A+ Charter Schools, Inc. : Our History

Don and Karen Belknap founded A+ Charter Schools, Inc. and the two charter school districts it currently operates:

A+ Academy, and Inspired Vision Academy. 

Each school district houses an elementary school (grades PK-6), and a secondary school (grades 7-12).  

With the help of several members of their family, the Belknaps began the schools as a means to improve the lives of the children in Southeast Dallas.  

The first school was established in 1998 as Rylie Academy, and in the year 2000 became known as A+ Academy.

Over the next few years they worked to establish the other four schools: 

A+  Academy Secondary, A+ Academy Elementary, Inspired Vision Academy Elementary, and Inspired Vision Academy Secondary.

Mrs. Belknap continues to be involved in the schools as the founder and is an active participant in school activities.