Forsyth County recognized that not all students learn at the same rate or in the same manner. With that in mind, FCS  leaders reviewed nontraditional options for students and devised a plan to help them succeed. The result was the development of the Forsyth County Schools' Academies for Creative Education (A.C.E) that houses Gateway Academy (alternative program for middle and high school students), Forsyth Academy (charter non-traditional high school), Academy @ Night and iAchieve Virtual Academy (6-12 online school).

Each school has its own leadership, within the building located at 113o Dahlonega Highway, Cumming, GA.