Denton ISD CBE — Parent Guide: 80% Acceleration, Counseling & Social Work Dept (2026-2027)
Denton ISD is a fast-growing North Texas district serving Denton, Aubrey (parts), Ponder, and adjacent communities. Comprehensive high schools: Denton HS, Ryan HS, Guyer HS, and Braswell HS. Denton ISD offers Credit by Exam / Exam for Acceleration through the district's Counseling & Social Work department.
This is an independent guide. Texas CBE™ is not affiliated with Denton ISD. Confirm specifics with your campus counselor.
Denton ISD's CBE — the essentials
| Aspect | Denton ISD context |
|---|---|
| Program | Credit by Exam / Exam for Acceleration — administered by the Counseling & Social Work department |
| Passing bar | 80% for acceleration (TEC §28.023); 70% for credit recovery (19 TAC §74.24) |
| Alternate path | Denton ISD also offers Supplemental Original Credit through virtual courses outside the traditional day for acceleration |
| Registration | Through the campus counselor |
| High school campuses | Denton HS, Ryan HS, Guyer HS, Braswell HS |
How Denton ISD families typically use CBE
- Algebra 1 acceleration between 8th and 9th grade.
- Foreign-language CBE — for heritage speakers.
- Credit recovery via Supplemental Original Credit — for students needing to recover a course.
- Braswell HS's LaGrone/ATC route — some students combine CBE with career/technical acceleration.
What Texas CBE™ offers Denton ISD families
- TEKS-aligned practice with full-length timed mocks (80% acceleration bar).
- 5-language platform — English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese.
- Free sample questions, no signup required.
- Full-course access $19.99 per subject for 6 months.
Three things to verify with your Denton ISD counselor
- Current 2026-2027 testing window and registration deadline.
- Whether Supplemental Original Credit (virtual) may be a better fit than a CBE for your student's specific situation.
- Whether it's acceleration (80%) or credit recovery (70%).
Related guides
- Frisco ISD CBE — Parent Guide (neighboring)
- Northwest ISD CBE — Parent Guide (adjacent)
- CBE vs STAAR — parent decision guide
Sources
- Denton ISD — Counseling & Social Work / Credit by Exam / Exam for Acceleration.
- Denton ISD — Secondary Curriculum: Secondary Summer Programs for Students.
- Braswell HS — LaGrone/ATC Course Info.
- Texas Education Code §28.023.
- 19 TAC §74.24.
General guidance based on publicly available information. Confirm current rules with your campus counselor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing score for a Denton ISD CBE?
80% for acceleration (no prior instruction), per Texas Education Code §28.023. 70% for credit recovery (with prior instruction), per 19 TAC §74.24.
Does Denton ISD offer credit paths besides CBE?
Yes. Denton ISD offers Supplemental Original Credit — virtual courses taken outside the traditional school day — as an acceleration option. Students should be in good academic standing to qualify.
Where do I register for a Denton ISD CBE?
Through your campus counselor. The Counseling & Social Work department administers the program.
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