The Forsyth Academy Performance Learning Center (PLC) has been recognized with two national and two state awards from Communities in Schools.

The school was recognized for having the highest number of graduates and the highest percentage of graduates.

Last year, the Forsyth Academy had 84 graduates and a graduation percentage of 89.6. CIS is the nation's leading community-based organization helping students succeed in school and prepare for life.

The Forsyth Academy is the county's charter non-traditional high school and a Communities In Schools' performance learning center.

"These are considered the top awards for a performance learning center, so we are thrilled to have received them," principal Brad Smith said. Georgia has 29 Communities In Schools performance learning centers. These centers received initial funding through a grant provided to Communities In Schools of Georgia by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In the nation, there are 40 centers.