I second David Atkinson's recommendation to visit Fulton. My son went there in 3-5 and is now a sophomore in high school. I've been tutoring there in math for 7 years because I adore the math teacher I'm working with and the kids are delightful. They've always had a very strong math program, but I know why from inside. I also think Mr. Bivins is really an advocate for students and makes decisions-like giving my 5th grader algebra experience- in best interest of students and parents. I really like the school and expect to continue tutoring 4th grade math forever! Liz Odoroff Sq. Hill 412-683-4273 On 5/13/13, David Atkinson <westpennworks@gmail.com> wrote:

Here in Highland Park we are fortunate to have two of the top ranking elementary schools in the city - Fulton and Dilworth. If you have a child under five years old, please join Principal Bivens for a tour of Fulton elementary - which one teacher called “Pittsburgh Schools’ best kept secret.” Fulton is a STAR school, having achieved the top 1% for student growth in Pennsylvania in 2012. The tour will be held on June 4th at 9:00am.

Pittsburgh Fulton is located in Highland Park across the street from St. Andrews. Fulton offers a unique blending of a structured, traditional neighborhood setting with a French-emphasis magnet program that promotes the study of French culture and language. All children in K–1 get an exposure to the French language-through movement, songs, poetry, basic vocabulary and simple greetings. A distinction is made in the educational programming for magnet and non-magnet students starting in grades 2–5. Basic French vocabulary is taught and expanded into sight words, sentences and simple paragraphs. Emphasis is on developing oral and auditory language skills (speaking and listening). The instructional program is based on the District’s comprehensive curriculum.

Those students in the magnet program have the opportunity to progress to Obama International Academy in 6th grade. In 2012, Obama Academy graduates were accepted into 55 colleges and universities including CMU, Pitt, Penn State, University of Pennsylvania and many other well respected institutions. Graduates can earn up to a full year of college credit though the IB diploma and up to $40,000 in Pittsburgh Promise Scholarship money for in state tuition – just a few steps away from Highland Park.

Visit the Pittsburgh District, A+ Schools and the HPCC websites for more detailed information. Please RSVP for the tour to Dave Atkinson at westpennworks@gmail.com<mailto:westpennworks@gmail.com> prior to June 4th.