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History of Fremont Academy of Engineering & Design

The location that is home to Fremont Academy has a history in the Pomona community dating back to July 1, 1980, when the institution was officially opened. For decades, it served the community as a traditional 7-8 middle school.

The Academy Transformation (2013)
 
A pivotal moment in the school's history occurred in 2013, when it underwent a major restructuring and rebranding to become Fremont Academy of Engineering & Design (FAED). This transformation elevated the school to a full secondary institution, moving beyond the traditional middle school format.
 
With this change, Fremont Academy became the only 7-12 secondary school in the Pomona Unified School District (PUSD). This new structure provides students with a unique, coherent six-year educational path focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
 
Philosophy and Focus
 
The core of the school's new identity is its commitment to an engineering-focused curriculum, which includes the adoption of the rigorous Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program. The school also adopted a guiding principle for student success: following the Design Process to Advance Resilient Scholars (D.P.A.R.S.) toward graduation and post-secondary success.
 
This focus ensures that students are equipped with critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills necessary for college and career readiness in a rapidly changing world.
 
Fremont Academy Principals
  • 2025-Present - Dr. Michael Sanchez
  • 2018-2025 - Mr. Roger Fasting
  • 2013-2018 - Mrs. Elizabeth Harper