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Credit-by-Examination (CBE)

General Information

Our district administers Credit-by-Exams (CBE) to students currently enrolled in Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD a minimum of four times throughout the year during each of the following testing windows: July 1 – September 30; October 1 – December 31; January 1 – March 31; April 1 – June 30. Opportunities to test occur at least once during each test window.

CBE for acceleration is available to students in Kindergarten – Grade 12. Students attempting CBE for acceleration must score 80% or above to earn credit for grade level/subject area coursework. CBE for credit recovery is available to high school students who have received prior instruction evident by a grade recorded on his/her transcript. Students attempting CBE for credit recovery must score 70% or above to earn high school credit.

Final results are typically mailed to parents/guardians and made available to counselors within 3-4 weeks after testing. No information on the final results will be provided over the telephone or by email. Parents should pay close attention to application deadlines and testing dates.

Additional information on Credit-by-Exams in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD: