F.C. Joyce TK-8
2026-2027
School Fact Sheet
To inspire each student to extraordinary achievement every day.School Highlights
F.C. Joyce Elementary is a TK-8th grade elementary school located in North Highlands, California, in the Twin Rivers Unified School District. At F.C. Joyce, we work extremely hard to meet the needs of all students. Our mission is to ensure every student makes at least one year of academic growth each year, to create a supportive environment where everyone is respected and valued, and to build strong partnerships with families and the community that help students thrive.
The whole staff considers every student as “our” student. Grade-level teams collaborate and share strategies on a weekly basis and engage in regular professional development. We hold a number of family involvement events each year, including our monthly family Friday Read-Ins, School Site Council (SSC) meetings, English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meetings and Winter Festival.
Excellence in Education
It is the mission of F.C. Joyce:
- To ensure every student makes at least one year of academic growth each year
- To provide a nurturing environment where ALL are respected and valued
- To foster partnerships with families and the community that support students
Families and Community
We believe engaging our families in taking an active role in their child’s learning has had an incredible, positive impact on the school.
Our school’s success is dependent on all educational partners being involved and includes the following programs/activities:
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a schoolwide program which promotes building and maintaining a positive school climate
- Staff work in grade-level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), focusing on analyzing student data, creating a collaborative culture and a results-based orientation to improve practice and drive continuous improvement
- Parent workshops (a minimum of one per trimester) to develop a strong partnership of equity to drive student achievement
- Active School Site Council and English Language Advisory Committee
- An emphasis on inclusion and mainstreaming for all special education students
Notable Achievements
- PBIS Gold Recognition
- We offer participation in the K-8 sports leagues
- Participation in TRUSD Annual Cheer Showcase
- Placed 1st in 7th/8th Basketball League Championships
- Improved California State Dashboard scores in all areas
Enrichment Programs
- Benchmark field trip experiences for 3rd-6th graders
- Science camp for 6th graders
- Sports for K-8 including soccer, basketball, track, golf, flag football and cheer
- Monthly Attend-A-Dance for perfect attendance and the 95% Club for students with only one absence
- Zeroes Aren’t Permitted (ZAP) program for grades 7-8 that supports students and makes it not an option to take a zero on any assignment
Contact Information
School Administration
- Principal: Diana Davidson
- Vice Principal: Linde Freeman
- Office Manager: Yazmin Arredondo
- Grades: TK - 8
Office Details
- Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Phone: (916) 566-1880
- Fax: (916) 566-1881
- Address: 6050 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, CA 95660
- Website: https://joyce.trusd.net
