
2019-20 Fiscal Year Financials
2018-19 Fiscal Year Financials
2017-18 Fiscal Year Financials
2016-17 Fiscal Year Financials
2015-16 Fiscal Year Financials
2014-15 Fiscal Year Financials
2013-14 Fiscal Year Financials
Notifications
The Charter
Career Opportunities
Annual Progress & Accountability Report
State Report Card
Admissions
Online Application
Transcripts & Records Release Form
Residency Affidavit Form
Waitlists and Capacity
Admissions Policy
Know Your Rights: Students with Disabilities in Charter Schools
Students
Student Portal
Handbook
Honor Roll
Student Life
Daily Bell Schedule
Leadership Code of Conduct
Dress Code
Clubs and Activities
Busing
Academic Challenges
Career Pathways & Community Outreach
Alternative PE Credit Options
Previous Senior Projects
In the Words of Students
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Form
Parents
PTSG
Trivia Night - Nov. 8
Want to Volunteer or Join PTSG?
PTSG Bylaws
PTSG Mission & Vision
PTSG Minutes
Drop-off & Pickup Procedure
Parent Portal
In the Words of Parents
FAQ for New Families
Faculty
Staff Directory
Founders Teacher Code of Excellence
Teacher Portal
Student Services
Meet Your Counselors
Program of Studies
Scholarship Opportunities
Career Exploration Blog
High School Graduation Requirements
Post-Graduate Planning Resources
Helpful Apps
Community Resource Guide
Extended Learning Opportunities
Senior Acceptances
College Planning
Forms and Payments
Calendar
2024 - 25 School Calendar
Giving
2024-25 Annual Fund
Fore! Founders Golf Tournament
Donating
Fundraising
John Stark Day
Memorial Day Flags
Fall Calendar Raffle
Giving Tuesday
Contact Us
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When did Founders open?
A. We opened in September 2014 with 100 students in Grades 6-8.
Q. What grade levels currently attend Founders?
A. In September 2022, The Founders Academy began offering Grade 5. Currently we have Grades 5-12.
Q. When was your first graduating class?
A. June 2019
Q. How many full time faculty members teach at Founders?
A. We have 35 classroom teachers. In addition, we have multiple Special Education teachers, paraprofessionals, guidance counselors, and administrators.
Q. How many total students attend Founders?
A. The enrollment to for the 2023-24 school year is 440 students.
Q. What is a typical class size?
A. Around 18-20 students for middle school classes and 10-15 students for high school classes.
Q. What percentage of students are female? Male?
A. 54% female and 46% male
Q. Where do your students live?
A. This year, our students come from 25 different NH towns:
Allenstown
Amherst
Bedford
Bow
Candia
Chester
Concord
Deerfield
Derry
Goffstown
Henniker
Hollis
Hooksett
Hudson
Litchfield
Londonderry
Manchester
Merrimack
Mont Vernon
Nashua
New Boston
Pelham
Pembroke
Raymond
Sandown
Q. Is transportation available for students?
A. Bussing is available for residents of Manchester only.
Q. When does the school day begin and end?
A. The school day runs from 7:45am - 3:15pm. Students can be dropped off starting at 7:20am.
Q. Do you have an afterschool program?
A. We do have an afterschool homework program that is available for a fee. In addition, there are numerous clubs that meet afterschool throughout the year.
Q. What kinds of schools did our students attend before they came to Founders?
A. We have students that come from their "traditional" district, from private schools, from other charter schools, from out of state, and students who have been homeschooled. There is a good mix of students from those 5 sources.
Q. Do you have any sports teams?
A. No, the Founders Academy does not sponsor any sports teams. However, students at NH charter schools are eligible to play sports at their "sending" school district. (So, if a Founders student lives in the geographic territory of Manchester West High School, then they can play for the teams at Manchester West.)
Q. How many high school credits are required to graduate?
A. 26
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