EDUCATION
 "The Education Division will offer a series of programs, study groups and partnerships designed to increase communication and offer input to educational developments.  It is critically important during this period of economic growth to work closely with the education community to promote the quality and availability of educational resources and to address the needs of residents and businesses."  
—Dee Koch
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Education 
Division Vice Chairman
The George Foundation

oted as having one of the lowest dropout rates in the Houston area, Fort Bend County school districts are typified by modern facilities and state-of-the-art teaching methods and curricula.  Computers are widely used, both as educational tools and in the teaching of student literacy. Approximately 68 percent of Fort Bend County's high-school graduates go on to pursue higher education, giving Fort Bend a higher-than-average education level. In fact, nearly 60 percent of Fort Bend County residents have at least some college and 30 percent have four years or more.

FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, TX  77479    (281) 634-1000
"Children make up 25 percent of our population and 100 percent of our future.  We have a responsibility to ensure that these children grow up with a strong base of knowledge, along with the tools they need to continue to make learning a life-long pursuit."
-Dr. Don Hooper, Superintendent
Fort Bend Independent School District
FBISD actively involves parents and the community it serves in the education of its students.  In addition to the more traditional role of volunteer or business partner, parents and community members serve on a variety of district leadership committees, and take an active role in the development of district decisions that impact the education process.

FBISD is one of the fastest growing districts in the nation. A reputation for providing quality educational opportunities for all students is evidenced by the district's 40 National Merit Scholar Semifinalists, the millions of dollars in scholarships awarded each year to students, elementary and secondary test scores well above the state and national averages, state and nationally recognized fine arts programs, and a growing number of campuses rated exemplary or recognized by the Texas Education Agency's Successful Schools Program.


STAFFORD MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
3911 Avenue I, Rosenberg, TX  77471   (281) 341-3229
"Our District seeks to provide opportunities for all students to participate. We prepare our students to be productive, life-long learners who will be competitive and contributing citizens."
-Dr Gary Rotan, Superintendent
Stafford Municipal School District
Formed by a grass-roots community effort, the Stafford Municipal School District offers enhanced educational opportunities in a small, community-based school system, enabling efficient use of local tax dollars. Through a cooperative arrangement, district students and faculty have access to the city's Civic Center and Olyrnpic-sized pool as well as a shared transportation and maintenance facility.

Stafford MSD offers a low average student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1. TAAS scores and SAT scores have exceeded state and surrounding school district averages. The student population reflects a multi-cultural diversity that prepares students for life in society at large. Special features include a full day kindergarten, honors and advanced level classes, anti-drug programs, school-community-business partnerships and full time security provided by city police officers. An average of 40 percent of the district's students receive scholarships for higher education.

LAMAR CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1625 Staffordshire Road, Stafford, TX  77477  (713) 261-9200
"Lamar CISD is truly a district that cares about kids, insuring that each one has the opportunity to learn in the most positive and supportive atmosphere possible."
-Dr Michael Zolkoski, Superintendent
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
Lamar CISD combines the advantages of a hometown atmosphere with superior learning opportunities and a large percentage of teachers with advanced degrees. The district offers a model K-12 gifted and talented program, advanced placement courses in a variety of subjects, outstanding special education and vocational programs, innovative sixth-grade schools that focus on the special needs of young adolescents, and an award-winning drug education program. District SAT scores are above the state and national averages.

Lamar CISD enjoys a high level of parent and community involvement, using a conservative approach to finance that keeps local taxes at a reasonable rate. For more information about the "Lamar-velous" schools visit LCISD web site at http://intertex.net/lcisd. 


HIGHER EDUCATION

Higher education is around the corner and literally in our homes. Three major institutes of higher learning have a strong presence in Fort Bend County, offering traditional classrooms to teleconferencing to course information through the modem. These higher learning institutions are available due to the expanding educational needs of individuals and businesses in Fort Bend County.

Houston Community College System, Southwest College

Design for a major new expansion to the Stafford campus is underway with plans to house classrooms equipped for distance education and teleconferencing capabilities, corporate and continuing education classrooms, lecture classrooms and a number of science labs. The building has been designed to foster a community atmosphere. The structure will be built around a central landscaped courtyard, lending itself to the open, relaxed environment of the building. The opening of the building is scheduled for the spring semester of 1998.

Wharton County Junior College
The CentraPlex Campus in Sugar Land

Wharton County Junior College, founded in 1946, has a unique central campus in Wharton.  This two-year community college is a comprehensive school deeply committed to a transfer program. WCJC is one of the few area community colleges which offers campus housing. The main campus occupies a 90-acre lot.

University of Houston System at Fort Bend

The UH System at Fort Bend brings the resources of the four UH System universities close to home. Through the collaborative efforts of University of Houston, UH-Clear Lake, UH-Downtown and UH-Victoria, all the course work for accredited bachelors and masters degree programs can be done without commuting to the campuses.

Thirty degrees can be awarded in Fort Bend through a partnership of the four UH System universities, Houston Community College System and Wharton County Junior College.

The two community college partners offer lower division courses; while the UH System universities offer junior, senior and masters' courses. Instruction is delivered in several formats: live on-site, interactive TV on-site, video tape on-site, video tape purchased for home viewing, KUHT-TV Channel 8 at home and computer/modem.

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