Our Mission: Beacon Charter Schools develops artistic thinkers by nurturing self-expression while preparing our graduates with the academic skills necessary for sustained postsecondary success. In 2015, Beacon established a middle school program, Founders Academy. Founders Academy, an integral part of the Beacon School, provides an academically rigorous curriculum promoting a strong foundation in the areas of math, reading, and writing, while introducing students to each of Beacon’s rich arts programs.