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°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, day school |
| Established | 1970 |
| CEEB code | 344421 |
| Head of school | Gardner Barrier[1] |
| Faculty | 70[2] |
| 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)[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[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[4]
- Cal Cunningham — American politician, lawyer, and veteran[5]
- Austin Dillon — NASCAR Cup Series driver[6]
- Ty Dillon — NASCAR Cup Series driver; younger brother of Austin Dillon[7]
- MacKenzie Mauzy — actress[8]
- Ian Nelson — actor
- Blake Russell — long-distance runner who represented the United States in the marathon at the 2008 Beijing Olympics[9]
- Matt Spear — former college soccer coach and current president of the Richmond Kickers[10]
- Wells Thompson — professional soccer player
References[edit]
- ^ "Head of School – Forsyth County Day School". www.fcds.org. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
- ^ https://www.fcds.org/#
- ^ "Tuition & Financial Aid". www.fcds.org. 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.