Fontana High School Students Submit 1,700+ College Applications
Follow-up Story: Fontana High School’s Class of 2018 submitted 1,739 applications to four-year colleges during the school’s College Application Submission Day on Nov. 1, surpassing its original goal of 1,500 in one day. Teachers, counselors and staff helped review applications as students completed them throughout the day. Students who submitted applications received free lunches and celebrated their hard work with family, teachers and staff.
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Fontana Unified Magnet School Opens Enrollment for Kindergarten
Dolores Huerta International Academy, Fontana Unified’s state-of-the-art dual language magnet school, will open enrollment for its 2018-19 kindergarten class on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Parents must bring proof of address and proof of their student’s age. Students, who must turn 5 by Sept. 1, 2018, will be selected by lottery. Applications are available at the school, at 1777 Merrill Ave.
Follow-up Story: Fontana Unified School District will establish career pathway academies at each of its comprehensive high schools, starting with a renewable energy academy at Henry J. Kaiser High School. The Kaiser Renewable Energy and Technology Engineering (KREATE) Academy, expected to roll out in 2018-19, would prepare students for new and developing energy career pathways by offering applied learning opportunities, teaching technical skills and building connections with industry professionals.
Fontana Unified Student Selected to Tournament of Roses Honor Band
Follow-up Story: Kaiser High School student Jeremy Chan has been selected from hundreds of percussionists from across Southern California to perform in Pasadena City College’s Tournament of Roses Honor Band. Chan will be one of four high school snare drummers marching in the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade with the band on New Year’s Day.
Fontana Unified to Host Free College Readiness Workshop for Parents
Fontana Unified School District will hold a free Parent University workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, highlighting education pathways and tips to promote college and career readiness. The workshops will be at the John D. Piazza Educational Center, 9680 Citrus Ave., Fontana. Childcare for children ages 3 to 11 will be available, as well as translation services. Call 909-357-7600 ext. 29409 to learn more.
Fontana Unified Celebrates 230 AP Scholar Award 2017 Recipients
Follow-up Story: A total of 230 Fontana Unified School District students earned Advanced Placement Scholar awards, which recognize college-level achievement through AP courses and exams taken in 2016-17. Amandeep Heyer, Vanessa Escartin Uribe, Alejandra Ramirez and Adrian Reynoso received the National AP Scholar Award – the highest distinction offered by the College Board – by earning an average score of four or higher on a five-point scale on all AP exams taken, and scores of four or higher on eight or more of the exams.
Fontana Unified School District to Host Family Science Night
Fontana Unified will host a Family Science Night from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Juniper Elementary School, at 7655 Juniper Ave., Fontana. The free event is open to all District families, but parents must accompany their children as they explore the fun side of science through experiments and engaging lessons. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Fontana Unified students maintained steady performance on California English language arts (ELA) and math tests in 2017, matching or topping 2016 scores as the District implemented new core curriculum. English learners who have been reclassified as Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) also maintained their progress in 2017, and a higher percentage of RFEP students met or exceeded ELA standards than the percentage statewide.
Fontana Unified Middle Schools Explore STEM at Student Conference
Follow-up Story: Fontana Unified middle school students discovered the practical uses of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the annual STEMapalooza student conference on Sept. 15 at the Way World Outreach in San Bernardino. Students explored interactive exhibits from Air Quality Management District, Auto Club Speedway, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in San Bernardino and RoboKong. Photos are available
Fontana Unified to Host Free Parent Engagement Workshop
Fontana Unified School District will hold the first in a series of free Parent University workshops from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, highlighting ways parents can become involved in their child’s education. The 9 a.m. workshop will be at the John D. Piazza Educational Center, 9680 Citrus Ave., Fontana, and the 6 p.m. session will be at the Lewis Library and Technology Center, 8437 Sierra Ave., Fontana. Childcare for children ages 3 to 11 will be available, as will translation services. Call 909-357-7600, ext. 29409 to register or learn more.