Texans Can Academies Procedures for the Administration of Credit by Exam (CBE) 2022-2023

Credit by Examination – Without Prior Instruction

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 – With Prior Instruction

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)

(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

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.

Who May Apply?

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

What Percent Mastery Must Students Achieve in Order to Receive Credit for the Course?

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

TEA Quarterly Windows *District are Required to Test Once per Quarter

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

Deadlines and Testing Windows

Application Deadlines

Test Windows

October 7th

October 24th – November 18th

February 1st

February 20th – March 17th

March 29th

April 17th – May 31st

May 24th

June 5th – July 1st

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.

Campus Ordering Process

  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

Links to Registration Form

Questions Regarding CBEs

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