1. Is there a cost to attend SBH?

No. Sallie B Howard is a public charter school. Our school is funded by tax dollars just as public schools are funded. We do require that students purchase the official SBH School shirt from the school before the first day of classes.

2. What is a charter school?

SBH is a public charter school of choice. Charter schools are publicly funded elementary or secondary schools that have been freed from some of the rules and regulations that apply to other public schools. This freedom is in exchange for an increased accountability in producing certain results.

3. Is SBH a part of the Wilson County School system?

No. SBH is an independently operated charter school.

4. What grades does the school serve?

SBH offers Kindergarten through eighth grade.

5. Does the school provide transportation?

Yes. Parents of SBH students may elect to have their children ride the school bus to and from school. Each SBH student must maintain a current address on file at the school to ensure their placement on the proper bus. Any bus changes must be pre-approved by the transportation coordinator, Ms. Winstead and a Change of Address form must be completed.

6. Does the school participate in the free & reduced lunch program?

Yes. Our school participates in the Federal School Lunch Program. All parents must fill out an application for free or reduced lunch upon enrolling in school. After the application has been processed parents will be notified of their child’s lunch status for that school year.

7. Is there a uniform policy at SBH?
  

Yes. Every student at SBH is required to be in uniform each day. The uniform for all Kindergarten through fifth grade students is as follows: an official SBH School shirt and plain navy blue bottoms. Students in grades sixth through eighth must also wear the official SBH School shirt but are allowed a choice of plain navy blue or khaki bottoms. If a student wears any bottoms that have belt loops they are required to have a black or brown belt on. Shoes may not have black soles and no gang insignia. Click here for images of proper uniform wear.