In the upcoming school year, Fort Worth ISD pre-K students will finish school at the same time as elementary students.
Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, the pre-K students' day will be extended from 7:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., compared to their previous release time of 2:30 p.m.
The schedule for 3 to 4 year olds will now align with the elementary schools within the district.
Cesar Padilla, media relations coordinator for FWISD, stated that the decision was made to make pick-up and drop-off times more convenient for families. The Dallas Express in an email.
The leadership of Fort Worth ISD has been considering extending the school day for several years, believing it will offer more convenience, instructional opportunities, and positively impact Kindergarten readiness and support to the school community.
According to Padilla, the extended time will allow for additional instruction in math, literacy, and other subjects.
To accommodate the longer school day, students' rest time will be increased from 30 to 45 minutes.
Fort Worth ISD parent Teresa Juarez, who has four children, expressed challenges in managing different pick-up times for her elementary and pre-K students. reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Juarez shared her difficulties with managing different pick-up times with the Star-Telegram.
The decision to extend the day was made during a January 30 school board meeting when the calendar for the 2024-25 school year was adopted.
Padilla expressed FWISD's excitement about the change and the confidence that it will have a positive impact on student outcomes. DX. “We are confident the change will have a positive impact on student outcomes.”
Applications for pre-K enrollment for FWISD for the 2024-25 school year opened on April 1 and can be found on the district’s website. Registration tips and needed documents can also be found on the website.
