Four Areas of Success (as outlined by Forsyth County Schools)

Forsyth County Schools Partners in Education

Examples of Partnership Activities

1) Improve Academic Performance:

• Create a program to strengthen writing skills
• Sponsor incentive program to improve literacy
• Develop an attendance program to reduce absenteeism
• Provide resources to assist instruction

2) Provide for Educator Support and Morale:

• Conduct professional development training
• Coordinate staff recognition programs
• Sponsor summer internships for staff
• Offer company tours and facilities use

3) Enrich the Life Experience of Students:

• Mentor a student or students
• Serve as guest speaker to share your area of expertise
• Conduct a good citizen workshop for student or sponsor a service activity
• Sponsor a school activity

4) Grow Opportunities – Work Based Learning:

• Participate in Career Day
• Host a Youth Apprenticeship student for on-the-job training
• Offer internships or job shadowing