The Fulton Experience The Fulton Experience Education for the Changing World
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%
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
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
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 SLC Counselor Asst. Principal Project GRAD Advocate or College/Career Counselor Team of Teachers
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.
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 Real World Experiences Magnet Program
Small Learning Communities
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.
Our Magnet Vision Production Company Mindset Student Productions Increased Rigor
The FulCom Production Company Rebranding Team mindset Formal process for work requests Professional-grade set ups Design lab Recruiting events Classrooms & Labs
Student Productions
Student Productions
Student Productions 1 st Place in Tennessee TSA Webmaster Competition
Cafeteria Redesign Project by FulCom Leadership class Table & Wall Art Inclusive of all students Surveys Focus Groups
Cafeteria Redesign
Cafeteria Redesign
Cafeteria Redesign
Answering the BIG question: How do we Increase the Rigor? Specialized Courses Unique Classroom Instruction
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
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 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
Pathways to Innovation Web Design Broadcasting and Production Digital Design
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..
Pathways to Innovation Web Design Digital Design Broadcasting and Production
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
Pathways to Innovation Broadcasting and Production Web Design Digital Design
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
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.
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
Empathize, Define & Ideation
Prototyping, Testing and Iterating
Design Space
Design Space
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
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
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!
Our Information Leanne Hawn, FulCom Principal: leanne.hawn@knoxschools.org Bevin Gresham, FulCom Counselor bevin.gresham@knoxschools.org