Upon enrollment, the Office of the Registrar reviews prior academic records to determine grade placement and eligibility for transfer credit. Credit is awarded based on alignment with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards and demonstrated mastery of course content. Grade-level classification for high school students is determined by credits earned and the student’s original ninth-grade entry year.

Transfer Credits & Record Evaluation

Parents and students are responsible for providing official academic records at the time of enrollment. The Office of the Registrar evaluates incoming transcripts and educational records to determine which courses meet Texas graduation requirements.

Course credit is awarded based on how closely previous coursework aligns with Texas curriculum standards. If course alignment or documentation is unclear, additional steps may be required to verify mastery of course content.

Students from Non-Accredited or Out-of-State Schools

Students enrolling from non-accredited public, private, parochial, home school programs, or schools located outside Texas may receive temporary placement based on available academic records. Final placement is determined after one or more of the following:

• Review and validation of prior credits
• Grade-level appropriate academic assessments
• Credit-by-examination testing, if necessary

Parents or students must request credit validation during the enrollment process if prior coursework requires verification.