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.