1. What is FCS doing well? Being on the forefront of innovation
High expectations for all with support
STEM (Farm to Table)
Community Partnerships/ Involvement––Seimens, Automation Direct
Developing hot spots/ outreach provide equity & access
Highly qualified & exceptional teachers
Vision & Autonomy
Schools have flexibility to provide needed resources–school autonomy
Non-Traditional choices – Forsyth Academy; Forsyth Virtual
Tons of technology/ up-to-date curriculum
Quality of staff & facilities

2. Online survey results of what FCS is doing well

3. What does FCS need to improve upon?
Assess vertical alignment of literacy instruction
Writing strategies K-12
Personalized learning-expanding
Social/ emotional health plan to keep up with academic acceleration/advancement
Diversity training & cultural awareness to ensure all cultures & socioeconomic levels feel included & valued
Redistricting new buildings/ construction (continued growth)
Staff diversity
Vocational programs- more at varied locations
Provide accessible organized, coherent instructional materials, textbooks
County wide playing field- Technology available in school and lack of technology for poor students
Equity (PTA, Booster)

4. Online survey of what FCS needs to improve upon

5. What is FCS currently not doing that should be initiated?
Life application skills (Home Economics & Financial Planning)
Educate parents about programs such as automotive, cosmetology etc. > introduce in middle schools
Suicide prevention
Bring back social/ emotional learning by counselors at all levels
Make community aware and knowledgeable of programs (without judgment)
Mentoring – recruitment of families & business leaders
Receptionist who speaks majority language (Spanish etc.)
Actively recruit diverse staff members
Need a fine arts academy & language academy
Bring back foreign language instruction in elementary schools
All schools need furniture & spaces to match instructional programs/ collaboration
Partner with community groups to provide transportation for parents to attend meetings/ conferences
Tap more into partners in education for help with technology access with the internet and devices

6. Do you believe the traits and attributes in FCS’ Learner Profile prepare students to be college and career ready?
The majority answered yes. The following are suggestions for improvement:
Can we create a kid friendly version that is understandable to our younger learners?
Personal Qualities: Coping & resilience and advocating for others needs more emphasis; “Live to Give” 7 mindsets
Interact effectively, communicate for themselves, not through parents
Build self-motivated learners
Provide emphasis on life balancing skills
More organizational and time management skills are needed

7. FCS beliefs put into daily practice:

8. Agreement as to what FCS provides