Falcon 411

FALCON 411

The FWCD Falcon 411

August 2023

This publication is a directory of terms commonly used at Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD) compiled by the Parent Faculty Association. This list does not represent all of the terms associated with FWCD and is designed as a “fluid” file with additions, changes, corrections and deletions made as needed. If you have a term to be considered for addition, email shannon.allen@fwcd.com.

Term

Definition

Academic Support Coordinators are specially trained professionals who are Coordinator responsible for supporting the learning needs of the students. There is a fulltime Academic Support Coordinator in each division. The Academic Support Coordinators provides high-level support for students and teachers, and serves as a resource for parents and guardians. The Academic Support Coordinator, supervised by the Assistant Head of School for Academics and Student Support, works closely with the Division Head, Counselor, teachers, parents and guardians to help ensure students are as successful as possible while working within the framework of the mission and philosophy of FWCD.

Academic Support US MS LS

Accelerated Reader MS LS Students in grades 2-8 participate in Accelerated Reader, a program Program designed to encourage reading practice and reinforce careful reading of a text. Assessment involves a computerized test on a book.

Admission US MS Middle and Upper School students apply through the Admission Office to Ambassadors become ambassadors. Their job is to represent FWCD at admission events and host prospective students as they take them through a typical FWCD school day.

Admission Office AS

Located in the Peter A. Schwartz Administration Building.

FWCD currently offers 21 Advanced Placement (AP) courses to students in Exams grades 11-12. AP courses are college-level courses that culminate in the taking of a national examination. Students scoring 3 or better, on a scale of 1 to 5, may earn college credit, advanced placement or both on the basis of their AP Exam scores (collegeboard.com).

Advanced Placement US

Advancement Office AS

Located in the Peter A. Schwartz Administration Building.

Advisors/Advisory US MS All Upper School students are assigned an advisor for their Upper School years. They meet with their advisors weekly and at the end of each quarter. Middle School students are assigned to a specific room for an advisory period, which they attend daily. Advisors meet with parents and guardians on conference days.

AFFIRM AS

AFFIRM stands for Alumni Falcons Fostering Inclusion, Respect and Multiculturalism; it is a group of FWCD alumni and other FWCD community members who serve as resources to the School to promote the inclusivity statement. AFFIRM aids in strengthening ongoing efforts to build and model a diverse, informed and unified community at FWCD. Overall, AFFIRM aims to encourage the sense of belonging of the entire FWCD community by embracing the diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives that comprise and enhance our learning environment.

All About Me

LS Theme for the first several weeks of first grade where students learn about themselves and their fellow students. The students make their Rice Babies during these weeks.

Alma Mater AS

The “Alma Mater” was composed for FWCD by Jack Noble White in 1994. During the playing and/or singing of the “Alma Mater,” students will often hold their hand in the air placing the forefinger and thumb together like a beak and waving the three remaining fingers like a falcon’s wing. The words are as follows:

Hail! Fort Worth Country Day, We pledge our best to you, Give us the courage and the Pride of red and blue, As we make friendships deep, May we your honor keep; Ever may our wisdom and our spirits soar. High as the falcon’s flight, Soaring to grander heights, Hail! to Fort Worth Country Day Our loyalty to you.

Alumni Association AS

The FWCD Alumni Association provides opportunities for alumni to connect through meaningful programs and activities. The association helps to keep alumni in touch with one another and their alma mater through events such as Homecoming and Alumni Weekend, the Alumni Awards Dinner, and Alumni Games. FWCD has an active Alumni Association of more than 4,000 members that is governed by an Alumni Council. Anyone who attended FWCD that graduated from or left the School in good standing is automatically a part of the Alumni Association.

Alumni Awards AS

The FWCD Alumni Association celebrates alumni who have made an impact in their profession, community, or the world at large and who have shown extreme dedication to Fort Worth Country Day. Nominations are taken for the following awards:

● Honorary Alumni

● Distinguished Alumni

● Jean Webb Service to Alma Mater Award

● Service to Humanity Award

● Falcon Star Award

Alumni Athletes AS

Each year, during halftime of the Homecoming football game, FWCD alumni who graduated five years ago and lettered in a varsity sport at their college or university are honored as Alumni Athletes. Their names and college athletic information are shared on the Alumni Athletes Board in the Round Gym and on an electronic board in the Patton Field House.

Alumni Council AS

Alumni Games US

This council of appointed alumni members meets to plan alumni activities in conjunction with the Advancement Office.

Alumni Relations hosts Alumni Games in the fall (field hockey, soccer, volleyball), winter (basketball) and spring (baseball and softball). Alumni return to play games either with or against current Falcons who are on the team’s roster. These games offer alumni the opportunity to continue connecting and engaging with their alma mater. The Alumni Association hosts the Alumni Games with the assistance of various coaches.

Alumni Weekend AS

FWCD’s annual spring celebration of alumni Falcon pride, Alumni Weekend provides a day of engagement for alumni and their families.

Located in the atrium area outside of the Middle School Offices, it is used Foundation Commons for Middle School assemblies and meetings, as well as special events. Carter Commons is acceptable on second reference.

Amon G. Carter AS

Announcement US

The period that occurs each day when Upper School students gather in Period the Upper School Commons. At this time, the Student Body President, faculty and students make announcements. The announcement period is also used for guest speakers, performances and assemblies.

Archives AS

In 2005, Head of School Evan D. Peterson H’15 formed a committee to preserve FWCD’s history and oversee the establishment of a School archives. Volunteers accept and process materials and memorabilia from

Archives (cont.) the School’s past. Permanent space was assigned to the archives outside the Sid W. Richardson Gymnasium (Round Gym) during summer 2011. The Archives moved to Moncrief Library in May 2014.

Athletic Complex AS

FWCD’s Athletic Complex (at the center of campus) is a multi-use facility Map Item No. 8 - that includes the Sid W. Richardson Gymnasium (Round Gym), the North Back Cover Gymnasium with a climbing wall (Square Gym); ballet studio; Lower School music rooms; Upper School orchestra room; the Campus Store; the Technology, Communications and Nurse’s Offices; the Director of Auxiliary Services’ Office; and some coaches offices.

FWCD athletic facilities include 10 tennis courts, four soccer, field hockey Map item No. 10 - and lacrosse fields, Rosacker Stadium and Howard Family Field, Barrett Back Cover Havran Track, Patton Field House, two baseball fields; and two softball fields.

Athletic Fields AS

Austin Trip MS

In November 2022, FWCD completed a $3.5 million overhaul of its sports fields. The project involved excavating the field hockey field, the multi-sport field (Howard Family Field) at Rosacker Stadium and its track (Barrett Havran Track), and superseding them with international-caliber surfaces and technologies.

Sixth graders take this annual trip to Austin each February to coincide with their studies of Texas history. The trip typically involves tours of The University of Texas at Austin, the Texas State Capitol, and the Texas State History Museum. Oftentimes, students meet with a member of legislature at the capitol. Grade-level trips are a hallmark of an FWCD education in the Mason Middle School.

The Awesomeness Initiative, also referred to as AI, kicked off in the Mason Initiative Middle School in January 2017. In this program, students choose from nearly 20 non-graded elective courses intended to help fuel their passions. The courses give students an additional advantage by complementing FWCD’s strong core curriculum with added exposure to the skills the 21stcentury requires of its workforce: creativity, character, critical thinking, communication, cosmopolitanism/cross-cultural competency, and collaboration. Middle School faculty/staff and other FWCD members teach the courses.

Awesomeness MS

Back-to-School AS

Since Fall 2020, FWCD has hosted a back-to-school parent party to kick off Parent Party the start of the school year. The party is hosted outdoors on campus and involves food, cocktails and music. It is sponsored by the Parent Faculty Association and FWCD.

Back-to-School Picnic AS

Typically held in conjunction with an early-season home varsity football game, the Back-to-School Picnic invites all FWCD families to celebrate the beginning of the school year with activities and a hamburger cookout in Falcon Alley. A traditional and popular activity for Lower School students is sliding down the hill on makeshift cardboard sleds.

Dedicated on October 4, 2019, the Barrett Havran Track (Havran Track Track on second reference) is an eight-lane track located in Rosacker Stadium. The track is named in Honor of FWCD alumnus Barrett Havran, Class of 1998, who was a track and field standout at Fort Worth Country Day and The University of Texas at Austin. The Perfect 10 Decathlon of Delights was hosted on August 26, 2018, a benefit in memory of Havran, which raised more than $735,000 for FWCD athletics and community service programs. As a result of the evening’s success, the track was named for Havran; $400,000 was put into the endowment for track maintenance and upkeep; and $200,000 was put into the endowment and earmarked for community service. The remaining money was used immediately for track repairs.

Barrett Havran AS

Bass Lower School AS

The Annie Richardson Bass Lower School building was completed in 1965 and Ryan Annex and was the fourth building on FWCD’s campus. The building had an atrium Map item No. 4 - with a stone fireplace surrounded by eight classrooms and two small offices. Back Cover The Helen McKee and Thomas M. Ryan Annex was added in 1979 and was designed as a duplicate of the original building with an atrium surrounded by classrooms. Additional classrooms are off the two hallways connecting the two atriums.

Bass Upper School AS

The walls on the second floor of the Bass Upper School are known as Gallery the Bass Upper School Gallery. Visual arts exhibitions to celebrate the School’s Upper School artists are regularly displayed in this space throughout the academic year.

Battle of Bryant Irvin AS

The annual football game against Trinity Valley School, named so because both schools are located on Bryant Irvin Road. It is one of the biggest games of the year because of the spirited rivalry between the schools; there is even a trophy for the victorious team. The 2023-24 accademic year is the 25th game.

Big Bend Trip MS One of the most popular trips at FWCD, the Big Bend Trip is a rite of passage for FWCD eighth graders. The mission of the expedition to the Big Bend country is to introduce students to the unique and challenging mountain, desert and river environments of this ecologically significant region in order to instill responsibility and self reliance, and help them create and further strengthen bonds among their fellow students. This weeklong trip is intended to serve as an introduction to the leadership principles and expectations they will encounter as Upper School students and throughout life.

Bingo

Birthday Book Club

LS A PFA fundraiser, Bingo takes place each winter. Parents, guardians and students enjoy an evening of Bingo, games, prizes and a meal.

LS A great way to celebrate your child’s birthday or another child’s birthday by donating a book to the library. The student’s name, birth date, and birthday wish is written on a placard and placed inside the cover.

Black & White Images is an annual juried exhibition for high school Images Photography photography students attending both public and private schools in Tarrant, Contest and Denton and Dallas counties. The spring exhibit and competition was Exhibit established in 1987 by the FWCD Fine Arts Department as a forum to exchange ideas and exhibit current work with students’ peers. Photography students submit entries in eight categories: Nature/Animals, Landscape and Cityscape, Portrait, Photojournalism, Experimental, Photo Essay, Architecture, and Commercial/Still Life. Awards and honors are given to the top four entries in each category The Best of Show winner receives a purchase award, and the photograph is displayed in the Bass Upper School Gallery.

Black & White US

Book Characters

LS For Halloween, third graders pick a book to read and then dress up like a Performance character in the book for a presentation to parents, guardians and peers.

Book Fair AS

Set up in the Moncrief Library for a week after Thanksgiving break, the Book Fair is open to all in the FWCD community to purchase books.

Each summer, Breakthrough Fort Worth high school students and young Boutique alumni in college attend the Fancy Meal Celebration luncheon, which creates opportunities for them to develop vital leadership and social skills. In 2008, when Fort Worth Country Day students realized that some Breakthrough youth were reluctant to attend the Fort Worth Club event without appropriate attire, they sprang into action and created the Breakthrough Boutique. FWCD students, parents and guardians donate gently-used clothing and accessories throughout the school year to the Breakthrough Office, which is located in the Upper School Commons. Special Breakthrough Boutique

Breakthrough AS

Breakthrough

Boutique (cont.)

collection dates are also advertised to Upper School students throughout the year. See Breakthrough Fort Worth below.

Hosted by Fort Worth Country Day and upheld by the School’s community, Fort Worth Breakthrough Fort Worth is a safe out-of-school program where at-promise public school students learn accelerated academics, develop high expectations for college, and gain important leadership skills for life. Echoing the School’s successful college-preparatory format, BTFW’s classes and character-driven leadership learning activities are designed to empower youth for positive lifestyle choices and goals for higher education. Increasing Breakthrough’s benefit is its unique students-teaching-students format, an immersive summer teaching experience that inspires a diverse group of college and high school students to pursue careers in education.

Breakthrough AS

BrightArrow AS

BrightArrow is FWCD’s emergency communications platform. It is designed for automated messages for informational and emergency distribution. The School will use BrightArrow software to send voicemail, email and text messages regarding school closings and other informative content. The first time families receive a text message, they are prompted to opt-in. This initial opt-in is required only once. Phone numbers and email addresses are pulled from parent and guardian MyFWCD profiles.

Building Names AS

Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Upper School, Upper School Science Center, William A. and Elizabeth B. Moncrief Library, Peter A. Schwartz Administration Building, Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center, Annie Richardson Bass Lower School, Ryan Annex (north side building of Lower School), Mason Middle School, Sid W. Richardson Gymnasium (Round Gym), North Gymnasium (Square Gym), Fischer Dining Pavilion, FWCD Scott Theater, Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center, Sanford Arts Wing, Butler Kindergarten Building, and Patton Field House.

Business Office AS

Located near Trustees Plaza, FWCD’s Business Office comprises the School’s Chief Financial and Operations Officer, Controller, Human Resources, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.

Kindergarten students begin their academic careers at FWCD in the Butler Building Kindergarten Building. The building was named in honor of the School’s Map item No. 5 - third Headmaster, Geoffrey C. Butler, who led the decision to move from halfBack Cover day to a full-day kindergarten program. The building opened in 1992. In addition to four large kindergarten classrooms, there is a junior kindergarten classroom, an art room and language classrooms. Outside is the Melinda Miller Playground, named in memory of the School’s Kindergarten Teacher from 1966-99. The playground is an age-appropriate, self-contained play area replete with a small habitat garden, a variety of play equipment and open green space.

Butler Kindergarten AS

Campus Store AS

The Campus Store opened a new storefront in January 2022. The store is located in the hallway that circles the south side of the Round Gym. The store sells a range of FWCD spiritwear, stadium blankets, water bottles, mugs, ties, school supplies, athletic T-shirts and shorts, snacks and Gatorade. Students may charge items from the Campus Store to their student accounts. Campus Store hours during the academic year are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Camp Write Along

LS Camp Write Along is a first grade activity during the school day spanning two weeks toward the end of the school year. Students wear their Camp Write Along T-shirts, hone their writing skills, and enjoy all things camp, including tents in the classrooms, “cabin” posters hanging in their rooms, etc.

Capstone US

Capstone at FWCD is an interdisciplinary, summary exercise consisting of four components: exploration, research, a final project, and presentation. The mission of Capstone is to foster intellectual curiosity, educational purpose, and engagement as students conclude their Upper School experience at FWCD.

This evening lecture, which began in 2010, takes place annually and honors “Chip” Herr, Jr.’80 alumnus Captain David R. “Chip” Herr, Jr. ’80 and his heroism. Captain Lecture Herr’s helicopter malfunctioned and crashed in eastern Saudi Arabia during a noncombat mission on February 3, 1991. He is the only FWCD graduate who has died in service to his country.

Captain David R. AS

Care Committee AS

The PFA Care Committee serves as a liaison between FWCD and a School family in need as called for by the occasion. The committee is appointed, as needed, to provide families with necessary items.

Carehawk AS Carehawk Safety Communications is a standalone, best-in-class communications system that provides campus-wide emergency broadcasting with clear and concise emergency alerts and instructions. In 2021-22, speakers were added to every classroom and many offices to augment the hallway speakers already in place. Visual displays were added to high traffic and noisy areas such as the North and South gymnasiums, music areas, theater, and student commons. The Middle School system was enhanced with emergency call buttons and two-way paging in every classroom, and MapAssist software to provide the office with a visual lockdown indicator from each class. As construction continues on campus, these same features will be added to the Upper and Lower School divisions.

Carnival MS LS A PFA fundraiser that takes place in the fall for Lower School students and their families. Participants enjoy games, activities and food on campus. Fifth graders are encouraged to serve as Carnival volunteers. The Lower School and Middle School Raffles are also part of the event.

CEEB US

CEEB - College Entrance Examination Board. The College Board, in conjunction with Educational Testing Services (ETS), administers the PSAT/ NMSQT, SAT Reasoning Test, and SAT Subject Tests and grades all tests. In addition, the board notifies students, FWCD and colleges of the results. CEEB also is used to reference FWCD’s high school code - 442519 - which is used on all standardized testing registration forms.

Launched in April 2018, the Center for International Studies (CIS) serves as International Studies the home base for all of FWCD’s international initiatives, including its overseas summer expeditions, exchange opportunities, cultural programs and global competency professional development. The center focuses on creating authentic experiences that foster global competency for all K-12 students, fulfill the School’s mission, and create a greater global awareness. CIS, housed in the Moncrief Library, is acceptable on second reference.

Center for AS

Class Deans US

Upper School grades have a teacher assigned as their class dean.

Bought through the School, class rings are ordered during a student’s junior (Senior Rings) year.

Class Rings US

Class Trips US MS

Club Viginti AS

Established trips for entire classes to go on during the school year. See Washington, D.C., Trip; Big Bend Trip; Vicksburg, Mississippi Trip; Austin Trip; and Fort Worth Zoo Trip.

Club Viginti was established for faculty and staff who have given 20 or more years of service to FWCD. Members are inducted into Club V during Founders’ Day festivities on (or around) March 6. The names of all members are highlighted on plaques on the wall (facing the fountain) of the Sanford Arts Wing.

College Counseling US

The College Counseling Office is dedicated to making the transition from high school to college a smooth and enjoyable experience. The primary goal of the office is to provide support for all students, helping each one find their appropriate match. The College Counselors work closely with juniors and seniors starting at the beginning of the junior year with Junior College Counseling Class. Topics of discussion include admission selectivity, standardized testing, essay writing, and college affordability. The College Counseling Office is located directly in front of the stairs on the lower level of the Upper School Commons.

College Day US

A day in September where more than 200 college representatives come to FWCD and set up booths for 11th and 12th grade students to visit with them and learn about their college/university.

Common Ground MS LS Common Ground launched at Fort Worth Country Day in 2000. It is a program for students in grades 1-5 that focuses on appreciating differences, celebrating similarities, building community, nurturing self-esteem, and solving problems with the overarching goal to make each student know that they belong at FWCD while they feel safe, nurtured, and special about who they are and about who they aspire to become. These goals are achieved through a variety of hands-on activities and monthly meetings during the academic year.

Community AS Community Connections are events hosted by the Falcon Inclusion Team Connections and the Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion that center on connection and community. The ultimate goal of the programming is to offer FWCD community members ways to engage and connect on a deeper, more meaningful level and promote the spirit of FWCD. Events typically include food, meaningful dialogue, and joyful sharing with other families in the community.

Convocation AS

Originated in 2016, the Convocation kicks off the academic year. Students, faculty and staff gather in their Falcon House T-shirts. This is just one of two ways in which the School community gathers formally during the year as Falcon Houses. The second all-School gathering is Founders’ Day, which is celebrated on or around March 6.

Copy Center AS

Core Values AS

Located off the hallway around the Round Gym on the south side near the Technology Office.

FWCD’s core values that set forth a standard of conduct that is the foundation of a productive life; these values provide an ethical compass and give purpose to education. The core values for FWCD are:

Integrity–consistency in thought and adherence in action to principles of truth, honesty, trustworthiness and sincerity

Kindness–acting with consideration, compassion and empathy for others

Courage–internal strength enabling one to act, venture or persevere in the face of difficulty

Respect–acting with fairness, courtesy, and sensitivity to others and the community

Responsibility–acting in accordance with what is right in the absence of authority and being accountable for one’s behavior to one’s self and others

Scholarship–establishing a foundation of knowledge and skills that enables higher cognitive processes

Counseling Offices AS

Counter Game US

Each division at FWCD has a full-time Health and Wellness Counselor whose office is located in the respective building.

Athletic games that are played within the Southwest Preparatory Conference that impact league standing for season-ending tournament play.

Country Day Plaid AS

Cum Laude Society US

The distinctive plaid designed for FWCD when it opened in 1963. Jumpers and skorts for girls are made using this plaid material.

Honorary organization whose primary purpose is to recognize academic achievement. Selection is limited to 10 percent of the junior class and 20 percent of the senior class elected over two years. Eligibility requirements must be met.

Day of the Dead AS Spanish classes in Lower, Middle and Upper School talk about el Día de los (Spanish Classes) muertos in class and usually enjoy the traditional sugar cookies that accompany the celebration.

Directory AS

The list of parents, guardians, students, administatrors, faculty/staff, alumni of FWCD. This list is available online after signing into the MyFWCD portal. A printed booklet of current parents, guardians, administrators, and faculty/staff is available in the the fall semester. This directory is for the private use of FWCD families only and is solely for communication of Schoolrelated matters among members of the Fort Worth Country Day community. Its use for any other purpose is unauthorized. The directory is not intended for mass emails of any kind.

Ellis Island Experience LS

Fourth graders explore and celebrate their similarities and differences as they role-play their arrival as immigrants coming to the U.S. through Ellis Island. The experience explores immigrants and the challenges they faced coming to America. “Immigrants” are issued a “passport,” which serves as their ticket into America, and they travel through various inspection stations -- Medical, Legal, Detention, Hospital, Money Exchange, and Human Aid – to learn if they will be allowed into the U.S. or deported. Students experience the triumphs and setbacks of immigrants through this activity.

The Endowed Master Teaching Chair designation is the highest distinction Teaching Chairs earned by FWCD faculty members who have a sustained record of teaching excellence. The School has nine total chairs that are awarded for three-year terms. Each honoree goes through an extensive application and interview process. While all FWCD faculty adhere to the Principles of Professional Excellence, Endowed Master Teachers are those who consistently go above and beyond expectations.

Endowed Master AS

ERB Tests

MS LS Each spring, students in grades 2-8 take a series of tests produced by the Educational Records Bureau. These achievement tests are administered in most independent schools. Parents and guardians receive their child’s scores at the end of the school year and are encouraged to discuss the results with the Division Head if questions arise.

Falcon 4-H AS

Head, Heart, Hands and Health are the four Hs in 4-H, and they are the four values members work on through fun and engaging programs. FWCD began its own 4-H chapter in the 2016-17 school year. It is a JK-12 club.

The mission of the Falcon Challenge Course is to cultivate an experiential Course environment that encourages students to grow individually and as a group, while integrating the core values of Fort Worth Country Day. The program allows for students to experience uncertainty and discomfort in a safe environment, gain self confidence, and build resiliency as they are faced with new and unknown challenges. Located on The Hill, students are led by faculty and staff that are trained facilitators and are placed in teams for a day. Facilitators use low- and high-challenge course elements in order to provide experiences rooted in teamwork, cooperation, collaboration, support, and motivation, while accomplishing very specific tasks, all leading students toward experiential growth.

Falcon Challenge AS

Falcon Club AS

The Falcon Club is the athletic booster club for Fort Worth Country Day. Its mission is “to create school spirit, support and enthusiasm for Fort Worth Country Day athletics throughout the School community.” Through fundraising activities, the Falcon Club supports all athletic teams at the varsity, JV, and Middle School levels, as well as overall Lower School and Middle School PE programs. All Falcons, JK-12 benefit from the financial and volunteer support the Falcon Club gives back to the Athletic Department. The Falcon Club also oversees the Falcon Nest, which sells spirit wear each year at various games and other School events.

Falcon Sports Camps MS LS Falcon Sports Camps take place in the summer on the Fort Worth Country Day campus. Camps feature individualized instruction and daily marquee competitions to help campers elevate their skill sets in their favorite sports or spark an interest in new and exciting athletic endeavors. Visit falconsportscamps.org for more information.

Falconer AS

Falcon Feeder AS

Falcon Frenzy AS

A bi-annual publication of the Advancement Office. It covers alumni and School news.

The indoor/outdoor concession area located in the Fischer Dining Pavilion (operated by SAGE Dining Services). Hours vary each year.

An event sponsored by Falcon Club during the winter sports season to generate School/community-wide support for FWCD athletic teams. The event is scheduled on an evening where most varsity teams have a home game. Halftime activities, pizza and prizes are organized to draw more interest and attendance.

A group of parents and guardians charged with bringing the FWCD (FIT) community together through various events to celebrate all cultures, heritages and backgrounds. The Falcon Inclusion Team (FIT on second reference) hosted its inaugural event, FWCD Together We’re Better: Picnic with a Purpose, on August 23, 2019. The event featured Chinese writing, a Rangoli craft table with Henna tattoo art, a Turkish rugs showcase, an international sports demonstration and an identity tapestry.

Falcon Inclusion Team AS

Falcon Nest AS

The Falcon Nest is a mobile and online spirit store overseen by the Falcon Club. The Nest sells FWCD spirit wear with the proceeds supporting various athletics endeavors. Look for the Falcon Nest trailer parked outside of many key events and near the concession stand at every home varsity football game. Learn more about Falcon Club at fwcd.org/falconclub. Visit the online store at fwcd-falcon-club-nest.myshopify.com.

Falcon Quill US

Falcon Quill, the Upper School student newspaper, publishes a print edition approximately three to four times a year and maintains an online edition. The paper is produced completely by a student staff enrolled in one of two Journalism classes, focusing on print and video journalism. The video students also produce short films. The classes are open to select Upper School students through an application process.

Falcon Rally AS

Falcon Wings AS

After each home football game, the Falcon Club sponsors a pizza party for all FWCD students, parents, guardians and faculty.

Falcon Wings recognize PFA volunteers, FWCD teachers, or staff who soar above and beyond the call of duty to enhance PFA programs or events, or have improved the greater FWCD community through their dedication and enthusiasm. Individuals are nominated by PFA members. Each honoree receives a certificate along with a book donated in their name to the Lower School Library. Falcon Wings are presented at the monthly PFA board meetings.

Falcons for Fort Worth

MS

The eighth grade service learning program developed in 2012-13 to instill the values of philanthropy in today’s students. The program focuses on the values of generosity, involvement and responsibility--all character qualities that students carry with them for a lifetime--and allows students the opportunity to better understand the many needs of those struggling in the city of Fort Worth. Mirroring the role of a nonprofit grants committee, students learn about local nonprofits through representatives who visit campus during the fall semester. During the presentations, students pose questions to better understand the inner-workings of the various agencies. In the spring, the students then decide how to disburse funding that has been obtained from The Once Upon a Time Foundation and other fundraising initiatives.

Family Fitness Night

Family Math Night

Fancy Meal AS

LS Parents, guardians and students in first and second grades spend an evening participating in fitness activities sponsored by the PE teachers.

LS Annual event where first grade students show off their math skills to parents and guardians.

Benefiting Breakthrough Fort Worth students, this annual luncheon provides Breakthrough students and college-going alumni an experiential classroom where they interact with prominent community members and exercise good etiquette and social skills. The community leaders they meet are their role models for the day, introducing students to their first professional-level social setting and conversations. This event also serves as a fundraiser for the BTFW affiliate.

FDP AS

Feast of Sharing US

Acronym for Fischer Dining Pavilion, which opened in fall 2008.

Junior class community service event in November where students serve a shift at the Fort Worth-based event, which is sponsored by H-E-B. Feast of Sharing is the culmination of a year-round commitment H-E-B makes to fighting hunger.

Field Day

Fight Song AS

LS Each spring, K-4 students participate in a day of field games and competition.

The FWCD fight song is the same tune as the USC fight song.

Until 2008, when the Jill and Charles Fischer Dining Pavilion was completed, Pavilion students ate in the Walsh Cafeteria, the School’s original cafeteria, which was Map item No. 1 - built in 1963. Within the 24,849-square-foot Fischer Dining Pavilion is the Back Cover Steve and Betsy Palko Dining Hall, which serves as the central dining area and allows ample space for multiple grade-level seating at meal times. Adjacent to the main dining hall are the John and Cami Goff Dining Rooms, which offer private dining and meeting space to the campus community. Healthy, nutritious meals. SAGE also offers a full-range of catering services during the school day and after hours. Before and after-school snacks are available from the Falcon Feeder concession window.

Fischer Dining AS

Flight AS Flight, the School’s yearbook, is produced for the entire School community (JK-12) by an Upper School student staff enrolled in one of two yearbook classes. The classes are open to select Upper School students through an application process.

Forever Plaid Resale AS

The Forever Plaid Resale Shop was officially named in May 2018. It was Shop formerly known as the Used Uniform Store. Forever Plaid is organized and run by the Parent Faculty Association. At the beginning of each school year, the Forever Plaid Resale Shop hosts a campus-wide sale of used uniform items. The store is also open the first two weeks of school; hours vary and are shared in School communications. After that, the store is open one day a week (day, hours vary each academic year) and by appointment. Forever Plaid is located in the Patton Field House in Girls Locker Room Section G.

Forever Plaid Resale Shop (cont.)

(Access the area through the Athletic Trainer doors.) Email foreverplaid@fwcd.com to make an appointment.

Fort Wonder Summer Camps at Fort Worth Country Day provide a safe, Camps nurturing environment for campers to engage in unique learning experiences, create lifelong memories and spark new friendships. Featuring a team of professional educators and counselors, these programs help campers access their wonder and creativity through a variety of academic, fine arts, and athletic activities. Visit fortwondercamps.org for more information.

Fort Wonder Summer MS LS

Fort Worth Zoo Trip MS

Forum US

Forward Together AS

The fifth graders attend a one-day overnight trip to the Fort Worth Zoo. This program replaces the Perot Museum Trip.

Publication open to all students in Upper School featuring opinion articles, editorials, and pro/con discussions of issues that pertain to FWCD.

Forward Together is Fort Worth Country Day’s comprehensive campaign. Built upon the strategic plan and campus master plan, the Forward Together campaign has four distinct priorities:

• Endowment for Sustainability - $8 million

• Lower School Building New Construction - $24 million

• Athletic Fields and Track Enhancements - $3.5 million (funded)

• FWCD Fund - $5 million

Founders’ Day AS

Celebrated each year on (or near) March 6, Founders’ Day is FWCD’s birthday, the day the School received its incorporation papers. FWCD has honored its founding since 2006. From 2006-15, the event comprised an all-School assembly in the Round Gym with a speaker connected to the FWCD community and a celebration of faculty/staff who reached service milestones in their careers: five, 10, 15 and 20+ years. Founder’s Day was reimagined in 2016 with the goal of engaging students and increasing enjoyment. Now, the festivities include an interactive program with competitions and a celebration of Club Viginit inductees. Students wear their Quad shirts to school on this day.

Fountain Plaza AS

Located behind the Schwartz Administration Building.

Fourth Grade

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This book club for fourth graders and their parents or guardians has been Parent-Child Book Club in existence at FWCD since the 2023 academic year. Teresa Hoppe, Lower School Learning Specialist, began the club when she wanted to discuss and share great books she was reading with her older son. With now grown children, she continues the book club to foster reading, relationships and discussion. The club typically meets four to five times a year. Book recommendations are taken from students and parents and selected reading is determined.

FWCD Campus AS

Using comprehensive information that incorporated the strategic plan, Master Plan including onsite assessments of student learning needs in each division and input from various School constituents and the Board of Trustees, San Antonio-based architectural firm Lake|Flato developed a master plan for the School that gives an inspiring road map for FWCD’s next 10-20 years. The plan honors FWCD’s unique architectural aesthetic, while working in concert with the stunning physical environment.

FWCD Connect AS

FWCD Connect offers a unique virtual community to FWCD alumni and other community members. The goal is for Falcons to build meaningful connections with other professionals, connect with friends, and serve as mentors to graduates and current students. Visit fwcdconnect.com to join.

FWCD Update AS

FWCD Fund AS

Fort Worth Country Day’s weekly pushpage. The e-newsletter typically includes Stories to Share, Division News, General Announcements and Kudos.

The FWCD Fund is a traditional annual fundraising initiative. This annual effort allows the School to keep tuition levels below the true cost of educating each student. It is hoped that all parents and guardians will contribute while they have children at FWCD and beyond. Parent and guardian participation of 100 percent is the goal. In addition, Trustees, alumni, former parents and guardians, grandparents, faculty/staff, and other friends of the School are asked to contribute to this fund that exceeds $1 million in income for FWCD.

FWCD Logo AS

See page 26.

FWCD Lower School

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Lower School students are members of a Families group that meets Families monthly. Fourth graders serve as leaders of Lower School Families groups and are responsible for taking care of their kindergarten Families members. They help teach monthly character education lessons to their Lower School classmates.

FWCD Inclusivity AS

Enhancing diversity has been a consistently identified theme by members Statement of the FWCD community. During the 2016-17 academic year, the Board of Trustees’ goals included being more proactive in promoting diversity/ inclusivity in its community. More specifically, the Board decided to set a tone, consistent with the School’s defining statements and core values, through the creation of an affirmative diversity statement. FWCD’s Inclusivity Statement was unanimously approved by the Board in January 2017. The statement is as follows: At Fort Worth Country Day, we believe that understanding and respecting differences not only inspires compassion and empathy, but also fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity. We embrace the diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives that comprise and enhance our learning environment. We commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community.

FWCD Memorial AS

Dedicated in Honor of Virginia Langford Tate, the FWCD Memorial Caring Caring Bridge Bridge is a visual reminder of former Kindergarten Associate Virginia Tate’s dedication and caring heart. Located on the FWCD campus in front of the Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center, Peter A. Schwartz Administration Building and the Moncrief Library, the bridge features glass panes that recognize donors to the project.

FWCD Mission AS

The mission of Fort Worth Country Day is to foster the intellectual, physical, emotional and ethical development of capable students through an academically rigorous college-preparatory program that integrates the arts and athletics.

FWCD PFA Party AS

FWCD Purpose AS

FWCD Social Media AS

A Parent Faculty Association fundraiser, the FWCD PFA Party takes place in the spring for parents, guardians, faculty and staff of FWCD.

The purpose of Fort Worth Country Day is to inspire the passion to learn, the courage to lead, and the commitment to serve.

Connect and engage with FWCD online and share content with your friends and family. FWCD’s social media channels keep parents, guardians, students, faculty/staff, alumni, friends, and prospective families informed about the School community.

FWCD Strategic Plan AS

FWCD developed a strategic plan in 2018 with input from alumni, families, faculty, staff and the Board of Trustees. Four goals were set: 1) Inspire Innovation and Excellence throughout the FWCD Experience, 2) Play a more Integral Role in Fort Worth and the Greater Community, 3) Expand our Access and Diversity, and 4) Assure Sustainability.

FWCD Tennis Center US MS

FWCD broke ground on the FWCD Tennis Center on August 28, 2015. The tennis center features 10 courts, four of which are lighted, making it possible for the School to host competitions on campus instead of leasing courts at outlying venues. Also, there is shaded bench seating between each set of courts. The courts officially opened for play for the start of the tennis season on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. This facility is a cornerstone of the School’s Then, Now, Forever. funding initiative. Seven of the 10 courts are named:

● Luskey Ace Court

● Todora Ace Court

● Park Championship Court

● Stansbery Court

● Manning Court

● Beadles Court

● Petsche Court

Geography Bee MS Middle School students participate in the National Geography Bee, which is sponsored by National Geographic Society and Google. Students practice three times a week for several months, giving up their recess time to hone their geography trivia skills.

Goff Dining Room AS

Located in the Fischer Dining Pavilion.

Grade-Level Coffee US MS LS Each Division Head hosts grade-level coffees for parents and guardians twice a year, once each semester.

Grandparents’/ MS LS FWCD Middle and Lower School students invite their grandparents or Grandfriends’ Day grandfriends to the campus for tours and entertainment on the Friday before Thanksgiving Break. Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten celebrate on the Thursday before break. The first Grandparents’ and Grandfriends’ Day at Fort Worth Country Day took place in 1994, but the program has evolved over time. Now it is split into two days: Kindergarten Grandparents’ and Grandfriends’ Day on the Thursday prior to Thanksgiving Break and Grades 1-8 Grandparents’ and Grandfriends’ Day on the Friday before the break. The goal of the event is to connect grandparents and grandfriends to the School so they can see the value of the FWCD experience and what their grandchildren are learning.

Greenroom AS

This space is the former Black Box Theatre. It was transformed into the Greenroom in December 2018 and is replete with technological features for staged productions. The space also serves as a classroom for Upper School choir and Middle School theatre classes, in addition to being a flexible usespace for other classes and set design and production meetings.

Booklet printed each year listing opportunities for new parents and Involved guardians about how to get involved at FWCD.

Guide to Getting AS

H2O Night

Habitat Garden

LS Kindergarten students and parents and guardians participate in an evening of interactive water-related experiments and activities.

LS One of the highlights of the Lower School curriculum is the opportunity for students to engage in hands-on science activities in the nationally certified Habitat Garden. Established in 2005, students engage and participate in lessons specifically geared to enhance their understanding of their ecological surroundings in the outdoor laboratory.

Halloween Parade

Handbook AS

LS Lower School students dress up and parade through the Middle and Upper School returning to their classrooms for Halloween parties.

All divisions of FWCD are governed by a handbook detailing dress codes, regulations and expectations as a student of FWCD. Handbooks are available on the FWCD website.

Head of School AS

The chief administrative officer of FWCD. The Head of School Office is located in the hallway connecting the Upper and Middle School buildings.

Health and Wellness US MS LS Health and Wellness Counselors, supervised by the Assistant Head of School Counselors for Academics and Student Support, are specially trained professionals who foster the social-emotional health and wellness of students. There is a full-time Health and Wellness Counselor in each division. FWCD Health and Wellness Counselors provide an organized set of programs, activities, policies and procedures that protect and promote the health and wellbeing of all, JK-12, in the community. The counselors are licensed, full-time employees with significant training and experience in counseling education and program development. FWCD’s counseling services are primarily shortterm, temporary services aimed at facilitating a more effective educational environment and acclimating students to the School community. Health and Wellness Counselors provide crisis intervention and periodic consultation during normal school hours. These services are not intended as a substitute for a prescribed program of psychological intervention. Visit fwcd.org/insidefwcd/health-and-wellness for additional information.

Holi Celebrations AS

Holi is the festival of colors and is celebrated in the spring with a giant chaotic color fight. An FWCD parent began sharing this family tradition with teachers and students in Lower School. The celebration is now sponsored by the Community Engagement and Inclusion Office and has expanded over the years to include all divisions, though not all divisions celebrate each year. The powder fight commemorates spring’s arrival, the triumph of good over evil and honors love, happiness and a good harvest.

Holiday Sale MS LS A Parent Faculty Association fundraiser, the annual Holiday Sale takes place in December a few weeks before the end of the semester. Lower and Middle School students (grades 5-6) have the opportunity to come to the sale and buy gifts for family and friends.

Homecoming Mums US

Homecoming Week US

A Homecoming tradition, FWCD mothers organize the ordering of mums for Upper School students to purchase for their dates. Girls wear them to the Homecoming football game.

Planned and implemented by the Junior Class Student Council Representatives, Homecoming Week is a themed Upper School event with activities during the week, a pep rally on Friday, crowning of the Homecoming king and queen at halftime of the football game, and a dance on Saturday evening. Upper School students are able to purchase Homecoming mums for the Friday night football game.

Homecoming Weekend AS

FWCD’s annual fall celebration of alumni Falcon pride, Homecoming provides opportunities for engagement to alumni and their families, particularly those marking a graduation milestone of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years. Reunion parties also take place during Homecoming Weekend.

Honor Council US

The Honor Council is an elected body of Upper School students who are responsible for supervising the maintenance of the Honor Code, which includes dealing with violations of the Honor Code and educating the Upper School community about the expectations set forth in the Honor Code.

Honor Societies US MS Upper School honor societies include French Honor Society, Latin Honor Society, Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta), National Art Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and Cum Laude. All honor societies recognize high achievement and have eligibility requirements. The Middle School honor society is National Junior Honor Society.

Howard Family Field AS

Howdy Day MS

The field at Rosacker Stadium – now named the Howard Family Field – was dedicated in November 2022 in honor of Venessa and Robert Howard and their children Sutton ’23 and Sloan ’25.

A special day that incoming fifth grade students spend at school before school starts. Students meet their teachers, organize their supplies, and learn about Middle School through fun activities to help reduce some of the anxiety and stress of entering Middle School.

Howdy Week US

IDEA US

During the first week of Upper School, activities and fun events to welcome the students back to school are planned by the Student Council.

The Upper School Diversity Club morphed into the IDEA Committee in 2020. The committee’s mission is to provide space and programming for students focused on supporting and advancing FWCD’s Inclusivity Statement. In January 2021, the organization hosted a leadership conference for students centered on diversity, inclusion, and community, including FWCD alumni guest speakers. Overall, the IDEA Committee seeks to provide student feedback and promote an environment where all student voices, especially those of underrepresented backgrounds, are sought, heard and valued.

Idiom Fashion Show LS

Also referred to as the Amelia Bedelia Fashion Show, this second grade program takes wordplay seriously. Students walk the red carpet showing off the latest fashion trends. The pun-tilled script pays homage to Peggy Parish, the author of the Amelia Bedilia books. Fashions include bubble skirts, wingtip shoes, gowns with trains, moon boots, sport coats and more.

Upper School club with members who perform for the Upper School student (Celery Heads) body and at the ISAS Arts Festival.

Improv Troupe US

Interquest Detection US MS

The professional services firm that FWCD employs to conduct random safety Canines inspections for prohibited and dangerous items. Any vehicle or personal item (backpacks, handbags, gym bags) is subject to search. Review the ParentStudent Handbooks for detailed information.

ISAS AS Independent Schools Association of the Southwest. This is the accrediting body for independent schools in the Southwest, of which FWCD is a member.

ISAS Arts Festival US

The Independent Schools Association of the Southwest holds an annual Arts Festival that many Upper School students attend. More than 2,000 students participate in all aspects of the visual and performing arts during the festival in the spring.

ISEE US MS LS

The Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) is the standardized test for admission required for applicants to grades 2-12. The ISEE is offered two times each year at FWCD. After the test, results are emailed to the family and the schools to which the applicant is applying.

Junior Kindergarten AS

Junior Kindergarten, also referred to as JK, was added at Fort Worth Country Day in 2018. The inaugural class included 15 students. JK serves as a bridge to kindergarten.

K/4 Reading Buddies LS Kindergarten students are paired with fourth graders; they connect throughout the school year to read together.

Katherine Hooton ’04 US

The FWCD Leadership Institute is a program designed for elected student Memorial Leadership leaders, athletic team captains, and extracurricular club presidents and vice Institute presidents and is provided the week before school begins. Student leaders learn from institute speakers who focus on individual decision-making skills, leadership models, conflict resolution, as well as the fundamental leadership characteristics found in today’s most successful citizens. The institute concludes with a planning period during which each student organization plans its yearly activities.

Keystone Council AS

Keystone Council is the highest level of support to the FWCD Fund. Keystone Council gifts are considered leadership gifts, ensuring talented teachers, small classes, and resources that most schools simply cannot offer. Keystone Council members receive invitations to special events, special recognition in FWCD publications, and recognition on the donor wall, in addition to a car decal. Keystone members give a minumum of $2,000 to the FWCD Fund.

Kindergarten Rodeo LS An FWCD tradition in Kindergarten since 1969, the K-Rodeo was created by Melinda Miller, a former teacher. It is a performance, where students reenact the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo for fellow students, parents and guardians in an exciting and rip-roaring event.

Libraries AS

FWCD maintains two separate library facilities. The Lower School Library serves grades JK-4 and is located in the south end of the Lower School building. The Moncrief Library is a separate building that serves grades 5-12. The Moncrief Library houses study rooms, meeting rooms, classrooms, and the FWCD Archives. Staffing includes three professional librarians and one full-time assistant. Volunteers are welcomed.

Link Crew US

Link Leaders US

The Link Crew is a life skills program using juniors and seniors to mentor freshmen. The role of the “peer teachers” is to help young people manage their increasing responsibilities and decisions.

Senior and junior students apply for this position through the Health and Wellness Counseling Office. Two Link Leaders are assigned to a group of incoming freshmen at the beginning of the year and meet with their Link Crew groups throughout the year.

Lost and Found AS

Located in the Patton Field House within the Forever Plaid Resale Shop, Lost and Found is organized and run by the Parent Faculty Association. Forever Plaid is located in the Patton Field House in Girls Locker Room Section G. (Access the area through the Athletic Trainer doors.) Contact foreverplaid@fwcd.com if you have Lost and Found questions. Clothes, shoes, jackets, etc., are placed where when found. Valuables such as watches, jewelry or wallets, are held in the divisional offices and then by Security.

The final component of the Learning, Leading, Legacy campaign for FWCD, Campus Center the Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center was completed in September 2010. Map item No. 15 - Included in the new facility is the Amon G. Carter Lobby for the Scott Theater. Back Cover Portraits of the FWCD Heads of School, the FWCD Wall of Honor and art display cases are on display, as well as the Keystone Council donor wall sign. It is appropriate to use Martin Campus Center on second reference.

Lou and Nick Martin AS

Lower School Atrium

LS Common area located inside the north end of the Lower School building, the atrium is used for class performances and meetings.

LS Formerly known as the technology lab, the Lower School Collaboratory is Collaboratory designed to increase STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) instruction within the entire Lower School program.Through problem-based learning, students follow the engineering design cycle: ask, imagine, plan, build, test, reflect and problem solve. The Collaboratory at FWCD requires students to communicate, collaborate, and apply skills from a variety of disciplines.

Lower School

Lower School

LS Students in grades 1-4 are given an opportunity to represent their Student Council classroom and the FWCD Lower School by serving on the Student Council. This leadership organization sponsors numerous projects to help the less fortunate in the community. The group sponsors various efforts to collect money, toiletries, warm clothing, new and used books, toys, and baby supplies. Council members often take trips to learn about the recipients of

Lower School Student Council (cont.)

their donations and create presentations to share with the larger student body.

Lower School LS Held in the spring, students in grades 3-4 audition to display their talents in Talent Show a program for their peers and families.

Mail Room AS

Located in the Mason Middle School building next to the Middle School Health and Wellness Counselor’s Office.

Founded by John Malone of Colorado, the Malone Family Foundation Foundation established scholarships for students in grades 7-12 who are in the top of Scholarships their classes and have the desire and drive to educate themselves to the very best of their abilities, but whose families cannot afford the tuition and expenses required by leading independent schools. The foundation supports 50 schools: 49 independent day schools and the Stanford Online High School. The 49 independent schools each received a $2 million grant to establish an endowment in support of Malone Scholars Programs at their school. FWCD is the only Malone Family Foundation school in the state of Texas.

Malone Family US MS

Malone Schools US

MSON provides upper-level students at registered Malone Schools with a Online Network variety of superior online courses offered in online classrooms that enhance (MSON) each member school’s existing curriculum. These courses promote the values of the Malone Family Foundation and are taught by teachers from other Malone Schools. Students enrolled in these courses demonstrate sufficient independence and commitment to succeed in a virtual discussion seminar setting. At FWCD, students in grades 11 and 12 may apply to take MSON courses, which serve as high school enrichment elective courses and typically meet twice during the regular school week. Courses take a blended approach, combining synchronous instruction, real-time video conference seminars with asynchronous instruction, recorded lectures, and exercises that students complete outside of class. Courses have a minimum of six students and a maximum of 16, allowing for a virtual discussion seminar that is delivered in high-definition classroom set ups.

Martin Campus AS

The display cases within the Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center outside Center Showcase of the FWCD Scott Theater are now known as the Martin Campus Center Showcase. Visual arts exhibitions to celebrate the School’s artists are regularly displayed in this space throughout the academic year.

MATHCOUNTS MS

MATHCOUNTS is a national coaching and competition program sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers. MATHCOUNTS is designed to stimulate seventh and eighth grade students’ interest and achievement in mathematics. The Middle School sponsors a primary team of four eighth grade students and a secondary team of four seventh grade students. Mathletes prepare on a weekly basis for the local meets in February and state contests in March.

The Amon G. Carter Foundation Commons serves as the Middle School Commons Commons. It is located in the atrium area outside of the Middle School Offices. The space is used for Middle School assemblies and meetings, as well as special events.

Middle School MS

Middle School MS

The Middle School Student Council promotes harmony among the student Student Council body and School organizations; encourages activities for the better interest of the School, community, state and country; and raises the standards and ideals of the students themselves. Council members are elected by gradelevel peers.

Moritz Fitness Center US MS

Housed in the Patton Field House, the Moritz Fitness Center is an approximately 6,500 square-foot fitness center with free weights and cardiovascular equipment.

Middle School MS Held in the spring, Middle School students audition to display their talents in Talent Show a program for their peers and families.

NAIS AS National Association of Independent Schools. A national organization for independent schools to which FWCD belongs. It collects, publishes and distributes information; sponsors workshops and a national conference for teachers; and serves as a clearinghouse for independent schools.

Nancy Lee and AS

The Bass Upper School building was originally built as a Library/Learning Perry R. Bass Center and dedicated to Founding Headmaster Peter A. Schwartz H’98 in Upper School May 1976. The two-level building is designed around a central commons Map item No. 2 - area that is the core of the Upper School community. Classrooms equipped Back Cover with state-of-the-art technological features are located around the perimeter of the commons area. In addition to academic classrooms, the Upper School Office; the College Counseling Office; Health and Wellness Counselor; Schwartz Room; and Breakthrough Fort Worth, an outreach program, are located in the building.

National Junior Honor MS FWCD’s Middle School National Junior Honor Society exists to provide Society formal recognition to those seventh and eighth grade students who have achieved consistent academic excellence and demonstrated commendable citizenship. Membership in the honor society is a privilege bestowed by Middle School faculty members to those who qualify for induction.

Notes from the Head AS Head of School Eric Lombardi’s monthly e-newsletter. This publication is typically emailed each month (during the academic year).

Nurse AS Director of School Health Services Lori McCormack is a registered nurse and is available throughout the day. Her office is located in the Sid W. Richardson Gymnasium off the eastside corridor connecting the Round Gym and the Square Gym.

Open House AS

The FWCD Admission Office hosts several Open House (also called Flight Nights) events during the school year. These events give prospective students and families the opportunity to visit campus and attend a program.

Original AS Term used to describe a student who has graduated from FWCD and attended FWCD from Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Outdoor Feeder AS

Palko Dining Room AS

The Outdoor Feeder is the concession stand located at Rosacker Stadium and run by the Falcon Club. It is open during football games and other outdoor sporting events as needed.

The main dining area inside the Fischer Dining Pavilion.

Parent and Guardian LS There are two individual teacher conferences scheduled each year. They Conferences - occur at the end of the first and third nine-week periods. The purposes of Lower School the conferences is threefold: to describe in further detail or elaborate individual student achievement or behavior beyond what is covered on the report card; to continue the dialogue between School and parent and guardian begun at Parents and guardians Night; and to allow parents and guardians an opportunity to ask questions, raise issues or respond to any concerns that have surfaced during the marking period.

Parent and Guardian MS Regularly scheduled parent-guardian-advisor conferences take place at Conferences - the end of the first quarter and again after the third quarter.

Middle School

Parent and Guardian US

Formal parent-guardian-advisor conferences take place at the end of the Conferences - first and third quarters.

Upper School

Parent Partnership AS

The Parent Partnership is an extended articulation of the expectations of the School’s educators/staff and of FWCD parents and guardians, in hopes of facilitating a strong parent-school relationship from year to year. It can be found on the web at fwcd.org/parentpartnership.

All divisions host a Parents and Guardians’ Night the first few weeks of Night school. Parents and Guardians Night is the primary vehicle for disseminating information related to a particular grade level or classroom. In grades JK-4 it is an important opportunity to spend an hour with your child’s main classroom teacher. In grades 5-12, parents and guardians get an opportunity to visit classrooms and/or follow a brief schedule.

Parents and Guardians AS

Patton Field House AS

Dedicated in March 2017, the Patton Field House provides full-purpose athletic training facilities, allowing student-athletes the ability to work out during each sports season and see Athletic Trainers as needed. The 35,000 square-foot structure is an easy walk from Upper School academic classes and is organized around a main hall. The facility includes the Moritz Fitness Center, an approximately 6,500-square foot facility with free weights and cardiovascular equipment. The building also houses coaches’ offices and locker rooms, two classrooms, large locker rooms, a training room and office, PE and Middle School locker rooms, and athletics offices.

The Mason Middle School opened in 1995 and is named in memory of Paul Middle School W. Mason, the third president of the FWCD Board of Trustees. The Mason Map item No. 3 - Middle School combines the original Upper School Science Building, which Back Cover was remodeled, and a newly constructed two-level annex. On the bottom level of the new annex are the fifth and sixth grade classrooms, and seventh and eighth grade classrooms are on the upper level. All Middle School classrooms are equipped with the latest technological equipment.

Paul W. Mason AS

Peter A. Schwartz AS

The Schwartz Administration Building was one of the School’s three original Administration buildings and was named in honor of Founding Headmaster Peter A. Building Schwartz H’98. Over the years, the building has been the home of the Head Building Map of School; Business Office; School bookstore; and kindergarten, Lower item No. 6 - Back Cover School and Middle School classrooms. After its most recent renovation in 2008, the building houses the Admission and Advancement Offices and serves as an entry point for campus visitors and guests.

PFA - Parent Faculty AS

All parents and guardians and faculty at FWCD are automatically members Association of the PFA. There are no dues or required meetings. The PFA is governed by a Board of Directors made up of the officers and committee chairs. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to volunteer to work on a committee. The PFA meets monthly, and any interested parent and guardian is welcome to attend.

PFA Speaker Forum AS

The PFA Speaker Forum is sponsored by the PFA and serves as a community-building and educational event for the FWCD parents and guardians, faculty and staff. Members from the greater Fort Worth community are also welcome to attend this event.

Plant Ops AS

Plight of the Turkey

Houses the Maintenance and Security Offices for FWCD, as well as storage and work areas. Located under the Square Gym, the entrance for Plant Ops faces the west.

LS Kindergarten students perform The Plight of the Turkey for Grandparents’ and Grandfriends’ Day in November at FWCD. Since 2007, the program has ended with the song “Super Turkey.” The 30th anniversary of Plight was in 2021.

Poetry Explosion

LS Annual second grade performance celebrating the study of poetry.

Points of Pride AS

Points of Pride is both a page on the FWCD website and a short video series hosted by the FWCD Head of School. Each January, the Points of Pride website highlights the FWCD magic that took place throughout the previous year on campus. The video series offers a quick 90-second glimpse into a particular point of pride with the Head of School posing questions.

FWCD provides an anonymous School helpline that is available 24 hours Country Day School a day, seven days a week through Praesidium. Students, parents, guardians, Helpline faculty and staff are encouraged to call the helpline for confidential, expert consultation from a Praesidium expert for abuse prevention questions and issues, including suspicious or inappropriate behavior, bullying and hazing, student-to-student sexual abuse and child abuse. The number is 866.607.7233.

Praesidium Fort Worth AS

Prairie Day

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A longstanding tradition in seventh grade, Prairie Day puts into action what students have learned in science class over the course of the school year. Prairie Day provides students a daylong, outdoor program with hands-on learning. FWCD is part of a new pilot program called Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions (LWWE) through the Texas Wildlife Association and is one of just five schools in Texas to partner with the TWA. Throughout the Prairie Day, students rotate through three different stations (land, water and wildlife).

Prism US

Prism is an Upper School creative writing/visual art student magazine with a student staff of approximately 6-10 members. During the solicitation and evaluation phases, student members work to review, read and rate entries, and attend roundtable discussions to make final publication decisions. The staff is responsible for all aspects of production, including layout and design and submission to a local printer. All Upper School students may submit entries.

Project Prairie US

Prom US

PSAT/NMSQT US

Upper School club dedicated to conserving and restoring the prairie located on the FWCD hill.

Black-tie formal dance for juniors and seniors each spring, always off-campus. Underclassmen may attend as the date of an upperclassman.

Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. A practice SAT test taken by sophomores and juniors nationwide. Exceptional scores may qualify a junior for National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognition.

An FWCD tradition since before 2010, the Pumpkin Patch, was a small & Boo-tique addition to the annual Lower School Carnival. Pumpkins were painted and decorated and sold the evening of Carnival. In 2010, a goal was set by Carnival Chair Leslie Daly to elevate the sale. Hours were spent by creative volunteers at the School and at her home, painting and decorating pumpkins donated by Central Market. The sale grossed close to $10,000 that year and continued to grow over the next two years before the PFA Board voted to make Pumpkin Patch its own separate fundraiser. A logo was developed, and the sale was rebranded Pumpkin Patch & Boo-tique — selling festive fall decor in addition to the pumpkins. In 2017, a faux pumpkin silent auction was added. FWCD artists, including parents, guardians and faculty, design and decorate beautiful faux pumpkins, which are auctioned through a silent auction the first day of the sale. Pumpkin Patch has become more creative and efficiently run now, netting nearly $30,000 each year.

Pumpkin Patch AS

Quads AS

Students, faculty and staff are grouped into Quads for Founders’ Day and Convocation activities. There are four Quads, each representing four of FWCD’s Founding Trustees, of which there were 16: F (Hanger, Ryan, Schenecker, W. Meeker), W (Bass, Garrett, Garvey, J. Meeker), C (Cantey, Holland, Hyder, McKinney) and D (Carter-Bahan, Dupree-McKnight, Leonard,

Quad T-shirts AS

Read Across America

Schutts). The purpose of the Quads is to allow for cross-divisional interaction. There are students, faculty and staff from all divisions, departments and offices in each Quad.

Each Quad has a T-shirt that they wear to Convocation, Founders’ Day and other designated events. The F Quad shirts are red, W Quad is royal blue, C Quad is black, and D quad is gray.

LS Read Across America is an annual event taking place on or near March 2, which is the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss. It is a nationwide reading celebration created by the National Education Association in 1997 to promote literacy and encourage a love of reading among children. FWCD Lower School classrooms host guest readers on this day to celebrate.

Red Ribbon Week AS

Rice Babies

Room Representatives AS

Week during the school year where the student body recognizes the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. In Lower School, the focus is on maintaining a healthy body.

LS First graders learn about responsibility by making a baby out of a tea-dyed tube sock filled with rice that is their birth weight. After adding eyes, a pacifier and belly button, the student’s rice baby is integrated into several weeks of learning.

Room Reprensentatives help with all class activities and parties. In Lower School, each room has a Room Rep; in Middle School and Upper School each grade has four Room Reps. The Room Reps meet as a group four times a year with the PFA President-Elect as Chair. The Room Reps often arrange for a speaker or plan social events, such as a dinner or lunch as a peer group activity. Room Reps can self-submit via a JotForm in the spring and are placed by the PFA President-Elect.

In 1974, a 500-seat stadium and all-weather track were built and, at the Map item No. 9 - initiative of FWCD alumni, the stadium was named Rosacker Stadium in the Back Cover early 1990s to honor Col. R.C. “Rocky” Rosacker H’00. “The Colonel” was a beloved teacher, winning coach and athletic director during his years at FWCD, 1969-81 and 1990-96. The track was dedicated in October 2019 as the Barrett Havran Track. Howard Family Field was dedicated in November 2022.

Rosacker Stadium AS

Round Gym AS

The Sid W. Richardson Gymnasium is the original School gym that is circular Map item No. 8 - in shape; it is the gym that is closest to the Lou and Nick Martin Campus Back Cover Center.

Rumpus in the

LS Rumpus in the Rainforest is a performance by first graders in the spring. Rainforest The students dress up as frogs, toucans, jaguars, sloths, boa constrictors, explorers, howler monkeys, army ants, shamans and storytellers to share the story of a sweet little frog that lives in the Amazon rainforest and has the impossible dream to see the sky … just once.

Safe School Helpline AS

A convenient, confidential way for anyone in the FWCD community to report information about situations that might affect safety at the School. Call the number any time of day or night to report concerns about unsafe or potentially disruptive activities or situations, including drug or alcohol abuse, weapons, harassment, bullying or threats. All calls are completely confidential.

• 800-418-6423 (800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359)

• TEXT: 66746, TIPS

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SAGE Dining Services AS

SAGE Dining Services provides FWCD with its daily dining options. SAGE on second reference.

SAGE Liaison AS

The SAGE Liaison acts as a communication liaison to the PFA Board from the parent and guardian body and the School’s Food Service Manager.

The Sanford Arts Wing is home to the Performing Arts Department and Map item No. 11 - includes the 500-seat Scott Theater, multiple classrooms, a ballet studio, Back Cover choral room, and theatre Greenroom. It was named in honor of Ted Sanford H’98, FWCD’s second Headmaster.

Sanford Arts Wing AS

Schwartz Room AS

Scott Theater AS

Security AS

Senior Bench US

Senior Parking US

Senior Privileges US

Service Learning AS

This meeting room is located in the Upper School on the lower level just beneath the stairwell.

Entrance to the theater is located inside the Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center. The theater is used for School plays, performances and meetings.

The School’s security staff serves to ensure the physical safety of members of the School community, protect School property, and facilitate the proper use of School facilities.

The bench on the second floor of the Upper School Commons that is across from the girls’ restroom. It is reserved strictly for senior use.

Set parking area for seniors only.

Group of privileges reserved for seniors only, includes use of the Senior Bench, ability to go off-campus (lunch), senior parking, and wearing senior polos and college sweatshirts (second semester).

All FWCD students learn to lead by serving and are given opportunities to participate in age-appropriate grade-level community service projects and service learning projects. Service learning is overseen by the Service Learning Coordinator.

The 10,000-square-foot Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center consolidates Visual Arts Center all visual arts programs, previously housed in the Sanford Arts Wing, within Map item No. 13 - one facility. An original building that served as the School’s cafeteria from Back Cover 1963-2008 is the basis of the new building that includes instructional studios and outdoor space, photo labs, ceramics classroom, a kiln yard, faculty resource areas, computer lab, print making and art history classrooms, and a darkroom.

Sid W. Richardson AS

SOAR AS

SOAR stands for scholastic opportunities, arts and recreation. This program at FWCD offers students a series of engaging and unique opportunities outside of the traditional school day schedule from 3:15-6:15 p.m. The program is open to students in grades JK-4 and is led by a team of FWCD faculty and staff, accomplished educators and experienced child care professionals. SOAR also encompasses enrichment camps during the academic year and summer programs.

The Southwest Preparatory Conference is the conference of independent Preparatory schools that governs FWCD’s sports competitions. For more information Conference about SPC, members, standings and tournaments, visit spcsports.org.

SPC - Southwest AS

SPC Event Hosting AS

Spelling Bee

Splash Day

Square Gym AS

Host schools for SPC competitions rotate between member schools for the fall, winter and spring seasons.

MS LS Lower School third and fourth graders and Middle School students have the opportunity to participate in School Spelling Bees.

LS Kindergarten activity at the end of the school year. Students enjoy various water activities and games in the kindergarten play area.

This is the north gym located closest to the Fischer Dining Pavilion. It is the same building as the Round Gym, but is located at the back of the building.

Star Lab

Supporting CAST AS

LS Science activity each year in Lower School; students enter the darkened, large inflatable Star Lab to study the stars and the solar system during their science period.

Also known as CAST (Creative Arts Students and Teachers), Supporting CAST is the fine arts booster club that provides financial underwriting for special activities for students involved in all areas of the performing and visual arts. CAST members are also invited to special arts-related opportunities on and off campus during the year that celebrate FWCD fine arts and allow contributors to understand the value of their financial gift. Learn more about Supporting CAST at fwcd.org/cast.

Team Parent US MS Team parents and guardians assist coaches in coordinating snacks, drinks and/or meals for athletic teams.

TEAM (Technology AS

Located in the former Athletic Team Room, the TEAM (Technology Engineering Art Engineering Art Maker) Room is a hands-on learning environment Maker) Room in which students use tools and technology to solve problems. Students take ideas from concept to completion, learning the design-buildcommunicate-manage process. Activities are implemented within all the divisions. Instruction highlights the maker mindset as a vehicle to allow for constructivist education, which gives students the opportunity to be creative, innovative, independent and technologically literate.

TEAM Service US

TEAM Service was created in spring 2007 to be the student voice and action team for the FWCD Upper School service learning program. Currently, students in grades 9-12 meet once a month for planning and service learning. Membership is not exclusive, but members do sign a contract at the beginning of the school year that outlines their commitment to the TEAM and participation expectations. Members participate in events that are already in place such as the Cowtown Brushup, the Great American Cleanup and the cleanup of FWCD’s adopted section of the Trinity River. They take leadership and organizational responsibility for events throughout the school year.

The Berm AS

The Hill AS

The Pond AS

The student and faculty parking area (Lot B) hidden from view behind the landscaping. This is the parking on the right as you enter the south gate and is the area from which the student crosswalk leads.

Area on the south side of campus where the Falcon Challenge Course and Project Prairie sites are located.

Located along the drive just after you enter campus via the Bryant Irvin entrance. The pond has a small fishing pier available for class use. There is a parking lot to the south of the pond. As evidence of FWCD’s dedication to maintaining the sustainability of its campus and surrounding environment, the irrigation pond is the primary water resource used for maintaining the athletic fields and additionally functions as an outdoor learning classroom.

TPSMEA US MS

Texas Private School Music Educators Association, of which FWCD is a member. This state-wide organization hosts contests where Middle and Upper School music students compete for All-District, All-Region, and AllState honors.

Training Room AS

Trustees Plaza AS

Located in the Patton Field House, the Training Room is where the Athletic Trainers are housed.

The engraved brick walkway located between the Upper School Science Center and the Bass Upper School. Trustees Plaza was created in 1998 in recognition of 35 years of Trustees’ leadership and in celebration of FWCD’s 35th anniversary.

Upper School AS

The large open area in the Upper School building. It is used for a daily Commons assembly period, dances and study time.

Upper School Science AS

One of three original buildings when the School opened in 1963, the Center structure originally housed classrooms for the entire school. Between 1970 Map item No. 7 - and 1995, the building was home to the Middle School. It was completely Back Cover renovated and dedicated as the Upper School Science Center in 1997. In addition to biology, chemistry and physics classrooms and laboratories, the Student Publications Department, the Malone Schools Online Network classroom, and the Mac Lab are located in the Upper School Science Center.

Upper School US

The Upper School Student Council consists of the Student Body President, Student Council Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Class Presidents and two Class Representatives for each grade. Elected by the student body in the spring, the Upper School Student Council is in charge of putting together events, hosting dances, and representing its peers. The council provides leadership and acts as a liaison between the administration and students.

Vicksburg Trip MS

In the spring, seventh graders deepen their understanding of the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement by traveling to Vicksburg and Jackson, Mississippi. Students extend the learning from their history and English classes by visiting museums and touring important areas that help illuminate our country’s past and the struggle for freedom for many Americans. This memorable time of learning and bonding lasts four days and three nights.

Visiting Authors MS LS

Wall of Honor AS

Select book authors are invited to FWCD to read or speak to students. Students are given the opportunity to buy an autographed book by the author.

During FWCD’s 50th-anniversary celebration, the School instituted the Wall of Honor to pay tribute to those extraordinary people who’ve done extraordinary things for the School. Letters of nomination should include years of service to the School, positions held, and specific highlights of that service.

Washington, D.C. Trip US

A weeklong academic trip to Washington, D.C., for sophomore students taken in early May that serves as the capstone unit for the government course. This six-day experience is designed to allow students to observe, first-hand, the three branches of government and the legislative and public policy process. Students actively work on a policy question that they have individually drafted prior to the trip. This policy question is the crux of their spring final presentation, which includes a written and oral portion. The D.C. trip provides invaluable insight into policy-making, from the rules and regulations to maneuvering inside the Beltway. Students meet with experts from think tanks, policy advisors to their local representatives, and employees of nonprofit organizations. The D.C. trip is a culminating experience that takes the classroom beyond the berm, exposing students to a world beyond what they see on the news, creating limitless discussion and debate possibilities. The trip began in 2012.

Website AS

Whiz Quiz US

The address for the FWCD website is fwcd.org.

Upper School club that participates in competitions similar to those of the former College Bowl series on television. They involve rapid recall of information from a wide variety of subjects. The team participates in the North Texas Area Whiz Quiz League.

William A. and AS

The Moncrief Library was built as a library and technology center and Elizabeth B. Moncrief opened in fall 1994. Open six days a week from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. during Library the school year and periodically during the summer, the library’s combined Map item No. 12 - collections total nearly 41,000 volumes. Downloadable fiction ebooks Back Cover and audiobooks are available for checkout on most devices. Online research databases are available for all ages and can be accessed anywhere. The library supports multiple literacies, including visual, textual and technological, in order to prepare students for the 21st century.

Yearbook AS See Flight

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The configurations shown above and on the previous page are the only authorized logos for Fort Worth Country Day. They are to be used for all promotional and other normal identity functions. The logo typeface is Century Old Style.

The signature of Fort Worth Country Day consists of the “FWCD” icon and typography “Fort Worth Country Day”. The elements should appear exactly as shown in these guidelines; the elements, proportions and relationships never change.

If you have any questions concerning appropriate use of the logo, please contact Kyndall Cunningham at Fort Worth Country Day (817.302.3282) or (kcunningham@fwcds.org) for your specific needs.

The following are the suggested serif and sans serif fonts for all FWCD communications use.

Regular Bold

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Italic

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Bold Italic

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Graphic Environment

The logo is the essential part of any Fort Worth Country Day communication. Its impact and importance must be considered at the beginning of the design process for any visual communication format. To ensure its clarity and importance, adequate space must be left around the logo.

Above, the minimal white space (noninterference space) is indicated for the logo. To measure the appropriate white space, measure the height of the “country” or “FWCD” and apply that distance as shown above. Whenever possible, added white space increases the legibility and distinction of the logo.

Graphic Environment

Above, the minimal white space (noninterference space) is indicated for the logo. To measure the appropriate white space, measure the height of the “country” or “FWCD” and apply that distance as shown above. Whenever possible, added white space increases the legibility and distinction of the logo.

Logo Size

Minimum Size

The logos can become illegible when the width is less than 1 1/2". To avoid this, the logos should not be reduced to less than 1 1/2" in width.

Logo Size

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Minimum Size

The logos can become illegible when the width is less than 1 1/2". To avoid this, the logos should not be reduced to less than 1 1/2" in width.

Logo Color

Color is a vital element in logo identification. To ensure recognition of the identity, color must be used correctly and consistently. The type of paper also affects color. Coated and uncoated papers reflect light and absorb ink differently.

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FORT WORTH COUNTRY DAY

Preferred color application: PMS (pantone matching system) 281 blue, 200 red

4-color breakdown:

PMS 281 blue = 100% cyan, 72% magenta, 0% yellow, 32% black

PMS 200 red = 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 63% yellow, 12% black

For black and white applications, the logos should be used in 100% black.

The reversed logo may be used only on a 100% black background.

Incorrect Logo Usage

Changing Colors

Fort Worth Country Day colors must always be consistent with the PANTONE® colors listed, or match the four-color process colors listed in this guide.

Outline Version

An outline version of the logo is prohibited.

Background

The logo should not be placed on a pattern or any background that impairs legibility

Original Logo Creations

Do not create variations of the logo. Do not combine another trademarked logo, symbol or name with the Fort Worth Country Day logo unless outlined in this guide. Likewise, the use of the Fort Worth Country Day logo within another logo is prohibited.

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Background Colors

The logo may not appear on a colored background other than black or white.

Copy Guidelines and Treatments

Along with the design elements, copy consistency is crucial and mandatory for the new branding of F ort Worth Country Day

The official Fort Worth Country Day crest is a special graphic treatment that is to be used only in very rare, formal academic circumstances such as graduation announcements, diplomas, academic chairs and class rings. It is not to be used commonly Any needs or requests for usage should be addressed specifically to Kyndall Cunningham at Fort Worth Country Day (817.302.3282 or kcunningham@fwcds.org).

When referring to the school, always use simply “Fort Worth Country Day.” The initials usage is always “FWCD.” There is never a need to include the word, “School.”

Also in copy, the first reference to the school should always be “Fort Worth Country Day.” Thereafter, the initials “FWCD” can be used for brevity

Branding Guidelines

The guidelines outlined in this manual were designed for most print-production applications However, in some cases (such as monumental signage, web design, specialty items, etc.) some variances are unavoidable. If you have any questions concerning appropriate use of the logo, please contact Lisa Koger at Fort Worth Country Day (817.302.3282 or lisa.koger@fwcd.com) for your specific needs.