TFA encourages the celebration of cultural diversity, the development of critical thinking and the motivation of lifelong learning.
About TFA
The Foundation Academy was founded in 1988 by Principal Nadia Hionides. The school’s vision is for learning to be a dynamic, hands-on, and enjoyable process which harnesses and channels a student’s creative energy and adapts to their personal learning style.
Through the principles of faith, hope, and love, TFA encourages the celebration of cultural diversity, the development of critical thinking and the motivation of lifelong learning. TFA offers high-quality and affordable private education for your child.
Message from the Principal and Founder
I welcome you and look forward to experiencing great things together.
—Nadia Hionides
All TFA students are viewed first through their strengths. TFA students build an understanding of themselves as unique, talented, worthy individuals who are fully capable of achieving valuable goals. TFA students build skills necessary to produce highly sophisticated presentations and products based on their hard work.
From 1988-2007, The Foundation Academy campus was located in Jacksonville Beach on Third Ave. South and 1st Street. In 2008 we moved to our current, beautiful 23-acre campus. This campus has enhanced our family atmosphere through organic gardening, an aquaponic farm, sports fields, playgrounds, theater building, visual arts studios, and large team teaching classrooms.
The Foundation Academy staff engages in weekly development sessions, where we discuss and plan strategies for each individual learner to reach high expectations. We adapt our curriculum to meet student needs, and include world events and issues as they arise. We integrate arts and sciences and connect these to the real world around us through PIBL (Project Inquiry Based Learning).
Since 1988, The Foundation Academy has developed great thinkers and leaders in an atmosphere of warmth and mutual respect. These strong individuals learn to collaborate with others to accomplish their goals. They grow to respect differences and appreciate their unique personal contributions. They go on to college, careers, and the military, with the resiliency built from this enlightened school environment.
As I communicate with many graduates on Facebook I see that they persevere through life’s challenges and carry on with hope and courage.
I am grateful and pleased as principal and founder of The Foundation Academy to be included in the lives of our families. It is a mutually enriching experience. I welcome you and look forward to experiencing great things together.
Please feel free to call and plan a visit to this unique place. I look forward to meeting you and engaging in stimulating conversation.
Sincerely,
Nadia Hionides
Principal, The Foundation Academy
University of Pennsylvania, M.S. Ed
The City University of New York, B.S. Ed
Bronx Community College, A.A.
Founder of Jacksonville Science Festival est. 2013
2015 Time Union Eve Award Winner for Excellence in Education
TFA AT A GLANCE
- K – 12th Grade
- Established in 1988
- Christ-Centered
- COGNIA and NCPSA Accreditation
- Interactive Standards-Based Curriculum
- College Prep Diploma
- Dual Enrollment
- 23 – Acre “Green” Campus
- Project-Inquiry Based Learning
- Student-Driven
- Science and Arts Focused
- Founding sponsor of the Jacksonville Science Festival
- TFA Studio School
- Intern based program for high achieving high school students
- TFA Farm
- Aquaponic farm and organic gardens
- Student-run business model farm
- Community Service
SCHOLARSHIPS:
- Step Up For Students School Choice
- Hope
- TFA sliding scale
Our Core Beliefs
Mission Statement
At The Foundation Academy, we are committed to helping children learn to know their God-given purpose and worthiness in the world. We recognize that each student is unique. Through the principles of faith, hope, and love, we encourage the celebration of cultural diversity, the development of critical thinking, and the motivation of lifelong learning.
TFA Beliefs
TFA is founded on Christ’s values of faith, hope, and love. We believe in collective study, so we have a non-denominational bible study every morning. We believe in a healthy body, so we practice school-wide Tai Chi. We believe in community, and so we are committed to our small school atmosphere. We believe in communication, and so all students have an advisory class they attend each morning. We believe in taking care of our earth, so our campus is noticeably “green” in our practices. We believe in the power of the arts to strengthen a student’s God-given talents and academic career. Our project-based learning, exhibition presentations, and portfolio assessments all typify Art Education at its finest.
