Examination for Acceleration
Hutto ISD offers opportunities for students to accelerate as appropriate. Secondary students may earn credit in academic subjects, and elementary students may accelerate a grade level, by passing the appropriate examinations for acceleration. Exams will be offered for all elementary grades K-5 and most TEKS-based courses in grades 6-12.
The purpose of the examination for acceleration is to allow a student to accelerate and earn credit for a particular course or grade level without formal instruction in that course or grade level. The student must score a minimum of 80% on the required tests taken for the appropriate course/grade that the student wishes to receive credit for through acceleration. Elementary students must earn 80% on each grade level exam (language arts, math, science, and social studies) in order to accelerate.
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Window for Examination for Acceleration |
Registration Deadlines (NLT 4:00pm CST) |
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July 29 - August 9, 2025 |
July 29, 2025 |
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November 4 - November 15, 2025 |
November 4, 2025 |
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January 6 - 17, 2026 |
January 6, 2026 |
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May 1 - 30, 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
Any Hutto ISD student currently enrolled K-12th grade is eligible to participate in testing without charge at the time of the regularly scheduled administration, with a teacher recommendation and principal approval.
Parents or students interested in participating in examination for acceleration should pick up a registration form from the counselor's office at their campus or download a form from the link below. All registration forms must be returned to the counselor's office at their campus by 4:00 pm on the registration deadline date.
Policies
Alternative Methods for Earning Credit EHDC LEGAL
Alternative Methods for Earning Credit EHDC LOCAL
Applications
Application for Grade Acceleration 2025-26