FCDS Middle Schoolers Ace the AMC 8


Congratulations to our school winner and the top three students in each grade!
 
In January, Middle School students competed in the American Mathematics Contest 8. The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple-choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. This is a national contest and middle school students from across the country competed.  

The overall Middle School winner is Jojo Parish
 
Special recognition goes to the top three scores from each grade:

8th Grade
1st Place: Jojo Parrish
2nd Place (tied): Jake Booth & Nicholas Cordray
3rd Place (tied): Chandler Robinson & Mason Winter

7th Grade
1st Place (tied): Abigail Tan & Roddy O'Neill
2nd Place: Finley Huckabee
3rd Place (tied): Will Kunkle & Zara Qureshi

6th Grade
1st Place: Zoya Bukhari
2nd Place (tied): Aarna Sharma & Parker Truong
3rd Place (tied): Eliza Chaudhry & Claire Vail

5th Grade
1st Place (tied): Bo Battle & Lillian Park
2nd Place (tied): Robert Quick & Elliot Clark
3rd Place (tied): Jacob Bong & Avni Patel
 
“I am so proud of all our students who took the leap and chose to compete. Competing in math competitions shows the student's mathematical interest, desire for growth, and willingness to put forth their best effort. This spirit will guide them as they take on each challenge,” said their advisor Mrs. Charlotte Phillips.
 
Congratulations to these students on these impressive results, and many thanks to Mrs. Phillips for all of her support and assistance.
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Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, college preparatory, independent school for preschool through high school located in Lewisville, NC, just outside of Winston-Salem. Students benefit from a challenging academic curriculum, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.

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