Forsyth Country Day School

FCDS is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). ==Athletics==

FCDS athletic teams are nicknamed the Furies and compete in the Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC) and the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA). ==Notable alumni==

• Kathleen Baker 100 meter backstroke swimmer who won a gold and silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics • Tanner Beason Major League Soccer (MLS) player • Cal Cunningham American politician, lawyer, and veteran • Austin Dillon NASCAR Cup Series driver • Ty Dillon NASCAR Cup Series driver; younger brother of Austin Dillon • MacKenzie Mauzy actress • Ian Nelson actor • Blake Russell long-distance runner who represented the United States in the marathon at the 2008 Summer Olympics • Matt Spear former college soccer coach and current president of the Richmond Kickers • Wells Thompson professional soccer player • Adam Chase --- Contestant on and editor for Jet Lag: The Game == References ==