| A. Purpose of the League |
The Forsyth League of
Academic Games(*FLAG+) provides academic competition for students in
elementary and middle schools. Participants are motivated to improve their
skills in mathematics, language arts, and social studies and receive
recognition for their achievements.
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| B. Formation of the League |
The first academic games
tournament took place in Forsyth County during March of 2004 at Sharon
Elementary School. Ten elementary students traveled to Kissimmee, Florida
for the 2004 AGLOA National Tournament. The Forsyth League of Academic Games
was formed by Diana Wieberg and Laura Thornton with the tremendous effort of
Dr. Janet Reid, former principal of Sharon Elementary.
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| C. History of the League |
The league expanded in 2005
to include Settles Bridge Elementary and Riverwatch Middle School.
Twenty-five students traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the 2005 AGLOA
National Tournament. *FLAG+ made their presence known through winning 20
trophies and medals in the national tournament.
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| D. Composition of the League |
*FLAG+ provides elementary
and middle schools in the Forsyth School District the opportunity to
compete in academic competition locally and on the national level. Private
and parochial schools are also welcome.
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| E. Games Played |
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| F. Levels of Play |
| Division |
Grades |
When Players are Allowed to Play |
| Elementary |
Grade 6 and below |
Now |
| Middle |
Grade 8 and below |
Now |
| Junior |
Grade 10 and below |
2007 |
| Senior |
Grade 12 and below |
2010 |
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| G.
Academic Games League of America (AGLOA) |
| Click on
http://www.academicgames.org for more information on games played,
member leagues, national tournaments, board of directors, and more.. |
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