• The academy applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open and will close on December 12, 2025.

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    Current 8th grade students zoned to Fort Bend ISD are invited to apply.
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  • Fort Bend ISD's Programs of Choice application window is now open!

    8th graders zoned to Fort Bend ISD are invited to apply. The application window closes on December 12, 2025, so don't miss out—apply early!

    For more information and to apply, please visit the program's website using the links below.

    Programs of Choice include:

    Humanities Academies 

    • Business and Marketing Academy at Kempner High School
    • Digital Media Academy at Hightower High School
    • Global Studies Academy at Kempner High School
    STEM Academies

    • Engineering  Academy at Elkins High School

    • Math and Science Academy at Dulles High School
    • Medical Science Academy at Hightower High School

    Early College at Marshall High School

    P-TECH

    • P-TECH Health Science at Hightower High School

    • P-TECH Computer Programming at Willowridge High School

    Piano Technician at Marshall High School 
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Career Readiness Webinar

  • 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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    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 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 in the freshman 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: Student Affairs at (281) 327-2829-, 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 (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.gov 281-634-5645
Engineering Academy, Math and Science Academy, & Medical Science Academy
Rosy Martinez RosaE.Martinez@fortbendisd.gov 281-634-2627
FBISD P-TECH and Early College High School
Rosy Martinez RosaE.Martinez@fortbendisd.gov 281-634-2627
FBISD P-TECH and Early College High School
Paul Wells Paul.Wells@fortbendisd.gov 281-634-5645