High School Credit by Examination Without Prior Instruction

High school students who wish to earn credit for a course in which they have had no prior formal instruction may test through credit by exam.  Examinations for Grade 9-12 are criterion-referenced tests from Texas Tech University, University of Texas, or other testing instruments approved by the Superintendent or designee. Student must demonstrate 90% or higher mastery on the exam in order to earn credit.  Courses taken for high school credit will not be computed in class rank.  Students are encouraged to review the course study guide on the university website.

Texas Tech University - www.depts.ttu.edu/ode/cbereview       

University of Texas - www.utexas.edu/cee/dec/k16/index.php?page=credit

Applications are available from the high school counselor and must be returned to the counselor for processing.  The application deadlines as well as the test sessions are listed below.  Parents should be aware that there are no exceptions available for students to test for acceleration and plan accordingly.

For students who move to the Frisco community at the start of the school year, every effort will be made to provide an opportunity for student to test during the second or third week of school, if the course credit is necessary for first semester course scheduling.

There is no charge for testing.  Students who register for an examination and do not take the examination will be assessed a fine equivalent to the cost of procuring the examination.  Exam results will be mailed to the counselor after scoring is completed. 

Credit by Examination With Prior Instruction

Students under certain circumstances may be able to take Credit by Exam for a course in which they have had prior instruction but did not receive credit.  This option must be approved by the campus principal (or designee).  This option generally applies to students who have not earned credit due to extenuating circumstances such as a family move, illness, etc.  To be eligible for a credit by exam, a student must have had prior instruction in the course and earned a grade greater than 60.  It also may apply to students who were home schooled or attended a non-accredited private school who need state approved credit.  Students who attended school in a foreign country which was taught in a language other than English may also qualify to test that language (French, Spanish, German) with prior instruction.  Students are encouraged to review the course objectives provided on the university website.

Texas Tech University - www.depts.ttu.edu/ode/cbereview       

University of Texas - www.utexas.edu/cee/dec/k16/index.php?page=credit

Students must demonstrate 70% or higher mastery on the exams.  Applications are available from the school counselor.  There is a fee of $30 for each semester exam.

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