Under the state’s Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) option, uniquely qualified students may “test out” or bypass a high school course if they have already mastered the content. The program provides an opportunity for students to learn new content, to challenge themselves with the next level of rigor in a subject, and even graduate early. CDM is only applicable for the next course in a sequence and that course must be a high school course. For example, if your student will be taking Math 1, 2 or 3 or English 1 next year, CDM is an option. CDM can't be used to test out of middle school courses.
Applications for AMS students can be delivered to the school office or emailed to Dana Pilkington at dpilkington@wcpss.net.
Application Window: October 6 - December 12, 2025
Phase 1 Testing Window: January 16-23, 2026
Links below will be updated when the county updates their website.
More information and materials:
CDM Family and Student Application and Agreement
CDM Available Courses
CDM FAQs
CDM Process Chart
Email any questions to: cdmquestions@wcpss.net