The Fulton School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory school founded in 1987 on 16 bucolic acres in Heath, Texas. Our diverse student body consists of 170 students spanning preschool (ages 3-5) through 12th grade.
In order to fulfill our mission, The Fulton School limits each class to no more than 16 students; employs degreed, dedicated and talented teachers; and offers a proven, progressive academic curriculum. In addition, Fulton provides a wide breadth of athletic teams, service initiatives, and extracurricular activities to foster the development of well-rounded students.
Fulton students, faculty and trustees embody and uphold three guiding principles:
- Pursue excellence in all endeavors.
- Service to others is the highest human calling.
- Personal honor is the most valuable asset.
Fulton Facts
Fulton’s community is diverse, with individuals of color representing 23% of our student body.
100% graduation rate
100% college acceptance rate
90% AP pass rate
10 AP courses allow students to complete one semester of college prior to graduation
Fulton students consistently test 2 to 3 grade levels above the national standard on the Stanford Achievement Test, score in the top 25% of students in Texas on the PSATs, and score in the top 25% in the United States on the SATs.
Fulton expanded beyond grade 6 in 2003 and now has thriving middle and upper schools. The 2011 senior class of 7 students was awarded $2.5 million in scholarships by colleges and universities across the country. Fulton graduates have been accepted at the following colleges and universities:
Abilene Christian University
Baylor University
California Polytechnic State University
Columbia University
Drexel University
Kansas State University
Kettering Institute of Technology
Rice University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Southern Methodist University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas A&M at Commerce University
Texas A&M College Station University
Texas Tech University
Trinity University
University of North Texas
University of Texas at Arlington, Dallas, Austin and Tyler
University of Utah
Parental Involvement
Fulton parents enjoy a partnership role with the school's faculty to optimize their child's academic growth and development. Our Head of School, Matt Burgy, has an open-door policy, and teachers frequently communicate classroom goals and student performance via e-mail communications, phone calls and parent conferences. There are also several ways for parents to share their time and talents in the classroom as a teacher assistant, room parent, or guest speaker; in the community as a service initiative leader or chaperone; or on campus at Family Fun Nights, Trunk or Treat, the Holiday Shoppe, our Fall Festival, or the Annual Gala. We also welcome donor outreach and fundraising volunteers.
Dr. Bernard Fulton (1910-2009)
 In 1987, Suzanne Nash and Norma Morris founded The Fulton School, selecting Dr. Bernard Fulton as the school's namesake. Dr. Fulton's work in Dallas began in the late 1930s at Texas Country Day School, now St. Marks, where he served as Assistant Headmaster, Military Commandant, teacher, and coach for 13 years. In 1950, with his wife Helen and several of their friends and fellow educators, Bernard founded Greenhill School, now one of the preeminent independent college preparatory schools in the United States. He served as Headmaster of Greenhill from 1950 to1976, led Lakehill Preparatory School as Headmaster from 1976-1978 and from 1979 to 1985 was a site visitor for the U.S. Department of Education's Exemplary School Program, a program to find and acknowledge the best schools in the nation. Dr. Fulton was honored by Texas Governor Bill Clements who proclaimed October 20, 1990 Bernard Fulton Day in recognition of his "dedication to the education of the young people of Dallas, in Texas and the nation." The Fulton School annually celebrates Dr. Fulton Day in his honor.
Dr. Fulton's civic activities included being president of the North Texas chapter of the United Nations, working in that capacity with Eleanor Roosevelt. He was a member of Rotary International, a Regional Commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America, and was a member of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce and Board President of the Addison Independent School District from 1940-1950. Dr. Fulton served on the boards of many schools including The Clear Spring School in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, The Fulton School, Dallas Creative Learning Center, Southwest Academy, Canterbury School, Shelton School and Winston School. He was an educational consultant to many others, including The daVinci School. Bernard was also a founding member of University Park United Methodist Church where he served as a member of the Board of Stewards. |
