Fort Bend ISD Baccalaureate Program to Open at Sugar Land Area School

The 2010-2011 is scheduled to bring a new program to the Fort Bend Independent School District.The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme is set to begin at Missouri City Middle School in the fall, in the Sugar Land, Tx area.On Wednesday, March 24, sixth-grade students from across Fort Bend Independent School District and parents are invited to learn more about the highly regarded program at a special Parent Night.The event is scheduled to take place at 6:30 p.m., at Missouri City Middle School, located at 202 Martin Lane.Incoming seventh-grade or current sixth-grade students from the district interested in attending the program have until Saturday, April 10 to apply.The program is set to help students get into the IB Programme in high school, where they are able to graduate with 24-college-credit hours or more.Also, participating students may choose to enter one of Fort Bend Independent School District’s High School Academy Programs.Missouri City Middle School Principal Trevor Lemon stated, “The program begins in seventh-grade and continues through the eighth-grade. Every student at Missouri City Middle School will be involved in the IB Programme. And, any current sixth-grade students throughout the district may apply to the program for the next school year. The IB Middle Years Programme is a great opportunity, and we want you to apply now.”Applications, a brochure, a video and detailed program information are available on the district’s web site.Missouri City Middle School is located in the Sugar Land area, by amazing neighborhoods like Alkire Lake and Riverstone.Source: hcnonline.com