- Dripping Springs ISD
- Credit by Exam & Grade Placement
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CREDIT BY EXAM FOR ACCELERATION, CREDIT RECOVERY & GRADE PLACEMENT
Credit by Exam, or Exam for Acceleration, moves students through an educational program at rates faster or younger than typical. It matches the curriculum level, complexity, and pace to the readiness and motivation of the student. All forms of acceleration require high academic ability. The student’s motivation, social-emotional maturity, interests, and other factors are considered when making decisions about acceleration. Whole-grade or single academic subject acceleration may benefit students whose level of achievement and ability significantly surpasses their same-age group peers or those who exhibit high ability but are not performing well in class.
The mission of Dripping Springs ISD is to partner with students, parents, and the community to provide a personalized and exceptional education for every student. Through whole-grade and single academic-subject acceleration, qualifying students may progress through the curriculum at a pace that meets their needs.
For questions, please contact:
Rhonda Whitman, Director of Federal Programs, Assessments, & Instructional Materials
rhonda.whitman@dsisdtx.us
512.858.3053
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*All credit-by-exams listed below apply to the 2024-25 school year.
ACCELERATION CREDIT BY EXAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE
WHOLE-GRADE ACCELERATION FOR CURRENT K-5 STUDENTS
SINGLE-SUBJECT ACCELERATION FOR CURRENT K-5 STUDENTS
TESTING DATES FOR CURRENT 6-12 STUDENTS
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023
Nov. 13 - Dec. 1, 2023
(during school day)N/A
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023
Friday, January 26, 2024
MATH
Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
Saturday, March 2, 2024SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES
Feb. 26 - March 8, 2024
(during school day)MATH
Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
Saturday, March 2, 2024SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES
Feb. 26 - March 8, 2024
(during school day)Saturday, March 2, 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024
June 3-18, 2024
(Monday-Thursday)June 3-18, 2024
(Monday-Thursday)June 3-18, 2024
(Monday-Thursday)Friday, June 14, 2024
July 15-25, 2024
(Monday-Thursday)N/A
July 15-25, 2024
(Monday-Thursday) -
Elementary (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
Referral for Whole Grade Acceleration (K-5) & Single Academic Subject Acceleration (1-5)
Transfer Student Referral for Whole Grade Acceleration (K-5) & Single Academic Subject Acceleration (1- 5)Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Referral for Credit by Exam for Acceleration
Transfer Student Referral for Credit by Exam for Acceleration