FULTON SCIENCE ACADEMY PRIVATE SCHOOL PROFILE

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1 FULTON SCIENCE ACADEMY PRIVATE SCHOOL PROFILE Award Winning Educational Excellence Serving Advance & Gifted Students Pre-K through High School Excellence, Innovation, Character 3035 Fanfare Way, Alpharetta GA Phone: (678) Fax: (678) Website: Blog: Facebook: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: LinkedIn:

2 MISSION To engineer an educational framework designed for the highest academic results and enduring strength of character utilizing an innovative STEAM curriculum for college preparedness and lifelong student success. VISION Fulton Science Academy Private School envisions a pre-k through 12th grade nationally ranked and recognized school serving advanced and gifted student populations committed to academic success, civic responsibility, and high ethical values within a safe environment that celebrates diversity and is supported by the collaborative efforts of its stakeholders and the broader community. ENROLLMENT NUMBERS Grade Pre-K 18 Kindergarten 36 1st Grade 40 2nd Grade 45 3rd Grade 60 4th Grade 60 5th Grade 55 6th Grade 47 7th Grade 56 8th Grade 52 High School 46 Total 515 STUDENT TEACHER RATIO Students 515 Teachers 60 Ratio 8 to 1 Grades CLASS SIZES #of Students Pre-K and K 18 1 st Grade and Up 20

3 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS African American 13% Asian 44% Hispanic 2% White 41% Male 54% Female 46% TEACHER PORTFOLIO Faculty Members # of Teachers 60 % of Highly Qualified % of Certified 95% % of Advanced Degrees 65% % of Gifted Endorsed 65% Female 72% Male 28% WHERE DO WE DRAW OUR POPULATION FROM? City # of Students Alpharetta 205 Cumming 61 Roswell 59 Johns Creek 45 Milton 38 Atlanta 35 Marietta 16 Dunwoody 12 Duluth 9 Sandy Springs 8 Suwanee 8 Woodstock 3 Canton 2 Lawrenceville 2 Snellville 2 Tucker 2 Decatur 1 Smyrna 1 Fairburn 1 SOUTH KOREA 5

4 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATION After School Clubs Academic Teams Percentage of Students 95% 85% AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Academic and Life Skills Clubs Leadership Clubs Hobby Clubs Artistic and Music Clubs Athletic Clubs Academic Teams After School Clubs Media, Coding, Web Programming, Adventures in Reading, Book, Spanish, Turkish, Nature Explorers, Hands-On-Science, Dissection, Hands-On-Math, Journalism, Literary Magazine, Public Speaking, Passport Club, Origami, Folk Dance, Environmental Club, Mental Math, Math Geniuses, Geography, History, Creative Writing, Yearbook, Debate, Student Council, Principal s Scholars, Nat'l Junior Honors Society, Girl Up, Junior, Nat l Honors Society, FBLA, MD Junior, Service Learning Cooking, Puzzles & Games, Legos and Building, Trivia Art, Anime, Arts & Crafts, Crochet, Theater, Drama, Chorus, Ukulele, Music & Fun, Orchestra, Band, Music Composition, Guitar, Keyboards, Private Music Lessons Soccer, Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball, Cross Country, Taekwondo, Wrestling, Fitness & Fun, Kickball Science Olympiad, Math Olympiad, Robotics, Chess, Lego League, Model UN, Technology Fair, Future City, Destination Imagination, History Bowl, Quiz Bowl STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS: A CULTURE OF PROMOTING SUCCESS The leadership, administration, and faculty of Fulton Science Academy Private School encourages students develop their potential in order to perform at their best to obtain the highest achievements possible by promoting a culture of success. It is cool to be successful at Fulton Science Academy! AP PASS RATE (SCORE OF 3 OR HIGHER) AP Biology AP Computer Principles AP Calculus BC AP US Government AP European History AP Human Geography 87% 86% FSA offers all AP classes, however only was serving 9 th grade in 2016/2017.

5 TEST RESULTS FOR MAP (MEASURES FOR ACADEMIC PROGRESS) SPRING MAP READING TEST NATIONAL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT PERCENTILE RANKING Kindergarten N/A** 99% 99% 99% 99% 1st Grade N/A* N/A* 99% 99% 99% 2nd Grade N/A* 99% 99% 99% 99% 3rd Grade 97% 98% 99% 99% 99% 4th Grade N/A** 97% 95% 99% 99% 5th Grade N/A** 99% 98% 99% 99% 6th Grade 99% 99% 98% 98% 98% 7th Grade 99% 99% 99% 99% 98% 8th Grade 99% 99% 97% 99% 99% 9th Grade N/A** N/A** N/A** N/A** 99% 10th Grade N/A** N/A** N/A** N/A** N/A* SPRING MAP MATH TEST NATIONAL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT PERCENTILE RANKING Kindergarten N/A** 99% 99% 99% 99% 1st Grade N/A* N/A* 99% 99% 99% 2nd Grade N/A* 99% 99% 99% 99% 3rd Grade 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 4th Grade N/A** 98% 97% 99% 99% 5th Grade N/A** 99% 99% 99% 99% 6th Grade 99% 99% 99% 98% 99% 7th Grade 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 8th Grade 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 9th Grade N/A** N/A** N/A** N/A** 99% 10th Grade N/A** N/A** N/A** N/A** N/A* SPRING MAP LANG. ARTS TEST NATIONAL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT PERCENTILE RANKING 3rd Grade 98% 98% 99% 99% 99% 4th Grade N/A** 98% 98% 99% 99% 5th Grade N/A** 99% 99% 99% 99% 6th Grade 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 7th Grade 99% 98% 99% 98% 99% 8th Grade 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 9th Grade N/A** N/A** N/A** N/A** 99% 10th Grade N/A** N/A** N/A** N/A** N/A* SPRING MAP SCIENCE TEST NATIONAL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT PERCENTILE RANKING 3rd Grade 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 4th Grade N/A** 97% 97% 99% 99% 5th Grade N/A** 99% 99% 99% 99% 6th Grade 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 7th Grade 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% 8th Grade 99% 99% 99% 99% 99% * Did not meet the minimum enrollment requirement to provide data for that year. ** This grade level was not offered in that year.

6 MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS 2016 Georgia STEM Education Award Winner FSA represented Georgia in seven different National and International competition in FSA represents Georgia in National Science Olympiad three years in a row. Currently holds 21th place in the nation among more than 7,000 Science Olympiad teams. FSA Science Olympiad Team won 1st place in Write It Do It event of National Science Olympiad in nation two years in a row! In 2015 FSA received a breakthrough award in National Science Olympiad for showing the highest improvement in nationals. Represents Georgia in National and International First Lego League Competition three years in a row. Last year, our students won the Innovation and Strategy Award. This year, our all-female robotics team consisting eight 8th grade students advanced to International Robotics Competition in Bath, UK and won 3rd place trophy there. These students were the first group of students representing Georgia at the International First Lego League. FSA Math Olympiad Team won 1st place in State Math Counts two years in a row to represent Georgia in National Math Counts competition. Under our leadership, Georgia won most improved team award at the national level two years in a row. Thanks to FSA, currently Georgia ranks in 4th place in the nation. Governor Deal recognized FSA with a commendation letter after this success. Won 1st Place in 2017 Coastal Region Model United Tournament. Our students represent Georgia in International Model United Nations in New York five years in a row. FSA Destination Imagination Team advanced to Global Finals three years in a row representing Georgia. Our High School History Bowl advanced to National and won 2017 Junior Bracket Championship. This year, one of our 2nd graders, represented USA in World Chess Competition. Our K-1 and K-3 level chess teams won 1st place at the State Chess Competition. Many of our students attended Super National Chess Tournament and won many awards. In 2016, North Fulton & South Forsyth counties voted FSA as best private elementary school and best K-12 private school in Appen Media s Annual Best of the Best Contest. FSA won the Business of Excellence Award from the City of Alpharetta three years in a row. FSA is the fastest growing private STEAM school in Georgia. FSA is also the fastest growing gifted school in Georgia. In our 4th year as private school, Atlanta Business Chronicle recognized us among 75 largest private schools. It is expected that we will be among 50 largest private schools next year. FSA began in 2012 with 101 students and enjoyed over 400% enrollment increase in five years to reach 515 students. We expect to serve about 750 students and more in Pre-K through 12 grades in the next 5 years.