Credit by Exam

Credit by Exam is a test for a student to demonstrate mastery in a subject or to earn course credit by passing the exam. The Credit by Exam test covers the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in the content area being tested.  

Grades 1-5:

Grades 6-8:

Grades 9-12:

Grades 6-12:

Credit by Exam Procedure and Guidelines

It is the responsibility of the Parent/ Student to notify the Assessment Department of any accommodations routinely received for assessments.

Credit by Exam with Prior Instruction, which requires a cash-only non-refundable deposit of $25.00 per exam

1. This exam is available to a student who has failed a grade or subject area or needs to validate credits. 
2. To receive full credit for a high school course, a student has to take part A and part B of the subject.  The cost is $25.00 for each part (for example: English IA & English IB equal one full credit and will cost $50.00).  On the form, please indicate which part you are taking.
3. Students who take Credit by Exam with prior instruction must show a mastery of 70% or higher on each exam taken.

Credit by Exam without Prior Instruction, which requires a cash-only deposit of $25.00 per exam

1. The exam is available for students wanting to advance a grade level or test out of a class.  Students will test in each of these subject areas: reading, math, science, and social studies to advance a grade level.  Each of these exams requires a $25.00 deposit for a total deposit of $100.00 for a student to test out of one grade level.  High school students will need to speak directly to a counselor for additional assistance.
2. If a student wants to receive full credit for a high school course, such as English I, they will need to take parts A & B, each of these parts requires a $25.00 deposit for a total deposit of $50.00.
3. Students (grades 1–12) who take Credit by Exam without prior instruction to advance a grade level or receive credit for a specific course must show mastery of 80% or higher on each exam taken.
4. Students entering kindergarten who take the Credit by Exam must show mastery of 80% or higher on each exam taken (reading, math, science, and social studies) to advance to the first grade.
5. Upon completion of all exams, the deposit will be returned to the parent.