In-District Summer O-LAB Courses

Audience: Incoming Rising 9th - Rising 12th grade students (FBISD students only)

Program Description: Students will take courses delivered via Edgenuity, a purchased curriculum utilized in a hybrid setting. Students work from home to complete instruction and assignments and report to the campus to complete assessments (quizzes, tests, and exams). Students will attend Summer O-LAB at the campus they are registered to attend the following school year (transportation is not provided unless otherwise noted). For example, if the student has been accepted to an academy, the student will attend orientation and the campus they were accepted to and not the campus to which they are zoned. The courses listed below will be offered through Summer O-Lab. Per board policy, students may take up to two semesters of online coursework during the summer.

This summer many FBISD campuses will be closed due to construction. Please review the list below for alternative Summer O-LAB locations. If your school is not listed, it is not affected by construction and will operate as normal.  

Unavailable Campus	Confirmed Location
Dulles HS	Lexington Creek ES

Course Offerings:

• • Government (incoming seniors; semester course)
  • Economics (incoming seniors; semester course)
  • Personal Financial Literacy (10th - 12th graders; semester course)
  • Art I (yearlong course, 9th - 12th graders)
    • Art I - A (first semester)
    • Art I - B (second semester)

Registration Process 

• • Log into Family Access Look and click on the Summer O-LAB Application under Online Forms from March 18th -  May 2nd (registration will close at 11:59 pm) - Directions to Family Access
  • The campus counselor reviews the application and make a determination. Note** If the student submits the application, the parent still must log into Skyward and sign the application before the counselor reviews it. 
  • Parents check back after 48 hours to view the counselor's determination
  • Once approved, parents log into Family Access to pay the fee. If you don't see a fee, contact your child's counselor. Directions to pay the fee - Skyward Family Access Fee Management
  • Note: Courses cannot be accessed abroad.

Requirements for Program Eligibility:

• • Submit the application via Family Access under Online Forms
  • Counselor approval and registration
  • Payment submitted via Skyward Family Access
  • Attend one mandatory orientation session at the campus where the student will be enrolled next school year. Dates and times TBD. (No transportation will be provided during the summer)
  • Start the class online on the first day of summer school. Log-in information will be provided at orientation. 
  • Students are required to log in daily for a minimum of two hours.
  • Complete all assignments and the final exam according to the target date and time assigned to the course. Note: Students have only one opportunity to take their cumulative exams (finals). 

Pertinent Information:

• • All grades will be posted on the student's transcript.
  • All assessments (quizzes, unit tests, and exams) must be taken on campus and proctored by designated staff. 
  • Students must have access to a computer and stable internet access.
  • All Edgenuity coursework, including final exams, must be completed by July 24th at 12:00 p.m. 
  • Students must have an active email account to communicate with staff (preferably school email).
  • Students must have transportation.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: Student-athletes who may be pursuing NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA eligibility should be aware that coursework completed via online learning may not meet program requirements. UIL eligibility may also be impacted. Please get in touch with your counselor if you have questions or concerns regarding this information.

Program Cost:

• • $125.00/ per semester
  • $65.00/semester for students on reduced lunch
  • $50.00/semester for students on free lunch

Payment should be submitted via Skyward Family Access/RevTrak - The payment portal closes on May 7th at 11:59 p.m.

Do you have questions about Summer O-LAB? Check out our 2024 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document 

2024 Summer O-LAB Staff Listing by Campus 

Summer Senior Rescue Online Courses

Audience: Current 12th-grade summer graduates only. (FBISD students only)

Enrollment process: Courses are identified and approved by counselors for students graduating in August. Applications must be submitted by the student, parents, or campus counselor to ensure students are notified of pertinent information. Directions on how to submit applications can be found here: Summer O-LAB Application Directions

Program Requirements: Students will report to campus daily to complete their courses. Students will adhere to the Summer O-LAB program guidelines. All courses must be completed (including the cumulative exams) by July 24th at noon. 

Available Courses: Students are permitted to take any course needed in our current program course catalog.

EXTERNAL PROVIDER ONLINE COURSES

Audience: Incoming 9th - 12th grade students

Students may opt to take online courses via one of three outside providers approved by FBISD. Counselor approval is required before students register. If a student opts to use UT or Texas Tech, they must also officially register and pay the university. Students are subject to timelines, processes, and expectations set by those programs. A list of course offerings and costs for each outside provider is available through the following links. Students may register for up to two semesters of coursework. All course grades earned will be added to the student's transcript. 

PROVIDER OPTIONS:

• • Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) - course fees vary according to the provider selected. The O-LAB teacher at the designated campus must assist with registration. Students are subject to traditional semester timelines. 
  • University of Texas High School - $260/semester course (includes $15 proctoring fee); Art and Spanish are $275. In most cases, textbooks are included but courses may require other materials. Registration occurs on the provider's website. (See the process below). Students have 150 days to complete the course. Course descriptions can be found here. More information about UT High School can be found in the student handbook, starting on page 71. More questions? Contact UT High school at 866-361-UTHS or edservices@austin.utexas.edu. 
  • Texas Tech University K-12 - $300/semester course. Registration occurs on the provider's website. (See the process below). Students have 180 days to complete the course. Textbooks are not included. Course descriptions and syllabi can be found here. More questions? Contact TTU K-12 at (800) 692-6877 or ttuk12@ttu.edu.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

• • O-LAB External Provider Applications:   Family Access - Online Forms - Directions to Family Access
  • The counselor must approve the application before registration occurs. The last day to have an application approved by a counselor is May 23rd. Any credit earned without prior approval by the counselor is subject to denial by the campus. 
  • Once the application is approved by the campus counselor, the student/parent should register and pay for the course. Families utilizing:
    • TxVSN: should contact the O-LAB teacher at the high school campus to make payment. 
    • UT High School and TTU K-12: should register on their respective sites. 
  • Registration Dates: Dates vary. Check the provider's websites. 
    • TXVSN, UT, or TTU courses are subject to provider deadlines.

CLASS SCHEDULES

• • • TXVSN Summer classes follow typical school district deadlines. The classes begin at the beginning of the summer and must typically be completed by the end of July. 
    • TTU K-12 and UT High School begin upon completion of registration and payment. If you register before summer starts, the class will begin before at the time of registration and payment. Please be sure you read the policies of the provider you select before registering. Additionally, check the email you provide for more information from the provider.