FHUSD Moving Forward Despite Tough Economy

Despite the current lack of a state budget and reduced state education support, Fountain Hills Schools continue to seek an educational environment for increasing student achievement. Since the beginning of school on August 10th, we have lowered elementary class sizes adding teachers at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade levels. Our current class sizes reveal our commitment to protecting this key student development time.
KG 19-20
1st 21-22
2nd 22-23
3rd 23-24

In addition we have brought back our Computer Specialist at Four Peaks Elementary (grades 3-5) with this teacher to share time beginning second quarter with our McDowell Mountain Primary School (preschool - grade 2). Technology literacy is a key component for our students' future and our P-12 system provides a strong array of technology tools for their access and use.

Last week we had almost two dozen parents, staff, administrators, board members and community members work over two days in a visioning activity to identify instruction and curriculum visions with goals. This came from a large amount of data and dialogue to be developed into an achievement action plan with measurable indicators. With the important passage of our two upcoming override renewals this November (K-3 and Maintenance & Operations) our district will position itself to systemically improve despite the below average support from the state. On going initiatives also include benchmarking assessment, instructional walkthroughs, website renewal, academic rigor and a new student/parent informational system.

As a district we recognize, that despite the external challenges, the opportunity is now for continuous and embedded improvement for learning systems. We continue to have the fortunate support of the Fountain Hills Community that help create graduating classes of 92%
moving on to higher education. A strong school system supports our community and protects property values. We will continue to seek improvement and with your help support the future for the Fountain Hills.