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[Aug. 1, 2005]

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[Aug. 1, 2005]

New Associate Superintendent Named for Teaching, Learning and Student Support
Dr. Patty Rooks, Associate Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Student Support, was released from her contract with the Forsyth County School System so that she could accept a position with the Fulton County School System...
[Jul. 25, 2005]

Tax-Free Weekend Makes Back-To-School Shopping Easier on Pocketbook
Back-to-school shopping might be a bit less painful to the wallet this year if you plan to hit the stores July 28-31, the days designated for tax-free shopping in Georgia. Clothing, computers and school supplies will be exempt from taxes during this upcoming four-day tax "holiday"...
[Jul. 24, 2005]

Land Purchased for Fifth Forsyth County High School
By 2009, Forsyth County will have a fifth high school to accommodate the continual rapid growth of one of the nation's fastest-growing counties...
[Jul. 11, 2005]

All 24 Forsyth County Schools Make 'Adequate Yearly Progress'
Forsyth County Schools is pleased to announce another academic gain, as the school system collectively made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the 2005 school year...
[Jul. 8, 2005]

Students In Forsyth County Leading Most Metro-Atlanta Districts in 2005 CRCT Scores
Parents of 3rd and 5th grade students in Forsyth County should pat their little scholars on the back, as both grade levels scored higher than almost all districts in reading and math...
[Jun. 28, 2005]

Georgia Schools Making the Grade Based on 2005 CRCT Results
The 2005 Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) scores are in, indicating that the state's promotion and retention policy is enhancing student achievement. Third grade reading scores jumped two percentage points this year, and 83 percent of all fifth graders passed the CRCT in reading and math...
[Jun. 17, 2005]

Alpharetta Campus of DeVry University Adds New Options to Information Systems Degree Programs
With the rise in "cyber crime," the demand for specialists in IT security and forensics is on the increase. Responding to this rapidly growing need for IT specialists, DeVry University will expand its existing program, beginning in July, at the University's Alpharetta and Decatur campuses...
[Jun. 16, 2005]

Georgia Virtual School
The Georgia Virtual School, an education initiative of the Department of Education, provides opportunities and options for Georgia students to engage in Advanced Placement, College Preparatory, Career and Technical, and other electives online to enhance their learning experiences....
[Jun. 16, 2005]

Forsyth County Board of Education Board Seat Open Due to Resignation
With the recent resignation of Rebecca Hollingsworth, the District 2 Board of Education seat is now open to Forsyth County residents interested in serving on the school board. The appointment will be in effect until the general election in November 2006...
[Jun. 10, 2005]

H.E.R.O. Hopes To Establish Positive Relationship With School Board
H.E.R.O. Publicity Chair, Michelle Webster, asks group to stay on task and keep their mission statement in focus: Building and implementing a vision of what our public school system could be. In order to accomplish this, H.E.R.O. members need to keep open minds and establish a positive working relationship with the school board, particularly with regard to the newly imposed school start/end times...
[Jun. 7, 2005]

2005-06 School Calendar
Forsyth County Schools Start back on August 8th with new school hours. Click here for a printable calendar with official start and end times...
[Jun. 7, 2005]

Vickery Creek Middle School Wins Phone Book Recycling Contest
More than 10,000 pounds of phone books were collected this year as part of Keep Forsyth Beautiful's phone book recycling contest that schools across the County participated in...
[Jun. 1, 2005]