Fremont Public Schools offers hundreds of opportunities for its students and community members. These opportunities continue to make invaluable first impressions and phenomenal lasting impressions on each of our students.
The result of these opportunities and lasting impressions is no less than exceptional! Students excel academically, socially and personally. Students score well above the state average in key tests such as the MEAP and the ACT. Students also excel in the academic arena in Advanced Placement course work and testing.
Beyond academic success, many of the district’s staff members and programs are recognized across the state for their excellence and, overall, our schools receive exceptional grades from the State of Michigan’s ‘Education Yes!’ program.
The outcome: Our students earn an average of $650,000 in scholarships annually and our alumni continue on to become successful adults – making their own exceptional impressions, opportunities and results!
Academic Excellence
When reviewing district test scores on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP), the State of Michigan’s standardized test for elementary through high school students, the success of students at Fremont Public Schools is apparent. Our students continually score well-above the state average. Just take a look at some district MEAP results…
MEAP - Fall 2005 Results Grades 3-9
Grade
Subject
FPS Scores*
State Scores*
3
English Language Arts (ELA)
90.5
77.9
Math
97.5
87
Reading
93.7
86.6
Writing
55.7
51.5
4
English Language Arts (ELA)
81.2
75.6
Math
92.5
81.6
Reading
89.8
83.2
Writing
52.2
54.8
5
English Language Arts (ELA)
85.9
74.8
Math
85.9
73.4
Reading
91.2
80
Science
88.8
76.8
Writing
68.8
62.9
6
English Language Arts (ELA)
86.7
76.7
Math
86.9
65.1
Reading
88.4
79.6
Social Studies
91.9
78.3
Writing
83.2
74.8
7
English Language Arts (ELA)
82.9
72.7
Math
80.7
59.6
Reading
85.7
75.8
Writing
74.9
66.7
Grade
Subject
FPS Scores*
State Scores*
8
English Language Arts (ELA)
70
69.4
Math
71.1
63.2
Reading
72.1
72.9
Science
82.4
76.8
Writing
66
64.7
9
Social Studies
86.1
74.6
*Percentage of Students Meeting or Exceeding State Standards
Fremont Public Schools doesn’t stop there, though! The district continually works to improve these scores annually, realigning curriculum, improving teaching methods and working with students in small groups to make sure their education is truly meaningful. Just take a look at the district’s annual improvement on the MEAP test over a three-year period…
Education Yes!
Another area to measure academic success lies in the State of Michigan’s ‘Education Yes!’ program, a state initiative designed under the Federal Government’s No Child Left Behind standards.
Under ‘Education Yes!’ schools across Michigan are graded on a number of factors, including student achievement and a list of school performance indicators (as shown below). Based on these factors, schools receive a letter grade indicating their overall performance. School progress is also examined, evaluating whether schools are continually improving from year to year and, therefore, meeting Annual Yearly Progress (AYP).
Indicators of School Performance
Curriculum Alignment
Continuous Improvement
Performance Management Systems
Teacher Quality & Professional Development
Arts Education & Humanities for All Students
Extended Learning Opportunities
Advanced Coursework
Family Involvement
Student Attendance & Dropout Rate
Four-Year Education & Employment Plan
School Facilities
Pathfinder Elementary
A
Student Achievement
English Language Arts
88.3
88.3
B
Mathematics
99.5
99.5
A
Achievement Subtotal
93.9
93.9
A
Indicators of School Performance
100
A
Preliminary Grade
96
A
AY P Status (Adequate Yearly Progress)
Met AYP
Composite Grade
A
Daisy Brook Elementary
A
Student Achievement
English Language Arts
86.2
86.2
B
Mathematics
92.9
87.9
B
Achievement Subtotal
89.6
87.1
B
Indicators of School Performance
99
A
Preliminary Grade
91
A
AYP Status (Adequate Yearly Progress)
Met AY P
Composite Grade
A
Fremont Middle School
B
Student Achievement
English Language Arts
75.3
75.3
C
Mathematics
92.5
92.5
A
Science
83.6
83.6
B
Social Studies
84.6
84.6
B
Achievement Subtotal
84
84
B
Indicators of School Performance
98
A
Preliminary Grade
89
B
AYP Status (Adequate Yearly Progress)
Met AY P
Composite Grade
B
Fremont High School
B
Student Achievement
English Language Arts
79.4
75.6
C
Mathematics
77.4
69.1
D
Science
82.3
79.6
B
Social Studies
90
95
A
Achievement Subtotal
82.3
79.8
B
Indicators of School Performance
97
A
Preliminary Grade
86
B
AYP Status (Adequate Yearly Progress)
Met AYP
Composite Grade
B
“Fremont Public Schools has a long history of academic success. Our goal is not just to be satisfied,
though, but to continue to improve these scores and thus our students’ overall education.”
- Jim Hieftje, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Staff & Facilities
FPS - MI Fitness Foundation’s Exemplary Physical Ed Pathfinder Elementary – Grand Prize Winner Learning By Design Jody Byland – MMEA Outstanding Administrator Bev Blamer – GVSU Real Cool Teacher of the Year Steve Vissia – All Conference Soccer Coach of the Year John Bull - GVSU Educator of the Year
Sports
Varsity Boys’ Basketball- WWAC District & Conference Champions
Varsity Football - Qualified for state playoffs three out of five years
Varsity Baseball - District Runner Up
Varsity Volleyball - District & Conference Champions two consecutive years (25 consecutive conference game victories) Boys’ Swimming – Three State Champions in three years Girls’ Golf – Third place at regional tournament
Varsity Girls’ Soccer – District Runner-Up Equestrian Team – State qualifier Bowling Team – State Runner-Up
In just one year, 63 students were selected as All-Conference Champions in their respective sports!
State Solo & Ensemble Festival participant Michigan Lion’s All State Band MS Orchestra – District Champion NCCS Music Scholarships awarded Blue Lake Fine Arts scholarships awarded
Music
High School Marching Band - 1st division rating FHS Band - Second Place (MI Tournement of Bands)
Color Guard – Award of Excellence FHS Band - Fourth Place (Red Flannel Invitational)
Percussion - Award of Excellence HS Concert Band - 1st division rating