| Established | 1970 (age 56) |
|---|---|
| Head of school | Nathan Battle |
| Ceeb | 344421 |
| Address | 5501 Shallowford Road |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Grades | Preschool–12 |
| City | Lewisville, North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth County |
| State | North Carolina |
| Zipcode | 27023 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 36.1012°N 80.3896°W |
| Enrollment | 924 |
| Enrollment as of | 2022 |
| Faculty | 220[1] |
| Colors | Navy, white, and silver |
| Athletics | 40 athletic teams |
| Mascot | The Fury |
| Athletic conference | North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA), Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC) |
| Tuition | $13,900–$23,990 (2019–20)[2] |
| Rival | Greensboro Day School High Point Christian Academy Weslyan Christian Academy |
| Accreditation | SAIS, SACS |
| Website | www.fcds.org |
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 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
- ^ 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.