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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
Founders Academy FAQs
School Profile
Academic Departments
Humanities
Mathematics
Science
World Language Arts
Music, Visual Arts, and Theatre
Technology
Health and Physical Education
Dean of School
Dean's Newsletters
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
Clubs and Activities
Dress Code
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
Giving Tuesday
2024-25 Annual Fund
Fore! Founders Golf Tournament
Donating
Fundraising
Fall Calendar Raffle
John Stark Day
Memorial Day Flags
Get Involved! Memorial Day Fundraiser Form
Contact Us
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What is a Charter School?
A charter school is:
A public school
that is governed and operated as an independent school district by a board of trustees.
Publicly funded
. In New Hampshire public charter schools can be authorized by two different entities, 1. the State Board of Education or 2. by the local school district. The Founders Academy is one of 22 state authorized charter schools and it is funded on a per pupil basis, directly from the state. State authorized charter schools receive approximately $6,900 per pupil annually or about 43% of the State Average Cost to educate a public school student. Unlike traditional public schools, state authorized charter schools do not receive local tax dollars. A state authorized charter school must operate inside its allocated funding and is required to balance its budget each year. State authorized charter schools cannot request more funding from the town or state due to a budget shortfall.
A school of choice
.
Parents choose a charter school based on many factors, including the mission and vision of the school.
A mission-driven school that is focused on a specific philosophy or purpose
.
Every charter school has its own mission and philosophy. The Founders Academy provides a classical education with emphasis on leadership, entrepreneurship, business, history, classical literature, rhetoric and debate, good citizenship, ethics, personal responsibility, Western values, and more. Our mission is described on our website at
www.thefoundersacademy.org
and in our charter document. The Founders Academy desires to educate all students who enter our school, expecting nothing less than the best from each one.
Usually founded by a group of parents, teachers, or a foundation
.
The Founders Academy was established by The Founders Academy Foundation, which was created by Thomas Frischknecht, Kim Lavallee, and Patricia Humphrey.
Authorized by the State Board of Education
.
The State Board of Education and the New Hampshire Department of Education have been supportive of the establishment of The Founders Academy and of the efforts of The Founders Academy Foundation.
Governed in accordance with New Hampshire law
.
Most charter schools in New Hampshire are governed by a board of directors or trustees comprised of parents and other supporters. The board of trustees reports to the State Board of Education (BOE) and the Commissioner of the State Department of Education.
Highly accountable to the New Hampshire Department of Education and to the students, parents, and communities it serves
.
A charter school’s board of trustees reviews the charter documents to ensure complia
nce by the administration and faculty.
Additional Resources
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Once you click the links below, you will leave this website. The Founders Academy is not responsible for any content posted on third party websites.
New Hampshire Charter School Foundation
- A free resource for New Hampshire residents to launch, enroll and understand Charter Schools.
NH Center for Innovative Schools
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The NH Center for Innovative Schools is a NH registered non-profit that provides free assistance to public charter schools.
Academy for Science and Design (ASD)
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Academy for Science and Design is a STEM charter school.
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