Principal's Message

Welcome to Southern Fulton Elementary School!

At Southern Fulton Elementary School, we believe that every child deserves to be known, valued, challenged, and supported. Our staff is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where students can grow academically, behaviorally, and socially. We are proud of the strong partnerships we have built with our families and community, and we recognize that student success is greatest when we work together.

Our school motto, "Every Student Matters. Every Day Counts," serves as the foundation for everything we do. We understand that every interaction, every lesson, and every day provides an opportunity to make a positive impact on a child's future. As educators, it is our responsibility to ensure that every student receives the support, encouragement, and opportunities necessary to reach their full potential.

Mission Statement

The mission of Southern Fulton Elementary School is to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where all students achieve academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success.

Vision Statement

Southern Fulton Elementary School will be a place where every student is valued, challenged, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Core Values

At Southern Fulton Elementary School, we believe:

• Every student can learn and achieve at high levels.
• Positive relationships are essential to student success.
• High expectations should be maintained for all students.
• Collaboration improves outcomes for students and staff.
• Data should drive instructional and behavioral decisions.
• Every student deserves access to meaningful learning opportunities.
• Continuous improvement is everyone's responsibility.

Schoolwide Expectations

Through our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework, students are encouraged to demonstrate our three schoolwide expectations every day:

Be Kind
Treat others with respect, empathy, and compassion.

Be Safe
Make choices that protect yourself and others.

Be Responsible
Take ownership of your actions, learning, and behavior.

These expectations are taught, modeled, and reinforced throughout our school and serve as the foundation of our positive school culture.

Supporting Every Student

Southern Fulton Elementary School serves students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6. We utilize a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework and a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework to ensure that every student receives the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support needed to succeed.

Our dedicated staff works hard to provide meaningful learning experiences, targeted interventions, enrichment opportunities, and a welcoming environment where students feel connected and supported. We remain committed to continuous improvement and to preparing students not only for academic success, but also for success as responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

Thank you for visiting our website and for your support of Southern Fulton Elementary School. We look forward to partnering with you as we continue to make our school a place where every student matters and every day counts.

Sincerely,

Tyler Burns
Principal
Southern Fulton Elementary School