Exam Guides

Guides for Texas Credit by Exam, SAT and PSAT, AP and AMC — what is on each one, when it is sat, and how to prepare.

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Plano ISD Credit by Exam — Parent Guide: 80% Mastery, 3-Tier HS System (2026-2027)

Plano ISD organizes credit-by-exam by grade band: Grades 1-5 (80% on each of Science/SS/Math/LA), Grades 6-8 (single-grade advancement), Grades 9-12 (credit for courses not taken OR previously attempted). Max 2 attempts. Placement changes at start of school year only.

TFeb 11, 20267 min1327

Coppell ISD CBE — Parent Guide: 80% Mastery, TEKS-Aligned, CISD-Only (2026-2027)

Coppell ISD Credit by Examination: 80% for acceleration, TEKS-aligned, CISD-enrolled students only. Grades 1-5 + HS.

TFeb 09, 20264 min1089

Fort Bend ISD CBE — Parent Guide: 4 Testing Sessions + 80% Bar (2026-2027)

FBISD Credit by Exam: four testing sessions per year (Dec / Feb-Mar / Apr-Jun / Jun-Aug), 80% minimum for middle school course credit, campus counselor signature required on registration.

TJan 27, 20266 min1141

Texas Credit by Exam (CBE) guide cover for Fort Sam Houston ISD: Fort Sam Houston ISD CBE — Military-Family Guide: 80% Pass, Interstate Compact, JBSA Liaison (2026-2027)

Fort Sam Houston ISD CBE — Military-Family Guide: 80% Pass, Interstate Compact, JBSA Liaison (2026-2027)

Fort Sam Houston ISD CBE guide for JBSA military families: 80% acceleration bar, Texas Interstate Compact provisions, School Liaison support, Cole Jr/Sr HS.

TJan 20, 20264 min994

Northside ISD CBE — Parent Guide: 80% Pass, 2026-2027 Dates Published, K-8 All-Four-Subjects Rule

Northside ISD (San Antonio) Credit by Examination: 80% bar, exact 2026-2027 dates (Jul 11, Aug 4-6 MS Math, Oct 24, Mar 20, May 22), K-8 grade skip requires 80% in all four subjects.

TJan 09, 20264 min1127