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  • 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. 

  • 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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  • IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENTS

    2024-2025 HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS BUS ROUTES

    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

     
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  • 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.

Global Issues Summit 2023 Mission & Theme

Student Spotlight

Global Studies Academy Open House Video

Contact Us

  • Paul Wells
    High School Program Manager
    Phone: (281) 634-5645
     
     
    Kim Cain
    GSA Teacher Facilitator - 10th-1th grade
     
    Travis High School
    11111 Harlem Rd.
    Richmond, TX 77406 
     
    Rachel Wempe
    GSA Teacher Facilitator - 9th grade
     
    Kempner High School
    14777 Voss Road
    Sugar Land, TX 77498

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