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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Forsyth Academy, students can explore their interests, learn new skills, and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. Learn more about what we offer below. 

Specials

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Music
PE
Visual Arts
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Electives

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Beginning BandHealth & FitnessMusic AppreciationStudent Government
Book ClubHealthy LivingPEStudent Mentors
Career ReadinessIntermediate BandReading FoundationsTeen Leadership
ChoirKeyboardingReal TalkVisual Arts
Career ReadinessMath FoundationsRiddle Me ThisYearbook
FANN ClubMindfulnessScience Exploration 
Financial LiteracyMouse SquadSpeech-Debate 
*Not all electives are available for all grades.
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In-School Programs

In addition to specials and electives, Forsyth Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: Black History Programs, college visits, high school transition events and placement assistance, National Junior Honor Society, peer mentoring, safety patrol, student ambassadors, and student council.

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Technology

We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Soccer

Soccer

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Track

Track

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Extracurricular activities are based on volunteer availability. Please call the school office for more information.
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3rd - 5th Grade

Book Club (5)
Girls on the Run
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6th - 8th Grade

Book Club (6)
Community Service
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"The education my child is receiving is the best thing I like about the school. I also like the many different activities and events that happen at the school."

- Forsyth Academy Parent

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Events

Forsyth Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:

  • Book Fair
  • Community Events
  • Concerts
  • Multicultural Fair
  • School Carnival
  • Seasonal Dances
  • Talent Show

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Pumpkin Patch
Zoo
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3rd - 5th Grade

Heritage Theatre
Science Center
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6th - 8th Grade

Renaissance Festival
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NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year

A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.

Learn More About Stanford's Study