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Education

Elementary Education in Forsyth County Schools profile that describes the attributes of students
attending and graduating from a Forsyth County
Education school. With these academic skills and personal
characteristics, Forsyth County Schools’ students
In Forsyth County, education and lifelong learning is highly esteemed are college and career ready.
New schools Brandywine Elementary and
and regularly practiced. An amazing 91.6 percent of residents hold a high DeSana Middle will open in August 2016.
Additionally, phases of construction at Forsyth
school diploma and/or some college, while 44.6 percent have earned Central High, Lambert High, North Forsyth High
and South Forsyth High, as well as South Forsyth
a Bachelor’s degree or higher, making Forsyth County one of the most Middle and Riverwatch Middle will open this fall.
Construction projects across the county, including
educated counties in the nation. West Forsyth High, will continue up to 2018 as part
Educational and lifelong success of the 2014 bonds. In August 2018, the district will
begins in Forsyth’s fine public and middle, and six high schools which includes Forsyth open Denmark High and the Alliance Academy for
private schools from Pre-K to twelfth Virtual Academy, FCS’ 6-12 online school. Innovation of Cumming-Forsyth County, which will
grade, and continues through the As the seventh largest of 180 school districts in provide 9-12, secondary and continuing education.
many higher educational institutions Georgia, Forsyth County Schools have the highest The district invites you to stay connected
average ACT composite score in Georgia and the by visiting its website, www.forsyth.k12.ga.us,
following on social media (@FCSchoolsGA
in the area. SAT and ACT scores rank among the highest SAT score in Metro Atlanta among county on Twitter, @FCSchools on Facebook, and @
ForsythCoSchoolsGA on Instagram), and to
highest of Georgia’s school districts. Whether career school districts, as well as the top ACT score in download the updated mobile app, Forsyth County
Schools GA.
training at Lanier Tech or traditional undergraduate Georgia for districts that tested at least 500 > Forsyth County School System

and graduate studies at the local campus of the students. Additionally, Forsyth County Schools 1120 Dahlonega Highway
Cumming, GA 30040
University of North Georgia suits your needs best, maintain the highest graduation rate, 94 percent, 770-887-2461

you will find our standards are high and our goal is among Georgia’s large school districts and • Mountain Education Charter High School •

your success. among Metro Atlanta’s county school districts. Mountain Education Charter High School is a
non-traditional high school serving students in
• Forsyth County Schools • Forsyth County Schools also maintain the lowest North Georgia. MECHS offers a unique opportunity
millage (tax) rate and per pupil expenditures in to any student who wishes to earn an accredited
Georgia high school diploma.
Forsyth County Schools is proud to be one of the Metro Atlanta. MECHS has 13 locations across North Georgia
offering a full range of high school courses in a
top districts in Georgia and the United States. The Forsyth County School’s path to greatness is convenient, flexible, self-paced format. All classes
are held in the evening so students can work
District’s success has been accomplished through outlined in the district’s Strategic Plan, which was during the day and attend school at night. Tuition is
100 percent FREE for students who enroll at MECHS
dedication to its mission and a commitment to created with input from students, staff and business full time.
All courses are mastery-based, which means
continuous improvement through the cooperative and community members. The plan focuses on the students cannot fail a course. There are no deadlines,
so they can take as much or as little time as they
efforts of all stakeholders. needs of Forsyth County Schools’ primary customer, need to successfully complete their coursework.
Students enroll at MECHS for a variety of reasons.
Forsyth County Schools is home to more than the individual student. The strategic compass for A student who dropped out of high school can
enroll with MECHS and pick up right where they
45,000 students in 37 schools – 21 elementary, ten the plan is the Learner Profile, which is an advanced left off. They may have gotten behind in school and
need to catch up. Some have to work during the
day to help support their families. A few students
have children of their own and have to take care of
them during the day.
Whatever the reason for enrolling, students
will find a helpful, caring environment at MECHS
where they can succeed. The teachers and staff
are dedicated to helping students achieve success

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