The FWCD community welcomes the opportunity for you to visit our campus and take part in the day-to-day dynamics that make our school unique. Students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni are eager to share their experiences and help you to see what Country Day could mean to your family.

We encourage all prospective parents and students interested in applying to FWCD to attend one or more Admissions Events scheduled throughout the fall and winter.

Prospective Kindergarten Parent Coffees
Butler Kindergarten Building
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 16 and 17, 2007
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Everything you need to know really does begin in Kindergarten! These morning coffees begin with a seated program in the Kindergarten Commons. Prospective parents will have the opportunity to meet and hear from our Head of School, Lower School Division Head and Director of Admissions. You will also have the opportunity to meet our Kindergarten Teachers and learn about our full-day Kindergarten Program. What is it that makes FWCD such a special place to grow and learn? How does the admissions process work? When can my child come and see the school? Can I come for an individual tour or appointment? We will cover it all. Following the seated portion of the program you will be able to observe our teachers and students in the Kindergarten Classrooms – in action! For those interested in touring the campus, a group tour will be available after 11:15 a.m.

You may RSVP at yespinoza@fwcds.org or by calling 817-302-3209. Reservations are not necessary, but we would love to know if you are planning on attending.

K-12 Family Admissions Open House
Butler Kindergaraten and Moncrief Library
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

The FWCD community hosts a Family Admissions Open House for prospective students and their entire family. The evening provides an opportunity for you and your family to tour the 100-acre campus and walk through the wonderful facilities for academics, athletics and the fine arts as you meet faculty, students, parents, and alumni.

Prospective K-4th grade families may register in the Kindergarten Building and meet informally with classroom teachers; foreign language, music and art instructors; as well as with other Lower School teachers and parents. We will have refreshments in the Kindergarten Commons. From the Butler Kindergarten Building, families may tour the Lower School, meet classroom teachers and explore the technology and science labs. Tours of the rest of the campus will also be available for families interested in seeing more of the school.

Families interested in grades 5-12 may register in the Moncrief Library. You will have the opportunity to take a personal campus tour with a student ambassador. Lower, Middle and Upper School Division Heads, as well as faculty members, are available to meet you in their respective divisions. Are you interested in speaking with specific faculty or coaches? They will all be here and are looking forward to meeting you.

Grades K-12 Parent Coffees and Campus Tours
Moncrief Library
Tuesday, January 15 or January 29, 2008
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

This is a come-and-go morning for prospective parents to meet and ask questions of our Admissions Office, Division Heads, Head of School and current parents. Upper School student ambassadors will be available to take you on a tour of the campus while classes are in session.

3 A's Every Day Open House - Grades 5-12
Moncrief Library
Tuesday, January 29 or February 12, 2008
6:00 p.m.

You and your family are invited to learn about the exceptional educational opportunities available at Fort Worth Country Day.  Come see the 3 A's--Academics, Arts and Athletics--in action.  Our seated programs begin in the Moncrief Library at 6:00 p.m.

You will have the opportunity to meet and visit with administrators, teachers, coaches and students representing grades 5-8 and 9-12 in panel presentations.  After a tour of the campus, you are invited to stay for dinner and visit athletic games on January 29 and go behind the scenes of the Upper School spring musical "Of Thee I Sing" on February 12.

Please RSVP at 817-302-3209 or yespinoza@fwcds.org.

Individual Tours for Prospective Parents

Prospective parents are also encouraged to call and schedule an individual appointment with the Admissions Office to learn more about the opportunities at our school and to answer questions you may have about our admissions process and criteria for success as a student.

Please call well in advance of the date you would like to visit so we can be sure to accommodate you. Certain times of the year are extremely busy or may conflict with school holidays.

Required Student Visits

Kindergarten Group Visitation
In addition to the individual assessment, all applicants for Kindergarten must participate in one of four group visitation sessions at FWCD. After we receive your application, we will call you to schedule your child’s visitation. During the 90-minute group visit, applicants will rotate in small groups for a story time and to practice good work with our Kindergarten and First Grade Teachers. Parents are asked to remain in the Kindergarten Commons and participate in a hands-on information session with the Head of School, Lower School Division Head and the Director of Admissions. The Group Visitation dates this year are:
 
    Kindergarten Early Decision Applicants
    January 14 or 15, 1:00- 2:30 p.m.

    New Family Kindergarten Applicants
   January 26 or February 9, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Classroom Visitations for Grades 1-4 Applicants
Grades 1-4 are not entry points for the school and openings are limited to attrition only. Out of town applicants are welcome to visit for 2-3 hours if they are not available to test at FWCD on March 29, 2008. After enrollment is offered, we encourage applicants to come for a visit and meet prospective classmates.

Campus Visits and Interviews for Grades 5-12 Applicants
All applicants for Grades 5-12 are required to schedule a half-day visit and complete a personal interview with a member of the admissions staff. Middle and Upper School day visits should be scheduled no earlier than October 1, 2007 and no later than March 28, 2008.