The Fulton Experience. The Fulton Experience. Education for the Changing World

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1 The Fulton Experience The Fulton Experience Education for the Changing World

2 Who are We? Comprehensive High School in Knoxville, TN Total Population: 832 % Economically Disadvantaged: 81.5 Demographics African American: 42.4% Caucasian: 52.4% Hispanic: 4.2%

3 Where have we been? In 2008: our graduation rate was 43.6% our staff went through a reconstitution our school was restructured and recultured through a redesign

4 Where are we now? 2012 Graduation Rate: 86.9% School-wide foci: Test scores (of course!) Transition to CCSS and PARCC College and Career Readiness Graduate Portfolios and Profiles

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

6 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.

7 Small Learning Communities

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

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

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

11 Culture of Innovation

12 Individualized Opportunities Student Choice of Upper SLC AP & Dual Enrollment Classes Real World Experiences Magnet Program

13 Small Learning Communities

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15 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.

16 Our Magnet Vision Production Company Mindset Student Productions Increased Rigor

17 The FulCom Production Company Rebranding Team mindset Formal process for work requests Professional-grade set ups Design lab Recruiting events Classrooms & Labs

18 Student Productions

19 Student Productions

20 Student Productions 1 st Place in Tennessee TSA Webmaster Competition

21 Cafeteria Redesign Project by FulCom Leadership class Table & Wall Art Inclusive of all students Surveys Focus Groups

22 Cafeteria Redesign

23 Cafeteria Redesign

24 Cafeteria Redesign

25 Answering the BIG question: How do we Increase the Rigor? Specialized Courses Unique Classroom Instruction

26 Specialized Courses 9 th grade magnet students take 2 classes (Media Concepts: Radio Broadcasting and Presentation Concepts) that combine technical and creative performance perspectives to develop 21 st century presentation skills. 10 th grade magnet students take 2 classes (Digital Design and Writing for Media) that combine technical and creative writing perspectives to develop 21 st century communication skills 12 th graders have the opportunity to be part of Fulton Productions where they will apply their technical and creative skills to showcase school and community events

27 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

28 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 12th Grade English IV (CP or Dual Enrollment) Economics & Personal Finance (CP or AP) Bridge Math, Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus Foreign Language 4 FulCom Electives Foreign Language 3 FulCom Electives

29 Pathways to Innovation Web Design Broadcasting and Production Digital Design

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

31 Pathways to Innovation Web Design Digital Design Broadcasting and Production

32 Digital Design Pathway 9 th Media Concepts Presentation Concepts 10 th Writing for Media Digital Design 11th Visual Communications I Visual Communications II 12th Dual Enrollment Fulton Productions Products: Fulton marketing, Magnet schools marketing, CTE advertisements and marketing

33 Pathways to Innovation Broadcasting and Production Web Design Digital Design

34 Web Design Pathway 9 th Media Concepts Presentation Concepts 10 th Writing for Media Digital Design 11th Web Design I Web Design II 12th Web Design II Dual Enrollment or Fulton Productions Products: Fulton marketing, WKCS marketing

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

36 What is design thinking? 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 Ideate Test Define Prototype Iterate

37 Empathize, Define & Ideation

38 Prototyping, Testing and Iterating

39 Design Space

40 Design Space

41 Planning Resources Stanford University s d.school District Career & Tech Ed Department District Magnet Office Industry Partnerships Knoxville Chamber Local TV and Radio Stations Local Web and Graphic Design Firms

42 Financial Allocations Creation of Design Lab Promotion of Student Work TSA Competition (State and National) Printing and Displaying Student Work Conference Experience for Students: FulCom Futures Recruitment

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44 Our Future Dig deeper into design thinking Develop Senior profile/portfolio for each student to take as they leave us Expand our production company to include more Community service projects Continue to build on what we know works!

45 Our Information Leanne Hawn, FulCom Principal: Bevin Gresham, FulCom Counselor