fort wayne community schools parent portal

Why choose Fort Wayne Community Schools?

Thank you for choosing Fort Wayne Community Schools! For more than 150 years, FWCS has prepared the children of Fort Wayne for successful careers in the arts, business, politics, medicine and other professional areas.

Why choose FWCS for parental support?

At FWCS, we know that you are your child’s first teacher and value parental involvement in our schools. Whether you are able to volunteer in our classrooms, attend school events or support your child’s school in other ways, you are important to us. How To Enroll The step by step enrollment process, needed forms, and methods for seeking assistance.

How do I get help logging in to FWCS gradebook?

Need a little help logging in to FWCS Gradebook? Here is a helpful video and instructions to help you. If you experience any issues logging on or using the FWCS Gradebook, please contact FWCS at 467-2162 If you need a username or password for Gradebook, please contact your school.

How can parents access their students’ grades and attendance records?

FWCS Gradebook Parents can access their students’ grades, attendance records, assignments and more through the FWCS Gradebook. Need a little help logging in to FWCS Gradebook?

ACCESS YOUR STUDENTS INFORMATION

FWCS Gradebook Parents can access their students’ grades, attendance records, assignments and more through the FWCS Gradebook.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This guide contains valuable information that students and parents need to know regarding daily life in our district, from calendars, school meals and transportation to our nationally recognized school choice program.

Student Support

School/Department Index Facts and links to information about each school and administrative department

Dyslexia Assessment

We are committed to your child’s academic success and are glad to have the opportunity to provide your child with the support they need to be successful. As part of new legislation passed in the most recent assembly, SEA 217 provides guidance for testing students in grades K-2 for Dyslexia in an effort to provide earlier support for learners.

Additional Parent Resources

IDOE’s literacy team has created Literacy Family Guides for each elementary grade level K-5. These guides share grade level skills and ideas for how parents can get involved in their child’s education. Spanish translations are coming soon.

Before & After School Y Care

FWCS partners with the YMCA to provide childcare before and after school at many elementary schools, including half-day programs for pre-K students. The program provides snacks, homework assistance and structured activities.

Voluntary Student Accident Insurance

All students are provided medical coverage for athletics and accidents that occur during the school day and while participating in school-sponsored events and athletics. This coverage is free of charge to students and is secondary to any other medical coverage the student may have. Coverage may not cover the total cost of all claims.

When does FWCS register for kindergarten?

FWCS conducts registration for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students , in March. Registering early allows parents to collect materials to help prepare their student for kindergarten, and gives students the opportunity to become familiar with their school ahead of time. Click here for full information.

What do you need to enroll a child in school?

Proof of age#N#To enroll a child in school, a parent or guardian must provide a birth certificate and the name and address of the last school the child attended, if any.

When is kindergarten due in Indiana?

Indiana State Law ( Indiana Code 20-33-2-7) requires that a child must be five years of age by Aug. 1 to be eligible for enrollment in kindergarten. Parents can apply for early entrance into kindergarten by submitting an application. Applications are due no later than June 18, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.