By admin | December 6, 2011
The Glendora Police Department has formed several partnerships with the Glendora Unified School District over the past several years to improve the safety of the youth in Glendora. Through the support of FGUS, we have continued to assign a School Resource Officer (SRO) full-time at Glendora High School, who also provides assistance at all other GUSD campuses.
The presence of the SRO provides immediate security and interaction with the students and faculty to resolve safety issues on and off campus.
Many cities have eliminated their SRO programs due to budget reductions, but due to the partnership between the Glendora Police Department, Glendora Unified School District, and FGUS, our program remains in place.
Rob Castro
Glendora Chief of Police
By admin | December 6, 2011
“It is my pleasure to speak the praises of the Foundation for Glendora Unified Schools. It is amazing what they have accomplished in such a short time. FGUS continues to strive for creative ways to raise funds to enhance the learning opportunities for all students. In the end, the hard work is worth the effort, as our students are the benefactors. FGUS is a great mechanism for making a positive impact in the lives of Glendora Unified Students.”
Scott Bell
Principal, Sandburg Middle Schools
By admin | December 6, 2011
“AVID strategies, both within the AVID classrooms and schoolwide, have empowered our students to be college-ready. The real-life situations help AVID students to dream about their futures. I am honored to be a part of the GUSD AVID program and appreciate the support provided by FGUS.”
Pam H.
Teacher
“I am beyond passionate about the AVID program because I know it works first hand. AVID students produce ongoing positive results and we can see this in these ‘middle’ students every year. I’m proud to be a part of a special change in these students lives that because they were able to be in the AVID class, they leave with so many tools that empower them and we have data to show that these Middle students, after being in AVID succeed overall. I get emotional when I get there CST scores and or grades and see the large increase at the end of the year. FGUS you too are a part of this miracle that takes place with these students. Without FGUS, AVID wouldn’t exist. THANK YOU!!”
Harmonie R
Teacher
About AVID:
AVID, a program that prepares students in the academic middle for four-year college eligiblity, has been graciously funded through FGUS. Why do we appreciate the support again and again? AVID brings out the best in students by closing the achievement gap. By completing rigorous curriculum, interacting with college-age tutors through tutorials and binder checks, visiting three colleges a year, listening to guest speakers, and being taught by AVID trained staff, the AVID students possess the higher-level skills they need for college. AVID’s data combined with the research-based strategies demonstrate AVID’s effectiveness in GUSD.
By admin | December 6, 2011
I want to thank you for sponsoring our bus to the L.A. County Fair. The 6th graders loved it! It was not only fun, but also educational. My groups’ favorite parts were Fairview Farms, the pig races, and the Bee Exhibit. We couldn’t have gotten there if it weren’t for your generosity. Thank you for supporting our students!
Kelsey C.
6th Grade Science Teacher
By admin | September 7, 2011
“In the best of times, FGUS support would be a valuable resource for Glendora students to benefit above and beyond traditional education funding from the State. With California finances arguably going through the worst of times and imposing devastating cuts to education, FGUS support has been essential to our district saving valuable programs for students.
“Your support of the foundation for Glendora Unified Schools is more important now than ever in helping sustain the quality that makes an education from Glendora Schools extraordinary. I encourage everyone to make a generous contribution to FGUS and today’s generation of students so that they may enjoy the quality of education as those before them.”
Dr. Robert Voors
GUSD Superintendent
