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Academies Cohort Selection Timeline
Class of 2030
Dates
Event
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Career Readiness Roadmap – Virtual
We are excited to invite FBISD parents and students to our Career Readiness Roadmap Webinar, a virtual session designed to showcase Fort Bend ISD’s CTE Programs of Study and Programs of Choice. This event marks the beginning of our recruitment season and will provide families with valuable information ahead of our in-person event on November 6.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Career Readiness Fair – In Person
Fort Bend ISD students and families are invited to explore our district’s diverse career readiness programs, including CTE and Programs of Choice. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with teachers, students, and program leaders to learn about our specialized programs and the application process.
October 22 – November 14, 2025
Programs of Choice Recruitment
- Presentation for all 8th graders across all 15 middle school campuses.
- Parents receive program information via email.
- In-person information session opportunity for students and the community.
- Information is shared through social media posts and on the FBISD website.
- Private and charter school reach-out and presentations.
November 17 – December 12, 2025
Application Window
This is the time for current 8th graders zoned to Fort Bend ISD to apply for the Programs of Choice, including Academies, P-TECH, and Early College programs.
November 17 – December 17, 2025
Validation Window
During this period, applications will undergo a validation process*. Valid applicants will receive an email inviting them to complete a video interview and/or entrance exam, depending on the programs they applied to.
*The validation process confirms that students are zoned to Fort Bend ISD and meet academic criteria, including proficiency in their 7th-grade grades and relevant STAAR or equivalent test scores.
January 10, 2026
Humanities Academies Video Interview Due
Valid humanities academy applicants will submit their video interview.
STEM Academy Entrance Exam
Valid STEM applicants will take the STEM Academy Entrance Exam, which consists of 25 8th-grade level math and science questions. Students will have 1.5 hours to complete the exam, and calculators will be provided.
February 2025
Academy Acceptances
Students who are accepted to the programs will receive an email offering them the opportunity to commit to one Program of Choice.
March 2026
Academy Cohorts Selection Complete
Academy cohorts for the Class of 2030 are final.
April 2026
Commitment Ceremonies
Academy commitment ceremonies will be held at each respective hosting campus.
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HBCU College Recruitment Fair Success!
Saturday, August 27, Amarachi N., Ariana B., Justice T., Keilah B., Pierre J., and Vaughn P. attended the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands and HBCU College Recruitment Fair at NRG Center with the THS Black Student Union where they were introduced to dozens of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Using the opportunity to their advantage, senior Ariana B. was offered a full ride scholarship and senior Justice T. was offered $16,000 scholarship both to attend Alabama A&M University. Senior Amarachi N. was accepted to Grambling State University no site and also offered a scholarship to Alabama A&M University. WAY TO GO! -
IBMA LIFE Event was a SUCCESS!
IBMA Students hosted their annual LIFE Event at the James E. Reese Center on Saturday, April 2nd.
This event is a great opportunity for members of the community and their families to learn about financial literacy at all ages! -
IBMA Seniors Present their Final Pitches
Class of 2022 IBMA Students present their final pitches to a panel of local business leaders. These students have been working on their Entrepreneurship Capstone project all year long and we are excited for what they have accomplished!
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Spotlight & Brag Book Submission Form
We would like to start highlighting our outstanding Academy students and their accomplishments in and outside of school. If your student has won an award, received a scholarship, participated in a competitive summer program, etc. please submit this form. We will post your student's accomplishment in the Student Spotlight section of our new Academy website and they may be featured in a Brag Book and Points of Pride for later publication. Again, the accomplishment does not have to be related to the Academy program in which your student is enrolled. Nothing is too small of an accomplishment to submit!
