Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses & Summer School

Credit by Exam for Acceleration (EA)

Exam for acceleration allows students who have not had formal instruction but have already mastered content and skills in a particular course to advance by scoring an 80% or higher for credit. Credit by Exams are developed by the University of Texas High School or Texas Tech University Independent School District. Students and parents should submit exam for acceleration results to their campus prior to the first school day of the academic year if the student desires the exam results to impact the student’s schedule for that academic year. While students may take exams for acceleration at any time, campuses are not required to change student schedules during the semester to accommodate exam results. A student may not attempt more than two times to receive credit for a particular subject on the basis of an examination for credit in that subject. If students choose to test outside of the district testing windows (4 times a year), they may after obtaining counselor approval, contact the University of Texas UT High School or Texas Tech University Independent School District and pay the fees to have the test administered at their convenience. Student-athletes must check with the NCAA Eligibility Center concerning their policy for accepting or rejecting Credit by Exam for Acceleration at www.eligibilitycenter.org Requires signed request form from student’s high school counselor.

Credit by Exam for Credit Recovery (CBE)

Students may use credit by examination to demonstrate mastery in any subject to earn credit in any academic course available at the secondary level. Such examinations shall assess the student’s mastery of essential knowledge and skills. The student must score at least 70% on the exam to regain credit for the course or subject. Students must purchase each CBE from UT or Texas Tech. A fee shall be charged for proctoring the examination; however, the fee may be waived for economically disadvantaged students in accordance with board policy. These tests are developed by the University of Texas UT High School or Texas Tech University Independent School District.

Students may be authorized to take a Credit by Exam if the student is enrolling in the District from a non-accredited school. For Credit by Exam to be used for the purpose of credit recovery, a student must have recorded a failing grade on his/her transcript for the semester of the exam to be taken. To recover credit,a student must score 70% or higher on the exam. Graduating seniors will not be authorized to take a Credit by Exam for credit recovery for a course they are currently enrolled in for the Spring semester of their senior year. These seniors will need to consult with their counselor regarding other options for credit recovery. Students assume the cost of these examinations. Student-athletes need to check with the NCAA Eligibility Center concerning their policy for accepting or rejecting Credit by Exam for Credit Recovery courses at http://www.eligibilitycenter.org Requires signed request form from the student’s high school counselor.

Credit Recovery

LTHS uses the Edgenuity online self-paced computer program for credit recovery for students. Students work on the computer during the school day as a scheduled class or outside the school day (including summer school) to regain credits for courses in which they have already taken but failed or in circumstances that warrant a need to accelerate credit achievement. There is an application process to be in the CAVS Academy – Cavalier Alternative Version of Study that includes minimum grade and attendance requirements. Students must apply and be approved by the Administrator to be in the credit recovery class period. See your counselor for more information on credit recovery eligibility. Student-athletes need to check with the NCAA Eligibility Center concerning their policy for accepting or rejecting Edgenuity courses at http://www.eligibilitycenter.org.

Correspondence Courses

Students may earn a maximum of 3 credits towards graduation by correspondence. Credit toward state graduation requirements will be granted after successful completion if the institution offering the course is the University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech University, or another public institution approved by the Commissioner. Grades earned in correspondence courses are not used to compute class rankings or GPA. Seniors must complete correspondence courses and submit grades by the end of the fall semester to be eligible for graduation. Any extension must be cleared through the Associate Principal. Student-athletes need to check with the NCAA Eligibility Center concerning their policy for accepting or rejecting correspondence courses at www.eligibilitycenter.org Requires signed request form from student’s high school counselor. Students may take these courses:

Algebra I & II Economics PE US Government

Art I English 1 - IV Physics US History

Biology Geometry Pre-Calculus World Geography

Chemistry IPC Spanish I - III World History

Summer School

Lake Travis High School offers a limited number of courses during the summer for credit recovery. Please see the Lake Travis High School website for further details regarding course offerings, costs and times/dates. Student-athletes should check with the NCAA Eligibility Center concerning their policy for accepting or rejecting summer school courses at http://www.eligibilitycenter.org