Credit by Examination for Acceleration for Grades K-12
Purpose
Credit by Exam (CBE) allows students to demonstrate proficiency in grade-level or course content, enabling them to accelerate a grade level or earn course credit as outlined in the Texas Education Code (TEC) §28.023.
Eligibility
Students in HEB ISD may take a CBE under the following conditions:
- Acceleration Without Prior Instruction: Students seeking to skip a grade level or earn credit for a course without prior instruction must achieve a minimum score of 80% or higher on the designated CBE.
- Credit Recovery With Prior Instruction: Students who have received prior instruction but did not earn credit may take a CBE and must score 70% or higher to receive credit.
Exam Administration
- Exams are administered by the district, following local policies and guidelines.
- Testing dates and registration windows are determined by the district and communicated to students and families in advance.
Scoring and Reporting
- Scores are reported directly to the school district and/or student.
- TEA does not have access to CBE results and does not maintain records of student scores.
Impact on GPA and Course Credit
- Credit earned through CBE will be recorded on the student’s academic transcript.
- CBE scores will not be calculated into a student’s overall Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Credit by Exam is a pass/fail option and does not contribute to class rank calculations.
Additional Considerations
- Students and parents should consult with school counselors before registering for a CBE to determine eligibility and understand the implications of earning credit through this method.
- HEB ISD follows TEA regulations and maintains high standards for credit-by-exam opportunities to ensure student success and academic integrity.
For more information on Credit by Exam, including registration and test dates, please contact your school counselor.
2024-2025 Credit by Exam / Exam for Acceleration Testing Calendar
- September 27, 2024 – for November testing
- January 24, 2025 – for March testing
- April 25, 2025 – for June testing
- May 23, 2025 – for August testing
Students transferring into the district after the summer testing deadlines will have one additional testing opportunity in September. The deadline for this administration is August 23, 2024 – for the 2024-2025 school year. Applications for this test administration will ONLY be accepted for students who are NEW to the district and for Kindergarten Acceleration.
2025-2026 Credit By Exam/Exam for Acceleration Testing Calendar
- CBE Testing Window for students New to HEB ISD Only
- Application Deadline: August 22, 2025
- Testing Dates: September 4 & 5, 2025
- Fall CBE Testing Window
- Application Deadline: September 26, 2025
- Testing Dates: October 23 & 24, 2025
- Winter CBE Testing Window
- Application Deadline: January 16, 2026
- Testing Dates: February 5 & 6
- Spring CBE Testing Window
- Application Deadline: April 24, 2026
- Testing Dates: June 2 & 3, 2026
- Summer CBE Testing Window
- Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
- Testing Dates: July 15 and 16, 2026
CBE registration forms are available from your campus counselor. Your child must meet with the counselor during the registration window to determine the appropriate CBE to be taken. CBE registration forms will not be emailed or available at the campus office; they must be obtained from the campus counselor during registration.