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We are so glad you are interested in learning more about Big Picture! Here you will get some basic information about the program.
What is Big Picture?
Big Picture is an innovative school in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda school district serving grades 7-12. We are part of the Big Picture Learning network.
Who can attend Big Picture?
Ken-Ton students are the only students allowed to attend Ken-Ton Big Picture. Big Picture students are still connected to their home school (Kenmore East, Kenmore West, Franklin Middle, or Hoover Middle) while attending Big Picture at Kenmore Junior/Senior High School.
What makes Big Picture an innovative school?
Big Picture Learning has the philosophy that real-world learning and developing positive relationships are keys to student success. Here are some key components to our program:
- Students work in a small group of peers called Advisory. Each Advisory has a maximum of 15 students. Each Advisory has a main Advisor that loops with the Advisory each year to help develop a strong teacher/student relationship.
- Students in 7th and 8th grade gain real-world learning experiences through field trips called Leaving to Learn sessions with their Advisor.
- Students in grades 9-12 gain real-world learning experiences through an internship in a career of their choice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. These internships are credit bearing electives required for high school graduation.
- All students work on an Independent Project aligned with their passions and interests using research skills to incorporate the core content areas in their project. Ideally, the internship and project are aligned.
How do students get selected to attend Big Picture?
Students will visit the program for a tour to see how it looks and works and ask questions. These students are typically recommended by the home school counselor.
What are the next steps?
If you feel like Big Picture sounds like a good fit, there is an online application for students and parents to complete. Here is the link for the application. Applications will be accepted throughout the school year. We will hold interviews for students at select times during the school year:
- Spring (for the following school year)
- Mid-November
- Late-January
Who do I contact if I have questions?
We are here to answer your questions anytime. Feel free to contact either of us with any questions you may have.
- Kevin Kruger, Principal
- kkruger@ktufsd.org
- (716) 874-8403 ext. 32326
- Nadine Brown, Program Coordinator
- nbrown@ktufsd.org
- (716) 874-8403 ext. 32328