Fort Bend ISD Academies
Academies ...Making a World of Difference
Fort Bend Independent School District is continuing its plans for a comprehensive academy program to be housed in each of the district’s high schools over the next few years.
Important Academy Information
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme is extending the application deadline until available slots are filled.
The Math and Science Academy is extending the application deadline until available slots are filled, and an Academy Course Selection Fair will be held on February 18th.
What are Academies?
Academies are personalized, small learning communities that function within a larger high school with a mixture of career and academic classes offered to students. Enrollment of approximately 400 students is eventually anticipated for each academy.
Students attending academies generally take more advanced courses in their areas of specialization and have the opportunity to earn college credit.
Students interested in applying to one of the specialized academies may obtain the application packet from the guidance counselor office at each middle school and high school or in the menu to the right.
Proposed Academies for 2011-2012
- Austin High School – Visual Arts Academy
- Kempner High School – Legal Studies Academy
- Travis High School – Biotechnology Academy
- Ridge Point High School - Early College Academy
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