HOMEBOUND/ HOSPITAL EDUCATION

Homebound/ Hospital Education is a public school that is part of the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district, located in Winston-Salem, NC with about 22 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Homebound/ Hospital Education has a student/teacher ratio of about 0:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Homebound/Hospital Education program within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system is a specialized instructional service designed to ensure continuity of learning for students who are unable to attend their traditional school site due to a documented medical or psychiatric condition. The program serves as a bridge, allowing students to keep pace with their grade-level curriculum while they are recovering or undergoing treatment, thereby preventing them from falling behind academically during significant health challenges.

Instruction is typically provided by qualified teachers who work closely with the student’s home school to manage assignments, coordinate with classroom teachers, and provide one-on-one support. By offering this flexibility, the program minimizes the educational disruption often associated with long-term illness or hospitalization, supporting the social and academic well-being of students until they are medically cleared to transition back into the standard classroom environment.

For more information, contact Homebound/ Hospital Education at (336) 703-4250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.