Claude Yates Annex

Franklin Classical School ( FCS ) began in 1992 as a one-course homeschool supplement taught by Dr. George Grant. Since then, the school has flourished with a reputation as a pioneer in Classical Christian education. FCS is now an independent, private, Christian school where Dr. Grant continues as Founder and Humanities teacher.FCS offers a full curriculum for grades K-12. Our college preparatory curriculum allows students to graduate with all necessary state credits, yet the school is still structured so that parents may choose to homeschool for select subjects. Fine Arts and Athletic curricula have been exciting areas of growth for FCS in recent years. Our repertoire of drama and musical productions includes not only classics but also exemplary works written and produced by FCS students and faculty. Our sports roster includes Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, and Basketball.FCS has been a member in good standing of the Association of Christian Schools International since 1996 and Association of Classical Christian Schools since 2004. FCS is established as a 501-C3 non-profit organization with the Internal Revenue Service.Whereas God sovereignly assigns to parents the responsibility and authority for the training up of children, and whereas parents are biblically and ultimately responsible for all areas of instruction in the child's life, including education and discipline, Franklin Classical School is founded upon the covenantal commitment to come alongside parents, assisting them from a position of delegated authority in loco parentis.We recognize that the responsibility and authority for instruction is given by God to parents. Thus, other than the Humanities-English block, FCS students take only those courses hand-selected for them by their parents. Rather than enroll a child in an FCS course, parents may choose other avenues for instruction including home school, co-ops, tutors, and extension courses. Even if a student takes all courses at FCS, parental involvement in the academic life of the student is encouraged and even expected.Therefore, parents, not the school, decide whether a child's absence is excused, whether a child will participate in standardized testing, whether a child will explore university options beyond high school, and all other issues outside the realm of the specific courses the parents choose for their student.Parents must approach their freedom with maturity and accountability as we walk together covenantally.

Poplar Grove School offers education to students in grades kindergarten through eight. It has an enrollment of more than 1,000 students and is affiliated with the Franklin Special School District. The school s curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign languages, computers and physical education. The school also provides speech and occupational therapies and reading recovery programs to students. It provides various extracurricular activities to students, including fine and performing arts, school band, music concerts and field trips. The amenities offered by the school include a computer laboratory, library and media center, cafeteria and medical clinic. The school also organizes special marine and biological trips and basketball and soccer tournaments for students. Poplar Grove School is located in Franklin, Tenn.