Tolenas Academy of Music and Media Fairfield CA (2026 List)

About Tolenas Academy of Music and Media

Tolenas Academy of Music and Media is a public magnet elementary school in Fairfield, California. It is part of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 500 to 550 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 23:1, which is in line with the district's average. The arts-integrated curriculum at Tolenas Academy of Music and Media sets it apart. It focuses on music education, digital media, and creative expression, along with core academic subjects. The student body is very diverse, with about 75–80% of students being minorities from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. About 8% of students meet the math proficiency standards, and about 17% meet the English Language Arts proficiency standards. The amount of money spent on each student is usually in line with the amount of money the district and the state of California get. The school is in a residential area of Fairfield where home prices are reasonable. Overall, Tolenas Academy of Music and Media is strong in creative, arts-based learning and is also making steady progress in academics.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%

Reading 17%

State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 17% in Reading.

21

Full-time Teachers

24 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

535

Total Students

$100179

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.73%

Asian 10.47%

Hispanic 52.9%

Black 15.89%

Two+ Races 11.59%

Native Am. 0.19%

White

6.73%

Asian

10.47%

Hispanic

52.9%

Black

15.89%

Two+ Races

11.59%

Native Am.

0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 535

48.04%

257 Female

51.59%

276 Male

Student Population

535 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Tolenas Academy of Music and Media Contact Information

Address

4500 Tolenas Rd., Fairfield, CA, 94533

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Phone

(707) 421-4350

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Website

http://www.fsusd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Tolenas Academy of Music and Media recently put on a show of student performances and creative projects. This event showed how much the school values arts-integrated learning and student expression, and it got families and the local school community involved.

FAQ

Q1. Is it possible for kids from all over the district to attend Tolenas Academy of Music and Media?

Ans. Yes, students from all over the district can go to this school, but only if there is room and the district's rules say they can.

Q2. Do students need to have worked with music or media before they can sign up?

No prior experience is necessary because the school's programs are designed to teach and improve skills at all levels.

Q3. Can students show off their work or do things at school?

Ans. Yes, students do a lot of concerts, media projects, and school shows throughout the year.

Q4. What kinds of things can you use to learn about media?

The school uses technology that the district has approved and that is appropriate for the age group to help with music and media lessons.

Q5. What can parents do to stay involved in school?

Ans. Parents can get involved by going to school events, helping out, and talking to teachers and other staff members on a regular basis.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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