Forsyth County Schools (FCS) are currently redrawing school attendance zones for the 2009-10 school year. This redistricting is necessary because of overcrowding at current schools and the opening of five new schools in August, 2009. These schools include Brookwood ES, Haw Creek ES, Whitlow ES, Lakeside MS and Lambert HS.
For a timeline, maps, FAQs and video, visit www.forsyth.k12.ga.us, go to "select a link" and select "redistricting."
The final lines will be approved in May 2008. Prior to approval, there will be three drafts of maps posted online and in your school on 2/20, 3/5 and 4/3.
Suggestions on the first two drafts can be submitted online or by calling 770-887-2461, extension 205025.
Local School Councils (LSCs) will also have an opportunity to provide suggestions for improving the drafts. Suggestions on the third draft can be shared at two public forums, 4/22/08 at 7 p.m. at Forsyth Central HS and 4/29/08 at 7 p.m. at South Forsyth HS.
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Why are school attendance lines being redrawn?
School attendance lines are being redrawn to accommodate the opening of the following schools in 2009:
• Brookwood ES, a two-story school located on Vaughn Drive
• Whitlow ES, a one story school located on Castleberry Road
• Haw Creek ES and Lakeside MS, two two-story schools located adjacent to each other on Echols Road.
• Lambert HS, which is located next to Sharon Elementary on Nichols Road. Lambert is a two story design similar to West Forsyth High. Lambert will open without a senior class.
These schools are funded by our voters who approved the 2006 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and bond referendum. New lines are also being redrawn to accommodate the overcrowding at our existing schools.
Why is FCS opening new schools?
FCS continues to be one of the fastest growing school districts in Georgia and the nation. We have grown from a medium size system to a large system by adding more than 20,000 students since 1995, a more than 200 percent increase. This is the equivalent of adding approximately 19 new middle schools. Currently, FCS is home to close to 31,000 students and is projected to grow to over 50,000 students in 5 years.
How are the new schools being funded?
The new schools are being funded with monies from the state and from the voter approved the 2006 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST III) and bond referendum. This SPLOST/bond is separate from the county (commissioners) and city's SPLOST.
How can I provide feedback?
• Web form -- www.forsyth.k12.ga.us, go to "select a link" and choose redistricting
• Voice mail - 770-887-2461 x205025
• 2 Community Forums for public input
Cluster meetings will also be held for school LSC members.
More information is available at www.forsyth.k12.ga.us.
Labels: Forsyth, Forsyth County Schools, Redistricting, School
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