Frequently Asked Questions
What are regular school hours?
Junior Kindergarten: 8:10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Please note: Junior kindergarten has a noon dismissal August 27-September 6. First full day of junior kindergarten is Monday, September 9.)
Kindergarten/Lower School: 8:10 a.m.-3:10 p.m. (Please note: Kindergarten and Lower School have a noon dismissal on August 27); kindergarten dismisses at noon from August 27-September 6. The first full day of kindergarten is Monday, September 9.)
Middle School: 8:05 a.m.-3:20 p.m. (grades 5-6); 8:05 a.m.-3:45 p.m. (grades 7-8).
Upper School: 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
When do students learn about their teachers and schedules?
Lower School class rosters will go live on the FWCD parent portal on Tuesday, August 20. Remember to mark your calendars for Meet the Teacher on Friday, August 23 (Junior Kindergarten, 8:30-9:15 a.m; Kindergarten, 9-10:30 a.m.; and grades 1-4, 10:30-11 a.m.)
Middle School schedules will be posted on Friday, August 16.
Upper School schedules are live.
Where can I find school supply lists?
Lower School: Supplies for grades JK-4 are built into the FWCD tuition.
Middle School: Supply lists for grades 6-8 are located on the Middle School BTS page, along with other helpful information. Fifth graders received an email titled How to Prepare for Fifth Grade with information about school supplies.
Upper School: Supply lists for grades 9-12 are determined by each instructor. Students typically learn what they need on the first day of school.
Where do I purchase textbooks?
Students in grades 5-12 order textbooks through BNC K-12, FWCD’s textbook vendor. Free shipping on book orders of $99 or more runs from August 12-25. Read the original communication for authorization code information. If you have textbook questions, contact your respective division office. Order your books online at bnck-12.com/fwcd.
Where can I purchase FWCD uniforms?
For gently used uniforms, check out FWCD’s Forever Plaid Resale Shop Sale in the Patton Field House on Saturday, August 17, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Dennis Uniform Store is FWCD’s uniform provider. Visit the storefront at 6080 S. Hulen Suite. 390, Fort Worth, TX 76132 or dennisuniform.com. The uniform code 3356.
PE clothing can be purchased in the Campus Store. The store will be open on Monday, August 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p..m. The store opens for the academic year with new hours (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) on Tuesday, August 20.
Does FWCD offer bus service?
FWCD is pleased to offer daily morning bus transportation for students who live in the west Fort Worth and Colleyville areas. Bus transportation is offered for morning pick-ups only; afternoon bus service is not available. Detailed information is available at fwcd.org/bus. Contact Heather Tatom at 817.302.3217 or [email protected] with questions.
