The parents of Mission CISD (Consolidated Independent School District) students interested in having their children participate in the district’s Credit by Examination (CBE) Without Prior Instruction have several deadlines to keep in mind.
The application period for the first testing dates will be June 29-July 25, 2014. Testing dates in this first testing period will be September 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Testing will be done 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
The application period for the second testing dates will be September 8 – September 19, 2014. Dates in this testing period include: November 4, 5, and 6, 2014. Testing will be done 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
The application period for the third testing dates will be December 8 – December 19, 2014. Testing dates in the third testing period are: February 3, 4, and 5, 2014. Testing will be done 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
The application period for the fourth testing dates will be April 6-April 17, 2015. The testing dates in the fourth testing period are: June 9, 10, and 11, 2015. Testing will be done 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
A test consists of two sections of three hours each. Elementary students meeting the requirements of 19 TAC Chapter 74.24 in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies will be accelerated one grade in. Secondary students meeting the requirements of 19 TAC Chapter 74.24 will receive credit for the course.
Applications are available in English and Spanish at http://www.mcisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?dir=Credit by Exam&pREC_ID=489578&type=d&uREC_ID=217824. Parents interested in exploring Credit by Examination for their child should contact the school counselor or call the Mission CISD Advanced Academic Services office at 323-5506.
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