Upcoming Events   updated: 6.18.2009

  • CAHSEE for 12th graders: Tuesday, July 28th and Wednesday, July 29th.
  • First day of school: August 31, 2009
    Have a safe and fun summer!

FAME Highlights

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FAME Highlights (PDF)

  • June– WASC recertification for three year term
  • April – 8th grade student Clay Ferguson receives EPA 2008 President’s Environmental Youth Award
  • April - $1000 Governor’s Fitness Challenge Front Runner Award
  • March – PTO Scholastic Book Fair raised $3,000 worth of books for classrooms
  • California Certified Charter School
  • Four Unqualified (i.e. clean) Audits
  • API improved 26 points in 2008
  • Made AYP in 18 of 18 criteria in 2008
  • 100% SB740 Funding Determination
  • 577K Federal Facilities Grant


FAME Public Charter School
39899 Balentine Dr. Suite 335, Newark, CA 94560
Telephone: 510-687-9111
Fax: 510-687-9574
Maram Alaiwat, CEO and Founder
For more information email us.

Our Mission and Vision

The mission of FAME is to enable our diverse population of students to become independent thinkers, life-long learners, and responsible, contributing members of society.

FAME recognizes the cultural diversity and individuality of our student population. FAME strives to create an education community where students from all social, academic and economic backgrounds can learn to their highest potential.  Using the state standards to guide our educational program: teachers and parents work together to assure the achievement and progress of each student, building the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary for them to be self-motivated, competent, lifelong learners.