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.