In order to support the many unique gifts and learning styles of its students, The Fulton School is partnering with the St. Louis Learning Disability Association (LDA) to offer a comprehensive Learning Support Program on campus for students who need more one-on-one structure than classroom teachers can provide.
“The more we understand about how the brain learns, the more opportunity we have to reach each child,” said head of school Kara Douglass. “More and more families are wanting to understand their children's unique learning profiles, which means schools have an increasing responsibility to meet those needs.”
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Located just 10 minutes west of Wildwood, The Fulton School is a small, co-ed, independent school for toddlers through 12th grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, the small school setting instills a sense of belonging because each student is known, understood, and engaged.
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The Fulton School’s curriculum is Montessori for toddlers through 3rd grade, while grades 4 through 12 experience a progressive curriculum emphasizing a college-preparatory and “life-preparatory” education to foster confidence, critical thinking skills, and integrity.
"We have always believed in the uniqueness of each child and that it is the responsibility of the educator to meet the child where he is,” said Douglass. “We are thrilled to be expanding the range of students we can serve through this partnership."
With this Learning Support Program, the school will better serve the whole family, embracing the unique needs and gifts of each child.
The program will have three distinct levels of support:
The Intensive Support Program includes daily tutoring, organization and study skills coaching, and extensive teacher support. This program is well-suited for those students needing daily one-on-one attention due to learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, and/or autism.
The Comprehensive Support Program includes tutoring two times per week, organization and study skills coaching, and extensive teacher support. This program is well-suited for those students who need general support rather than a specific skill focus. It is also suitable for students who are falling behind due to learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, and/or autism.
Parents also can choose to set up tutoring during the school day or after school on campus through the LDA.
All students in The Fulton School community will benefit from the new Learning Support Program. During the 2014-15 school year, the program will offer an open homework hour, quiet resource room, teacher support, and testing support to the entire student body at no cost.
“The great advantage to our LDA partnership is that they can provide a wide range of specialty services to accommodate each student's particular needs, whether it be Wilson Reading or remedial math or locker organization,” said Douglass. “All tutoring and support will be during the day so kids can rest and play when they get home. Our intention is that students graduate out of the program in 2 to 4 years as they catch up and learn to advocate for themselves.”
If you have questions about The Fulton School’s new Learning Support Program or wish to schedule a tour to visit the school, call 636-458-6688, email info@tfssa.org or visit www.tfssa.org.
The Fulton School is less than 10 miles west of Wildwood. From the intersection of Hwy. 109 and 100, go west on Hwy 100 for 3 miles. Turn right onto Hwy. T and travel 3.5 miles. You will pass the first St. Albans community entrance (named St. Albans Road). Go an additional 1.5 miles on Hwy. T and take a right onto St. Albans Road. Make an immediate left onto St. Albans Springs Road, then a left on Schoolhouse Road.