Forsyth Country Day School
 | This article relies on a single source. (October 2019) |
| Forsyth Country Day School | |
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 Forsyth Country Day School in 2004 | |
| Location | |
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5501 Shallowford Road , Forsyth County , North Carolina 27023 United States 36°06′04″N 80°23′23″W / 36.1012°N 80.3896°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, day school |
| Established | 1970 |
| CEEB code | 344421 |
Head of school | Valorie Baker |
| Faculty | 220[1] |
| Grades | Preschool–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 924 (2022) |
| Colors | Navy, white, and silver |
| Athletics | 40 athletic teams |
Athletics conference | North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA), Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC) |
| Mascot | The Fury |
| Nickname | Furies |
| Rival | Greensboro Day School High Point Christian Academy Weslyan Christian Academy |
| Accreditation | SAIS, SACS |
| Tuition | $13,900–$23,990 (2019–20)[2] |
| Website | www |
Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a coeducational private day school located in Lewisville, North Carolina. FCDS was established in 1970.
Accreditation
[edit]FCDS is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).[citation needed]
Athletics
[edit]FCDS athletic teams are nicknamed the Furies and compete in the Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC) and the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA).
Notable alumni
[edit]- Kathleen Baker — 100 meter backstroke swimmer who won a gold and silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics
- Tanner Beason — Major League Soccer (MLS) player[3]
- Cal Cunningham — American politician, lawyer, and veteran[4]
- Austin Dillon — NASCAR Cup Series driver[5]
- Ty Dillon — NASCAR Cup Series driver; younger brother of Austin Dillon[6]
- MacKenzie Mauzy — actress[7]
- Ian Nelson — actor
- Blake Russell — long-distance runner who represented the United States in the marathon at the 2008 Summer Olympics[8]
- Matt Spear — former college soccer coach and current president of the Richmond Kickers[9]
- Wells Thompson — professional soccer player
- Adam Chase — Contestant on and editor for Jet Lag: The Game
References
[edit]- ↑ https://www.fcds.org/#
- ↑ "Tuition & Financial Aid". www.fcds.org. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
- ↑ Tanner Beason - Men's Soccer - Stanford University Athletics. gostanford.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- ↑ Candidate - J. Calvin "Cal" Cunningham - Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ↑ Anderson, Lars. Austin Dillon Steps In. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ↑ Pryson, Mike. (Oct 22, 2014). NASCAR's Richard Childress Racing crew member Ray Wright walks the walk for childhood hunger. Autoweek. Retrieved Jul 22, 2020.
- ↑ (Jan 30, 2015). Clodfelter, Tim. Tim's Top 5: Up-and-coming celebs with Triad ties. Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ↑ (Jul 3, 2008). Pruitt, Marc. Local Stars: Basketball star and marathon runner preparing for the Olympics in Beijing. Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ↑ Coach Spear Inducted into the FCDS Hall of Fame. davidsonwildcats.com. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
Categories:
- Private high schools in North Carolina
- Private middle schools in North Carolina
- Private elementary schools in North Carolina
- Schools in Forsyth County, North Carolina
- Educational institutions in the United States established in 1970
- Segregation academies in North Carolina
- 1970 establishments in North Carolina