Wellness & Belonging
Be who you are. Show up as who you are. Be welcomed and welcome others as they are. That’s what it means to belong at FCDS.
At Forsyth Country Day, we explore our individual and collective identities to know ourselves better. We value each person and support them as they work to reach their full potential, encourage innovation, and work to accept and integrate different beliefs and viewpoints within a single community.
In the words of Brené Brown, “True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.”
ABOUT FCDS
At Forsyth Country Day School, we know students learn best when they are happy, engaged, and have a sense of belonging.
Belonging
The state of self-acceptance and deep connectedness with others where you “come as you are” – is found at the intersection of diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is only by recognizing and celebrating how we are different, treating every group and every person with fairness and impartiality, and including all groups and individuals in our activities and decision-making processes that we can achieve belonging.
How Belonging is Integral to our Mission and Vision
Our Mission
Forsyth Country Day School is a community of learners dedicated to preparing our students for what’s ahead.
Our Vision
Know yourself. Connect with others. Build community.
Our school’s mission is what we do. Our vision is why we do it. You cannot show up as your authentic self if you don’t know who that is, so we work to help our students find that self. We actively encourage the process of self-discovery – delving into who we are, what makes us tick, and all the elements that shape us into the unique individuals we are. Then, we share ourselves with others, making connections. Maybe we’re alike. Maybe we’re different. Let’s learn more about one another together by having real conversations and making meaningful connections. In doing so, we build a community – dedicated to preparing our students for what’s ahead – where every single Fury – students, faculty, parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends – can feel like they belong.
24% Students of color (BIPOC) at FCDS
Wellness & Belonging Links
Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens
#WinatSocial As a Family from The Social Institute
How to Talk to Students About Vaping
Helpful Tips for Protecting Youth from the Harms of Vaping
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Dial 988
Learn About Better Conversations Every Day
Affinity Groups
Affinity groups bring people with a common identifier – race, gender, religion – together. Members speak from the “I” perspective.
Meet the Black Student Union
The Black Student Union is dedicated to the development and support of African and African American students and staff at Forsyth Country Day School. We offer opportunities for intellectual and civic advancement as well as cultural enrichment. Our core values are building relationships, affirming identity, and engaging in service. The BSU cultivates and connects with an expansive network that not only empowers us but promotes solidarity within and outside of FCDS.
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