Families and students from throughout the area packed the house at Cordova High School on Tuesday, Jan. 12 for an engaging and interactive information night to learn more about Folsom Cordova's International Baccalaureate Programme. 

During the two-hour event, participants learned about the differences between the Middle Years Programme - which encompasses all students in grades 6-10 at Mitchell Middle and Cordova High schools - and the Diploma Programme, a course of study in grades 11-12 that can give students a competitive edge in admissions to selective universities. 

Attendees also toured multiple classrooms, where IB teachers led interactive sessions with parents, students, and community members. Dessert was provided by Cordova and Mitchell's student culinary programs. 

Weren't able to attend? Learn more about IB at www.fcusd.org/IB. 

Transfer information: Information and applications for secondary school transfers for current FCUSD students can be found here or by calling your home school. For students outside of our District who want to enroll in our schools, contact our office of Attendance and Due Process at (916) 294-9012.

Mark your calendars!  The Folsom Cordova STEM Expo, sponsored by Aerojet-Rocketdyne, will take place on March 3, 2016.

  

The annual event will include a student project competition, hands-on activities and science, technology, engineering and math career outreach.

  

The Expo will take place from 4:30-7:30 p.m.at Cordova High School, 2239 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova. 

  

 For more information, click here! Registration for projects ends Friday, Feb. 12. 

The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office, Sacramento County Sheriff's Department and Folsom Cordova Unified are hosting two upcoming internet safety presentations for families to learn more about how they can help their children avoid online dangers.

  

The first will be held Wednesday, Jan. 27 at Folsom High School in the Library.

  

The second presentation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 3 at Cordova High School in the Library.

  

Both presentations will be held from 6:00 -7:15 p.m.

  

The presentations coincide with the upcoming launch of the District Attorney's "#iSmart" initiative in Folsom Cordova classrooms. The new, innovative program aims to address challenges kids face in the digital age by depicting scenarios related to cyberbullying, sexting, sextortion, online strangers, gang activity and more, and helping students understand the short- and long-term consequences of online behavior.

  

To learn more about #iSmart, click here. For questions about the upcoming parent information nights, contact our Child Welfare Coordinator at (916) 294-9000 or by clicking here.

Folsom High physics teacher Eric Wright was honored in ABC10's Jan. 12 broadcast of its Teacher of the Month series, recognizing exemplary teachers with unique approaches to classroom learning.

  

Wright was honored for his ongoing work to help students succeed in challenging physics coursework through hands-on, interactive and individualized learning.

 
Each month, Sac State selects a teacher from a pool of nominations submitted by ABC10 viewers, students, families and educators. Honored teachers receive a $1,000 prize from Schools Financial Credit Union and are in the running for ABC10's Teacher of the Year award. 

Click here to watch ABC10's feature on Eric Wright!

Click here to nominate a teacher! 

Dozens of students who participate in the Folsom STARS after-school program received a special trip to Wal-Mart before the holiday break thanks to the generosity of community partners. 

More than 50 students received $40 gift cards from the Folsom Teen Council, and numerous volunteers stepped up to help the children pick out special holiday gifts. 

The annual event, which began with a single parent donating toward presents for STARS children, has grown to include many community partners, including the Folsom Athletic Association.