Description of the School

Fulton Adult Alternative Educationserves students in 9th through the 12th Grade and Adults wishing to obtain a diploma. The program focuses on instructing students who are disadvantaged and struggling in education. The school is in session throughout the normal school year, but also makes every attempt to help students achieve their diploma throughout the year. We offer classes to the students in the morning and late afternoon/evening. On-line (Virtual High School) schooling is also available for students who wish to succeed at that method of obtaining an education and diploma.

Process for Assigning Students to the School

The FultonAlternative High School is open to students who have dropped out of high school and are between the ages of 15 to 19 years of age. Students may also be assigned to this building for a program offered that better meets their educational needs. Adults may choose to attend the “Adult” program to complete their requirements to achieve an adult diploma.

Status of School Improvement Plan

A copy of the School Improvement Plan is available at the Fulton Schools web site or at the Administrative office located at 8060 Ely Highway, Middleton, MI 48856

We will continue to work on the past goals and hope to successfully improve in these areas.

GOALS / PROGRESS
NOT YET BEGUN / MAKING PROGRESS / COMPLETED
Goal 1
  • Teaching staff will monitor and increase student engagement in the classroom through differentiated instructional practices with economically disadvantaged students.
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Goal 2
  • All teachers will increase the amount of required student writing in their classroom.
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Goal 3
  • Student scores will improve in the areas of Math, Social Studies and Science through the use of interactive technology tools.
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Goal 4
  • Core instruction staff will meet during the end of each semester to review the success of students using textbooks and materials in their classroom.
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Goal 5
  • Provide students with an opportunity to be able to learn proper skills to survive in our ever changing and increasingly technological world.
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Core Curriculum Status

A copy of the Core Curriculum is available at Fulton Adult Alternative Education Building 129 George Street, Middleton, Michigan 48856.

English Language Arts

The English Language Arts curriculum follows the Grade Level Content Expectations approved by Michigan’s State Board of Education. The English Language Arts curriculum was last approved by our local Board of Education in 2010. Building educators utilizethe following books in the instruction of the English Language Arts area:

English 9

Coulter, Barbara. Vocabulary Connections, Levels D, E, F. Steck Vaughn. 1997

Gallagher, Judith. Foundations Reading. Contemporary Books. 1993

Levadi, Barbara. Writing for Proficiency. Globe Fearon. 1995

Smith, Nila Banton. Be a Better Reader. Globe Fearon. 1997

English 10

Coulter, Barbara. Vocabulary Connections, Levels G, H. Steck Vaughn. 1997

Feinstein, Stephen. Practical Reading 1,2. Saddleback Publishing, Inc. 2001.

Feinstein, Stephen. Reading Nonfiction 1.2. Saddleback Publishing, Inc. 2001

Rubin, Dorothy. Power English 3,4,5. Prentice Hall. 1997.

English 11

Dugan, Molly Harrington. American Literature. AGS, Inc. 1999

Feinstein, Stephen. Reading Fiction 1. Saddleback Publishing, Inc. 2001.

Moeller, Saranna S. Language Exercises D. Steck Vaughn. 1995

Rubin, Dorothy. Power English 6, 7, 8. Prentice Hall. 1997.

English 12

Bernhaut, Karen. World Tapestries: An Anthology of Global Literature. Globe Fearon. 1997

Feinstein, Stephen. Reading Fiction 2. Saddleback Publishing, Inc. 2001.

Moeller, Saranna S. Language Exercises E. Steck Vaughn. 1995

Wiesel, Elie. Night. Bantam Books. 1997.

Mathematics

The Mathematics curriculum follows the Grade Level Content Expectations approved by Michigan’s State Board of Education. The Math curriculum was last approved by our local Board of Education in 2010. Building educators utilizethe following books in the instruction of the math area:

Pre Algebra

Buckley, Michael. Math Binder 1: Pre-Algebra. Irvine, California: Saddleback Educational Publishing, 2006. Print.

Algebra 1 & 2

Buckley, Michael. Math Binder 2: Algebra. Irvine, California: Saddleback Educational Publishing, 2006. Print.

Buckley, Michael. Math Binder 4: Algebra 2. Irvine, California: Saddleback Educational Publishing, 2006. Print.

King, Julie and Rasmussen, Peter. Key to Algebra. Emeryville, California: Key Curriculum Project, Inc Publishing, 1990. Print.

Taggart, Robert. Power Basics: Algebra. Portland, Maine: Walch Publishing, 2005. Print.

Geometry

Buckley, Michael. Math Binder 3: Geometry. Irvine, California: Saddleback Educational Publishing, 2006. Print.

Science

The Science curriculum follows the Grade Level Content Expectations approved by Michigan’s State Board of Education. The Science curriculum was last approved by our local Board of Education in 2010. Building educators utilizethe following books in the instruction of the Science area:

Basic Science

Gottlieb, Joan S. Wonders of Science Series. Steck Vaughn. 2000.

Northcutt, Ellen. Connections Basic Skills in Science. Steck Vaughn. 2000.

Varnado, Jewel. Basic Science for Living. Steck Vaughn.1990.

Biology

Levadi, Barbara. Success in Science: Basic Biology. Globe Fearon. 1996.

Parke, Helen M. and Patrick Enderle. Biology Cycles of Life. AGS Publishing. 2006.

Earth Science

Sager, Robert J. and William L. Ramsey. Modern Earth Science. Holt Rinehart and Winston. 1998.

Physics

Bunch, Bryan. Globe Physical Science. Globe Fearon. 1996.

Taggart, Robert. Power Basics Physics. Walch Publishing. 2005.

Chemistry

Levadi, Barbara. Success is Science: Basic Chemistry. Globe Fearon. 1996.

Social Studies

The Social Studies curriculum follows the Grade Level Content Expectations approved by Michigan’s State Board of Education. The Social Studies curriculum was last approved by our local Board of Education in 2010. Building educators utilizethe following books in the instruction of the Social Studies area:

Government Resources

Altom, Timothy. The Peoples Guide to Civil Law. New Jersey: Peoples Education, Inc. Print.

Bernstein, Vivian. American Government: Freedom, Rights, Responsibilities. Texas: Steck-Vaughn Company, 1997. Print.

Carroll, James. Our Constitutional Heritage. New Jersey: The People Publishing Group, Inc., 1991. Print.

Napp, John. Learning About Government. Minnesota: American Guidance Service, Inc., 1996. Print.

O’Shea, Michael. United States Citizenship. Minnesota: American Guidance Services, 1997. Print.

Quigley, Charles, et al. We the People…do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. California: Center for Civic Education, 1988. Print.

Richard, E., and Churchill, Linda. You and the Law. Maine: Walch Publisher, 1998. Print.

Vaillancourt, Beverly. Government Today. New Jersey: The Peoples Publishing Group, Inc., 1999. Print.

Economic Resources

Billings, Henry. Economics: It’s Your Business. The Peoples Publishing Group, Inc. Print.

Clayton, Gary. Economics: Principles & Practices. Illinois: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2001. Print.

Downey, Matthew. Contemporary’s Economics. Illinois: Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, 2007. Print.

Feagan, Clairece. Our Economic System: An Introduction to Economics. New York: Educational Design, Inc., 2001. Print.

Hodge, Larry. Economics: Concepts and Applications. Texas: Steck-Vaughn Company, 1992. Print.

Owen, Marna. Budgeting and Spending Skills 1 Activity Book. New Jersey: Englewood Cliffs, 1988. Print.

Richard, E., Churchill, Linda. Understanding Our Economy. J Weston Walch Publisher. Print.

Sullivan, Carol, and Smith, Jane. Economics: Learning about Our United States. Minnesota: American Guidance Service, Inc., 2001. Print.

World Geography

Billings, Henry. Maps  Globes  Graphs: Book 1. Texas: Steck-Vaughn Company, 2000. Print.

Billings, Henry. Maps  Globes  Graphs: Book 2. Texas: Steck-Vaughn Company, 2000. Print.

Billings, Henry. Maps  Globes  Graphs: Book 3. Texas: Steck-Vaughn Company, 2000. Print.

Killoran, J., Zimmer, S., and Jarrett, M. Michigan: Its Land and Its People. New York: Jarrett Publishing Company, 1997. Print.

Knapp, John. World Geography. Minnesota: American Guidance Service, Inc., 2001. Print.

U.S. History Resources

Berkin, Carol. American Voices. Scott, Foresman and Company. 1992

Bernstein, Vivian. America’s Story Books 1 & 2. Steck-Vaughn. 2001.

U.S. Geography Resources

Vaillancourt, Beverly. Our United States Geography. The People’s Publishing Group. 1996.

World History Resources

Beck, Roger C. Ancient World History. McDougell Littell. 1997

Bernstein, Vivian. World History and You Books 1 & 2. Steck-Vaughn. 1997

World Geography

Bernstein, Vivian. World Geography and You Books 1 & 2. Steck-Vaughn. 1998

Napp, John. World Geography. American Guidance Service, Inc. 2001

Sager, Roger J. World Geography Today. Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. 2003

Local Assessment Data

The Fulton Alternative Education students in 11th grade are tested with the MME/ACT in the spring of each year. Students are also assessed upon entrance to the Fulton Adult Alternative Education program and prior to exiting the program for progress achieved with the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). These results help in determining where the individual student requires “learning” assistanceand identifies the areas where that particular student may be having difficulties.

Below are the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) results for the 2014-2011 Michigan Merit Exam for the Fulton Alternative Education studentsalong with results on District, and Fulton High School level.

Below are the ACT Test results for the 2014-2011 ACT Test for the Fulton Alternative Education students along with results on District, and Fulton High School level.

Aggregate Local Assessment Data

Data was obtain from the Michigan Department of Education website and can be found at either of the following web addresses, along with much more information.

Michigan Department of Education:

Test Result data:

MME data

ACT data

Please keep in mind when comparing the Alternative Education data that the Fulton Alternative students come from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and conditions. They come to Fulton Alternative Education for specific reasons and in most cases with many issues that must be overcome and addressed, as they try to complete credits towards their high school diploma.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conference Attendance Data
Subgroups / 2012-2013 / 2013-2014
Number of students represented / Percentage of students represented / Number of students represented / Percentage of students represented
All / 387 / 330
American Indian/ Native Alaskan
Asian/ Pacific Islander
Black, Not of Hispanic Origin
Hispanic
White, Not of Hispanic Origin / 23 / 15
Students with Disabilities
Limited English Proficient
Economically Disadvantaged

Almost all the students who attend Fulton Alternative Education come from a disadvantaged or challenging situation(s) during their educational career; in many cases, this can or has been difficult for them to deal with and overcome as they pursue their completion of high school. Many have struggled with education and its demands on many levels and seek out a more advantageous program to complete their high school requirements. The Fulton Adult Alternative Education program makes every attempt to help the students succeed in small increments to help them feel successful and make a diploma achievable.

Sincerely,

Michael Myers

Michael Myers, Dean of Students

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