Tips for Helping Your Child Adapt to Change
Imagine this, a pop quiz is announced in your child’s class. Your son or daughter panics because they are unprepared. Unable to answer the questions, they start to cry. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time they’ve reacted this way. As a parent, you’ve noticed your child frequently needs support when faced with conflicts and challenging […]
Hexagon Project, Transforming Conflict Through Art
Most people equate hexagons with math—a six-sided, two-dimensional shape. In the world around us, the hexagon shape is found in honeycombs, pencils, and certain types of bolts. But did you know hexagons are now changing the world? The Hexagon Interdependence Project is a worldwide art project where young people are invited to explore global issues […]
Back to School Jitters?
No matter what grade your child is going into, back-to-school jitters are entirely normal. But there are ways to help ease your child’s justified anxiety. It’s common for students to feel anxious when they are starting at a new campus, they are unsure if their friends will be in the same class(es), and nervous to […]
Fairmont Private Schools Inducted into Family Business Hall of Fame
On Tuesday, March 13, Fairmont Private Schools President David Jackson was unexpectedly honored as the California State University, Fullerton Center for Family Business inducted Fairmont into its Hall of Fame. Jackson did not even learn of the nomination until he accepted the induction at the organization’s fourth annual Hall of Fame banquet. “It was such […]
2016 Summer Reading Lists
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Orange County Debate League Awards
On December 13, 2015, the Orange County Debate League (OCDL) hosted two divisional events – the Blue Division Tournament in Buena Park and the Orange Division Tournament at Fairmont Preparatory Academy. The Historic Anaheim and Anaheim Hills novice teams competed in the Blue Division, while Fairmont’s senior teams of the Historic Anaheim and North Tustin […]
Fairmont Prep Students Set Sights for a Strong Showing at Regional FIRST Robotics Competition
A 50-member team of Fairmont Preparatory Academy students is gearing up for the Regional FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) event at the Long Beach Convention Center, March 12-14, 2015. Known as the “Huskyteers,” the team’s wireless operated robot, nicknamed “Balto” will perform a series of tasks to earn points. This is the second year the team […]
Fairmont Elementary Student Wins Poster Contest
Fairmont 4th grader Courtnie B. recently won the CASTO (California Association of School Transportation Officials) School Bus Safety Poster Contest for Orange County. The theme for this year is “Bully Free Zone.”
Fairmont Debate Shines During October Tournaments
Congratulations to all of Fairmont’s debate students for their success in both high school and middle school competitions during the month of October! Fairmont is proud to host students as dedicated to the excellence and development of their craft as these. October 16th &17th – California State University – Fullerton Invitational Middle School Public Forum […]