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Fort Worth, TX 76110
817-814-5400
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Prospective Students

Do you have a child that will be entering Kindergarten next year?  Are you interested in transferring to Lily B?  Hopefully you can find out the information you need here or feel free to contact us by joining our prospective student list.  We'll keep you updated about upcoming events and/or have someone contact you.  We will also send you an information packet. 

Lily B. Zone

To find out which school your home is zoned to, you can check the Street Index from the FWISD.   The Street Index is updated monthly by the FWISD. 
 
 
After you open the document, search for your street to find the school.  Lily B. Clayton is school #116.  Also note that there is a "choice zone" listed on Page 2 that shows that the intersections of 8th & Magnolia and 8th & Rosedale may choose between Lily B. Clayton or De Zavala. 
 
Please refer to the "Transfer Information" if you live outside the zone.

Registration for 2012-13 School Year

Pre-Kindergarten 
Monday, April 9th, 2012 8:30, Gym
Pre-Kindergarten students must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2012 to register for the 2012-13 school year.  In order to register, you will need the following for your child: 
  • Birth certificate
  • Social Security Card
  • Proof of residency (water or electric bill)
  • Shot records
  • Parent ID (driver's license)
  • Proof of income (if qualifying by income)
  • Your child (if qualifying by language)
For Pre-Kindergarten registration, the following are also required:
  • If qualifying by family income status - parents’ proof of income (monthly pay-stub with company name, most recent W-2, etc)
  • If qualifying by language - your child will be tested during the registration on Monday.
Click here to read more about the FWISD eligibilty requirements for Pre-Kindergarten. 

Kindergarten
Begins Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 in the office

Kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2012 to register for the 2012-13 school year.  In order to register, you will need the following for your child:
  • Birth certificate
  • Social Security Card
  • Proof of residency (water or electric bill)
  • Shot records
  • Parent ID (driver's license)
Note: The April-May registration will take place ONLY for our neighborhood Pre-K and KG students who are qualified by residence to attend Lily B. Clayton Elementary School. There will be NO transfers taken in April. See the "Transfer Information" box for information on transfers.
 
1st through 5th Grades
Begins two weeks before the school year begins

Students that live in the attendance area for Lily B. but plan to switch from private school or students moving to our attendance area do not need to go through the transfer process. Registration for the next school year begins two weeks before the school year begins. The same documentation that is required for Kindergarten is needed for all incoming students.

Transfer Students (ONLY IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE)
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 beginning at 3:30

In order to register, you will need the following for your child:
  • Birth certificate
  • Social Security Card
  • Proof of residency (water or electric bill)
  • Shot records
  • Parent ID (driver's license)
  • Last report card
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 

Transfer Information

Transfers for students outside the Lily B. zone (ONLY IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE)
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 beginning at 3:30pm

The April-May registration will take place ONLY for our neighborhood students who are qualified by residence to attend Lily B. Clayton Elementary School. Check here to see if you qualify. There will be NO transfers taken in April. 
  • The number of student transfers accepted will be based on the enrollment cap for the campus. The enrollment cap is determined at the current date for transfer requests.
  • Transfers will be accepted until the enrollment cap has been met. A waiting list will not be kept.
  • Siblings of current Lily B. Clayton students and children of Lily B. Clayton staff will be given priority over other transfers on the transfer date in August.
  • After the August transfer date, all transfer requests will be considered in the order in which they are received.
In order to register, you will need the following for your child:
  • Birth certificate
  • Social Security Card
  • Proof of residency (water or electric bill)
  • Shot records
  • Parent ID (driver's license)
  • Last report card

Kindergarten FAQ

When can I register my child?
Registration for Kindergarten for the 2012-13 school year will begin on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 in the office for students that live within the Lily B. area.  
 
Who are the Kindergarten Teachers?
We are very proud of our Kindergarten teachers:  Mrs. Barrett, Ms. Beré, Mrs. Bradshaw, and Ms. Collins.
 
What will my child do during the day at Lily B? 
Here is a sample Daily Schedule for all Kindergarten classes.
 
How do I know if my child is ready for Kindergarten?
Here's a Kindergarten Readiness Checklist that you can review to help your child get ready for Kindergarten.
 
What is the FWISD policy for Kindergarten?
Here is the FWISD Kindergarten Program plan. 
 
What are some books that I should be reading with my Kindergartener?
Here is a Kindergarten Reading List that has been compiled from various sources just for our incoming Lily Bees!
 
What makes Lily B. special?
The combination of faculty, families and activities makes Lily B. a special place to be!   

Tours

Tours of Lily B. Clayton are given on any day of the week, usually at 9am, and by appointment only.  The groups will be kept small so that you may observe classrooms.
 
If you'd like to sign up, please contact Evalyn (817-514-5400 or evalyn.ethridge@fwisd.org) to be scheduled or click here.