The Fulton Experience “Education for the Changing World”

The Fulton Experience Fulton has a Culture of: –Small Learning Communities –Collaboration –Innovation –Individualized Opportunities

Small Learning Communities Our school is one high school comprised of 5 smaller divisions called Small Learning Communities (SLC). Each division has its own clear focus and structure. Upper house (11 th and 12 th grade) focus has integrated CTE and Core curriculum. Lower House (9 th and 10 th grade) focus is on moving students through their successful transition to high school.

Small Learning Communities

Dean Asst. Principal Team of Teachers Project GRAD Advocate or College/Career Counselor SLC Counselor

Collaboration SLC Collaboration - A team of professional educators meet weekly to be intentional about discussing the progress of students. PLC Collaboration – Educators meeting weekly by subject areas to discuss best classroom practices.

Culture of Innovation Student-Centered Mindset Instructional Technology Design Thinking Instruction Method Professional Dress

Culture of Innovation

Individualized Opportunities Student Choice of Upper SLC AP & Dual Enrollment Classes Magnet Program Real World Experiences Supports (Learning Center – College Access) Variety of Clubs and Athletic Programs

What is FulCom? The Magnet School of Communications is one of the SLCs within Fulton High School. We combine core academic courses with courses in Broadcasting & Production, Digital Design & Imaging, and Web Design to provide students with a unique educational experience.

9 th and 10 th Grade Course Sequence 9 th Grade English I (CP or Honors) World History (CP or Honors) Algebra I or Honors Geometry Biology (CP or Honors) Presentation Concepts Media Concepts ACT Prep Physical Education 10 th Grade English II (CP or Honors) US Government & Contemporary Issues (CP or AP) Geometry or Honors Algebra II Chemistry (CP or Honors) or Physical Science Writing for Media Visual Communications ACT Prep Wellness

11 th and 12 th Grade Year 11th Grade English III (CP or AP) US History (CP or AP) Algebra II or Pre-Calculus (CP or Honors) AP Chemistry/Ecology/Anatomy & Physiology Foreign Language 3 FulCom Electives 12th Grade English IV (CP or Dual Enrollment) Economics & Personal Finance (CP or AP) Bridge Math or AP Calculus Foreign Language 4 FulCom Electives

Magnet Courses (Media Concepts and Presentation Concepts)9 th grade magnet students will take 2 classes (Media Concepts and Presentation Concepts) that combine technical and creative performance perspectives to develop 21 st century presentation skills. (Digital Design and Writing for Media)10 th grade magnet students will take 2 classes (Digital Design and Writing for Media) that combine technical and creative writing perspectives to develop 21 st century communication skills Fulton Productions12 th graders have the opportunity to be part of Fulton Productions where they will apply their technical and creative skills to showcase community events

Pathways to Innovation Broadcasting and Production Digital Design Web Design

Broadcasting & Production Pathway Products: Live remotes during the school day, coverage of local events, emceeing school events, radio and talk shows, videoing and editing school events, etc.. 9 th Media Concepts Presentation Concepts 10 th Writing for MediaDigital Design 11th Media Productions I Media Productions II 12thDual Enrollment Fulton Productions

Pathways to Innovation Digital Design Broadcasting and Production Web Design

Digital Design Pathway Products: Fulton marketing, Magnet schools marketing, CTE advertisements and marketing 9 th Media ConceptsPresentation Concepts 10 th Writing for MediaDigital Design 11th Visual Communications I Visual Communications II 12thDual EnrollmentFulton Productions

Pathways to Innovation Web Design Digital Design Broadcasting and Production

Web Design Pathway Products: Fulton marketing, WKCS marketing Products: Fulton marketing, WKCS marketing 9 th Media ConceptsPresentation Concepts 10 th Writing for MediaDigital Design 11th Web Design IWeb Design II 12thWeb Design IIDual Enrollment or Fulton Productions

Unique Classroom Instruction design thinking To create problem-solvers and critical thinkers for today’s changing world, we use design thinking as one of our methods of instruction.

What is design thinking? Stanford University’s A method of innovative processing that has been developed by Stanford University’s d.school to help today’s leaders solve the world’s complex problems. Empathize Define IdeateTest Prototype Iterate

Our Information Rob Speas, Executive Principal: Leanne Hawn, FulCom Principal: or