Credit By Exam (CBE)

Credit by Exam (CBE) for Acceleration

Grades 9–12 | Pottsboro ISD

Credit by Exam for Acceleration (without prior instruction) offers high school students the opportunity to earn credit for an academic course by demonstrating mastery of the subject through a district-approved exam. Pottsboro ISD offers CBE for Acceleration four times a year at no cost. To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in and attending a Pottsboro ISD school if school is in session.

Key Information:

• Students must score 80% or higher to earn credit.

• Prior approval from the campus counselor is required. Students must meet with their counselor to discuss eligibility and complete the registration process.

• Registration is accepted year-round but must meet established deadlines for each testing session.

• Students may attempt a CBE for a specific course no more than two times.

• Tests are administered during a scheduled window in coordination with the counselor.

Grades and Transcripts:

• If a student scores 80% or higher, credit will be awarded and recorded on the transcript. These grades do not count toward GPA.

• If a student does not meet the required score, the exam will be recorded as No Grade (NG), and credit will not be awarded. The student must complete the course in a classroom setting.

• Students cannot decline credit once it has been earned through a CBE.

Additional Notes:

• CBE cannot be used to gain eligibility for extracurricular activities.

State Policy (EHDC Legal):
If a student does not earn credit by exam for a specific high school course before the year it is typically taken in the district’s course sequence, the student must complete the course through regular classroom instruction.