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FJUHSD reports about 5,300 summer-school enrollments and high pass rates as district eyes expanded dual-enrollment
Summary
District officials told the board that about 5,300 enrollments took place across two summer sessions, nearly 93% of recorded grades were C or better, and the program cost roughly $1.3 million funded by A-to-G and learning recovery block grants; officials said dual-enrollment expansion is under consideration.
Fullerton Joint Union High School District officials told the board that roughly 5,300 student enrollments were recorded across two summer sessions and that of the grades received, nearly 93% were C or better.
"We had about 5,300 students enroll," Director of Educational Services Josh Porter said during the presentation, summarizing program reach and noting some students were enrolled in both sessions. He reported the highest summer participation at Troy and Fullerton and said more than 3,400 students took health courses.
The district offered four program types this year: credit recovery, original credit classes and internships, extended-school-year services for students with disabilities, and a one-week summer-bridge program for incoming ninth graders. Porter said nearly 1,800 of the summer enrollees were ninth graders and that approximately 85% of those ninth graders earned credit.
Dr. Sylvia Kaufman framed the programs as part of the district's broader push for college- and career-readiness. Superintendent McLaughlin told trustees that many sites are more than 90% data-confirmed for fall enrollment, calling the confirmation rate unprecedented during his tenure.
Officials said the program's approximate cost was $1.3 million when special-education costs were included and that funding primarily came from the A-to-G Block Grant, the Learning Recovery Educator Block Grant, LCAP and other local funds.
Trustee Joanne asked whether the 'C or better' figure counted only submitted grades rather than students who dropped out; Porter confirmed the percentage reflects grades received. When asked whether planned dual-enrollment expansion would focus on credit recovery or acceleration, Porter said the district is considering multiple models and has not settled on a specific approach.
Next steps outlined by staff include evaluating summer courses, exploring additional dual-enrollment opportunities, and seeking partnerships with the Orange County Department of Education to support credit recovery.
