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REPORT CARD2016

BEST PR IVATE SCHOOL IN OR ANGE COUN T Y

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Fairmont’s mission is to develop and deliver world-class P-12 schools and

educational services globally.

1,858STUDENTS

53%MALE

47%FEMALE

Australia

TaiwanVietnam

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UnitedStates Azerbaijan

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BrazilBolivia

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63 YEARS OF EXPERTISE

31ETHNICITIES

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FOUR CAMPUSES, ONE FAIRMONT

Students from

22 countries

Fairmont is very academically rigorous and the small population makes it easy to build close relationships with others.- Yvana Han, 12th Grade


PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL CENTER

FAIRMONT IN THE COMMUNITY

14,049 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE BY THE FAIRMONT PREP CLASS OF 2016

CHOC TOY DRIVE

OPERATION CANDY DRIVE

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Fairmont students donated Halloween candy and wrote letters to American soldiers serving overseas.

Every holiday season for over 17 years, Fairmont students, teachers, and staff have collected toys to donate to sick and injured children at Children's Hospital of Orange County.

Fairmont’s National Junior Honor Society partnered with LIMBS International during the month of October to help supply new legs to amputees around the world and new socks to the disadvantaged of Orange County.

Fairmont kindergarteners raised money to help save endangered seals and sea lions in Orange County.


JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS WENT TO STATE SCIENCE FAIR5

2016 HIGHLIGHTS

FAIRMONT PRIVATE SCHOOLS VOTED

BEST PRIVATE SCHOOLIN ORANGE COUNTY FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW!

CARSON SCHOLARSOlivia Bobrownicki & Karina Patel2

Fairmont swept the 14th Annual Parenting OC Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards by winning the "Best Preschool," "Best Private Elementary & Junior High School," and "Best Private High School" categories. Fairmont has now been named "Best Private School" two years in a row!

6ORANGE COUNTY

FIRST PLACE SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS

BROADCOM MASTERS AWARDS

in scholarships awarded to the Class of 2016

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5 CIF WINS IN SWIMMING & DIVING

NATIONAL SPANISH SPELLING BEE

24 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF OC ACADEMIC PENTATHLON WINS1st Place

GOLDEN GAVEL & TOP 8TH GRADER OCDL SPEAKER AWARD

Fairmont Prep students earned top honors in the Level 3 & 4 categories at the Second Annual National Spanish Semifinal Spelling Bee.

www.fairmontschools.com/news

FAIRMONT ACHIEVED

HIGHEST HONORS IN THE RECENT WORDMASTERS CHALLENGE

1st place Claire Chen2nd place Sahej Chawla3rd place Adnan Ismail

1st place Judy Anbari2nd place Ruby Anbari

Hitakshi Savdharia


ACADEMIC PENTATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!

7TH GRADE

22TOTAL MEDALS

12GOLD MEDALS

8TH GRADE

30TOTAL MEDALS

GOLD MEDALS

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The 7th & 8th grade teams from the Historic Anaheim Campus swept the team awards at the 2016 USAD National Academic Pentathlon at Boise State University in May, finishing in the top two spots overall, with the 8th grade team winning the 2016 National Championship. Both teams won 1st place overall and 1st place in the Super Quiz for their respective grade levels.

Fairmont students won 11 of a possible 18 total individual overall medals, including 5 of 6 gold (1st place). Jian Park (7th grade) finished with the highest individual score out of all competitors.

Students Gaby Tan, Julia Tao, Numair Razzak, Nikki Ngo, Milan Robinson, Alexisse Yoo, Daniel Giraldo, Maddie Cameron, and Darin Kishore comprised the 8th grade team, and Dale Tran, Duke Pham Chang, Jian Park, Ryan Kim, Ryan Yi, William Wu, Ryan Tao, Kenneth Yang, and Raniyah Chishti made up the 7th grade team. The teams were coached by HAC Assistant Director Rebecca Lugo and teachers John Briner, Beverly Debreczeni, Michelle Paraiso, Alena Hallack, and Donna Riley. This is the first year Fairmont has competed in the National Academic Pentathlon, following 24 consecutive 1st place finishes at the Orange County competition.


EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

OF PRE-KINDERGARTENERS MET

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FOR READING 94%

Fairmont’s Early Childhood Education program challenges young learners to become independent, and helps them become strong readers and writers. Children participate in hands-on activities and are taught in ways that allow them to excel beyond their peers at other schools.- Brandie Foeldi, Kindergarten Teacher for 15 Years

at the Fairmont Anaheim Hills Campus

*Accreditation at the Historic Anaheim Campus in progress.

The foundation of lifetime success starts early at Fairmont. Fairmont’s high-quality, NAEYC accredited*, Early Childhood Education program ensures children master key literacy and math skills by the time they enter kindergarten. They also gain the developmental skills and academic readiness necessary to

succeed in our advanced elementary program. In addition to studying numbers, letters, phonics, and handwriting, young learners also experience enriching activities such as technology, music, physical education, science, and art. Students begin learning a foreign language in pre-kindergarten.


KINDERGARTEN WRITING SAMPLES

Beginning of the year

90% OF JUNIOR KINDERGARTENERS WERE AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL

EXPECTATION FOR MATH, 72%

EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS

End of the year

Students begin computer lab in pre-kindergarten, where they are introduced to basic computer skills.

Character education is an integral part of Fairmont’s curriculum from preschool

through high school. These programs help students think about decisions they make and prepare them for leadership roles by improving decision-making qualities, making students accountable for their actions, increasing cognitive skills related to being just and fair with others, as well as demonstrating their civic duties and social responsibilites.

Character Counts! is a framework centered on basic values called the "Six Pillars of Character," trustworthiness, fairness, respect, caring, responsibility, and citizenship.

BY THE END OF FIRST GRADE, FAIRMONT STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO WRITE IN CURSIVE

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ELEMENTARY & JUNIOR HIGH

While these graphs compare standardized test scores between Fairmont and other local schools, it is important to note that Fairmont uses a more rigorous standardized test than the Smarter Balanced (SBAC) test that California public schools use. Fairmont administers the Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP-4). According to Educational Records Bureau, CTP-4 is testing students one grade level ahead, whereas SBAC is measuring grade level standards. The CTP-4 is 98% aligned with Common Core testing (CCSS) in Math and 81% aligned to CCSS Language Arts.

Fairmont Private Schools has a rich history rooted in tradition and academic excellence. With over 60 years of educational experience, Fairmont prides itself on providing students with an individualized education and advanced curriculum allowing them to accelerate in language arts and math.

Understanding that students thrive when challenged, Fairmont cultivates critical thinking, creativity, collaborative learning, problem-solving skills, and social responsibility. Our educational environment nurtures a sense of self, fosters confidence, and creates tomorrow’s global leaders.

FAIRMONT PROFICIENCY LEVELS VS. NEIGHBORING OC SCHOOL DISTRICTSPercent of students in grades 3-8 who met or exceeded standards in Language Arts and Math

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EXCEEDED STANDARDS

FAIRMONT EXCEEDED STANDARDS

SOURCE: California Assessement of Student Performance and Progress (http://caaspp.cde.ca.gov/sb2016/)

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Fairmont's 8th grade students read at college and career-ready reading levels.

* SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, (NAEP), 2013; Reading Assessment. Tests reflect scores from 2013 as more current exam data has not been made available.

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HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE PREP

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Fairmont Preparatory Academy’s College Prep (CP) curriculum gives students the preparation they need to be successful in collegiate courses by teaching them successful study methods, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

Students have the opportunity to take innovative courses not commonly found in high school, including Biomedical Ethics, Computer Science, Digital Multimedia, Fashion Design, Film, Forensics, and Speech.

Fairmont Prep's CP courses are University of California (UC) approved. Our graduation requirements meet or exceed the requirements of the UC, therefore, students completing these "a-g" courses will have met or exceeded the minimum course requirement to apply all UC campuses.

Fairmont Prep’s Advanced Placement (AP) program has been recognized by the College Board as having one of the “highest student success rates in the state of California” in math, science, and technology. Unlike many other schools, Fairmont does not limit the number of AP courses a student can take, and many students take AP courses as early as 9th grade.

AP AWARDS

105 TOTAL AWARDSEARNED

9 NATIONAL AP SCHOLAR

48AP SCHOLAR WITH DISTINCTION

25 AP SCHOLAR WITH HONOR

23 AP SCHOLAR

25 AP COURSES OFFERED

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Fairmont Prep’s International Baccalaureate Program (IB) is an internationally acclaimed course of study, meeting worldwide standards of excellence. An IB Diploma is quickly becoming the “gold standard” in what defines an eligible college applicant, with a reputation for high-standards and pedagogical leadership.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

By offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, Fairmont Prep demonstrates its commitment to global education and diversity.- Mike Wheeler, International Baccalaureate

Diploma Program Coordinator and Teacher

The International Business Program (IBP) prepares motivated students for matriculation into the country’s top universities and develops a strong cultural intelligence to navigate the nuances of global commerce. Project-based courses allow students to expedite their learning and earn college credit for select courses and honors credit for the majority of courses. They engage in coursework dealing with international finance, marketing, management, economics, ethics, entrepreneurship, and diplomacy.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROGRAM (IBP)

ADVANCED MATHFairmont’s math program rivals those of the top math and science schools across the country, allowing students to take college level math courses rarely offered in high school. Through a partnership with California State University, Fullerton, students can earn direct university credit for most of Fairmont's advanced math courses, giving them the opportunity to earn up to 22 units of university credit by the time they graduate.

Recognized by the College Board as “one of the top math, science, and technology schools in California,” the Advanced Science & Engineering Program at Fairmont Preparatory Academy consists of courses identified as “exemplary and innovative” by the University of California. ASEP core courses employ problem based learning strategies to teach real world skills. When combined with accelerated and advanced courses, the ASEP program provides an unparalleled opportunity for STEM students.

ADVANCED SCIENCE & ENGINEERING PROGRAM (ASEP)

For me, ASEP is an entertaining and educational approach to understanding the scientific world.

- Adnan Ismail, 11th Grade


CLASS OF 2016

of graduates who applied were accepted to top 100 colleges and universities94%

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in renewable scholarships awarded$2 MillionO

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CLUBS & STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

* Top 100 College as defined by US News & World Report's 2016 Top 100 National Universities, Top 100 National Colleges, Top 100 Business Programs, Top 100 Engineering Programs, and Top 100 Regional Colleges & Universities.

The graduating class is divided into quartiles according to GPA in order to show student achievement and involvement at every level.

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE CLASS OF 2016

Quartile 1 2 3 4 Overall

Total No. of Students 42 42 42 42 168

Average GPA 4.13 3.61 3.54 3.31 3.65

Average SAT Score 1911 1706 1647 1664 1732

CIF Athletes 28 28 25 25 106

ASB Participants 8 5 6 0 19

Advanced Science and Engineering Students

13 6 3 1 23

International Business Program Students

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Full IB Students 9 3 0 0 12

% Accepted to a Top 100 College or University*

95% 90% 95% 62% 86%

Average No. of Years at Fairmont

5.53 4.95 3.31 3.74 4.38

140 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED OUR ANNUAL COLLEGE FAIRO

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athletes signed to play at the collegiate level for NYU, Westmont, Chapman, Rose-Hulman, and UC Davis5

graduates168

95GRADUATES ACCEPTED TO ONE OF THEIR TOP 3 CHOICES OF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

My time at Fairmont Prep was full of amazing experiences that I will never forget.

Terence Camilon, Class of 2016

(As defined by US News and World Report)

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ACADEMIC & COLLEGE COUNSELING

STUDENT TO COUNSELOR RATIO72:1STUDENT TO COLLEGE COUNSELOR RATIO40:1

Fairmont Prep’s Counseling Program provides each student the individualized guidance to succeed academically and find their best college fit. Fairmont Prep has Academic, College, International, and Advanced Programs Counselors, comprising a strong, dedicated team to help students through their high school career.

FRESHMAN YEAR: Counselors help students map out an individualized Four-Year Plan to make the most of their time at Fairmont.

SOPHOMORE YEAR: Student progress is assessed, and students are introduced to college admissions testing and application timelines.

JUNIOR YEAR: Students meet with counselors to decide on colleges and prepare for the fall application process.

SENIOR YEAR: Counselors work one-on-one with students, meeting as necessary to finalize college plans and applications, and ultimately help make a final college decision. Counselors get to know students individually, help guide them, and write personalized letters of recommendation.

A Fairmont “lifer,” Claire Hsu began her stellar academic career as a kindergartner at Fairmont’s North Tustin Campus, studying there through 8th grade. Continuing on at Fairmont Prep, Claire graduated as the Class of 2016 valedictorian. She was VP of robotics, captain of JV basketball, treasurer of KidWorks, and part of UNICEF, Spanish Honors Society, and Encore for the Arts. While an intern at Boeing, she helped create a satellite concept to monitor global water levels. Claire is now in her first year of study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADUATION

* Public and private school ratios range from 200:1 all the way to 945:1 nationwide.

14,049HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

12graduating seniors earned the Presidential Service Award for serving at least 100 hours of community service this year alone

7 EARNED GOLDserving over 250 hours of community service

FAIRMONT PREP RATIO OUTSHINES PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE*

“Fairmont is a good fit for me because it provided me with a

better path for my future.”Ramsey Glover, 12th Grade


• Develop fine and gross motor skills• Improve command of language by learning the alphabet,

writing simple sentences, and sounding out words• Learn numbers and basic math concepts• Foster basic computer skills and mouse dexterity• Provide an introduction to art, music, science, library

skills, physical education, and character development• Begin learning foreign language in pre-kindergarten

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: preparing for the journey ahead

• Learn proper research strategies• Write complex expository essays and

research papers• Further instruction in art and music• Increase foreign language proficiency• Visit educational sites like Mission San

Juan Capistrano, Catalina Island, and Sacramento

ELEMENTARYexploring new ideas

• Boost reading skills with Accelerated Reader

• Construct sentences with cohesive ideas

• Master cursive writing

• Develop foundations in math with

Accelerated Math

• Increased exposure to art, music, theater,

physical education, foreign language, and

science and computer labs

EARLY ELEMENTARY

a learning expedition

"When you come here, it’s about charting your own path and

discovering what you want to study."Kayla Bach, Fairmont Prep Alumni

Whatever their goals may be, Fairmont students are equipped to embark on an unparalleled journey to a bright future.

The Educational JourneyThe Educational Journey

The Educational Journey

The Educational Journey


PREPARATORY ACADEMY planning a new adventure• Freedom to choose an individual path of coursework• With over 40 clubs and 15 CIF sports, select from a plethora of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, student government, media, debate, and robotics• Prepare for college with 25 AP courses, IB Diploma, International Business, and the Advanced Science & Engineering Program

• Receive guidance and instruction from dedicated teachers and counselors• Participate in campus events like prom, pep rallies, and community service

NAVIGATING JUNIOR HIGH• Begin studying classical literature• Explore topics in physical and life sciences• Study the complexities of world history• Advance to Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 /

Trigonometry, or Pre-Calculus• Enjoy electives such as debate, robotics,

drama, music, art, journalism, computer science, and Academic Pentathlon

"Students can pursue any path they choose with regard to extracurriculars and academics. The teachers here are 100%

invested in students' success with after school support."Vishwa Padigepati, 10th Grade


ACADEMICS & BEYONDWith over 60 years of experience, Fairmont's reputation for academic excellence is unparalleled. Students receive an individualized education through advanced curriculum that allows them to accelerate in language arts and math. Applying modern educational concepts with proven methodologies inspires young learners and allows them to make real-world connections across academic subjects.

Fairmont Private Schools takes pride in nurturing the whole child, focusing not only on academic excellence in core subjects, but also fostering character development and an appreciation for the arts. With an emphasis on both academic and creative subjects, Fairmont equips students for higher education as they develop skills in critical reasoning, adaptability, collaboration, and creativity.

BROADCOM MASTERS® MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM COMPETITION SEMIFINALISTS

The Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars) nominates 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who are among the top 10 percent of the participants at regional and state science fairs. Fairmont North Tustin's Sasha Ronaghi, 8th grade, and Ethan Zuo, 6th grade, were 2 of the top 300 semifinalists selected from more than 6,000 nominees.

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: IF I HAD $1,000,000One 4th grade math class was assigned the challenge of spending one million dollars to the penny. This project prompted students to find advertisements in real life to validate the prices, keep a balance sheet, create a report, and present their findings to the class. It turned an abstract concept into something concrete, activating different areas of the brain, and leading to deeper levels of learning. This is one of the many reasons why Fairmont students continually receive top marks in quantitative reasoning.

Even though Fairmont is known for academic rigor, every year we exceed expectations by taking students

with average and above average abilities and help them to achieve their highest potential and gain acceptance to

the top universities.* No other school in our area can match these achievements.

- David Jackson, President & CEO

* As defined by US News & World Report.


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DEBATEFairmont Private Schools believes debate competitions offer many exciting opportunities for students to gain confidence and develop essential skills for high school, college, and beyond.

With a tradition of earning awards and recognition at regional and national debate tournaments, Fairmont offers a comprehensive debate program which expands opportunities for junior high and high school students to further their abilities in verbal communication, critical thinking, researching, organizing, and functioning on a team.

February 2016: Fairmont North Tustin won 1st place at the Buena Park tournament.

March 2016: A group made up largely of Fairmont students took first place in the New Orleans, Tulane University event.

March 2016: Fairmont Historic Anaheim and Fairmont North Tustin tied for 2nd place at the Fairmont Historic Anaheim tournament.

Unlike any school in the area, Fairmont has an amazing debate program.- Jake Palmer, 10th Grade

PENTATHLON

The Orange County Academic Pentathlon is a one-day, five-subject, academic competition for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students hosted by the Orange County Department of Education. Each team is comprised of Honors, Scholastic, and Varsity students. Teams compete in language and literature, fine arts, science, mathematics, and social science.

24 CONSECUTIVE YEARS1ST PLACE OC ACADEMIC PENTATHLON

ACADEMIC PENTATHLON RESULTS

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2016 2nd 1st 1st

2015 1st 1st 1st

2014 2nd 1st 1st

2013 1st 1st 1st

2012 2nd 1st 1st

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Fairmont OCDL Debate Team at Tulane University, Spring 2016

JUNIOR HIGH DEBATE (OCDL) FAIRMONT’S HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE

Cal InvitationalFebruary 2016: Fairmont Prep won a total of 6 awards, including Speaker Awards and 3rd place for Varsity Public Forum.

National Debate Coaches’ Association National ChampionshipsApril 2016: Two teams placed 5th for Public Forum (Quarterfinalists), and won 6th place for Speaker Awards.

California High School Speech Association State ChampionshipsApril 2016: One team placed 12th for Public Forum out of 47 teams.

Tournament of ChampionsMay 2016: One team placed 5th for Public Forum (Quarterfinalists).


2016 OC SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR AWARDSThe mission of the Orange County Science and Engineering Fair is “To enable students to improve their science and engineering skills and literacy while inspiring them to consider careers in STEM fields. We are committed to challenging students to inquire, design, investigate, and present scientific and engineering concepts through hands-on experimentation.”

TECHNOLOGY

CALIFORNIA STATE SCIENCE FAIR AWARDSThe State Science Fair is the final science fair of the academic year for California students in grades 6–12. In the 2016 competition, 941 participants from 421 schools presented 845 projects. Six students from Fairmont were selected to compete.

SCIENCE

Fairmont's Technology Enhanced Curriculum (TEC) focuses on teaching the essential skills of our digital age. Integrated classrooms feature iPads, interactive whiteboards, Apple TV, ActiVotes, and Wi-Fi connectivity. All students, preschool through 12th grade, are connected to a learning management system for remote access to online learning tools and activities, including interactive textbooks.

In computer lab, students learn coding, programming, keyboarding, common applications, logic concepts, presentation skills, teamwork, and problem solving, as well as advanced science and math concepts.

Higher-level classes offer more experience with animation, graphic applications, and computer programming. Entry level computer science programs feature visual blocks rather than lines of code and syntax, helping to make the learning of advanced concepts feel more like a game and less like work.

22 AWARDS AT THE OCSEF

5 1ST PLACE WINS

6 BROADCOM MASTERS AWARDS

7 SPECIALTY AWARDS

6 STUDENTS INVITED TO STATE SCIENCE FAIR

Environmental EngineeringMeagan Lee Historic Anaheim Campus8th Grade

Earth & Atmospheric SciencesOlivia R. Bobrownicki Historic Anaheim Campus8th Grade

Product Science (Physical) Zuoheng (Henry) HeHistoric Anaheim Campus8th Grade

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Microbiology (Medical)Melina S. Ghodsi Anaheim Hills Campus7th Grade

Zoology Harsha V. Thangavijayan Anaheim Hills Campus8th Grade

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Students participate in science fairs on campus, at county, and finally state.

Students create basic computer prgrams with visual building blocks of code using MIT's Scratch.

EARNED TOP SCHOOL AWARD


TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING

MATH2016 SAGE HILL MATHEMATICS INVITATIONAL Junior High students participated in six competitions based upon Algebra and Logic, Engineering, Measurement, Data Analysis and Probability, Geometry and Reasoning, and Mental Math.

1ST Data Analysis & Probability

1ST Algebra & Logic

1ST Geometry & Reasoning

2ND Mental Math

2ND Measurement

2ND Data Analysis & Probability

2ND Algebra & Logic

2ND Engineering

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7th Grade Team

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8th Grade Team

Varun Bansil, Joel Kang, Jian Park, and Duke Pham-Chang Alessandro Furlong, Numair Razzak, Julia Tao, and Alexisse Yoo

Beginning in 2nd grade, students can participate in Fairmont's robotics program, gaining hands-on experience with advanced engineering concepts. Fairmont’s youngest engineers start their careers with Beginning LEGO Robotics, an extracurricular course that teaches basic robot programming. The course allows children to be creative and have fun, while also developing crucial social and critical thinking skills. In junior high,

students compete against other schools in the FIRST LEGO League. At Fairmont Prep, the FIRST Robotics Competition closely mimics real world engineering, requiring advanced

skills and concepts. Students are challenged to finance, design, build, and program their own robot while meeting the specifications required by the league.

FAIRMONT ROBOTICS COMPETE AT LEGOLAND

With the strong foundation laid by Fairmont’s math and science courses, children work on fun and engaging engineering projects, in class and out. Students can be found engineering a bridge out of LEGOs, creating an entire world in Minecraft, designing a spaceship, or building a working marble rollercoaster.

When they get to Fairmont Prep, interested and adept students enroll in the Advanced Science and Engineering Program (ASEP) where they choose from advanced courses, such as Biomedical Engineering or Engineering Projects in Community Service. The College Board and the University of California have recognized courses in the program as “exemplary and innovative.”

RoboPanthers Ice, a robotics team from the Historic Anaheim Campus, earned an invitation to the First LEGO League Southern California Championships at LEGOLAND in December where they competed for the regional championship and an invitation to the state competition. Teams are judged on core values, robot

design, robot performance, and a project based on this year’s theme, "Animal Antics." RoboPanthers Ice received almost perfect scores in the

core values category and were awarded a “Judges Award” after impressing the judges with their loyalty, care, and respect.


FINE ARTS

" CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'" ART ON THE WALK

“California Dreamin’” is a public art project created by students from all four Fairmont campuses using mixed media on muslin cloth. Fairmont students were heavily involved with the research, creation, and installation of the mural. Featured at the Anaheim GardenWalk’s 1st Annual “Art on the Walk” event in October 2016, the mural will remain on display at the GardenWalk through January 2017.

Jimmy JooAnaheim Hills, 5th Grade

Eva ChoiAnaheim Hills, 2nd Grade

Phuong NguyenFairmont Preparatory Academy, 10th Grade

1st Place Award, California Art Education

Association Youth Art Month Southern Area, by 11th grade student,

Cameron Ostroot

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Maya GandhiAnaheim Hills, 2nd Grade

Pieces of art on display at the Imagination Celebration gallery in Costa Mesa147

“Scholarship for Attending LCAD Summer Program” Winner1

Student Entries706

11 Works of art exhibited at the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts

2Fairmont teachers received congressional awards at the Teacher as Artist Art Show

62 Student Awards


Mia JerueAnaheim Hills, 7th Grade

Jayden RohHistoric Anaheim, 8th Grade

Ziyuan NiuFairmont Preparatory Academy, 10th Grade

Zoe ZhaoFairmont Preparatory Academy, 11th Grade

Hitakshi SavdhariaNorth Tustin, 8th Grade

Erica Xu’s artwork was one of five Fairmont posters that won an award in the Water is Life competition.

Natalie RodriguezAnaheim Hills, 7th Grade

Kaylin Ong & Alora LindseyNorth Tustin, 8th Grade

Ellie YoshidaNorth Tustin, Kindergarten

Maddy MarderNorth Tustin, 5th Grade

1st Place Award,MUZEOS's Trash Art Contest by 8th grade student, Kathy Ryu

1st Place State Award,Castro School Bus Poster Contest by 7th grade student, Emily Burger


PERFORMING ARTSOur performing arts program allows students to participate in multiple performances each year, including instrumental, vocal, and theatrical programs. Fairmont understands the importance of a well-rounded education where the curriculum offers students plenty of opportunities for artistic expression.

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HAC STUDENT EARNS SPOT IN ALL-STATE HONOR ORCHESTRAHistoric Anaheim student and Fairmont Orchestra violin player Joel Kang earned a coveted position in the California Orchestra Directors Association (CODA) Junior High All-State Honor Orchestra. He was one of only three students in Orange County to earn one of these exclusive spots out of over 500 students statewide who auditioned. Joel traveled to San Jose to attend practice sessions and performed in several concerts at the San Jose Performing Arts Center in February.

A. "Nutcracker," Anaheim Hills CampusB. 4th Grade Musical, North Tustin CampusC. 1st and 2nd Grade Winter Concert,

Historic Anaheim CampusD. “Beauty and the Beast,” North Tustin CampusE. 3rd and 4th Grade Spring Musical,

Historic Anaheim CampusF. 1st Grade Musical, North Tustin CampusG. “NUTS,” Anaheim Hills CampusH. “Legally Blonde Jr.,” Fairmont Preparatory Academy I. "Nutcracker," Anaheim Hills CampusJ. “Legally Blonde Jr.,” Fairmont Preparatory Academy

K. Choir Performance, Fairmont Preparatory Academy

40 TOTALANNUAL PERFORMANCESBETWEEN CAMPUSES

FAIRMONT’S PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• DRAMATIC THEATER

• COMEDY AND IMPROVISATION

• CHOIR AND MUSICALS

• ORCHESTRA AND JAZZ BAND

• ANNUAL STUDENT LED PERFORMANCE

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ATHLETICS

CIF Sports Offered

Boys Football

Boys Baseball

Girls Volleyball

Girls Cross Country

Boys/Girls Swimming/Diving

DSL Sports OfferedBoys Flag Football Boys/Girls BasketballCo-ed Soccer Girls Volleyball

Boys/Girls Flag Football Boys/Girls BasketballBoys/Girls Soccer

Girls Volleyball

Tri-Way Sports Offered

Boys/Girls Basketball

Boys/Girls Golf

Boys/Girls Soccer

Boys/Girls Tennis

Students at Fairmont receive a well-rounded education that includes P.E. and the opportunity to participate in extracurricular sports leagues. The Developmental Sports League (DSL) consists of 4th through 6th grade students from eight private elementary schools within Orange County. A “no cut” policy ensures that every eligible child

may play. Students in junior high participate in the Tri-Way League, which consists of thirteen private schools from within Orange County. At Fairmont Preparatory Academy, students participate in competitive junior varsity and varsity sports in the San Joaquin League under the California Interscholastic Federation - Southern Section (CIF-SS).

ATHLETIC SPOTLIGHT: SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONS

Edgar Chin, Evan Munaretto, and Michelle Lee dominated the pool for Fairmont Prep in 2016. Edgar Chin finished his swimming career at Fairmont with five CIF titles, winning three in the 100m breaststroke and two in the 200m individual medley. He set the CIF Division 4 record in the 100m breaststroke, recording the third fastest time in Orange County history. An All-American the past two years, Chin capped off his senior year recognized by the OC Athletic Directors Association as the Express League Male Athlete of the Year.

Evan Munaretto won the 200m freestyle and 500m freestyle for his 1st and 2nd career titles, and Michelle Lee, as only a sophomore, captured the CIF D4 Diving Championship and was named an All-American by USA Diving.


With study after study revealing a strong correlation between physical health and academic success, Fairmont has committed to a new “Fairmont Fit” initiative, incorporating physical fitness and nutrition into students’ daily lives in a variety of ways. The program seamlessly integrates the beneficial aspects of personal fitness with

Fairmont’s superior academics to guarantee students have the best opportunity

to succeed in and outside of the classroom. Piloted at Fairmont Prep, the program will eventually roll out to all Fairmont campuses.

2016 SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

Fairmont Preparatory Academy

• BOYS SWIMMING: 4 CIF Championships; Edgar Chin, Male Athlete of the Year & 2-Time All-American

• GIRLS DIVING: Michelle Lee, CIF Championship & All-American

• BOYS SOCCER: Express League Champions, 2nd Year in a Row, Undefeated Season

• GIRLS BASKETBALL: San Joaquin League Champions, 5th Year-in-a-Row; Cierra Hall, All-CIF; Dave Esparza, Coach of the Year

• GIRLS TENNIS: San Joaquin League Champions; Tony Johnson, Coach of the Year

• BOYS GOLF: Max Pham, Singles Champion & League MVP

• NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: 5 senior athletes offered early acceptance to play for NYU, Westmont, Chapman, Rose-Hulman, and UC Davis.

North Tustin Campus

• BOYS SOCCER (Tri-Way): League Runner-Up

• GIRLS SOCCER (Tri-Way): League Runner-Up

• S.C.O.R.E. HOCKEY: League Runner-Up

Anaheim Hills Campus

• GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (Tri-Way): League Runner-Up

• GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (Varsity DSL): League Champions, Undefeated Season

• BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER (Tri-Way): Playoffs

• CO-ED SOCCER (DSL): Winning Season, Over 30 Participants

Historic Anaheim Campus

• GIRLS BASKETBALL (DSL): League Champions, Undefeated Season

• BOYS FLAG FOOTBALL (DSL): League Champions, Undefeated Season

• BOYS BASKETBALL (DSL): League Champions, Undefeated Season

• GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (Tri-Way): Semi-Finalists

IN 2016 EARNED A PASSING SCORE

OF JOINT DIPLOMA PROGRAM STUDENTSWHO TOOK AP EXAMS83%

School Year

Total AP Awards

AP Scholar w/ Distinction

AP Scholar with Honor

AP Scholar

2016 162 42 45 75

2015 122 39 40 43

2014 71 11 30 30

2013 27 4 3 20


FAIRMONT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLFairmont International School partners with schools around the world to offer students a unique and academically rigorous educational path. Participating schools supplement their own curriculum with coursework, resources, and programs designed by Fairmont to prepare students for success. Fairmont has a long history of working with international students both in Asia and California and we leverage that to help those looking to learn English and to

blend the best of eastern and western education. Fairmont International additionally brings teachers and students to Fairmont campuses in the U.S. for teacher training and immersion programs. Fairmont International Diploma Programs balance local high school courses with American academic English courses and with math and science courses that prepare students to achieve in college and, for those who are ready, on AP exams while still in high school.

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JDP ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS

OUR VISITORS CAME FROM:

• Beijing 21st Century International School, Beijing, PRC

• Chengdu Shishi High School, Chengdu, PRC

• China Sage Consultants, Shanghai, PRC

• Global EDU, Incheon, South Korea

• Global Media Corporation, Japan

• Huaqiao Bilingual Education, Nanjing, PRC

• Hunan Concord College, Changsha, PRC

• Linyi No. 4 High School, Linyi, PRC

• Shangde Experimental School, Shanghai, PRC

• Shanghai Mingyuan Bilingual School, Shanghai, PRC

• Shenzhen Experimental School, Shenzhen, PRC

• The Affiliated High School to Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, PRC

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American University Boston UniversityBucknell University Case Western Reserve UniversityDickinson College Drexel UniversityKenyon College Mount Holyoke CollegeNew York UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityPurdue UniversityRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRutgers, The State University of

New JerseySkidmore CollegeSmith CollegeSUNY Stony BrookSUNY Buffalo Syracuse University

The Ohio State UniversityTulane UniversityUniversity of California BerkeleyUniversity of California DavisUniversity of California IrvineUniversity of California Los AngelesUniversity of California San DiegoUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-

ChampaignUniversity of MichiganUniversity of St. Andrews University of Toronto University of Wisconsin, MadisonVirginia TechWashington University in St. LouisWhitman Collegeand more...

2016 FAIRMONT JDP GRADUATES EARNED ADMISSION TO:

Fairmont Private Schools offers our families a wonderful opportunity to live globally without leaving home. By hosting an international student for a short or long-term stay, Fairmont families can share the American

lifestyle with their guest student and, in return, learn about another country’s culture.

Fairmont has been placing international students into homestays for over thirteen years, creating unique immersion opportunities that prepare both international and domestic students to become exemplary global citizens through the exchange of customs and ideas.

(as defined by US News and World Report)

were accepted to Top 100 Colleges or Universities90%

100%OF JOINT DIPLOMA STUDENTS EARNED COLLEGE ADMISSION

Over 389 international students visited Fairmont in 2016 as part of short-term immersion programs. Some of these students attended special English language and American culture classes, while others earned academic credit by taking intensive courses. Before and after school and during breaks, these visiting international students interacted with Fairmont students for unique moments of meaningful cultural exchange.

IMMERSION PROGRAMS

WWW.FAIRMONTSUMMERPROGRAMS.COM

1385 SUMMER STUDENTS

33 H.S. UC-APPROVED COURSES

796 SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS

87 FAIRMONT TEACHERS

64 CAMP COUNSELORS

10 GALLONS OF BUBBLES

894 SUMMER CAMPERS

691 TIE-DYE SHIRTS

9 FRIDAY FIELD TRIPS

3 GAGA PITS

A priceless summer experience


At Fairmont, we believe summer is the perfect time to encourage children to take risks, trying new things and making new friends. Fairmont’s ACA-accredited

camp, our renowned summer school, and various enrichment courses provide dozens of options for customizing an experience that suits your

child’s needs and your family’s schedule. Whether building confidence in academic subjects at summer school or strengthening social skills at

camp, your child will come away from summer at Fairmont feeling smart, self-assured, and excited about learning.

Where Learning is an Adventure


FAIRMONT ALUMNI

PHILLIP CHEW, 2016 U.S. OLYMPIANFormer Fairmont Anaheim Hills student Phillip Chew was a member of the U.S. Olympic Badminton Team that competed at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games this summer. Dubbed the “Tiger Woods of Badminton,” Chew started playing when he was little over a year old, winning his first gold medal at the age of five at the U.S. Badminton Junior Nationals in the “9 and under” boys doubles and singles categories. A lifelong Orange County resident, Chew attended Fairmont Private Schools – Anaheim Hills Campus from preschool through 6th grade, practicing badminton up to three hours per day. With his “dream” of making the Olympics in sight, Chew left Fairmont so he could devote himself to practice, training upwards of seven hours a day. Hard work and dedication paid off, as he won gold medals almost every year from 1999 until finally achieving his goal and competing at the Rio Olympics in 2016. Phillip

currently attends the University of California at Irvine, studying Business Economics, with the goal of competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, this time with his brother (and former Fairmont student) Ryan as his teammate and doubles partner.

TERENCE CAMILON, CLASS OF 2016Class of 2016’s Terence Camilon was a standout student at Fairmont Prep, maintaining a strong GPA while dividing his time between his studies, sports, and extracurricular activities. Among his many accomplishments, Terence trained with the Long Beach Boathouse Team and was twice selected to compete at Junior Nationals for U.S. Rowing. He dedicated countless hours to volunteer work with the Ronald McDonald House Charities and is a co-founder of the Beyond Hunger Club. Terence also performed research on Down syndrome, co-authoring a medical paper under review for publication. The last of a family of brothers to graduate Fairmont, Terence chose to attend the College of Charleston, after having received offers of admission to Boston University, Case Western Reserve, Drexel, George Washington, University of the Pacific, Temple, and Union College.

CHRISTINE FONG, CLASS OF 2007A Fairmont student from preschool at Anaheim Hills all the way through graduation at Fairmont Prep, Christine Fong didn’t know what she wanted to be when she grew up, but she knew she was prepared for whatever came her way. Today, Christine is a Job Captain/Project Manager for MCG Architecture in Irvine, California. She leads the Starbucks account team, providing management, design, coordination, and construction document production in all project phases for over 75 new and remodeled stores in Los Angeles and Central California. By the end of 2017, Christine hopes to be a fully licensed architect. A member of the Class of 2007, Christine was active beyond academics, participating in varsity basketball, cross country, track & field, and yearbook, before moving on to earn her degree in architecture from the University of Southern California.

www.fairmontprepacademy.com

Anaheim Hills Campus

Preschool - 8th Grade5300 E. La Palma AvenueAnaheim Hills, CA 92807(714) 693-3812

Historic Anaheim Campus

Preschool - 8th Grade1557 W. Mable StreetAnaheim, CA 92802(714) 563-4050

North Tustin Campus

Pre-Kindergarten - 8th Grade12421 Newport AvenueNorth Tustin, CA 92705(714) 832-4867

Preparatory Academy

9th - 12th Grade2200 W. Sequoia AvenueAnaheim, CA 92801(714) 999-5055

Since 1953, Fairmont has partnered

with parents who seek the best

opportunities for their children.

Fairmont Private Schools is the only

non-sectarian, P-12 school in Southern

California that individualizes learning

in a way that encourages students to

go beyond the standard pace or grade

level of learning in any subject area in

which they excel. Year over year, 100%

of Fairmont graduates attend college,

with over 86% attending top 100

colleges and universities (as defined by

US News & World Report).

www.fairmontschools.com

“In my conversations with graduates over the years, I noted on many occasions how they expressed a sincere gratitude for Fairmont.

They attributed their college and early career successes to the preparation they received while attending Fairmont.”

- David Jackson, President & CEO

Kenneth and Helen Holt Founders of Fairmont Private Schools

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