Elementary School Credit by Examination Without Prior Instruction

Credit by Examination for Advancement (without prior instruction) is available to first through fifth grade students who wish to test for advancement to the next grade level. Examinations for grades 1-5 are criterion-referenced tests from Texas Tech University, University of Texas, or other testing instruments approved by the Superintendent or designee. Elementary students must take exams in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies for the grade level he or she wishes to skip.  Students must demonstrate mastery of 90% or higher mastery on each test to be eligible for advancement.  A school district representative recommends acceleration of the student. 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

Testing for fall placement is offered in June for students attending in Frisco ISD.  For students who move to the Frisco community at the start of the school year, testing will be offered in September. 

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. 

Frisco ISD Elementary Credit by Exam Flow Chart

Frisco ISD Credit by Exam Parent Information and Application