fork shoals parent portal

How can I help my student succeed at Fork Shoals school?

Here are a few reminders to help you and your student have a successful year at Fork Shoals School: School starts promptly at 7:45 am. A parent must send a parent or doctor’s note for ANY absence or it will remain unexcused.

Are parents and family welcome in Fork Shoals?

Fork Shoals parents and family are welcome in our school. Please let us know how we can be of help to you to make your experiences and your child's experience at Fork Shoals the best!

What is a backpack for parents for Fork Shoals school?

The class in each grade level with the most students registered will earn a $25 Amazon gift card! Many thanks to these Fork Shoals School supporters! A backpack for parents account provides parents, guardians, or contacts with a central place to sign in to do the following:

How can I volunteer at Fork Shoals?

There are multiple opportunities for you to volunteer at Fork Shoals. Click here for an electronic whiteboard of teachers' needs. Contact the school office or a PTA board member for more information. We want you to be an active part of your child's education.

Spring Pictures

Fork Shoals Spring Pictures will be on Thursday, February 24th. Registration is required for your student to be photographed. A proof will be sent to your email and orders will be delivered to your home. Below is the link and access code to register your student (s). Again only those who register will be photographed.

BACKPACK FOR PARENTS

A backpack for parents account provides parents, guardians, or contacts with a central place to sign in to do the following:

Online Registration

If your student is registering as a NEW student to Greenville County Schools, you may now register online!

Information regarding student absences

Please feel free to call our school office for any questions at 355-5000.

Lunch Visitors

Parents are allowed to sign up to have lunch with their children. We have limited spaces as we are using the stage for the parent lunches because we can not have extras at our lunch tables. Below are a few points about this:

What is a parent portal?

The Parent Portal is a service offered to parents and guardians for accessing certain student records. The service allows parents and guardians to access information about ALL of their students through one convenient website. This eliminates the need to visit several different websites, make telephone calls or visit the school to access records and information.

Can you attach students who are not enrolled in PCPS?

Attach student (s) who are NOT currently enrolled or have never been enrolled in PCPS to your account. During open enrollment periods, parents may create a Parent Portal account and attach students who are not currently enrolled in PCPS. Create a parent portal account.

School Options

Learn about the wide variety of school options Polk County Public Schools offers for students of all ages.

Bullying

Information on identifying and reporting bullying for parents and students.

Get Involved

Information on how to become an approved volunteer and other ways to support Polk County Public Schools.

Policies, Procedures and Forms

Information on dress code, Code of Conduct, attendance, and Student Progression Plan.

Cameron's Collection

Library Media Services recently purchased Cameron’s Collection, a mental health and wellness e-book series for secondary students. The intended audience is 6th -12th grade students and parents. Access is anonymous. Flyers, posters, and bookmarks are being distributed at schools with QR codes for easy access.

At-Risk Student Programs

Polk County Public Schools serves at-risk students through various alternative education programs. These programs focus on correcting behaviors and developing attitudes and skills that will help students make positive changes in their lives.

Athletics

Learn about Polk County Public Schools’ athletics programs and how your child can join the team!

ACCESS YOUR STUDENTS INFORMATION

FWCS Gradebook Parents can access their students’ grades, attendance records, assignments and more through the FWCS Gradebook.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This guide contains valuable information that students and parents need to know regarding daily life in our district, from calendars, school meals and transportation to our nationally recognized school choice program.

Student Support

School/Department Index Facts and links to information about each school and administrative department

Dyslexia Assessment

We are committed to your child’s academic success and are glad to have the opportunity to provide your child with the support they need to be successful. As part of new legislation passed in the most recent assembly, SEA 217 provides guidance for testing students in grades K-2 for Dyslexia in an effort to provide earlier support for learners.

Additional Parent Resources

IDOE’s literacy team has created Literacy Family Guides for each elementary grade level K-5. These guides share grade level skills and ideas for how parents can get involved in their child’s education. Spanish translations are coming soon.

Before & After School Y Care

FWCS partners with the YMCA to provide childcare before and after school at many elementary schools, including half-day programs for pre-K students. The program provides snacks, homework assistance and structured activities.

Voluntary Student Accident Insurance

All students are provided medical coverage for athletics and accidents that occur during the school day and while participating in school-sponsored events and athletics. This coverage is free of charge to students and is secondary to any other medical coverage the student may have. Coverage may not cover the total cost of all claims.