Learn the keys to building greater parent involvement in your academy and using community resources and advisory boards to grow both your program and work- based learning opportunities. Presenter: Cheryl Causey Cox, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

2. BUILDING BRIDGES TO A
SUCCESSFUL ACADEMY
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
& Forsyth County Educational Consortium

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INTRODUCTIONS
WS/FCS Schools
Forsyth County
Educational
Consortium
Dr. Bynum
Mr. Sherman
Mrs. Cox

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CONNECTING THE PIECES TO
BUILD A SOLID BRIDGE!

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CONNECTING THE PIECES…..
TO BUILD A SOLID & STRONG
BRIDGE!
• WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
• WHO ARE WE…..?
• OUR SUCCESSES……?
• THE DIFFERENCE…..?

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7. CONNECTING TO
PARENTS
• Open House Meetings
• Expectations of Academy
• Weekly Correspondence
• Twitter/Facebook
• Reach out for assistance
 Internships
 Sponsorships
 Fieldtrips
 Chaperone

8. CONNECTING TO
EMPLOYERS
Its just NOT about the INTERSHIPS
Utilize your employer network for:
 Employer Recognition
 Mock job interviews
 Project Based Evaluators
 Sponsorships
 Networking
 Academy Celebrations

9. CONNECTING TO
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Utilize:
Post Secondary Establishments
Local & Area Chamber of Commerce
Goodwill

10. CONNECTING TO YOUR
STUDENTS
IT Starts with YOU!

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FORSYTH TECH
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dr. Phelps
& Dean Yevin
Building the Bridge to POST SECONDARY
Earning those degrees that count!!

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...connecting to the SHAKERS
& MOVERS in your community!
WINSTON-SALEM
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mrs. Mitchell

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ACADEMY COORDINATORS
• Ms. Haymes, AOF –East Forsyth HS
• Mrs. Miller, AOHT- Carver HS
• Mrs. Byrd, AOF – West Forsyth HS
...connecting to your STUDENTS
& the secret to a solid bridge….
INTERNSHIPS…!

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Academy of Finance
at
East High School

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PRS Tax Services, Inc.
Skate World of Kernersville
Venables Tax Service LLC

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Academy
of
Hospitality & Tourism
Carver High School

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Academy of Hospitality & Tourism
at
Carver High School

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Academy of
Finance
at
West High School
Mrs. Byrd

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Salem Financial
Group, Inc

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Local Academy Partners
Internships, Past and Present
Baptist Hospital
BB&T
First Citizens Bank and Trust
Forsyth County Accounting
Allegacy Credit Union
Habitat for Humanity
Heritage Financial Planning
Novant Health
Right at Home
RMIC
Sharpe Images
Smith Barney
Soccer Unlimited
First Community
Truliant Federal Credit Union
Winston-Salem Forsyth County
Schools
Wealth Management

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Local Academy Partners
Other Activities
R J Reynolds
Petree Stockton
Forsyth Community College
Wilson Cook
Whole Foods Market
Edward Jones
Winston-Salem State University
Rotary Club of Clemmons
Big Shotz Tavern

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EMPLOYERS
Truliant &
Mr. Brian Gaither
& Marriott Corporation
The KEY“piece”!!!

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The Academies of Winston-Salem
Forsyth County Schools

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QUESTIONS
&
ANSWERS

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Mrs. Cheryl Causey Cox
Academy Director & School To Career
Coordinator
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
PO Box 2515
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
cccox@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
336.339.6742