On March 22, 2018, the Forsyth Central High School STEM Academy became a nationally certified STEM program, through the AdvancEd external review process. AdvancedEd Certification is a mark of distinction and excellence indicative of the quality, rigor and substance of a program, as well as the continued commitment to improvement.
At the time of the certification, the STEM Academy was one of about 32 schools nationwide and 6 in the state of Georgia.
Welcome
The STEM Academy at Forsyth Central High School combines a rigorous learning environment focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Our unique learning community develops a student's potential and ensures students are well equipped to meet the challenges of post secondary education and STEM careers in a global economy. Graduates of the Forsyth Central High School STEM Academy will be able to formulate complex academic communications, engage in system thinking, be self managers, and demonstrate non-routine problem solving.
At FCHS we are leading STEM Academy students to become productive American citizens who will be…
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Non-routine problem solvers who can support and communicate their findings with evidence.
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Self-managers who can collaborate effectively and efficiently while leading and serving others.
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Able to establish and maintain academic, community and professional relationships.
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Confident risk-takers who will adapt and persevere when faced with challenges.
Core Values
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Positive working relationships between students and teachers drive exploratory learning where risks are encouraged and leads to collaborative work, where program expectations are clearly expressed to students.
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Students and instructors are passionate, enthusiastic and motivated about learning.
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Learning communities exist where students are guided in building successful, supportive relationships with other students and where stakeholders are in continuous collaboration with each other.
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A rigorous program prepares students for college, where instruction is designed to be relevant, real-world, and engaging through effective and innovative instructional strategies.