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Education

Forsyth Schools’ GADOE School Climate 5- Star Ratings

5 = Excellent, 4 = Above Average

Big Creek ES Piney Grove MS
Brookwood ES Riverwatch MS
i-Achieve Academy Settles Bridge ES
Lakeside MS South Forsyth MS
Lambert HS Vickery Creek ES
Liberty MS Vickery Creek MS
Midway ES

Equipping students to School climate refers to the quality and character of school life.
Know, Grow and Go! All Forsyth County Schools received 5- or 4-Star ratings.

Bridgeway Christian Academy (BCA) is and realize their true potential by earning a high Special Instruction Schools & Tutoring
dedicated to providing excellence in Christ- school diploma. Graduates of MECHS earn an
centered education, equipping students official Georgia high school diploma and must have > Cumming Dance Academy, Inc.
to know, grow, and go! Offering preschool completed all state requirements for graduation, 419 Tribble Gap Road
through eighth grade, BCA is accredited including all mandated state tests. Cumming, GA 30040
by the Association of Christian Schools MECHS is fully accredited by the Southern 770-781-4922
International (ACSI), and Association of Colleges and Schools and all credits
SACS/AdvancED. earned are transferable to any high school. > Mathnasium of West Forsyth
A proven curriculum challenges There are two sites in Forsyth County. The sites 5850 South Vickery Street
students while emphasizing a biblical are open 4:30-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Contact Cumming, GA 30040
worldview. Smartboards are utilized MECHS via phone, 678-965-4971, or www.mymec.org. 770-406-8701
in every classroom, and middle school > Mountain Education Charter High School
students may bring their own devices > Moohan Martial Arts of Cumming
for note taking and e-books. Character • 1130 Dahlonega Highway 1680 Buford Highway
development and community service are Cumming, GA 30040 Cumming, GA 30041
emphasized with opportunities for all • 136 Elm Street 770-888-4244
grades and a quarterly requirement of five Cumming, GA 30040
hours of service time for middle school > Omega Learning Center
students. Weekly chapel, Spanish class, • Private Schools • 2585 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 100
physical education, and a rich fine Cumming, GA 30041
arts program (art, drama, band and music) In addition to the excellent public school 770-205-5586
round out the BCA experience. The school system, Forsyth County also offers several options
yearbook and newspaper class provide for private school education. The following schools > Sawnee School of Ballet, Inc.
additional opportunities for middle school are proud members of the Cumming-Forsyth 433 Canton Highway, Suite 312
students to explore their interests. Chamber of Commerce: Cumming, GA 30040
Students in grades 5-8 participate in > The Goddard School 770-887-0756
a wide range of inter-scholastic sports
including basketball, soccer, tennis, 5416 Bethelview Road > World Jiu-Jitsu Academy
volleyball, track and field, golf, swimming, Cumming, GA 30040 433 Canton Road, Suite 313
and cross country. As a participant in the 678-455-5151 Cumming, GA 30040
North Atlanta Metro League (NAML), BCA > Horizon Christian Academy 678-590-8225
offers a competitive athletics program that 1270 Sawnee Drive
challenges our athletes to perform to the Cumming, GA 30040 • Higher Education •
best of their physical and athletic abilities 678-947-0711
while honoring God, both in and out of the > McGinnis Woods Country Day School Forsyth County residents have numerous
sports arena. 5380 Faircroft Drive opportunities for higher education within the
School tours are offered year round, Alpharetta, GA 30005 county, as well as additional opportunities in
Monday-Thursday from 9a.m. - 1p.m. For 770-664-7764 nearby counties. Whether you are looking for a
additional information, or to schedule an > Pinecrest Academy four-year college, a technical or certificate program,
955 Peachtree Parkway or additional job training, education of the highest
individual tour, contact BCA Admissions Cumming, GA 30041 caliber is available in Forsyth County.
at 678-942-1126, or www. 770-888-4477
bridgewayca.org. Lanier Technical College

Lanier Technical College’s Forsyth Campus serves
as the county’s foremost workforce development
resource. The college’s academic program offerings
include associate of applied science degrees,
diplomas, and technical certificates of credit in 15
fields. In addition, the college provides customized

32 Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce • 770-887-6461 • www.cummingforsythchamber.org