Dr. Raphael Green-Hughes, Principal

Donyea Hairston, Asst. Principal

At South Fork, our mission is to love, engage, accept and nurture our scholars. Our vision is to empower all students to reach their full potential.

What is a School-Parent Compact?

A school-parent compact for achievement is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all of our scholars reach grade-level proficiency.

Effective Compacts:

• Link to goals of the school improvement plan.

• Focus on student learning skills.

• Describe how teachers will help students develop those skills using high-quality instruction.

• Share strategies parents can use at home.

• Explain how teachers and parents will communicate about student progress.

• Describe opportunities for parents to volunteer, observe, and participate in the classroom.

What is Title I?

South Fork Elementary School is identified as a Title I school as part of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Title I is a federal program that provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAS) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

WS/FCS Strategic Goals

• Goal 1: WS/FCS will Raise student achievement, close achievement gaps enable all students to take ownership of their learning.

• Goal 2: WS/FCS will eliminate barriers so that factors of achievement predictability do not impact students equitable access to learning opportunities. WS/FCS will provide quality facilities and learning environments for all students.

• Goal 3: WS/FCS will build and strengthen partnerships and communication with families, local businesses, educational organizations, community agencies and advocacy groups in order to engage families and community stakeholders in the entire educational process for all students.

• Goal 4: WS/FCS will recruit and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce that supports district goals to ensure excellence for all.

• Goal 5: WS/FCS will foster an Inclusive climate that values the safety and well-being of all students, faculty and staff and foster an environment that.

A Written Commitment

As stakeholders, we all, value the effort that it takes to create the path. Together, we will make this commitment to help each other out along the route to student success.

Families Have A Voice

You do not have to be a member of the School Improvement Team (SIT) or any other committee in order to have your voice heard. By hearing from families, we will educate our instructional personnel with the assistance of parents as equal partners, as well as implement and coordinate programs to build ties between families and the school. Parents, families, students, and school staff work together to develop our school-parent compact. It is uniquely developed to meet the needs and goals of our school and students. There are two meetings for parents each school year - one in the fall and one in spring - to compare the compact with school data, review progress and assess our goals. Parents can provide input at any time during the school year.

Submitted comments will be reviewed in our spring meeting with parents. Parents can also submit their comments by contacting an administrator or calling at 336-703-4231.

Parent Involvement Opportunities

There are many opportunities for parents to be involved and learn more about South Fork Elementary School through any of the following:

• Open door classroom policy

• Parent-Teacher Conferences

• Open House

• Title 1 Annual Meeting

• Curriculum Night

• Parent Workshops

• PTA (Parent Teacher Association)

• Parent Volunteer

• School Events

• School Improvement Team (SIT)

• District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) representative

Communication About Student Learning

We are committed to providing two-way communication with families about student learning through the following methods:

• Parent-Teacher Conferences at least once a semester.

• PowerSchool

• Parent Portal

• Weekly communication folders

• Report Cards every quarter

• Telephone calls

• Email messages

• and Class DoJo

Common Schoolwide Expectations

South Fork is a Positive Behavior Intervention Support School (PBIS). We have developed school-wide expectations around the acronym PRIDE. South Fork also has a school-wide incentives program where students can ear Dolphin Dollars if they show PRIDE. Students can spend their dollars in the Dolphin Dollar Store or save them for larger prizes such as a movie and popcorn or a Wii party.

You Can't Hide That Dolphin PRIDE!

• P - Preparation

• R - Respect

• I - Integrity

• D - Discipline

• E -Excellence

14332 Country Club Road

Winston-Salem, N.C. 27104

336-703-4231

Principal: Email Dr. Raphael Green-Hughes

Assistant Principal: Email Donyea Hairston