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McKinney ISD CBE — Parent Guide: 80%/70% Passing, 3-HS Structure (2026-2027)
McKinney ISD Credit by Examination: 80% for acceleration (TEC §28.023), 70% for credit recovery (19 TAC §74.24). Registration through your campus counselor at McKinney HS, McKinney Boyd, or McKinney North. District Assessments office administers.
Lubbock ISD CBE — Parent Guide: 80% Pass + Local TTU K-12 Advantage (2026-2027)
Lubbock ISD Credit by Examination: 80% for acceleration, 70% for credit recovery. TTU K-12 vendor is headquartered in Lubbock — local advantage.
The Texas Algebra 2 Credit by Exam (CBE): A Complete Guide to Format, TEKS Topics, and How to Prepare (2026)
A practical guide to the Texas Algebra 2 Credit by Exam: where Algebra 2 sits in the math ladder, the CBE exam format, the real §111.40 TEKS topics tested by semester, which topics students underestimate, and a simple diagnose→focus→confirm prep approach.
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD CBE — Parent Guide: 80% Pass + GPA/Class-Rank Impact (2026-2027)
CFISD Credit by Exam: 80% pass standard, three uses (accelerate graduation, make room for elective, credit recovery). Critical CFISD-specific rule: CBE grades and credit ARE used in GPA and class rank. 2-opportunity cap for MS students taking HS-credit CBE.
Round Rock ISD CBE + EA — Parent Guide: UT/TTU Dual Vendor, Aug 1 Deadline (2026-2027)
RRISD uses BOTH UT High School and Texas Tech K-12 as CBE vendors. Grades K-5 accelerate full grade level via 4 subjects. Grades 6-8 need 80% for single-subject acceleration. Registration Jul 1 - Sep 30, fall placement deadline August 1.
The Texas Biology Credit by Exam (CBE) — A Complete Guide to Testing Out of High School Biology (2026)
A practical guide to the Texas Biology Credit by Exam: why families use it to skip 9th-grade Biology after summer self-study, the online proctored exam format, exactly what the §112.42 TEKS cover by semester, the topics students most often underestimate, and a simple diagnose -> focus -> confirm prep plan.
How to Actually Sign Up for a Texas CBE — The School Counselor Process Most Parents Get Wrong
Most parents try to register for CBE through UTHS directly — and get stuck. The actual process runs through your school counselor. Here's the verified UTHS process, exact costs, and a counselor email template you can use today.
What Is TEKS? The Texas Curriculum Standard Every CBE Student Must Understand
Every CBE exam question is mapped to a specific TEKS standard. Understanding TEKS isn't optional — it's the difference between passing and failing. Here's exactly what TEKS is and how to use it to your advantage.
Allen ISD CBE — Parent Guide: Grades 8-12, 80%/70% Passing, Single HS System (2026-2027)
Allen ISD Credit by Exam for students who have completed grades 8-12: 80% for acceleration (no prior instruction), 70% for credit recovery (with prior instruction). Campus counselor approval required. Single-HS structure with Lowery Freshman Center (9th) + Allen HS (10-12).