One Schoolhouse, technology, and libraries engage students

One Schoolhouse

Bioethics. Number Theory. Filmmaking. International Relations. Graphic Design. What do all of these courses have in common? They’re all offered to FCDS students through One Schoolhouse!

We are excited to share a new learning opportunity and series of courses for our eleventh and twelfth-grade students. FCDS is partnering with One Schoolhouse, a consortium of more than 90 leading independent schools representing more than 15 countries and 25 states.

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One Schoolhouse programs offer our students a way to pursue their passions, learn with peers from around the globe, and acquire and practice modern learning skills that will serve them well in college, their careers, and life. 

One Schoolhouse courses are taught by experienced faculty from renowned peer schools all over the world. Students in One Schoolhouse classes collaborate on challenging and interesting projects with students from around the world.

Forsyth Country Day School faculty also participate in One Schoolhouse's professional learning to hone best practices and access the latest resources and research.

 

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Technology

Technology is an essential tool for preparing students for what’s ahead.

At FCDS, technology is used to support the curriculum and to create authentic learning environments where students use appropriate tools to support their classwork.

Technology is integrated into the curriculum at all levels through the use of Chromebooks, Smartboards, and iPads, coupled with productive and enriching experiences using the latest Web 2.0 applications, iPad educational apps, and interactive lessons. 

Chromebooks

In order to expand learning opportunities, each student and faculty member in grades 5 to 12 is provided with a Google Chromebook loaded with Google for Education for their school and personal use.

With a common technology platform, we:
  • Prepare students for 21st-century integration of digital tools
  • Engage in collaborative teaching and learning
  • Access new learning materials and methods
  • Support the school’s global learning initiative
  • Increase student engagement in the learning process by allowing teachers to adapt curricula to make learning more engaging and interactive
Technology Classes

The Upper School offers classes in interactive programming, web design, and AP Computer Science. These courses teach logic and problem-solving while also discussing graphics, media types, computer networking, digital storage, hardware, and much more. In our programming classes, students are introduced to elements of the computer sciences while creating challenging simulations and games. AP Computer Science discusses object-oriented programming while learning the Java programming language.  

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The Middle School offers technology courses in fifth and sixth grades where keyboarding, 3D design and fabrication skills, programming, and productivity tools all play an important role.

The seventh and eighth grade offer an elective course called Digital Design and Programming that further explores programming and design prototyping in the Middle School maker space.
 
Technology affects every corner of the world in which we live and having a base knowledge of the necessary skills will prove useful to our students today and tomorrow.

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Our Libraries

At the heart of every school is a wonderful library. 

We’re proud to provide an inviting and comfortable place for our students to learn, discover, and read!

The Williams Library Discovery Center boasts two libraries to meet the research, independent and self-selected needs of the entire FCDS community. Our libraries, the Smith Library for Lower School and the Clay Library for Middle and Upper School, have a combined collection of over 20,000 print volumes, an eBook collection with over 300 titles, and access to over 30 online databases and journals. The Williams Library Discovery Center encourages and promotes the development of research and information skills for our 21st-century learners.

Our Resources
  • Access to over 20,000 volumes including magazines, periodicals, and DVDs
  • On and off-campus access to hundreds of titles through eBook subscription services (Gale, OverDrive, and Salem)
  • Periodical and scholarly journal articles accessible through EBSCO, JSTOR, SIRS Discoverer, and NewsBank
  • Nonfiction research databases such as CultureGrams, Literature Resource Center Plus and Biography Reference Center
  • Online streaming resources through Classroom Video on Demand, BrainPOP and Discovery Education
  • Manuals and tutorials available to help with creating bibliographies and supporting research projects across grade levels

So whether our students are researching a science project, exploring Greek mythology, or just discovering Harry Potter, we’re happy to provide them with everything they need to learn, grow, and prepare for what’s ahead.

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TEACHING & LEARNING 
From Preschool to Upper School, FCDS students are curious and love to learn.