Exam for Acceleration
Before moving forward with an exam for acceleration request, please review "Student Considerations for Advancing in Math." Please also consult with your student's math teacher prior to requesting an exam to see if they feel your student would benefit from accelerating.
Each year, LISD offers students an opportunity to take an Exam for Acceleration (EA) at no cost to the student. Students and parents can request the exam through their grade level counselor. Students who are in 5th grade complete registration through their elementary school. Since LISD does not receive reimbursement for tests taken, students are expected to complete each exam they have registered for and be available during the testing window they have selected. LISD will only pay for one attempt for an EA. If students are successful, they must accelerate to the next level of the course they tested in. If students are not successful on a first attempt and parents desire a re-test, the cost for the second attempt is covered by the family and must be taken during a specific TEA testing window. Your counselor or a district staff member will assist in completing the form for a retake.
The deadline for students wishing to accelerate through either an online course or an EA is prior to the first day of school. Results must be submitted to the grade level counselor by the deadline in order for acceleration to occur for the current school year.
Additional Links and Information
Retesting information: If a passing score is not achieved, a second attempt is allowed during a specific testing window per TEA policy. Second attempt exams may be requested, at the parent's expense, by emailing your student's counselor. Retest scores must be reported to CRMS before the first day of school for correct placement. Student/family is responsible for paying for a retest.
Note: Students who pass an Exam for Acceleration during the school year will complete the 2023-2024 school year in his/her current class. Students will receive their acceleration in the 2024-2025 school year.
LISD 2023-2024 TESTING DATES
Testing Window One:
Time: September 19-21, 2023
Registration Deadline: August 24, 2023
Location: FSMS
Logistics: Arranged with student's counselor & UTHS
Additional info: High school credit courses only; CRMS counselors recommend waiting until March for testing
Testing Window Two:
Time: December 5-8, 2023
Registration Deadline: October 27, 2023 by noon
Location: FSMS
Logistics: Arranged with student's counselor & UTHS
Additional info: High school credit courses only; CRMS counselors recommend waiting until March for testing
Testing Window Three:
Time: March 4-7, 2024
Registration Deadline: February 2, 2024 by noon
Location: FSMS
Logistics: Arranged with student's counselor & UTHS
Testing Window Four:
Time: June 4-June 6, 2024
Registration Deadline: April 26, 2024 by noon
Location: Reagan Elementary
Logistics: Arranged with student's counselor & UTHS