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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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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.
Eanes ISD/Westlake CBE — Parent Guide: 90% Bar, Prior-Year Enrollment, 10-Day Deadline (2026-2027)
Eanes ISD (Westlake HS) Credit by Examination: 90% passing, must be EISD-enrolled prior year, retest ONCE, scores by 10th school day, not allowed Jan-May of graduating year.
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.
Prosper ISD CBE + EA — Parent Guide: 70%/80%, Year-Long Course Window Rule (2026-2027)
Prosper ISD (PISD-North) splits CBE (70% pass, prior instruction) and EA (80% pass, acceleration) into two separate programs, with grade-band tracks for 1-5 and 6-12. Year-long courses (Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, U.S. History) restricted to specific placement windows.
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.
Frisco ISD CBE + EA — Parent Guide: 80% Mastery, Window A/D for Full-Year Courses (2026-2027)
Frisco ISD maintains CBE (prior instruction) and EA (Exam for Acceleration, no prior instruction) as two separate programs. EA requires 80% mastery. Full-year courses — Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, U.S. History — are restricted to Window A or D. Parent-friendly guide.
Houston ISD CBE — Parent Guide: 80% Grade 1-5, Max 3 Credits/Admin, 2 Attempts/Subject (2026-2027)
Houston ISD (HISD) CBE lets K-12 students skip a class (acceleration) or earn course credit. Grades 1-5 require 80% on EACH of Language Arts / Math / Science / Social Studies. Max 3 course credits per administration and max 2 attempts per subject during HISD enrollment.
Fort Worth ISD CBE — Parent Guide: 80% Pass, 2 Departments (CCR + G&T) (2026-2027)
Fort Worth ISD Credit by Exam and Acceleration Testing: 80% for acceleration, 70% for credit recovery. Two departments — College & Career Readiness + Gifted & Talented.
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.