Fortune Middle School empowers scholars with a free, high achieving college prep education.
Fortune Middle School empowers scholars with a free, high achieving college prep education.
High Expectations
Fortune School scholars excel, over 80% of Fortune scholars earn college credit while in high school and are accepted to a 4-year college or university.
Choice and Commitment
At Fortune School, everyone is committed to achieving success through hard work and dedication.
More Time
With an extended school day, week, and year, scholars have more time in the classroom to build knowledge, skills and experiences that prepare them for competitive universities.
Focus on Results
Fortune School uses data to continually improve teaching, ensuring scholars success and transparency for parents.
Citizenship
Fortune School nurtures the whole child with diverse programs that foster leadership as well as social and emotional growth.
Principal’s Welcome
At Fortune Middle School, we provide scholars with exceptional opportunities to excel academically and prepare for their future.
We combine the personalized attention of a private school with the accessibility of a public school, creating a supportive and caring environment where every scholar is seen, valued, and empowered.
With unmatched academics and high school preparation, our scholars gain the skills and confidence to succeed in college and beyond. We’re proud to partner with families in shaping bright futures!
Dr. Akele Newton, Principal
Fortune Middle School
Grades 5 – 8
10420 Big Horn Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
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Extra-curricular Activities
Athletics
Fortune offers championship-level athletics programs in partnership with Adidas at the middle and high school levels including cheerleading, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track & field. Rex & Margaret Fortune Early College High School is a California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) school.
Visual and Performing Arts
Fortune School’s Visual And Performing Arts program (VAPA) provides opportunities in Dance, Music, Theatre, and Art. VAPA at Fortune School offers scholars world-class exposure and robust opportunities through practice, performances, and community partnerships.
Outdoor Education
During our outdoor education program, we take scholars to the mountains to learn the importance of teamwork while exploring nature and doing hands-on science.
Computer Science
As a proud member of the Apple Community Education Initiative, Fortune School is equipping 6th-8th grade scholars with 21st-century skills through an 8-week coding program using Swift and Apple’s Everyone Can Code materials. Scholars will apply their creativity and knowledge in their science classes and showcase their projects in a special presentation for our learning community!
EPIC Summer Residential Program
Fortune School has reserved spots in Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO’s) summer residential program, Engineering Possibilities in College (EPIC). Our middle and high school scholars can compete to attend for free. This program includes housing, meals, engineering classes, activities and speakers.
College Field Lessons
Studies show that children who visit colleges are more likely to attend college when they graduate high school. To that end, every scholar attends a college field lesson each of their years with Fortune.
Fortune Rise
Fortune Rise is a high-dosage tutoring program that helps scholars succeed through personalized learning lessons and small group instruction. Fortune Rise emphasizes academic achievement and growth, preparing scholars to perform at grade level.
Saturday School/Intersession
More time is offered to scholars who are referred by their principals in order to accelerate their learning in a small group setting.
Fortune Excursions: After School and Summer Camp Programs
Fortune Excursions after school and summer camp programs foster a love of learning through academic enrichment and equip scholars with skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. It is a paid program and families can qualify for free and reduced fees based on income.
Graduate Programs
Offering advanced graduate programs, credentialing teachers and administrators for California public schools.
Organizations We Partner With
Fortune School
Thriving Together
Five Pillars
Fortune Middle School (FMS), a distinguished member of the Fortune School network, is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school serving grades 5-8 in the Elk Grove area of California. Founded in 2020, FMS is committed to closing the African American achievement gap by preparing students for academic success and leadership. The school is named in honor of Dr. Rex Fortune, a dedicated education leader and charter school advocate, who left a lasting legacy of student development and educational excellence. Co-located with Rex and Margaret Fortune Early College High School, Fortune Middle School benefits from a close association with the high school, fostering a seamless educational experience and providing shared resources to enhance student learning. Guided by “The Five Pillars” – High Expectations, Choice and Commitment, More Time, Focus on Results, and Citizenship – Fortune Middle School cultivates academic mastery, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.
Fortune School’s comprehensive vision extends from Preschool through twelfth grade, including innovative teaching credential and master’s programs designed for ambitious educators and aspiring leaders. These programs enable you to elevate your career from anywhere, at any time, while contributing to a legacy of academic excellence and community empowerment.
Principal
Dr. Akele Newton
Location
10420 Big Horn Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
Grades
5 – 8
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Fortune Middle School
Address: 10420 Big Horn Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95757
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