Key Admissions Dates

2027-2028 School Year Application Timeline

• September 9, 2026 – Applications Open for 2027-2028 School Year.
  Note: Applications are closed for the 2026-2027 School Year.
• September 16, 2026 – First date to attend a campus tour; schedule your tour in advance at visitfa.com
• January 28, 2027 – Decision Day: Admission Decision Notifications will be sent beginning this date after our re-enrollment commitments are finalized. Any application that has been fully processed for all steps by Jan 20, 2027 will receive a decision. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until the final date after the second round.
• May 3, 2027 – Final Date to Submit an Application
  Note: Applications may close earlier for grades that are at capacity and have substantial wait pools.
• May 14, 2027 – Final Deadline to Complete the Application Process
• May 15, 2027 – Expect Applications Close, Except In Circumstance of Availability

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What to Know Before You Apply

• A completed application includes the following required steps:
  • – An online application submission with all required documents uploaded
  • – Admissions testing completed
  • – A parent meeting/interview if requested by the admissions committee.
• Submitting an application does not guarantee does not guarantee admission.
• All completed applications are reviewed as a group, and the most qualified applicants are offered available spaces first.
• After Decision Day, as space permits applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
• Grade levels may close earlier if they reach capacity and a substantial wait pool has been established.
• Special consideration is given when space is available to qualified applicants who fit the following criteria, however admission is not a guarantee: siblings of current Foundation Academy students, children of Foundation Academy alumni, members of First Baptist Church Winter Garden, and students from Winter Garden Academy
• If a student is offered enrollment, families will have 5 business days to accept the offer and complete the enrollment process. For an offer to a wait pool student, families have 3 business days to accept the offer and complete the enrollment process

Admission Criteria

Applicants to Foundation Academy must meet the following minimum admissions criteria. These standards serve as an important starting point in the admissions process; however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee enrollment. As Foundation Academy continues to experience record enrollment and a high volume of applications, it creates a highly competitive applicant pool.

Students and families applying to Foundation Academy should demonstrate the following:

1. A clear willingness to support and uphold Foundation Academy’s mission, values, and philosophy as a Christian school.
2. A history of acceptable conduct and positive behavior, as reflected in school records and teacher evaluations. Applicants should not have a history of significant disciplinary concerns, including suspensions, expulsions, or ongoing behavioral issues.
3. Consistent academic performance with evidence of readiness for the academic expectations of Foundation Academy. Report Cards should reflect A’s and B’s OR equivalent with no failing marks or indicators of academic difficulty areas. Grades of D, F, U, N, or their equivalent will generally not be considered acceptable.
4. Students applying to grades 6–12 must maintain a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 both overall and in each core academic subject area, including Math, Science, English, and History/Social Studies.
5. Applicants must show readiness through testing in Math and Reading/Language Arts. This means a 3 or higher on end of year FL FAST tests and/or EOC) or proficiency at the 50th percentile or higher on nationally normed standardized testing and be on or above grade level.
6. A satisfactory attendance record, typically with no more than 10 absences within a semester, unless documented circumstances or hardships are present.
7. Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English to successfully engage in classroom instruction and academic expectations.
8. Students with an IEP, 504 Plan, or other accommodation plan are welcome to apply and must meet Foundation Academy’s admissions standards. Admission decisions are made after careful consideration of whether the school can appropriately support the student’s academic, emotional, medical, and behavioral needs within the resources available. In some cases, enrollment in an educational support program may be required at an additional cost.