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Collegiate Academy of Birdville Applications Now Available!

Students at the Collegiate Academy of Birdville (CAB) have the opportunity to earn an associate degree from Tarrant County College while they earn their high school diploma at Haltom High School. Students can still choose to participate in band, athletics, theater, choir, or other extracurricular activities while enrolled in the program. This is an opportunity to earn a two-year degree at no additional expense to your family! 

Any current eighth grade student may apply. Students will be selected in a weighted lottery system. Only 60 students will be chosen. View Collegiate Academy of Birdville Application

The email address provided on the application will be our primary means of communication with applicants. The application for the CAB’s Class of 2028 closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16. 

Applicants will need to attend one of our Parent/Student Information nights:

  • December 5th Birdville High School Lecture Hall 6-7 p.m.
  • December 6th Haltom High School Omni Room 6-7 p.m.
  • December 7th Richland High School Omni Room 6-7 p.m.

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Applications for the Collegiate Academy of Birdville Freshman Class of 2021–22 will close on Feb. 12 at midnight.

Collegiate Academy of Birdville

The Collegiate Academy of Birdville is accepting applications from current 8th grade students for admission to the program beginning in the 2021–2022 school year. The Academy is a four-year program that allows students to earn an Associate Degree while earning their high school diploma. 

> View Program Information and Application at https://www.birdvilleschools.net/cabadmissions 

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Collegiate Academy of Birdville Information Meeting

The Collegiate Academy of Birdville (CAB) is having informational presentations for eighth-grade students and parents interested in the program beginning with the 2020–21 school year. The CAB offers students the opportunity to earn an associate degree while completing requirements for their high school diploma. To find out more, join us at one of the following presentations:

  • Richland Middle: Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at Richland Middle (Library)
  • North Oaks Middle:  Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at North Oaks Middle (Library)
  • Smithfield Middle: Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at Birdville High
  • Haltom Middle:  Monday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. at Haltom Middle (Library)
  • North Richland Middle:  Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. at Richland High

We look forward to answering your questions about the program.

Michael Gerard
Chancellor
Collegiate Academy of Birdville
Birdville ISD

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Inaugural Class Members in the Collegiate Academy of Birdville Each Receive $12K in Scholarships

The Collegiate Academy of Birdville will hold its first Signing Night Ceremony on April 22 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at Haltom High School. The inaugural class of 60 students will officially accept their scholarships, valued at approximately $12,000 per student, for the opportunity to earn Associates Degrees from Tarrant County College during their four years of high school. The Academy is designated as an Early College High School by the Texas Education Agency, and students can earn 60 or more college hours while earning their high school diplomas. Early College High Schools recruit and enroll students who are at risk and subpopulations of students historically underrepresented in college courses, such as first generation college goers, students of low socioeconomic status, and African American, Hispanic, and Native American students.