News, Announcements, & Success Stories
VIDEO: Blanche Sprentz Bears care about first responders
The student council held an assembly on Dec. 1 at Blanch Sprentz Elementary to honor first responders and show their appreciation. 
 
The first responders honored were parents of students or school community resource officers. During the assembly, students thanked them for their service to the community and gave them a goodie bag and rose. The school choir also sang patriotic songs. 
 
Some of the first responders shared with students what they do in their careers, inspiring students to consider careers in their fields. Firefighters, officers and paramedics were all honored. 
 
Fourth and fifth-grade combination teacher Teri McHale and fifth-grade teacher Steve Callahan were instrumental in organizing and making this assembly happen. 
 
Bears Care First Responders Assembly Video 
Parents & community dig into school performance, safety plans
Folsom Cordova families, community members, and employees had the chance to explore and discuss school performance data last week. The same day, in a separate gathering, groups dug deeper into school safety plans and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
 
Both opportunities were part of the District's ongoing efforts to include its stakeholders in the decision-making process.

To read the full article click here.
More than just a number: Understand how schools are doing 
California has launched a new online resource that gives families and community members a better idea of how our public schools are performing. At Folsom Cordova, we want to make sure everyone who has a stake in the quality of our schools understands how to use this resource to make informed decisions.
     
Remember the Academic Performance Index, or API? The single number, based primarily on test scores, that for years we used to rate and rank public schools?  That's gone.
 
The new system, called the California School Dashboard, doesn't rely just on test scores to tell you how a school is doing. It also gives you detailed information on graduation rates, suspension rates, English learner progress, and more. Are schools that have challenges making changes to improve student success? Are historically high-performing schools improving outcomes for all students? The dashboard gives you much more information to help answer those questions.
 
Visit  - there's a video tutorial and answer to common questions - to learn more about the new resource. Then take some time in the driver's seat to explore Folsom Cordova schools! 
Folsom High BRO program honored for tobacco prevention 
The Sacramento County Tobacco Control Coalition recognized Folsom High's Bulldogs Reaching Out (BRO) at its 20th annual event for their efforts in tobacco use prevention among young people. 
 
The event was held on Nov. 18. Eighteen BRO youth officers and three committed club advisors were honored for their leadership and commitment toward tobacco prevention. 
 
BRO has nearly 160 club members, grades 9-12, who are trained as peer educators in tobacco, alcohol and other drug prevention. BRO members travel to FCUSD middle and elementary schools to educate students about the dangers of substance use.  
 
To learn more about other opportunities for students to participate in tobacco prevention advocacy opportunities click here. 
Winter Break is coming Dec. 21- Jan 5!
Schools will be out of session for Winter Break beginning Dec. 21 and returning Jan. 8. 
 
The Folsom Cordova Unified District Office will be closed Fri. Dec. 22, Mon. Dec. 25, and Jan. 1.
 
The final District Digest newsletter before Winter Break will be Wed. Dec. 20.  Happy Holidays and enjoy the break! 
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Advanced Education counseling sessions at Folsom Lake College for high school students
 

Any high school students interested in attending Folsom Lake College through the Advanced Education Program are invited to attend drop-in counseling sessions to help you through the process of attending.  
 
Most spring classes start on Tuesday, Jan. 16. 
 
Advanced Education Drop-In Schedule:
 
Folsom Main Campus: 
 
Dec. 13, 1-6:30 p.m. 
Dec. 14, 1-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 15, 1-4:30 p.m. 
 
Rancho Cordova Center:
 
Dec. 13, 1-4:30 p.m.
Dec. 15, 1-4:30 p.m.
 
Check with counseling for available drop-in times  or appointments after Dec. 19  by calling (916) 608-6510.
 
For more information regarding the Advanced Education Program   click here. 
 
 
 
 
 
SacRT Board votes to reduce K-12 monthly bus pass fare
 
The SacRT Board of Directors voted on Dec. 11 to reduce the price of the student monthly bus pass from $55 to $20, a 65% decrease in cost. 

The fare reduction is part of a six-month pilot program to increase Sac RT's ridership, which is good news for our K-12 students who rely on public transportation. It's part of an Sac RT's Ridership Building Initiative. 

"It's our hope that students in grades K-12 will adopt this mode of travel as they becoming adults, so providing them affordable transit access youth seems to be an excellent approach," said SacRT Board Chair Andy Morin.

The $20 student monthly pass and $10 semi-monthly student pass will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, and will remain in effect until June 30, 2018. Advance sales of the January monthly pass will begin on Dec. 20, at the reduced price. 



Board of Education: Dec. 14, 2017

The FCUSD Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Education Services Center Board Room, 1965 Birkmont Drive in Rancho Cordova.
 
Agendas are posted online the Friday before each regularly scheduled meeting. 
 
This week's agenda items will include:
  • Approve New and Revised High School Course Outlines 
  • Approve 2018-2019 Instructional Calendar
  • 2018-19 Folsom School Capacity: Approve Folsom School Choice and Interdistrict Transfer Modifications  
     
  • Sale of Granite Center Options
  • First Read: Revisions to Board Policy 3280: Sale or Lease Of District-Owned Real Property  
Special Presentation: 
Empathy Working Group Presentation

All agendas can be found here. 
   

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