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Summer at Fairmont: Let the Ed-venture Begin!
Did you know that Fairmont Schools started as a summer program almost seven decades ago? The legacy continues this June, as Fairmont kicks off a summer ed-venture for students of all ages and abilities. Whether your child is looking to strengthen their academic...
Safe + Smart: Why In-person Instruction Is Best for Students
Roughly a year ago, students all over the country went from having fun together on the playground to not being able to play with one another at all; from eating lunch with friends in the senior quad to eating alone at their kitchen tables. Graduations and theatre...
When Is It Time To Switch Schools?
The educational landscape since COVID struck is unlike anything we’ve ever seen. As teachers, students, and parents have settled into their “new normal,” questions remain over what is best for kids. How far have children fallen behind? Are children receiving the...
Closing the Gender Gap in Computer Science Studies
Fairmont Prep has once again been recognized as a leader in STEM instruction, this time by earning the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). Schools honored with the...
Early Childhood Education in the Age of COVID
A Day in the Life of a Preschooler: Before COVID: Greeting your teacher with a HUUUUUGE hug During COVID: Saying good morning with heart hands, foot taps, and air hugs Before COVID: Getting inches away from your best buddy and sharing a laugh During COVID: Keeping...
2020, The Year of Resilience!
To quote Alexander in the classic children’s book, it was a “terrible, horrible, no good, very bad” year. But in spite of all of the obstacles we faced in 2020, our school community pulled together like never before — demonstrating grit, determination, and remarkable...
Fairmont Report Card, 2020!
This is the 20th anniversary of Fairmont Schools’ annual Report Card publication–and what a year it has been! Back in 2000, Fairmont published our first Report Card which highlighted our schools’ test scores, college acceptances, and other outcomes-related...
Make Your 2021 New Year’s Resolutions SMART!
Next to watching the ball drop at Times Square, enjoying reruns (thanks, COVID!) of the Tournament of Roses Parade, or taking in college bowl games while devouring hot dogs and nachos, perhaps our biggest shared experience as we flip the calendar to 2021 will be...
How to Sharpen Your Child’s Writing Skills
Whether your child aspires to become the next J.K. Rowling or simply wants to communicate effectively through the written word in college and beyond, strong writing skills are a must have. For most students, formal instruction at school will provide the basis of their...
Historic Anaheim Campus Receives Global Recognition as an IB World School
From its humble beginnings as a small school which met in a private home, Historic Anaheim Campus (HAC) has grown into an educational powerhouse, earning the prestigious accreditation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School last spring. The first Middle...
Wrestling And Soccer Programs
The depth and breadth of Fairmont athletics keep expanding! We’re excited about two new partnerships which will bring world-class opportunities to our student athletes — both immediately and well into the future. Wrestling We are pleased to announce the hiring of...
Webcam Tool Helps Remote Students Feel Like They’re in the Classroom
Fairmont has a long history of bringing innovation into the classroom. When COVID-19 hit last March, forcing all instruction to shift to remote delivery, our Education Team seized the opportunity to innovate once again. Their mission: to find cutting-edge solutions...
Making a Fairmont Education More Accessible: Introducing Orange County Education Foundation
Since our inception in 1953, Fairmont has been committed to making our outstanding educational experience accessible to as many students as possible. Building upon this long-standing tradition, we have proudly partnered with Orange County Education Foundation (OCEF),...
A Deep Dive into Fairmont’s Music and Dance Academy: An Interview with Director DJ Clovis
Put on your dancing shoes … break out in song … take a seat at the piano bench. Fairmont’s Music and Dance Academy is now enrolling! The program, open to students in 6th through 12th grade, provides an opportunity for children to pursue their passions in the...
How Growth Mindset Helps Students Succeed
Educators are always looking for ways to increase their students’ success. They take professional development courses on how to accelerate progress. They join collaborative groups to help facilitate growth. They attend conferences to learn how to elevate achievement...
Showcasing IB at Fairmont School’s Historic Anaheim Campus with Rebecca Lugo
This month we were able to speak with Rebecca Lugo, an Assistant Director and IB MYP Coordinator at Historic Anaheim, about the school’s adoption of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme and what sets Fairmont School’s Historic Anaheim Campus apart as an IB...
Thriving in Times of Uncertainty: Encouragement for Students from Our College Counselors
People are wired with a need for certainty. We crave it. We want to have answers, and we want them now! But as the COVID pandemic has reminded us time and time again, we can’t be certain of much these days. In fact, one of the few things we can be sure of this: more...
Student Safety During COVID-19
A year ago, who would have thought that the top item on a parent’s “back to school” list would be ensuring their child’s school was prepared for them to return to campus safely in the midst of a pandemic? Student safety has always been a priority for parents and...
“Top Chef” Gooch Changes How We Think About School Lunches
Fairmont values the wellbeing of our students. An important component of serving their overall needs is providing opportunities to nurture their physical health during their time on campus. NMS offers a high quality lunch program which allows us to do just that...
Understanding and Addressing Learning Loss in the Age of COVID-19
Back to school 2020 is unlike anything we’ve ever experienced. As teachers, students, and parents come to terms with our “new normal,” questions remain over what is best for kids. Are children falling behind? Are remote programs rigorous enough? Will our children...
