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Credit by Examination (CBE) with no prior instruction is a means by which high-achieving middle and high school students with above average grades and test scores may be awarded course credit(s) for a particular course by taking and passing required test(s).

Credit by Examination (CBE) with prior instruction is a means by which students who have failed a course(s), been referred by the attendance committee, or with other special circumstances may be awarded credit(s) for a particular course by taking and passing required test(s) Credit by Examination.

(CBE) for Languages Other Than English (LOTE) are World language examinations that are available for any student in grades 9-12 who is a native speaker in a foreign language, has traveled or studied in a foreign country, or is currently enrolled in a prerequisite foreign language course.

CBE Grades: If a student has received no prior instruction in a subject, they must score 80% or above on the CBE to be awarded credit. If a student has received prior instruction in a subject, they must score 70% or above to be awarded credit.

Students may apply for examinations with the Academic Advisor, Principal, and Parent/Guardian approval. Applications must be submitted to the Campus Testing Coordinator

With prior instruction students must receive at least 70% mastery.
With no prior instruction students must receive 80% mastery.

January 1 – March 31
April 1 – June 30
July 1 – September 30
October 1 – December 31

NOTE: Examinations will be administered at the respective home campuses. Results will be returned to the students’ home campuses within 4-5 weeks of the test date.

1. Campus Counselor or Academic Advisor will advise students on CBEs and review the transcript and application prior to submission.

2. AP/Test Coordinator will submit the completed applications to the DTC here: CBE Form

3. DTC will order the exams and schedule a brief training with the determined proctor

4. Please see that students get review material in time to study for their exams

5. Tests will be shipped to the DTC and notify campus of delivery.

6. Students have six months from the day of enrollment to take their CBE. No extensions, refunds or transfers will be granted. Once a CBE expires, it cannot be taken again without re-enrollment.

7. Upon completion of the exam, the campus will notify the DTC for shipping instructions and grading by TTU Professor (approximately 2-3 weeks turnaround time)

8. Grades will be sent to the DTC. One copy will be sent to the campus, PEIMS, and filed in the DTC Office for Records

Procedures for Credit by Exam (CBE) Testing

Campus Testing Coordinator CBE Responsibilities

Credit By Exam Application With Prior Instruction

Credit By Exam Application Without Prior Instruction

District Testing Coordinator
Shanna Jones
Email Shanna Jones
214-535-0786