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Input Wanted! Take the 2014-19 Facilities Plan Survey (Closes May 13th)
CLICK HEREfor the Survey!
Survey also located at
As the third fastest growing school district in the United States, Forsyth County Schools has added 8,000 new students in five years. However, the district's operational budget has not increased in those five years and there are no funds available for capital improvements, such as renovations and modifications, additions and new school construction.
Since January Forsyth County Schools has been working with various district departments, all schools and other stakeholders to create the 2014-2019 Facilities Plan to address instructional, facilities, and financing needs for the next five years. This survey is very important to our plan. Thank you in advance for providing input!
To review a PowerPoint presentation on the 2014-2019 Facilities Plan,CLICK HERE.
CLICK HERE to read the two page 2012-13 FCS Fact Sheet.
FCS Introduces NEW Student Job Board
FCS' Student Job Boardis designed to provide students opportunities to develop basic employability skills and to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences.
FCS job posting services are FREE andavailable to local employers, business, industry, government, and non-profit organizations for assistance in seeking qualified employees or interns for summer opportunities or employment during the school year.
The FCS Student Job Board contains detailed information on positions available in Forsyth County, requirements of the position, salary ranges, and other information to aid students in job searches.
To add a student job or search for one, visit
Support "I Have A Choice"
The "I Have a Choice" initiative, fundedby a grant from the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD),is designed to inform and educate youth and parents on the realities of underage drinking toencourage positive life choices.
Research shows that 23 percent of Georgia youth have consumed alcohol before the age of 13, while nearly the same percentage of high school students admitted to binge drinking.
Four slogans are currently displayed on local billboards. The slogans are:
- I Have A Choice... to not drink alcohol after prom
- I Have A Choice... to make responsible decisions for my future
- I Have A Choice... to not social host*
- I Have A Choice... to not provide alcohol to minors
Take time to talk to your children about not using alcohol so they can makepositive choices and live healthier lives. For information and resources visit:
*Social host is the legal term for the criminal and civil responsibility of a person who furnishes liquor to a minor.
/ Upcoming Events
5/9@4:00 pm
BOE Work Session
5/16 @ 4:30 pm
FCS 2012-13 Employee Retirement Reception
5/16 @ 6:00 pm
BOE Regular Meeting
5/24 Last Day of School
2013 High School Graduation Dates, Times and Locations
8/8 First Day of School!
2012-13 Student Calendar
2012-13 Student Assessment Calendars
2013 BOE Meeting Dates
2013-14 Student Calendar
FCS News
Planning for Next Year: FY14 Budget Timeline
FCS Named #2 Large-Sized Digital School District in Nation
2013 Summer School Opportunities for FCS Students
FCS Businesses: Advertise Your Part-Time Jobs on our Student Job Board
ATTN Parents: Rising 6th and 9th Grade Proof of Residency Requirements
Text Messaging Added to ParentPortal!
Parent Tech Toolbox
Sign-Up your Business as a Free Wi-Fi Spot for Students
FCS Approves New 2013-16 Strategic Plan