​Kinney High School

At last night’s Board Meeting, Kinney High School was honored for student growth and achievement.

Kinney is one of FCUSD’s Continuation High Schools.

Continuation high schools are places where students can recover lost credits to graduate - from either the continuation high school or back at their comprehensive high school. Kinney High School is a model of success, serving students at Folsom Cordova USD. Compared to past data they’ve seen a rise in attendance by 6% and a 10% increase in graduation rates.

Bravo to our Kinney HS scholars!

FCUSD is hiring!

Are you looking for a meaningful career that works with your schedule? FCUSD has full-time and part-time positions, such as bus drivers, teacher aides, before and after-school care, and more....! We provide training for many positions so you can earn while you learn. Find the right fit for you by clicking here. 

Grow your career and make a positive impact on student learning.

For more information, call us at (916) 294-9002

E-Scooter safety reminder

Electric bikes, electric motorcycles, and electric scooters have become very popular. Because these bikes, scooters, and motorcycles are self-propelled, they are subject to the California Vehicle Code (CVC). These include rules regarding the age of riders, where they can be ridden, and helmets. Be sure to know the rules before you go by clicking HERE!  

Last year, The Folsom Cordova USD, The City of Folsom, The City of Rancho Cordova, The Folsom Police Department, and The Rancho Cordova Police Department issued a joint safety message surrounding the legal and safe use of e-scooters. Click HERE to view the multi-agency joint statement.

UPCOMING REGULAR BOARD MEETING DATES:

• September 5
• September 19
• October 3
• October 17

​Dear FCUSD Community,  Please read today’s Updates.

FCUSD Welcomes Students Back for an Exciting Start to the 2024-25 School YearThe Folsom Cordova USD welcomed students back to campus for the 2024-25 school year on Thursday, and the excitement is still in the air as we wrap up the first week! School campuses across FCUSD were filled with joy as students reconnected with friends, met new teachers, and began their journey of learning and growth. 

Check out some of our favorite moments from the first day, and let’s keep the celebration going! We collected photos on our Facebook page and we’d love to see your first day of school photos too.

Click here to see our Facebook post and share your favorite moments.​​​ ​​

​​FCUSD Summer Roundup: Learning, Growth, and Community Impact

Over summer, campuses buzzed with activity as learning continued and staff worked hard to prepare our schools for the start of the year.

Expanded Learning

Nearly 600 students across 10 FCUSD schools embraced a summer of enrichment through our Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P). This dynamic initiative combined academics with exciting extracurricular activities like music, cooking, and art, providing a well-rounded experience for every participant. At Cordova Gardens Elementary, the ELO-P made a lasting impact. “We keep the kids engaged and learning throughout the day, so by the time they head home, they’re not only tired but truly fulfilled,” shared Christina Williams, ELO-P Associate.

Kindercamp

Meanwhile, the Kindercamp program at Cordova Lane Center, Cordova Gardens, and White Rock Elementary helped young learners prepare for school with hands-on experiments, gardening, and STEM activities. "The most important part is making learning fun so that they want to come back to school," said Patricia Adams, Instructional Assistant at Williamson Elementary School.​​​ ​​

​Celebrating summer high school graduates

Our summer graduates deserve special recognition for their remarkable accomplishments. This summer, 29 dedicated seniors utilized summer sessions to complete their studies. The vast majority were from Cordova High School with additional graduates from Folsom High School, Walnutwood High School, and Kinney High School. We are incredibly proud to celebrate their hard work and determination. Their achievements not only reflect their commitment to education but also serve as an inspiration to their peers.

Summer training and Athletics

All the high school teams in the District have been engaged in off-season training. The Cordova High School Football Team has managed to strike a balance between intense training and community service, dedicating their Fridays over the summer to volunteering at the Rancho Cordova Food Locker. Assistant Coach Chris Tamez noted, "Our guys have been giving back every Friday over the summer." Tonight, Folsom High will host their Blue and White scrimmage at Livermore Park, the same field where students from the Junior Bulldog program once played their games.

Behind the scenes, FCUSD staff worked diligently to enhance school facilities. Matt Washburn, Chief Operations Officer for Facilities Development, emphasized, "Improving and modernizing schools is about providing a quality learning environment for our students and staff."

​​​​​​​​​Staff Training and Professional Development

Teachers, staff and leadership invested in learning over the summer. FCUSD focused on professional development this summer with key programs including Coaching Collaborative Teams, Responsive Classrooms, and the MTSS 2024 Institute. Staff attended Building Thinking Classrooms, PLC at Work Sacramento, and a Leadership Retreat. Additional training covered Progressive Discipline, New Teacher Orientation, and Universal Design for Learning, all aimed at enhancing skills and improving the learning environment. ​​​ ​​

​​​​​​​​​ParentSquare:

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District is excited to announce that we are partnering with a new communication platform called ParentSquare to communicate with FCUSD families. This new system will replace Blackboard for school-to-home communications; the primary contact information parents have on file in PowerSchool has been added to ParentSquare.Communications may include:

• news and reminders from the district or school
• urgent alerts such as school cancellations, early dismissal or delayed start
• messages from your child’s teacher
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Register your account with ParentSquare today! Download the app to self-register at any time, using the email address or cell phone you have on file with the school.

Download the app ParentSquare app for iOs:ParentSquare app for Android Reading this from your computer? Hold your phone up to the QR code below to launch the app download on your mobile device:​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​

Dear FCUSD Community:

At last night’s Board Meeting, we welcomed our new Superintendent, Erik Swanson to the dais for the first Board Meeting of the 2024-25 school year.

We also welcomed new Student Board Member Mia George, from Folsom High School Senior, who joins returning Student Board Member Van Merrill, from Cordova High School Senior.

We captured the moment of their swearing-in here.

Bond measures for Rancho Cordova schools on the Nov 5 ballot

Many of our local schools in Rancho Cordova were built close to 60 years ago and need basic health and safety improvements. The District continues to work hard to address the most urgent and basic repairs such as:

• leaking
• roofs
• deteriorating water and sewer lines
• outdated restrooms
• remove hazardous materials
• and other needed repairs so every student learns in a classroom is clean and safe

However, the District's maintenance needs exceed the available funding

To address these facility needs, the Board of Education adopted resolutions ordering an election within School Facilities Improvement District No. 4 - (SFID#4) which covers the existing schools in Rancho Cordova, of the Folsom Cordova Unified School District, for improvements to elementary and secondary schools.

Quick facts:

• Two new bond measures within existing Rancho Cordova schools (SFID#4) each generating $144 million in bonds
• Annual tax rate per bond measure: $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation
• Bond measures will be placed on the ballot for the November 5 election
• Bond measures will cover only the existing schools in Rancho Cordova (SFID #4)

Staff presentations may be found here for elementary schools and here for secondary schools.

Final Ballot Titles and Summaries

LOCAL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER RETENTION, CLASSROOM REPAIR/SAFETY MEASURE

To repair/upgrade existing Rancho Cordova middle/high schools’ vocational/career classrooms/labs deteriorating electrical systems/wiring, leaky roofs; improve safety/security systems; acquire, construct, repair, facilities, sites, equipment; shall Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s School Facilities Improvement District 4’s measure authorizing $144,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted to levying 6¢ per $100 of assessed valuation (approximately $8,800,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, requiring disclosure of spending, oversight, and to recruit/retain quality teachers?

LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER RETENTION, CLASSROOM REPAIR/SAFETY MEASURE

To repair/upgrade existing Rancho Cordova elementary schools’ deteriorating classrooms, electrical systems/wiring, leaky roofs, school playgrounds; improve safety/security/fire systems, disabled accessibility; acquire, construct, repair facilities, sites, equipment; shall Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s School Facilities Improvement District 4’s measure authorizing $144,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, to levying 6¢ per $100 assessed valuation (approximately $8,800,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding be adopted, requiring public disclosure of spending, oversight, and to recruit/retain quality teachers?

We appreciate the feedback from those who responded to the surveys and remain committed to keeping our community informed about this process and facility needs.

Dear FCUSD Community: 

The first day of school is Thursday, August 8! We have been preparing for the 2024-25 school year and cannot wait to see our students and staff back on campus.

Last year we surveyed families, staff, and students on how they like to receive communications. The top priorities for respondents were:

• Email Overload: Participants find the volume of emails overwhelming and suggest consolidating information into fewer, more concise emails.
• Text Preference: Many participants prefer text messages over emails for important or urgent communications due to their immediacy and visibility.
• School-Specific Communication: Participants desire more school-specific communication, finding generic district-wide communications less relevant.
• Timely Communication: Participants emphasized the importance of receiving communications promptly, particularly for emergencies, event notifications, and schedule changes.
•  Language Accessibility: Some participants highlighted the need for communications in languages other than English to ensure non-English-speaking families receive important information. 

In response to this feedback, we are excited to announce that we adopted a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare designed to keep parents and guardians informed, able to manage multiple communications from District and school and encourage greater engagement and communication such as: 

• News and reminders from the District and schools
• Option to consolidate all regular District and school messages to be delivered once a day
• Instant urgent alerts such as school cancellations, early dismissal or delayed start, delivered as notifications and text - as well as email and/or phone call
• Messages from your student’s principal or teacher
• Some features such as Direct Messages will be activated later in the school year as staff are trained on the program.

All District and school information will be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text. Those who have downloaded the app and have an account will receive notifications. 

All unregistered FCUSD families will receive an invitation via text or email to register their account with ParentSquare following this message. You may also self-register at any time through the ParentSquare app using the email address or cell phone you have on file with the school. Information and resources on using ParentSquare may be found by clicking on the links below: 

Getting Started with ParentSquare

Parents—Getting Started Video   

NEW COMMUNICATION FEATURES - QUICK START 

You can use ParentSquare to communicate in your native language 

If you speak a language other than English, you can change your language settings so that you receive information in your preferred language.  ParentSquare even supports two-way conversation translation to communicate with users who speak a language other than English. This means you can type a question in your language and send it to your school. ParentSquare will translate your message into English. Your school leader will read and respond in English, and ParentSquare will translate the response back into your language. However, you must set your language.

 Consolidate notifications throughout the day 

ParentSquare gives users the ability to receive all non-urgent messages in one email that is sent daily at around 6 p.m. This is called the “digest” setting. With the digest setting, you won’t miss any important messages and you won’t receive messages throughout the day. If you prefer to receive messages and posts throughout the day, you can choose the “instant” setting. In this setting, you will receive notifications in real-time.  

To access your notification settings from the desktop site, click “my account” in the top right corner, then select “notification settings” on the left-hand side, and then set your notification preferences. 

To access your notification settings from the app, click the three horizontal lines on the top left corner, then “account,” then “notifications.” In the notifications screen, you can toggle between instant and digest. 

For more information about notification settings, click here. 

Have questions?

• Click the question mark in the top right corner of the desktop version or the Help tab on the app (tap the triple bar icon at the top left) to find answers to most of your questions
• Contact ParentSquare at support@parentsquare.com 

Please keep an eye out for an invitation from ParentSquare to register an account. 

We look forward to keeping you informed throughout this school year and appreciate your input as we continue to improve our methods of communication.