Events

At Founders Classical Academy of Leander, we host many events throughout the year for our families and students. Each of these events not only reflects our school culture but they strengthen our community. It is encouraging to watch our students, families, and faculty come together to enjoy time outside of the classroom.

Alumni Visit

Our alumni come back each year in January to spend the day with us. Their day begins with Coffee with the Headmaster and parents for an informal discussion about life after Founders. They choose morning classes to attend and then have an offsite lunch together. They reconvene at 3:00 at the school to talk with our students and parents about their experience at Founders, and how the transition to college has been. This event is especially helpful to our rising juniors and seniors and families interested in learning how classical education prepares students for college and adulthood.

American History Day

Archer Games

Back to School Night Social

The Back to School Night Social is an evening for our families to spend time reacquainting with old friends, meet new friends, say hello to their teachers, and drop off school supplies. We begin with a welcome message from our Headmaster and introductions of our faculty and staff. Archers Council and committee representatives are available to answer questions, register members, and deliver spirit wear. The office staff is available to answer questions about our volunteer program, administrative procedures, and general school questions. This is a family social event and not a time for families to ask questions about classroom procedures and curriculum. That information is done during Curriculum Nights for parents only.

Clash of the Archers

Coffee with the Headmaster

Curriculum Nights

Parents play a crucial role in their child’s education and classical education requires a close partnership between school and home. The purpose of curriculum nights is for parents to hear about classical education from our headmaster and talk with the teachers about what students will be learning over the course of the year so they can support their children at home. This is a mandatory event and it is important for all parents to attend. We ask that children stay behind so that parents and teachers can have time to talk directly. Grammar (K-6th) and Upper School (7th-12th) are held on separate evenings.

End of Year Awards Ceremony

Fall Festival

Family Valentine’s Dance

Fine Arts Showcase

The Fine Arts Boosters team up with the fine arts teachers to showcase our student's hard work in visual arts, theater arts, and music. The showcase features artwork from Kindergarten to the 12th-grade art studio, musical performances from each of our middle school and high school orchestras, and theatrical performances from our high school theater class. We host two showcases per year; one in the winter and the other in the spring.

Funds For Founders Campaign

FCA Leander serves over 700 students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The needs of the students and teachers across that age range vary widely, and the whole community benefits when we collaborate across grades and interests. Charter schools like ours rely on community support through volunteering and financial contributions in order to close the funding gap. The annual Funds For Founders Campaign is sponsored by the Archers Council each fall. Please take a moment and donate here.

Grammar School Field Day

Grandparents’ Breakfast

Grandparents and honorary grandparents are cordially invited to attend this special event with their grandchildren. Usually held in February around Valentine’s Day, grandparents are invited to have a light breakfast with their grandchildren before moving on to class. Followed by a brief presentation and Q&A with the school headmaster and an optional Open House where they may visit and observe classrooms.

New Student Orientation

New students and their families are invited to hear from our administration and office staff to become oriented with our school procedures. The Headmaster discusses the mission of our school, our school resources and discipline. Families will hear about our volunteer program and getting involved with the Archers Council. The Assistant Headmaster will provide information about school specific resources for parents, homework, and study skills.

Orchestra Concerts

Book Fair

Senior Sidewalk & Decision Day

Senior Awards Assembly & Arrow Pinning Ceremony

In May before commencement, we have a special awards assembly for our seniors with all of their peers from K-11th grade. They are presented with their honor cords and stoles. The administration and faculty present the subject, Socrates and Aristotle awards. Our Seniors present their arrow and Senior gift at this time. This tradition is followed by a pinning ceremony where our seniors present each Kindergarten student their own arrow pin to keep until they graduate.

Senior Dinner

Senior Thesis Presentations

At Founders Classical Academy, the senior thesis is the culmination of a student’s classical education and a rite of passage to a life of virtue and self-government. The student’s thesis is focused on a book from the curriculum and serves as a capstone project, one which brings together the things a student has learned during his or her time at the school. Students begin their thesis the summer prior to their senior year by choosing a book. The presentations are done in the spring. Students, family, and friends are encouraged to attend.

September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

Spirit Week & Homecoming

6th Grade Etiquette Lunch

Our sixth-grade classes celebrate their first semester with an etiquette lunch. Students practice their semi-formal dining etiquette with a seated meal that is served by parent volunteers. As classical students, we appreciate the beauty and learn the virtue of friendship both in everyday and formal settings. The students learn the proper use of silverware, how to partake in a toast and the etiquette of eating a dinner roll while enjoying holiday music.

6th Grade Promotion & Sorting Ceremony

Sports Awards Ceremony & Banquet

The Archers Athletic Booster Club hosts two award ceremonies each year. The fall awards are to celebrate the football, volleyball, and cross country teams. The spring awards celebrate our basketball, soccer, and track teams. Each team awards an athlete as Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player, and the Archer Award. We also announce the winner of the Coach of the Year Award. The high school ceremony begins with a banquet.

Student Team Building Days

Summer Social

Talent Show

Teacher Appreciation

Upper School Dances

Three of our six houses will host a dance that is held in the school gym for our middle school and high school students. The first dance of the school year is our Homecoming dance which is attended by students in 7th-12th grade. The winter dance is for middle school only which is 6th-8th grade. In the spring, one house will host a formal dance and 7th-12th grade students are invited to attend. Toward the end of the year, the school with the help of a parent committee hosts a prom for upperclassmen only. The prom is held off campus. Dress codes range from casual to formal with a variety of themes that are determined by the host.

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

World History Day

In a classical curriculum, our students complete a full study of the world and American History over the course of their K-6th years. It's quite impressive to see it all laid out. In the fall, our campus is overtaken by Roman soldiers, Greek philosophers, knights and ladies, Shakespearean actors, and the stray Wampanog on World History Day. This is also an opportunity for our upper school houses to work with our grammar students.