Highlights

Four years have passed since King’s Fork High School opened its doors in September of 2004.  In that time we have seen much change and we continue to get better and better.  For the fourth consecutive year, KFHS is a fully accredited school!  We are extremely proud of our faculty, students and support staff, who have made this possible. 

Our staff is committed to continuous improvement.  The teachers plan diligently to meet the needs of our many diverse learners and attend professional development activities regularly throughout the year. 

School Snapshot Grades - 9 through 12 Principal - Suzanne Moore, Ed.D. Assistant Principals - Elke Boone DeBerry Goodwin Chris Quattlebaum Mascot - Bulldogs Colors - Maroon and Vegas Gold 2008 Enrollment - 1,439 Average Class Size - 29 Accreditation - Fully Accredited Parents to Contact - Amy Hommel- 538-2995 Lorri Banks- 538-0538 For School Contact Information link here

King’s Fork is a large high school with a family atmosphere.  All staff members help create this safe, orderly environment which enhances the educational experience for all of our Bulldog students.

Beginning this fall, King’s Fork will house the Pre-International Baccalaureate program.  This program of study for incoming ninth graders is a pre-cursor to the International Baccalaureate program, which is much more challenging than the regular course of study for high school.  Forty-four students from across the city will participate.  In addition to core studies, these students will learn a second language and participate in community service activities.  It is the first program of its kind offered by Suffolk Public Schools. 

 

We are also very proud of the senior class of 2008.  These students were collectively offered over three million dollars in scholarship and grant money for college.  Three students each earned a $63,000 DNIMAS scholarship to Norfolk State University, two students earned full scholarships, one to Virginia Tech and one to Chowan College.  

Not only are Bulldogs strong academically, but athletically as well.

Shining Stars at King's Fork High Allen Kelly soared as the State Pole Vaulting Champion. The Lady Bulldogs, our girl’s basketball team, won back to back Southeastern District and Tournament titles in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.  The boy’s basketball team won the title of Southeastern District Tournament Champions for 2007-2008 and came in second place in the Eastern Region Tournament. The KF Marching Bulldogs have won the Tournament of Bands Chapter XII Group 1 Championship for the second straight year with titles in the fall of 2006 and 2007. The varsity football team had their first winning season, 6-4.  English Teacher, Courtney Gavin, was named High School Rookie Teacher of the Year for Suffolk Public Schools. Science Teacher, Kelly Gower, was named King’s Fork Teacher of the Year. Rachel Fiel was selected as a delegate for the 2008 Youth Leadership Forum held at Christopher Newport University. Seniors James Lego, Kitt Moger, and John Wehner earned the 2008 High Schools That Work Award of Educational Achievement. The School-Student-Parent and Community Relationship Strong Schools are the result of a strong school-student-parent- and community relationship.  Fostering a stronger relationship with the parent community, KFHS opened a Parent Resource Center during the academic year.  Located in our Guidance Department, parents are encouraged to visit it and pick up brochures and pamphlets on a number of topics ranging from teen pregnancy, teen drug use, coping mechanisms to career planning. Community involvement is very important to us. We value the benefits of partnerships through three local business enterprises who provide donations and services in kind, monetarily and instructionally.  We salute the partnering efforts of:  Hair By Christina – Full Day Spa The YMCA, Suffolk Sentara Obici Hospital

2008 Test Scores The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) are a framework of basic skills students in each grade level should learn in English, math, science, social studies, and technology. The SOL tests are given each spring to measure students' success in meeting these state standards. State benchmarks for 2008 is a 70 percent pass rate in all subjects. 2008 SOL Scores: English  93  Math 78 Science 90 History 84 After Graduation 64 percent of students planned to continue their education at two-or four-year colleges, or technical schools. Another 7 percent plan to join the military.                      Class of 2008 www.spsk12.net/schools/kfhs/