Founders Classical Academy of Lewisville

"I've been going here for 3 years now and its a outstanding school. It has a great campus, and filled with amazing teachers and principals. Unlike other reviews, I haven't had one teacher shame me for my actions. The Curriculum is great and though it may be very rigorous sometimes, you will eventually get used to it. It also looks good on college resumes and apps. I love this school and it's education, which purses the quest for knowledge, aiding all of us to become better citizens in the society we now face today."

"I cannot in good conscience recommend this school to all but it will be a good school for some. First, the good, for this particular area the school is very good. The choices aren't too many and this school offers what normally would not be available to trying parents who want better for their kids. The curriculum is rigorous so expect to work hard. Teachers; there are some excellent teachers, math, geometry, science teachers in middle school are excellent. The headmaster runs a tight ship and discipline is enforced, so you are unlikely to see the shenanigans you see elsewhere. In these areas the school gets top marks. Now the bad and not so good. Back to teachers, in the elementary school they hire anyone . Even those with no educational background. If you go to the same Church , well there's a spot for you. In other words nepotism runs riot. There is another problem which is more insidious that upsets me to no end. Let me clear, they are NOT bigots, but the lack of a diverse educational experience leads them to be extremely close minded and cautious in regards to other communities, or respecting other religions ,other accents, other cultures etc. Again this is mostly in the elementary school. I have heard teachers disparage students who struggle to speak English or grasp the content or are of a different religion, some teachers and staff don't pronounce names correctly, and when corrected nonchalantly claim they're too hard to pronounce. Acceptable perhaps in Walmart but NOT in a school. You take the time to learn the name and pronounce it correctly. Remember the area , this is majority minority so get with the program. Lastly , the school peddles Christianity insidiously, students study "Stories from the Bible" etc under the guise of "English comprehension" or "English grammar" Students are encouraged to bring their Bibles.Well if you're not Christian , tough luck. The school needs to be issued a stern warning, public funds supports this school, they cant be peddling religion. There are non Christian students and they most definitely DON'T want Christianity thrust on them."

"My student, who I am keeping anonymous for her safety, has worked day and night on her senior thesis. This senior thesis that supposedly all seniors must complete and present in order to graduate has made her life so miserable. The school forces this extensive 14 page paper on seniors who are in the middle of college applications and other extracurriculars. They should be allowed to focus their time on completing these college apps in order to prepare for their future beyond high school. Instead, my daughter was entirely busy on completing her senior thesis. It became so bad that my daughter has produced long term medical issues regarding her mental health and well being. On top of everything her teachers and advisor, who are supposed to guide the students on this senior thesis, were said to be extremely unhelpful and even discouraging. My daughter said that one of the teachers told her "you will never be anything in life if you do not excel in writing your senior thesis." Overall this kind of remark should not be tolerated and I am heavily disappointed in this school."

"Grammar school is phenomenal! Love the teachers and staff. Middle school is a beast. They don’t have actual school counselors who went to college and got certified in being a school counselor, so if your child struggles, it’s on you as a parent to fight for your child to succeed. There is also the pressure of success that comes, and if your child hasn’t been taught that failure is ok, normal, and part of learning, or they hate to fail at things, it will be an adjustment. The class load at Founders in two weeks is comparable to a month at a traditional school schedule. I wish that there was social skills and communication skills taught at the 5th Grade and middle school level, that is one thing that is lacking in their amazing curriculum. Kids struggle in these grades to fit in and feel like they belong. These skills are vital to have as well as the education that is gained here."

"Wow! Never thought that I would say this about a school but wow does not sum it up! 6 years ago my Son was headed to High school my daughter into Jr high and my twins into elementary. My wife and I were less than impressed with our school district and looking for alternatives. We are so happy to have found this amazing school! The curriculum is comparable to the uber expensive private schools. The teachers are incredible and patient with my kids. And my wife loves the fact that we only have one place to go to drop off and pick up our kids. My two elder children graduated with a top notch education and only my twins left to go. All my girls grumble about Latin and the work load from the school but truly they do not know just how lucky they are to be truly tested both in mind and spirit! Thank you to these wonderful teachers that truly care more about my kids education and well being than I could ever have expected. We are so blessed to be here and I know my family will benefit for the rest of their lives!"