| Fort Wayne Community Schools’ elementary schools invite parents of students entering pre-kindergarten and kindergarten in the fall to learn more about FWCS’ programs and sign up for the 2016-17 school year.
Schools offering pre-K will have early registration at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22. All elementary schools will have kindergarten orientation and early registration at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 29. At the event, parents will be able to visit their child’s school to learn more about FWCS’ pre-K and full-day kindergarten programs and register their child for the 2016-17 school year. Parents will also learn how to help their child transition to a new program and/or new school, meet teachers, see classrooms, find out what immunizations are needed and learn about transportation. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1 are eligible to attend kindergarten. Children who will be 4 years old on or before Aug. 1 may be eligible to attend pre-kindergarten. Pre-K programs are offered to students living in the attendance areas of Abbett, Adams, Bloomingdale, Brentwood, Fairfield, Forest Park, Franke Park, Harrison Hill, Holland, Indian Village, Lindley, Maplewood, Northcrest, Scott, South Wayne, Study, Washington and Waynedale elementary schools. Parents who are unsure which school their child will attend can call Student & Family Support Services at 467-2120. While full-day kindergarten is available to all students, there are a limited number of pre-K spaces available. If there are more pre-K applicants than space available, FWCS will use selection guidelines as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, including the academic needs of students, to admit students. During registration, parents will be able to sign up for a time to bring their child for an assessment of skills. |
For registration, parents should bring identification, the child’s birth certificate, two proofs of residence, such as a utility bill, medical bill or mortgage or rental papers, and the child’s immunization history.
