Forsyth Country Day School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Forsyth Country Day School |
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Forsyth Country Day School in 2004
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5501 Shallowford Road
27023
United States
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| Coordinates | 36°06′04″N 80°23′23″W / 36.1012°N 80.3896°W |
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| Type | Private, day school |
| Established | 1970 |
| CEEB code | 344421 |
| Head of school | Nathan Battle |
| Faculty | 70 |
| Grades | Preschool–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 924 (2022) |
| Color(s) | Navy, white, and silver |
| Athletics | 40 athletic teams |
| Athletics conference | North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA), Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC) |
| Nickname | Furies |
| Accreditation | SAIS, SACS |
| Tuition | $13,900–$23,990 (2019–20) |
Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a private school in Lewisville, North Carolina. It's a "day school," meaning students attend classes during the day and go home afterward. Both boys and girls can attend, as it is a coeducational school. FCDS first opened its doors in 1970.
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What is Accreditation?
Why Schools Get Accredited
Forsyth Country Day School is officially recognized by two important groups: the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). This recognition is called accreditation. It means these organizations have checked the school and confirmed it meets high standards for education.
Sports and Teams
The Furies in Action
The sports teams at FCDS are known as the Furies. They compete in two athletic conferences. These are the Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC) and the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA). Being part of these conferences means the Furies play against other schools in organized sports leagues.
Famous People Who Attended FCDS
Athletes and Performers
Many talented individuals have graduated from Forsyth Country Day School. Here are a few of them:
- Kathleen Baker — A swimmer who won a gold and a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. She competed in the 100-meter backstroke.
- Tanner Beason — A professional soccer player in Major League Soccer (MLS).
- Austin Dillon — A professional NASCAR driver. He competes in the top series, the NASCAR Cup Series.
- Ty Dillon — Also a NASCAR Cup Series driver. He is Austin Dillon's younger brother.
- MacKenzie Mauzy — An actress.
- Ian Nelson — An actor.
- Blake Russell — A long-distance runner. She represented the United States in the marathon at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
- Matt Spear — A former college soccer coach. He is currently the president of the Richmond Kickers, a professional soccer team.
- Wells Thompson — A professional soccer player.
Politicians and Leaders
- Cal Cunningham — An American politician, lawyer, and military veteran.
