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Friendship Christian School
“Training Students to change the world”
3160 Old Atlanta Road Suwanee, GA 30024
Telephone (678) 845-0418 Fax (678) 845-0417
Administration:
Vasily Lantukh, School Board Chairman/CEO Jay Jusino, Staff Development Director
Dr. Rick Johnson, Head of School Jon Johnson, Guidance Counselor
Clayton Shaw, Elementary Principal John Park, International Dean
Elizabeth Johnson, Upper School Principal Alla Rudishina, Finance Director
The High School: Friendship Christian School opened its doors in 2008 with 48 students. It has
grown into an exemplary college preparatory school offering four levels of education: Resource,
ESOL, main streamed classes and advanced classes. Advanced track includes: Honors, Advanced
Placement classes and Dual Enrollment classes. Students who attend FCS usually speak two to
three languages. As a school that specializes in languages, we have students from over 12+
countries.
Enrollment: Friendship Christian School offers grades Pre-K through 12th grade. Current
enrollment is 270 students.
Faculty: Friendship Christian School faculty includes 35 full time employees and 3 part-time
faculty members.
Accreditation and Affiliation: Georgia Accreditation Commission (GAC) and Association of
Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Church Affiliation: FCS is a Christian-based learning experience. We are a non-denominational
independent school. The curriculum and schedule include Bible classes, spiritual emphasis week,
school retreat, and chapel weekly. The families and faculty represent more than 15+ area
churches.
Community: South Forsyth of Suwanee is a city of 20,569 located in Forsyth county and bordering
Gwinnett county. It is north east of greater Atlanta, GA.
Website: www.fcsga.org
Community Service: Students are required to give 30 hours of volunteer each year they have
attended FCS.
Student Ethnic Distribution: 75% of students are born in America and 25% of students are from
other countries.
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“Training Students to change the world”
3160 Old Atlanta Road Suwanee, GA 30024
Telephone (678) 845-0418 Fax (678) 845-0417
Post High School Participation:
Percent to go to next Amount of Scholarship Year of graduation Number
level graduates
100 % 400 thousand 2014 6
100 % 1.2 Million 2015 16
99 % 1.3 Million 2016 21
99 % 2.5 Million 2017 16
99 % 4.5 Million 2018 39
97% 3.2 Million 2019 42
TBD TBD 2020 29
Collegiate Experience: Students on the advanced track can take two college classes from Georgia
State University, Georgia Technical University, Toccoa Falls College, University of North Georgia
or Truet McConnell University per 18 weeks. Students must maintain a 3.5 average in order to
take college classes, have no demerits and have two administrative references to qualify for this
program and have an SAT or ACT on file at the school. Students may choose from 48+ college
classes that are available per semester.
Independent Study: Some students are offered extra business and elective classes through the
on line classes of the GA Virtual School program. To receive full credit, the student must take the
final exam and make a passing mark of 70% or higher in both the classwork and the exam to
receive the one credit. These classes cannot replace any classes failed in the regular schedule of
classes for graduation. The on line program of Bob Jones University is available for home school
students who wish to take part classes on campus and part classes on line. All students will take
the final exam for these classes.
Foreign Language: Languages offered on the Level I and Level II with a teacher in the classroom:
Russian I, Spanish I, Russian II, Spanish II, Spanish III, and Russian III
American Sign Language I, American Sign Language II
Languages offered on the Level I and Level II through our college classes advanced program:
Latin I, French I, Latin II, French II, Chinese I, Chinese II, Japanese I, Korean I, Japanese II, Korean II
Curriculum Publishers: (Grades 6-12) Pearson Math, A Beka History, Purposeful Design Religious
curriculum, Bob Jones English, Bob Jones Sciences, McGraw Hill Math, The St. Martin’s Handbook
English eighth edition, Bob Jones English, Bob Jones Literatures, and Exploring Psychology Worth
Publishers Macmillan Higher Education. (Grades K-5) Shirley English, A Beka Math, Bob Jones
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“Training Students to change the world”
3160 Old Atlanta Road Suwanee, GA 30024
Telephone (678) 845-0418 Fax (678) 845-0417
English, Bob Jones Literature and Reading, Bob Jones Science, A Beka Phonics and reading, and
Bob Jones and Life Way Bible/religious studies.
Graduation Requirements:
• English Lit and Grammar Composition 4 credits total
(American Lit./Comp, World lit./Comp., British Lit./Comp. and Literary Types/
Composition)
• Math 4 credits total
(Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry I, and one other Math of choice)
• Science 4 credits total
(Biology I, Physical Science, two other Sciences of choice)
• Social Studies 4 credits total
(World Geography, World History, American Government, US History, Economics
required)
• Foreign Language 2 credits total
(Must be same language two years consecutively)
• Fine Arts 1 credit total
• Physical Education and Health I .5 credit each
• Financial Peace, Family Living 1 credit each
• Apologetics (Religion classes) 1 credit total
• Community Service Hours 30 per year enrolled with FCS
Summary: 22 total credit hours total in the above specific classes with a 70% or higher and a
current SAT or ACT is required for graduation. Each senior must complete the senior project and
have a minimum of 30 community service hours and if an international student, they must have
a current TOFEL test.
Senior Project: A program designed to provide all seniors with the opportunity to work on
meaningful independent project of a pre-selected design.
Advanced Placement and Honors Courses: AP Calculus, AP Comparative Government and
Politics, AP English Language and Composition, AP Human Geography, AP Micro Economics, AP
Physics, AP US Government and policies, AP US History, Honors Biology I, Honors Anatomy,
Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, Honors Business Law, Honors Engineering and Innovation,
Honors Engineering and Project Development, Honors Fundamentals of Computer Systems, and
Honors Small Business Entrepreneurship with Internship
School Moto: “Training students to change the world.”
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“Training Students to change the world”
3160 Old Atlanta Road Suwanee, GA 30024
Telephone (678) 845-0418 Fax (678) 845-0417
School Mascot: FCS Spartan is a total warrior: To be a Spartan, is to be vigilant in the face of
new challenges, conquer big obstacles, be fierce in athletic competitions, and show courageous
actions that reflect our passion for God. With Christ being our model and epitome
of who we are, the mascot embodies principles which represent the actions which
we want to have in our interactions in sports and activities. In the face of
opposition, competition, and actions we want to be valiant and firm.
Enrichment Programs: Cross country, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheer, Math
Club, Robotics, NHS, Art Club, Flag Football, and Golf
Student Organizations and Activities:
National Honor Society, Student Council, Robotics, Advanced Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Drama,
violin, piano, Sign Language, Math Olympics, Chorus, Praise Band, Missions for Together
Ministries , Audio Visual Technology Club, Veterinarian Internship, North Side Forsyth Hospital
Internship and
Grading Scale:
100 - 97 A+ 77-76 C
96 - 94 A 75 C-
93 - 90 A- 74 -73 D+
89 - 87 B+ 72-71 D
86 - 84 B 70 D-
83 - 80 B- 69 F
79 - 78 C+
Colleges Graduates Have Attended: University of North GA, Harvard University, Savannah College
of Arts and Design, Kennesaw State University, Georgia State University, University of Georgia,
Gwinnett Technical College, Georgia Institute of Technology, International House of Prayer
University, Freed-Hardeman University, University of Illinois, Institute Marangoni Italy University,
Emory University, University of California, and more.
School Organization: FCS has seven 50 minute periods daily and operates on two semesters of 18
weeks each. We have 180 school days. We are GAC accredited. We have 3 ESOL classes 3 hours each
week. We have one class trip for grades (6-12). We have two annual field trips per elementary grade
and one per 6th through 12th grades. In the spring , we have one spiritual emphasis week. We
compete in the District 9 High School Honor Choruses, the NHS and Math Club Leadership
Conferences and the annual FCS Advance at Camp Grace. We have spring trips for grades 7-12 in
the spring each year to Washington, DC, The Ark and Creation Museum in KY and Pigeon Forge in
TN. The senior trip varies each year based upon the students.
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“Training Students to change the world”
3160 Old Atlanta Road Suwanee, GA 30024
Telephone (678) 845-0418 Fax (678) 845-0417
Class of: 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
ACT Scores include Scores include Scores include Scores include all Scores include
all students on all students on all students on students on the 4 all students
the 4 levels of the 4 levels of the 4 levels of levels of learning: on the 4 levels
learning: learning: learning: ESOL, Remedial, of learning:
ESOL, ESOL, ESOL, Remedial, main stream and ESOL,
Remedial, main Remedial, main main stream students on Remedial,
stream and stream and and students on advanced main stream
students on students on advanced AP/Honors and and students
advanced advanced AP/Honors and Dual Enrollment on advanced
AP/Honors and AP/Honors and Dual Enrollment Levels. AP/Honors
Dual Dual Levels. and Dual
Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment
Levels. Levels. Levels.
Math 27 25 27 28 22
Reading 29 27 28 22 20
Science 30 30 29 23 28
English 26 24 27 23 20
Composite 28 26.5 27.75 24 22.5
SAT Scores include Scores include Scores include Scores include all Scores include
all students on all students on all students on students on the 4 all students
the 4 levels of the 4 levels of the 4 levels of levels of learning: on the 4 levels
learning: learning: learning: ESOL, Remedial, of learning:
ESOL, ESOL, ESOL, Remedial, main stream and ESOL,
Remedial, main Remedial, main main stream students on Remedial,
stream and stream and and students on advanced main stream
students on students on advanced AP/Honors and and students
advanced advanced AP/Honors and Dual Enrollment on advanced
AP/Honors and AP/Honors and Dual Enrollment Levels. AP/Honors
Dual Dual Levels. and Dual
Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment
Levels. Levels. Levels.
Math 820 575 654 566 TBD
Writing 980 530 592 498 TBD
Overall 1800 1105 1247 1065 TBD
Number of 21 19 39 42 29
Graduates
Number of 20 18 39 39 26
Students
going to
college
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“Training Students to change the world”
3160 Old Atlanta Road Suwanee, GA 30024
Telephone (678) 845-0418 Fax (678) 845-0417
Scholarship $1,200,000 $2,000,000 $4,500,000 $3,200,00 TBD
dollars
offered to
graduates
Student to 1/15 1/15 1/18 1/20 1/18
teacher
ratio
Course of Study with GA State Codes
Grade 9 Main Stream Track Grade 10 Main Steam Track
Biology I 26.0120741 Marine Biology 40.07108 or Anatomy Honors 26.07307
American Lit and Composition 23.05107 World Literature and Composition 23.06307
Geometry I 27.06407 Algebra II 27.06237
World Geography 27.06237 World History 45.08308
Physical Education ½ a year 36.05107 Drivers Education ½ year 47.43407, Health I 17.01107
Art I 50.03137 Art II 50.03237
Current Issues 45.01207 Photography I 50.07117
Algebra I 27.04107 Visual Arts/Graphics 50.07217
Photography I 50.07117 Human Growth & Dev. for Early Childhood 20.42327
Intermediate Band I 53.03717 Financial Business 20.43007
*English ESOL I 23.09107 Comparative Religions 45.01107
Technology I 36.03207 *English ESOL II 23.09207
Bible 45.03207 Advanced Band 53.03827
Food & Nutrition through Lifespan 20.41717 AP Computer Science 50.07220
Languages offered on the Level I: Languages offered on the Level II:
(Russian I 61.06107, Spanish I 60.17107 Russian II 61.06207, Spanish II 60.17207
Latin I 61.04107, French I 60.0107, Latin II 61.04207, French II 60.0207
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“Training Students to change the world”
3160 Old Atlanta Road Suwanee, GA 30024
Telephone (678) 845-0418 Fax (678) 845-0417
Chinese I 62.01107, Chinese II 62.01207
American Sign Language I 64.03107 American Sign Language II 64.03207
Japanese I 62.03107, Korean I 62.05107) Japanese II 62.03207, Korean II 62.05207
*(International students only who test below 70% on a TOFEL test; 2 years required if below the 70%)
Grade 11 Main Stream Track Grade 12 Main Steam Track
British Literature and Composition 23.05207 Literary Types and Composition 23.06407
United States History 45.05707 Accelerated Trigonometry 27.19307
Chemistry 40.05107 College Algebra Calculus I or college Statistics 27.06407
Physical Science 40.01787 American Government 45.05707
Technology II 36.03207 Economics 45.06017
Jazz Band 53.06417 Physics 40.18107
Audio and Video Technology and Film 10.51817 World Religions 45.01107
Art II 50.03237 or Art III 50.03337 Yearbook 23.03507
Adv. Band 53.03827 College Algebra/Geometry 27.06407
Bible III Leadership 45.01207 Consumer Math 27.28307
ACT Prep 35.06607 Art III 50.03337
Physical Science 40.111108 Drivers Education 47.43407
Pre-Calculus 27.08307 AP Pre-Calculus 27.08307
Calculus 27.07807 AP Calculus 27.07807
Drivers Education 47.43407 *College classes available to those who qualify
*Internships available to those who qualify *Internships available to those who qualify
*College classes available to those who qualify *HOSA is offered through Forsyth CO. Hospital Program
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“Training Students to change the world”
3160 Old Atlanta Road Suwanee, GA 30024
Telephone (678) 845-0418 Fax (678) 845-0417
*On-Line College classes are available for students in grades 10th, 11th and 12th who meet the required
course work, maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher, have two administrative references and no discipline write-ups
or demerits. There are 48+ dual enrollment classes available each semester. We do not offer make-up
classes for failed classes or on-line classes to replace classes. All exams must be taken in the computer lab
with the guidance counselor. Internships with various businesses are available for those students interested
in that field and with a 3.5 GPA and a schedule that accommodates being off campus. The student must be
able to drive to and from the location. The student must have no discipline write-ups or demerits to qualify.
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