Advanced Academics

Exam For Acceleration

Exams for Acceleration (EFA) are available for students in grades K-12 who wish to demonstrate proficiency in a grade level or course they have not previously completed. EFAs are only available to students with no prior instruction in the subject they seek to test out of.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Grades 6-12: Students must score 80% or above on the EFA to accelerate in an academic subject.
  • Grades K-5: Students must score 80% or above on criterion-referenced tests in all core areas—language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—to skip a grade level.

Important Information

  • Students can take an EFA for a specific subject only once per testing window.
  • High school students may attempt credit by examination for a specific course no more than twice.

If you're interested in an EFA for your child, please email your campus principal - cc Yvett Morales  to register by the deadlines below

Credit By Exam/Grade Acceleration

Registration Deadlines

  • Nov 13, 2026
  • Dec 18, 2026
  • May 7, 2027
  • June 28, 2027

Testing Windows

  • Window 1: Dec 14-18, 2026
  • Window 2: Feb 1-5, 2027
  • Window 3: June 7-11, 2027
  • Window 3: July 26-30, 2027