Academies Announcements

  • Academies Cohort Selection Timeline

    Class of 2029

    Dates

    Event

    October 1 – 31, 2024

     

     

    Programs of Choice Recruitment

    • Presentation held for all 8th graders across all 15 middle school campuses.
    • Parents received program information via email.
    • Virtual information session opportunity for students and the community.
    • In-person information session opportunity for students and the community.
    • Information shared through social media posts and on the FBISD website.

    November 1 – 30, 2024

    (Extended to December 6) (2025 only)

    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.

    December 9 – 20, 2024

    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 11, 2025

    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 11 – 18, 2025

    Priority 1 Acceptance

    Students who qualify for their Priority 1 selection will receive an email offering them the opportunity to commit to their Priority 1 academy.

    February 19 – 26, 2025

    General Acceptance

    Students who qualify for one or more academies will receive an email with the opportunity to commit to a single program.

    March 3 – March 7, 2025

    Waitlisted Acceptance

    Students on the waitlist will receive an email with the opportunity to commit to a program if space becomes available for them.

    March 17, 2025

    Academy Cohorts Selection Complete

    Academy cohorts for the Class of 2029 are final.

    April 2025

    Commitment Ceremonies

    Academy commitment ceremonies will be held at each respective hosting campus.
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    Fort Bend ISD High School Academies exist to provide specialized learning communities with concentrated and robust course pathways comprised of career and academic classes.
     
    These specialized academies exist at the high school level to provide focused study and services, launching our students toward careers and college pathways in a number of highly skilled and competitive areas.  A middle school GT Academy and a GT Mentorship program are also offered for selected students.  All of these programs are offered through an application process, which includes a combination of academic performance data, test scores and interviews.  
     
    Students apply for high school academies as 8th graders.  Students will receive an email with their test or interview dates. Students must reside in the FBISD attendance zone during this application window in order to apply.  Students may not apply and will not be accepted outside of this process.  In order to properly staff our programs, create schedules, and train staff we must limit the application period for all specialized programs.  There are no exceptions to this policy. 

UIL Athletic Consideration

  • Any student attending an academy outside of the attendance zone in which he/she resides, will be ineligible for varsity athletic competition for one calendar year.

    The Fort Bend Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability and/or age in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions. The district is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, as well as board policy not to discriminate in such a manner. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) If you suspect discrimination please contact the following: Dr. Holly Robles, Title IX Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of sex: (281) 634-7232 or Human Resources Department at (281) 634-1055. Section 504 Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of disability: Contact Deena Hill at (281) 634-1143. All other concerns regarding discrimination please contact the Office of the Superintendent at (281) 634-1000. 

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Contact Us

General Inquiries
(281) 634-2711
Digital Media Academy, Global Studies Academy, & International Business and Marketing Academy
Paul Wells Paul.Wells@fortbendisd.com 281-634-5645
Engineering Academy, Math and Science Academy, & Medical Science Academy
Rosy Martinez RosaE.Martinez@fortbendisd.com 281-634-2627
FBISD P-TECH and Early College High School
Rosy Martinez RosaE.Martinez@fortbendisd.com 281-634-2627
FBISD P-TECH and Early College High School
Paul Wells Paul.Wells@fortbendisd.com 281-634-5645