W
e were thrilled to reunite
with our international
students when they were
finally able to return to America
last August, following a full year of
being in their home countries. While
COVID presented challenges for every
member of the Fairmont community,
perhaps no group was more impacted
than our international students — and
we couldn't be more proud of the
resilience and grit they exhibited.
Twice-a-year standardized testing resumed in 2021-22,
beginning with fall's benchmark assessment which
ensured students were properly placed in their classes
and that teachers were armed with the information they
needed to personalize each student's instruction and
maximize their success.
While language support for elementary students
continued on a pull-out basis, 2021-22 saw a change
in the way 6th-12th grade students received their
language assistance. "Adapted classes" replaced the prior
support program, enabling Fairmont to further enhance
matriculation. These classes focus on vocabulary and the
four skills of language learning, and provide a streamlined
and individualized approach that ensures students get the
reinforcement they need, while still giving them full access
to Fairmont's advanced curriculum. Adapted classes for
high school are UC-approved and credit-bearing.
