FULMORE'S MAGNET PROGRAM: Our program, consisting of three hundred plus magnet students from all around the Austin area, is over ten years old. Authorized by AISD's school board in 2001, Fulmore's Humanities and Law Magnet for International Studies is one of Austin's best kept secrets. Smaller than its contemporaries, Fulmore's magnet program offers a variety of elective choices at each grade level (6, 7, 8 ) that correspond with the specialties of the program.
Three distinctive strands in law, humanities, and international studies form the basis for electives in areas that Fulmore is known for. Journalism students rank in the top 5% of all students in journalism programs in the state of Texas--and we compete with high schools in our University Interscholastic League for Journalism excellence! We added a new choir director this year , and our course offerings next year will include a steel drum band, mariachi bands, and our award winning orchestra in addition to the current offerings. Our fine arts program is one of the strongest in AISD!
A Falcon Media Festival will be held at the Alamo Drafthouse. This festival will feature films, documentaries, commercials, and animated shorts by Fulmore students of film studies.
Fulmore's Distinguished Speaker Series will host area attorneys, film directors, writers, and local experts in the Austin scene to speak with student about what they do, what skills are critical, and what the law says.
Magnet students enroll in language arts and social studies courses designed for Magnet students only. These courses are rigorous, require outside reading, and move at an accelerated pace. We continue to work on linking units and/or concepts between the two courses.
Magnet electives, while populated primarily by magnet students, are open to all Falcons. Fulmore magnet students also enjoy challenging math and science classes with comprehensive students in a differentiated instructional environment.
Magnet students are required to take part in at least two competitions per year. They choose their competitions, Fulmore provides a teacher sponsor for those needing additional support, and a copy of their work is placed in each student's portfolio.
Fulmore is a school where a "kid can be a kid." Offering approximately twenty five after school clubs, students have the opportunity to make friends from all walks of life. After all, in the real world, we all work alongside people from many walks of life. Five late buses depart Fulmore at 5:30 Monday through Friday. Parents say that Fulmore provides a comfortable environment where students are free to explore their strengths and discover more about who they are and what they believe in.
