After an introductory section on graduation requirements, grades, academic placement, and student classification, the program of studies provides a brief description of the prerequisites and content of the high school courses offered by the Fort Bend Independent School District. Students and parents with question regarding courses and the implication of selecting them are encouraged to consult with building counselors. The Fort Bend Independent School District High Schools operate on the semester plan with each school year being divided into two parts called semester. A student earns one-half credit per semester for each semester of each course successfully completed. Each semester must be passed individually for credit to be earned.
Course vary from one to two semesters in length.
Students entering high school during or prior to the fall of 1997 must earn a minimum of twenty-one units of state credit for graduation. Student entering high school after the fall of 1997 must earn a minimum of twenty-two units of state credit for graduation. Attendance Students must be in attendance a minimum of 90 percent of the days during a semester to receive credit in a course. The state of Texas has provided means of appeal for extenuating circumstances should a student's absences exceed the maximum allowed each semester. Student may be required to attend Saturday classes to make up absences.