Foundation Academy

Academics

Explore the curriculum, programs, and academic support available to students at Foundation Academy.

Foundation Academy of Mansfield offers a high-quality academic experience supported by a stable, dedicated teaching staff and unique learning spaces that bring instruction to life. Students benefit from small-group learning, a strong emphasis on character development, and double instructional time in math and ELA to ensure deep mastery. Each classroom is designed to support student growth, with access to specialized labs and technology that extend learning beyond traditional subjects. Enrichment programs in the arts and early career exposure give students room to grow academically, creatively, and socially.

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Core Subjects & Electives

At Foundation Academy, we provide a standards-based curriculum that teaches students skills for college and career readiness. Our curriculum is built on the Ohio Learning Standards (OLS) for English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Electives: Arts & Music Programs, Band, Career Tech Exploration, Character Education, Computers & Typewriting, Math Lab, Opportunity to Earn College Credit, Writing Lab. Electives at Foundation Academy allow students to pursue creative expression, character development, and future planning. These courses extend learning beyond the core and are tailored to meet the needs of younger students as well as middle schoolers preparing for high school.

Arts & Music Programs

Students participate in award-winning visual arts and music instruction through performance, practice, and creative exploration.

Band

Offers students the chance to develop musical skill and perform in ensembles and drumline.

Computers & Typewriting (Grades 2+)

Builds digital literacy and essential keyboarding skills through hands-on practice.

Character Education (K–5: Second Step)

Taught by full-time counselors, this program supports emotional regulation, empathy, and responsible decision-making.

Career Tech Exploration (Middle School)

Introduces students to career pathways and hands-on projects that build real-world skills with an emphasis on finance.

Math Lab (Grades 2-5)

Reinforces core math skills and provides enrichment in a small-group setting.

Writing Lab

Provides targeted support in composition, grammar, and the writing process.

STEM and Greenhouse Labs

Students learn how to cultivate and grow vegetables.

Instructional Model

Our school is built on a strong foundation of high expectations for academic achievement for all students. Our instructional model has four key components to achieve strong academic results:

Individualized Instruction

Students participate in a variety of learning activities each day that individualize instruction for each subject area. Students receive whole class instruction, small group instruction, and individual instruction with teachers, technology and other curricular tools.

Properly Certified & Licensed Teachers

Our teachers meet the educator qualification requirements outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate & ability to demonstrate subject area expertise. Our teachers are supported by trainers and participate in continuous, research-based professional development. Our teachers are accountable for student learning and rewarded for high quality performance.

More Time on Task

Our students receive double the instruction in ELA and Math to provide a strong foundation for all learning. Beginning with full-day Kindergarten, our school also follows a longer school day and school year than many other schools.

Short Cycle Assessments

Student knowledge of academic standards is assessed formally and informally in short cycles by each teacher. Our teachers adjust class-level and individual instruction based on student performance in these frequent intervals.

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Foundation Academy serves a diverse population of students and we work to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.

Trisha Weisbarth

Special Education Coordinator

tweisbarth@accelschools.com

(419) 526-9540