Core Curricular resources
Core Knowledge Language Arts (1st Edition):
Reading and Social Studies Grades PK-2
Amplify Science: Science Grades K-8 |
Expeditionary Learning (Second Edition):
Reading Grades 3-8 
Facing History:
Social Studies Grades 6-8 
Fuse Studio:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math Grades 6-8 |
Eureka Math:
Math Grades PK-8 |
Second Step:
Social Emotional Learning Grades PK-8 |
Enrichment Classes
A student-centered, well-rounded, and highly engaging school makes learning fun and achievement more likely for students. All students at Fuller will engage in 3 weeks per quarter in each of the following enrichment classes.
Physical Education (PE) and Health
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Visual Art
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Theater and Drama
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Personalized learning platforms
Foundational reading skills are so important in the overall academic success of students. At Fuller, we begin
All students in Grades K-8 will have personalized learning in both reading and math on i-Ready for the 2020-2021 school year. This digital-based learning platform helps students fill their personal learning gaps, practice content that mirrors grade-level skills and standards, as well as enrich learning experiences for students performing above grade level.
Core Academic Program
Whole Group InstructionAt Fuller, we use a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum in all grades. Students benefit from high-quality teacher planning and collaboration, helping them meet and exceed grade-level expectations.
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Small group instructionTeachers provide daily small group instruction to students whose needs are similar. These smaller groups allow teachers to tailor instruction to target specific skills, while allowing the rest of the class to practice skills taught previously.
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Personalized instructionWe use high-quality programs that adapt to students' changing needs. Students work independently on skills at their own pace. Teachers and leaders routinely monitor progress on these online platforms to intervene or push as needed.
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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Our school community continues to focus on on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Restorative Practices. That means that students will be receiving explicit instruction in both whole and small group settings on how to understand and manage emotions for personal and group success.
This year, we are launching a school-wide SEL curriculum, Second Step, as well as imbedding SEL practices in our core and enrichment learning experiences.
This year, we are launching a school-wide SEL curriculum, Second Step, as well as imbedding SEL practices in our core and enrichment learning experiences.
Programs and partnerships
SitStayRead
SitStayRead is the leading literacy organization in the United States to use dogs as a tool to improve reading in grades one through four. Find out more about this program here.
SitStayRead is the leading literacy organization in the United States to use dogs as a tool to improve reading in grades one through four. Find out more about this program here.
Tutoring
At Fuller School of Excellence, we use tutoring as a tool to provide a supportive environment that will guide and assist our students in becoming independent learners.
At Fuller School of Excellence, we use tutoring as a tool to provide a supportive environment that will guide and assist our students in becoming independent learners.
Girls Mentoring
Our middle school girls are mentored weekly by female staff . They are mentored in the areas of business, academics and womanhood.
Our middle school girls are mentored weekly by female staff . They are mentored in the areas of business, academics and womanhood.
Bright Star Community Outreach
Partnering with our 6th grade students and their families, Bright Star will provide counseling, mentorship, and training to support stronger relationships and active participation within the school community. Additionally, Bright Star will begin providing trauma training and courses to students, parents, and staff to help the entire school community learn how to cope and effectively bounce back from traumatic experiences. Our Bright Star partners will be on site in our Parent Room every Tuesday of the school year.
Partnering with our 6th grade students and their families, Bright Star will provide counseling, mentorship, and training to support stronger relationships and active participation within the school community. Additionally, Bright Star will begin providing trauma training and courses to students, parents, and staff to help the entire school community learn how to cope and effectively bounce back from traumatic experiences. Our Bright Star partners will be on site in our Parent Room every Tuesday of the school year.
Our Team
LEADERSHIP TEAM
MRS. MCCOTTRELL (PRINCIPAL)
MS. JONES (RESIDENT PRINCIPAL)
MS. CARROLL (ACADEMIC DIRECTOR)
MS. FOSTER (DEAN)
MS. WHOOPER (COUNSELOR)
MRS. ONDERDONK (CASE MANAGER/SPECIAL ED.)
MS. STOKES (MATH INTERVENTIONIST)
MRS. KENDRICKS (CLERK)
TEACHER TEAM
MR. BURTON (PE/HEALTH)
MS. TAYLOR (THEATER/DRAMA)
MS. MCFADDEN (ART)
MS. SHAFFER (PRE-K)
MS. J. JOHNSON (PRE-K)
MS. CLEPPER (K)
MS. FIELDS (1ST)
MS. DAVIS (2ND)
MS. MELTON (3RD)
MRS. TURNER (4TH-5TH)
MS. PARKS (4TH-5TH)
MS. ZERMAN (SPECIAL ED.)
MRS. MCCLAIN (6TH)
MS. TOLKS (6TH)
MS. CONNEELY (7TH)
MS. OLIVERA (7TH-8TH)
MS. MCCARTY (7TH AND 8TH)
MS. BECKER (SPECIAL ED.)
MR. ESTEBAN (SPECIAL ED.)
MS. LEWIS (SPECIAL ED.)
MS. TINDALL (SPECIAL ED.)
ESP TEAM
MR. BLAND (SECURITY)
MRS. HILL-BEY (SPECIAL ED. CLASS. ASSISTANT)
MS. A. DAVIS (SPECIAL ED. CLASS. ASSISTANT)
MS. MOTES (SPECIAL ED. CLASS. ASSISTANT)
MS. JOHNSON, STACY (TEACHER ASSISTANT)
MRS. PAUL (TEACHER ASSISTANT)
MRS. JOHNSON, SADE (TEACHER ASSISTANT)
MR. CREED (TEACHER ASSISTANT)
MRS. MAYNOR (TEACHER ASSISTANT)
MS. ATKINSON (TEACHER ASSISTANT)
LUNCH AND FACILITIES TEAM
MS. WARD (LUNCHROOM MANAGER)
MS. MOORIS (LUNCHROOM PORTER)
MS. FRANKLIN (LUNCHROOM COOK)
MR. WEAVER (ENGINEER)
MS. BYNAM (CUSTODIAN)
MS. HOWARD (CUSTODIAN)
MR. WATSON--CUSTODIAN
MRS. MCCOTTRELL (PRINCIPAL)
MS. JONES (RESIDENT PRINCIPAL)
MS. CARROLL (ACADEMIC DIRECTOR)
MS. FOSTER (DEAN)
MS. WHOOPER (COUNSELOR)
MRS. ONDERDONK (CASE MANAGER/SPECIAL ED.)
MS. STOKES (MATH INTERVENTIONIST)
MRS. KENDRICKS (CLERK)
TEACHER TEAM
MR. BURTON (PE/HEALTH)
MS. TAYLOR (THEATER/DRAMA)
MS. MCFADDEN (ART)
MS. SHAFFER (PRE-K)
MS. J. JOHNSON (PRE-K)
MS. CLEPPER (K)
MS. FIELDS (1ST)
MS. DAVIS (2ND)
MS. MELTON (3RD)
MRS. TURNER (4TH-5TH)
MS. PARKS (4TH-5TH)
MS. ZERMAN (SPECIAL ED.)
MRS. MCCLAIN (6TH)
MS. TOLKS (6TH)
MS. CONNEELY (7TH)
MS. OLIVERA (7TH-8TH)
MS. MCCARTY (7TH AND 8TH)
MS. BECKER (SPECIAL ED.)
MR. ESTEBAN (SPECIAL ED.)
MS. LEWIS (SPECIAL ED.)
MS. TINDALL (SPECIAL ED.)
ESP TEAM
MR. BLAND (SECURITY)
MRS. HILL-BEY (SPECIAL ED. CLASS. ASSISTANT)
MS. A. DAVIS (SPECIAL ED. CLASS. ASSISTANT)
MS. MOTES (SPECIAL ED. CLASS. ASSISTANT)
MS. JOHNSON, STACY (TEACHER ASSISTANT)
MRS. PAUL (TEACHER ASSISTANT)
MRS. JOHNSON, SADE (TEACHER ASSISTANT)
MR. CREED (TEACHER ASSISTANT)
MRS. MAYNOR (TEACHER ASSISTANT)
MS. ATKINSON (TEACHER ASSISTANT)
LUNCH AND FACILITIES TEAM
MS. WARD (LUNCHROOM MANAGER)
MS. MOORIS (LUNCHROOM PORTER)
MS. FRANKLIN (LUNCHROOM COOK)
MR. WEAVER (ENGINEER)
MS. BYNAM (CUSTODIAN)
MS. HOWARD (CUSTODIAN)
MR. WATSON--CUSTODIAN
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