Students may not be recruited to transfer for athletics. Applications for transfer are available at each school in the winter. Calendar Most schools operate on a traditional calendar , which begins in early August and ends in late May or early June. Ten elementary and two middle schools operate on a year-round calendar. Primary reading teachers, guidance counselors, media coordinators, curriculum coordinators, and specialists in art, foreign language, music and physical education add to regular instruction.
Middle schools provide a gradual transition to departmentalized teaching.
In addition to continuing to build basic skills, students explore special interests in music, art, languages, life skills, technology and computers. The average class size is 24 students. All high schools offer a comprehensive curriculum at regular and honors levels. Average class size is 25 students. College-level courses are also available at some high schools and through dual enrollment with Forsyth Technical Community College and other local colleges.