How do I ... ?
This "How Do I" section provides general answers to some common questions along with links to more details on our website. Timely and frequent questions are visible on the FCPS home page, and we rotate them periodically.
You also can find useful information under FAQ. If you need further assistance, please call (859) 381-4100.
School-based issues
- How do I enroll my child in kindergarten?
- How do I apply for Early Start?
- How do I know which school my child will attend?
- How do I apply to send my child to an out-of-area school?
- How do I notify FCPS if my family moves?
- How do I know what school supplies my child will need?
- How do I find my child's bus route?
- How do I know what's for lunch at school?
- How do I add money to my child's lunch account?
- How do I apply for free or reduced lunch?
- How do I keep up with school renovations?
- How do I volunteer at my child's school?
- How do I join the PTA?
- How do I reach my child's teacher?
- How do I find a copy of the Student Code of Conduct?
- How do I resolve a problem at my child's school?
- How do I know what happens when wintry weather strikes?
- How do I know when to keep a sick child home?
- How do I know when graduation dates are set?
Academics & grades
- How do I look up my children's grades?
- How do I sign up my child for the Academic Challenge?
- How do I know how a school fared on state testing?
- How do I get my GED?
- How do I get a copy of my high school transcript?
- How do I find out about summer school?
- How do I keep my child sharp during summer break?
Special programs & services
- How do I secure special education services for my child?
- How do I line up therapy for my child?
- How do I pursue gifted and talented services for my child?
- How do I apply for a magnet school, gifted & talented program or specialized academic program?
Media & calendars
- How do I navigate this website?
- How do I submit an item for the district website?
- How do I use the online calendar?
- How do I add a listing to the district's calendar?
- How do I submit an item for Channel 13's community calendar?
- How do I get a copy of a show that aired on Channel 13?
- How do I invite Channel 13 to cover an event?
- How do I find FCPS on Facebook and Twitter?
Resources & contacts
- How do I locate the district offices?
- How do I reach my school board member?
- How do I email someone in the school system?
- How do I contact FCPS law enforcement officers?
Miscellaneous
- How do I register for required SBDM training?
- How do I conduct business with FCPS?
- How do I apply for a job with FCPS?
- How do I rent a school classroom or district facility?
- How do I get permission to speak at a school board meeting?
- How do I find schools' sports results?
- How do I buy surplus school buses?
For FCPS staff
- How do I find staff links, forms and resources?
- How do I line things up for retirement?
- How do I apply for the Aspiring Leadership program?
- How do I sign up for in-house workshops?
About this page
- For questions: Tammy Lane
- To report a broken link or other website issues: Tammy Lane
- Updated: June 11, 2013