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James S. Fugman Elementary School - Fresno, CA

Fugman has distinguished itself as one of the top performing schools in CUSD and in Fresno County. In 2004, the schools inaugural year, Fugman achieved a base Academic Performance Index (API) of 930 and earned a district record high API of 986 in 2013.

The Professional Learning Community (PLC) model gives Fugman a framework in building staff capacity as members of high-performing, collaborative teams that focus on improving student learning. The Marlin Team has established a shared vision, mission, goals, and values. Collaborative teams work interdependently to achieve common goals. Staff continues to focus on results as well as a shared commitment to continuous improvement, which is evident in earning high achievement scores. Fugman excels as a PLC with a collaborative culture and clarity of purpose focused on student learning. Grade level teams examine current realities and turn collective inquiry into best practices.

Parents and community members are actively recruited and gladly support student learning through volunteerism. Parents provide over 1,000 hours a year of volunteerism and extend their support in fundraising for grants. Several parent advisory groups known as the School Assessment Review Team (SART), Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC), School Site Council (SSC), and Parent Teacher Club (PTC) meet to discuss the effectiveness of academic programs,expenditures of categorical funds, and cultural and racial awareness. Our multi-cultural committee and art docent coordinator, aligns with the IDAC forum to support “unity through understanding of diversity.” The Diversity Day, International Food Fair, and cultural presentations are activities supporting cultural awareness.

2013 Awardee

James S. Fugman Elementary School

10825 North Cedar Avenue
Fresno, CA, 93730-3586

(559) 327-8700

Principal at time of Nomination:
Tami Graham

Ms. Sharon Uyeno Ed.D., Current Principal

Clovis Unified

Suburban

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Mission

To guarantee a safe, positive, and cohesive learning environment that inspires all students to maximize their performance in mind, body, and spirit.

Student Demographics

  • Asian: 19%
  • Black/African American: 2%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 2%
  • Hispanic: 16%
  • Native American: 1%
  • White: 56%
  • Two or more races: 4%
  • ELL: 2%
  • Economically Disadvantaged: 12%
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