Business Partners

What is a school-business partnership?

School-business partnerships are mutually beneficial relationships between the corporate sector and schools that support student achievement and campus goals. Partnerships are on-going, dynamic and rewarding for everyone involved. They help enrich the lives of students, which is not only good for the community, but also good for businesses.

Members of the school-business partnership are often instrumental in helping young people develop more positive attitudes toward school and academic achievement. Partnerships play a critical role in enhancing the learning environment for students by helping to ensure they receive the best education possible. Positive relationships between businesses and schools are also a great way to help strengthen the connection between education, the workforce and the community.

Quality schools impact businesses by helping to attract new residents and industry to Fort Bend County. Strong relationships between schools and businesses help develop a sense of community pride and enhance employee morale.

Get involved! Partner with a FBISD school today!
We thank our 2008-2009 Business Partners for their support.

10 reasons why school-business partnerships are valuable; they:

• improve student motivation
• provide resources for curriculum development
• support the 40 Developmental Assets
• improve academic achievement in core subjects
• support the prevention of substance abuse
• reduce absenteeism/dropout rate
• provide funding/equipment to increase the use of technology in classrooms
• provide funding for equipment for extra-curricular activities, sponsorships, etc
• improve achievement in the arts and athletics, etc.
• prepare our future workforce

Here are some of the ways your business can help FBISD schools; you can:

• assist with after-school programs
• participate in mentoring programs
• serve as reading and math tutors
• provide programs and/or learning materials that reflect real-world applications of classroom subjects
• serve on Campus Based Leadership Teams
• serve as an event judge or guest speaker
• provide in-kind support for programs/events
• conduct campus beautification projects
• donate funds to purchase awards for student achievement
• underwrite or assist with funding for a variety of campus and/or district-wide activities, events or programs

Many FBISD schools need business partners.
Contact Mel Morgan in the Community Partnerships office at 281-634-1108 for more information on how you can make a difference by becoming a school-business partner in Fort Bend ISD.