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WINSTON-SALEM STREET SCHOOL

A road to hope

aka W.S.S.S.   |   Winston-Salem, NC   |  wsstreetschool.org

Mission

MISSION
The Winston-Salem Street School is dedicated to the belief that a quality education is the most effective way of transforming disenfranchised youth of our society into productive citizens.

Ruling year info

2003

Executive Director

Mr. Mike Foster

Main address

630 W. 6th Street

Winston-Salem, NC 27101 USA

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EIN

81-0566874

NTEE code info

Secondary/High School (B25)

Youth Community Service Clubs (O51)

Secondary/High School (B25)

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

In Forsyth County, 400-500 students drop out of public high schools annually. The Winston-Salem Street School works diligently to not only reach those students, but create an environment and an alternative learning setting that allows them to succeed. The Street School realizes that there is not a cookie cutter approach to education and that some are just not meant to flourish in traditional public schools. Through small class sizes and flexibility in implementing programs in a different way, the Street School effectively makes a dent each year in the drop out rate in our community.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Alternative High School

Full high school curriculum for 14-20 year olds, recognized by the State of NC and Forsyth County. Classes run M-F from 9:00 a.m. to 2:40 job opportunities, and career possibilities. P.E. and activities assisted by formal partnership with local YMCA. Over 200 graduates to date.

Population(s) Served
Adolescents

Where we work

Affiliations & memberships

National Association of Private Schools 2021

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Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

The primary goals of the Street School are:
- Reach at-risk high school age students in our community
- Offer those students the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma
- Show this population that there is a pathway to a bright and productive future
- Establish trust and buy-in from students to put forth 100% in our program

The key component to all reaching our goals as a educational institution is convincing our students that they have purpose, they have what it takes to succeed and they will put full trust in our program and staff. Like anything else in life, our students will only get out of the Street School experience what they put in. The program produces results...it is our job to make sure our students understand and strive for those results for themselves.

The Street School is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that receives no state or federal funds. Our operating budget is generated each year through private donations from individuals, businesses, churches and foundations. Being an accredited private school allows our organization to design a program that works for the population we serve. Flexibility in teaching and learning styles is key to the Street School's success and that translates to the support we receive from donors. We can only be as effective as the dollars we raise. With that said, donors, supporters and volunteers appreciate the Street School for it's ability to make such an impact in the community with limited resources.

Since 2004, 200 students have graduated from the Street School. Last year alone, 23 students received their diplomas. Our goal is to continue to reach these types of numbers, making a significant impact in the county's drop out rate.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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WINSTON-SALEM STREET SCHOOL

Board of directors
as of 07/26/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Steve Strawsburg

Winston-Salem Street School

Term: 2021 - 2024


Board co-chair

Dana Van Horn

Pinnacle Finacial Partners

Term: 2023 - 2025

Mike Foster

Jack Lynch

Lee Bryan

Telisha Roberts

Rob Showfety

Steve Strawsburg

Virginia Seatherton

Cory Russell

Megan Lawson

Kamu Dishmon

Anne Abernethy

Will Goodson

Amir Henry

Daniel Lovett

Austin Moody

Vicki Robins

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 7/26/2024
info Candid has made improvements to the race and ethnicity options.

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 05/04/2021

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.