Forsyth Country Day School
Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a coeducational private day school located in Lewisville, North Carolina. FCDS was established in 1970.
| Forsyth Country Day School | |
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| Address | |
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5501 Shallowford Road , 27023 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°06′04″N 80°23′23″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, day school |
| Established | 1970 |
| CEEB code | 344421 |
| Head of school | Gardner Barrier[1] |
| Faculty | 70[2] |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 669 (2016[2]) |
| Color(s) | Navy, white, 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)[3] |
| Website | www |
Accreditation
FCDS is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Athletics
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
- Kathleen Baker – 100 meter backstroke swimmer who represented the United States in the 2016 Summer Olympics
- Cal Cunningham – American politician, lawyer, and veteran[4]
- Austin Dillon – NASCAR driver[5]
- Ty Dillon – NASCAR 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 Beijing Olympics[8]
- Matt Spear – former college soccer coach and current president of the Richmond Kickers[9]
- Wells Thompson – professional soccer player
References
- "Head of School – Forsyth County Day School". www.fcds.org. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
- "Private School Universe Survey". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- "Tuition & Financial Aid". www.fcds.org. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
- 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 Traid 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.
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