The school ministry of the First Baptist Church of Winter Garden, Florida began in 1958 with the founding of the kindergarten under Pastor Fred Williams. The ministry was expanded in 1984 to include the first, second, and third grades with plans for a grade to be added each year under Pastor Fay DeSha.

In 1993 an educational facility and Christian Life Center were added, the school name was changed to Foundation Academy, and our mascot became the Lion. The expanded facilities provided our school with a gymnasium, a science lab, a computer lab, and the ability to have expanded competitive sports programs, music and art classes, Bible classes, and many more classrooms.

In 2001-2002, under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, the ministry was expanded to include a high school program and the first high school graduation was held in May of 2005. In addition, Foundation Academy purchased 75 acres of land on Tilden Road on which to build a new campus. The facility will house grades K3 through 12. The first phase, which opened in the fall of 2007, includes classroom space for the Secondary School, Science and technology labs; a Media Center; and a multi-purpose gymnasium.

With the support of our church family, Foundation Academy will continue to seek opportunities to proclaim Jesus as Lord, provide quality Christian education to our students, and serve our community. We thank God for His faithfulness in providing students, teachers, staff and the necessary finances and facilities during these years. Much has been accomplished for His glory and with the hymn writer we say, "to God be the glory, great things He has done". We look forward with great anticipation to the way in which He will direct the expanding outreach and continuing growth of Foundation Academy.