Credit and Acceleration Options
Every student's path to credit looks a little different. Lake Travis ISD offers several options for students who need to make up a course, complete a course outside the regular classroom, or move ahead by showing they already know the material. Use the descriptions below to find the right fit, and contact your campus counselor before registering for any option.
NCAA Rules and Regulations
Student Athletes who plan to participate in college athletics but follow critical NCAA eligibility rules regarding non-traditional course credits.
Credit Recovery (Credit by Exam with Prior Instruction)
For students in grades 6-12 who took a course but did not earn credit. Students earn credit by passing an exam with a 70 or higher, with up to three attempts. Counselor and campus administrator approval is required, and the grade appears on the transcript but does not count toward GPA.
For students in grades 6-12 who took a course but did not earn credit. Students earn credit by passing an exam with a 70 or higher, with up to three attempts. Counselor and campus administrator approval is required, and the grade appears on the transcript but does not count toward GPA.
Correspondence Courses
For students who need or want to complete a course outside the regular classroom. This option is available only to students in Grades 9-12. (A student is considered a 9th grader once they have completed their 8th grade course requirements.
Exam for Acceleration Without Prior Instruction
For students who have already mastered a course or grade level without formal instruction and want to earn credit or advance a grade. Students must score 80% or higher. The district orders exams for enrolled students four times a year at no cost, and families can also order directly from UT High School.
Language Testing (Languages Other Than English - LOTE)
Language Testing is available for students seeking credit in foreign languages starting in grade 8.