Are you already a Fortress family?

Before re-registering, ensure that you have met the re-registration qualifications, including the parent hours and student attendance threshold. Please note: Returning families are only guaranteed a spot in our programs during our early registration period.

You must re-register using the same email address and account that you originally registered under. If you cannot remember the email address you originally used, contact one of our parent coordinators or directors for assistance.

Are you a new family?

The enrollment process begins with an eligibility check. If you are eligible, you will be invited to complete a full registration once a spot opens up.

Note: After School enrollment is limited to children who attend Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary.

Preschool Information

Fortress Preschool serves children ages 6 weeks through 4 years. We promote school readiness through a robust social-emotional and academic curriculum designed to prepare students to be lifelong learners!

Our preschool program operates from August-May in conjunction with the Fort Worth ISD school year calendar. The hours are from 8:00am-6:00pm (with a limited number of “early arrivals” admitted between 7:30-8:00am).

Preschool Eligibility

To enroll in Fortress Preschool, your child must be between the ages of 6 weeks - 4 years. Priority enrollment is given to families who receive CCMS subsidies and who reside in the Historic Southside neighborhood, followed by greater 76104, 76103, and 76105. Families outside of these areas are welcome to apply. A limited number of families will be admitted for “early arrival” with work or school verification indicating a need for early drop-off. All programs will close at 6:00pm. Eligible students are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. Families may be asked to provide proof of residency before being enrolled.

After School Information

Fortress After School serves children in PreK3 through 5th grade who are enrolled at Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary School. We provide academic support to complement the learning at school, including homework help and reading intervention. We also focus on helping students explore and develop their skills and interests through extracurricular activities, providing them with pathways for college and career long after they leave our program!

Fortress After School operates from August-May in conjunction with the Fort Worth ISD school year calendar. Students are picked up from the school (2:15pm for PreK students and 3:00pm for K-5th students). After School runs until 6:00pm.

After School Eligibility

To enroll in Fortress After School, your child must attend Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary School and be in grades PreK3-3rd. Priority enrollment is given to families who receive CCMS subsidies.

While we offer 4th-5th grade program, that enrollment is restricted to returning students who enrolled before they began 4th grade. A rare exception may be made for a 4th or 5th grade student who has younger siblings who are enrolling for the first time.

Summer Information

Fortress Summer serves children ages 6 weeks through 5th grade. We provide ongoing academic and social-emotional support, but also have a special faith-based emphasis during the summer months. Modeled after Vacation Bible School, the summer program introduces biblical concepts and stories and ties them into activities that help combat the summer slide.

Our summer program operates from June-July, typically with four weeks in June and four weeks in July, with the week of Independence Day (July 4th) taken off for summer break. The hours are from 8:00am-2:00pm.

Summer Eligibility

Due to the high demand for summer programming, summer enrollment is open only to families who were enrolled in our after school and preschool programs for the previous school year. New students, including siblings of current students, are not eligible to enroll in the summer program.