Established 1959
FBISD exists to inspire and equip all students to pursue futures beyond what they can imagine
MISSION STATEMENT
The Global Studies Academy (GSA) exists to equip students to effectively solve the challenges society will face in the future while developing multi-faceted global citizens. Students are empowered to become innovative global thinkers who celebrate diversity. The Academy also fosters leadership by exposing its members to a variety of situations from a globally integrated perspective while offering opportunities in student government, community service and cultural awareness activities.
IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENTS
2025-2026 HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS BUS ROUTES
This year, all route information will be available through the Stopfinder app.
What You Need to Know:
Parents should have received an email invitation to access Stopfinder. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder. The invitation is sent to the primary email address listed in Skyward.
Once you have received the invitation, follow the instructions to log in and view your student’s bus stop location and pick-up/drop-off times.
This link is specific to your child. You will only see your child's pick-up/drop-off times and location.
Please use the link you receive and follow the directions to set up Stopfinder. Avoid downloading the App in advance. Follow the link.
If you did not receive the invitation or need assistance, please contact Stopfinder support at: StopfinderTransportation@fortbendisd.gov
We are excited for the start of the school year!
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT FBISD TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Transport.Support@fortbendisd.gov
Customer Care Line - (281) 634-4077
Hodges Bend Transportation Center – (281) 634-1970
Lake Olympia Transportation Center – (281) 634-1930
The Global Issues Summit
The Global Studies Academy is a high school program dedicated to promoting global citizenship by the means of focusing on languages, culture, and current events. As a part of that mission, the Academy hosts an annual student-run event called the Global Issues Summit (GIS) to spread awareness about a range of global concerns to students around the community as well as inform them about measures being taken to alleviate these issues in order to "Turn Awareness into Action." The Summit features speakers ranging from Presidential appointees to NGOs operating on a global level, with past participation from institutions such as UNICEF, the US State Department, the US Trade Representative's Office, the Pangea Network, A+ Challenge, Magic Bus, the Aga Khan Foundation, United Against Human Trafficking, and many others. 2022 will mark the tenth annual Global Issues Summit.
The past seven Summits have focused on the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. They provide clear guidelines and targets for all countries to adopt in accordance with their own priorities and the environmental challenges of the world at large. Further, the SDGs seek to tackle the root causes of poverty and unite us together to make a positive change for both people and the planet. The SDGs are grouped into the 5 Ps; People, Planet, Peace, Prosperity, and Partnership. This year, the Summit is organized around 2 of the P's: People and Partnership.
“The trip all in all was really fun. It’s a unique experience spending time with people 24 hours a day. You all get to know each other really fast and you create a bond like no other!”
