Forsyth Country Day School
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (October 2019) |
| Forsyth Country Day School | |
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5501 Shallowford Road , 27023 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°06′04″N 80°23′23″W / 36.1012°N 80.3896°WCoordinates: 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 | 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 |
Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a coeducational private day school located in Lewisville, North Carolina. FCDS was established in 1970.
Accreditation[]
FCDS is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).[citation needed]
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 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 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.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "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.
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 established in 1970
- Segregation academies in North Carolina
- 1970 establishments in North Carolina