Frequently Asked Questions

You also can find useful information under the How Do I ... section on the home page.

How old does my child have to be to attend kindergarten?

All children who turn 5 years old on or before Oct. 1 are eligible for kindergarten. Find enrollment information here. 

Can my child go to Early Start?

Eligibility for Early Start, which is the district's half-day preschool program, is determined by age and income criteria (age 4) or diagnosed special need (age 3 or 4).

How do I know what schools my neighborhood is assigned to?

We have an online street directory that will look up your specific address and tell you what elementary, middle and high schools serve that area.

What if I want to send my child to a school other than the one our neighborhood is zoned for?

Families have the option of filing an out-of-area request or applying for a magnet school or a gifted and talented program. 

Which school board district do I live in?

Use the online searchable database of voter information to figure out your school district or refer to these maps. 

How do I email someone in the school system?

Most FCPS email addresses follow this form:  firstname.lastname@fayette.kyschools.us. Of course, this method isn't failsafe unless you are certain of the spelling of the name, and sometimes people use different names. Here are a couple of ways to locate an email address for a FCPS employee. If the person is based in a school (a teacher, principal or staff member), you should be able to find the address using our school email directory. If the person works downtown at "It's About Kids" Support Services, you probably can find him or her in our IAKSS staff directory.  

How can I get a copy of my high school transcript?

Transcripts are issued by each Fayette County high school for their respective graduates. Call the registrar at your alma mater.

How do I get my GED?

We refer GED applicants who are 16 and older and no longer in school to the Bluegrass Community & Technical College adult education program or other local sites. | Details 

My son is really bright. How can I get him involved in accelerated programs?

Special opportunities are available for kids who excel in academics, visual or performing arts, or leadership. Contact the district's Gifted and Talented Office.

When roads are icy or snow is forecast, how do I know if school will be cancelled?

Families receive phone calls via an automated emergency notification system, and school closings are posted on the district's home page, Facebook and Twitter, Channel 13 and local television and radio stations. | Details

When does the school board meet?

The Board of Education holds two regular business meetings each month – one to review the agenda and one to take action. The meetings normally fall on the second and fourth Monday, respectively. | Schedule

 

 

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