# Denton ISD CBE — Parent Guide: 80% Acceleration, Counseling & Social Work Dept (2026-2027)

> Denton ISD Credit by Exam / Exam for Acceleration: 80% for acceleration, 70% for credit recovery. Counseling & Social Work admin. Denton HS, Ryan HS, Guyer HS, Braswell HS.

**Source:** https://www.texascbe.com/blog/cbe-denton-isd-parents-guide  
**Published:** 2026-05-02  
**Updated:** 2026-09-04

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Denton ISD is a fast-growing North Texas district serving Denton, Aubrey (parts), Ponder, and adjacent communities. Comprehensive high schools: **Denton HS**, **Ryan HS**, **Guyer HS**, and **Braswell HS**. Denton ISD offers Credit by Exam / Exam for Acceleration through the district's Counseling & Social Work department.

Two related guides worth reading before you register: our [district-by-district CBE deadline guide](https://www.texascbe.com/blog/texas-cbe-deadlines-district-by-district-guide) explains why there's no single statewide date, and our [school start date guide](https://www.texascbe.com/blog/texas-school-start-dates-doi-guide) explains why your district's calendar may start earlier than you'd expect — both affect how early you need to register.

This is an independent guide. Texas CBE™ is not affiliated with Denton ISD. Confirm specifics with your campus counselor.

## Denton ISD's CBE — the essentials

| Aspect | Denton ISD context |
| --- | --- |
| **Program** | Credit by Exam / Exam for Acceleration — administered by the Counseling & Social Work department |
| **Passing bar** | **80%** for acceleration (TEC §28.023); 70% for credit recovery (19 TAC §74.24) |
| **Alternate path** | Denton ISD also offers **Supplemental Original Credit** through virtual courses outside the traditional day for acceleration |
| **Registration** | Through the campus counselor |
| **High school campuses** | Denton HS, Ryan HS, Guyer HS, Braswell HS |

## How Denton ISD families typically use CBE

1. **Algebra 1 acceleration between 8th and 9th grade.**
2. **Foreign-language CBE** — for heritage speakers.
3. **Credit recovery via Supplemental Original Credit** — for students needing to recover a course.
4. **Braswell HS's LaGrone/ATC route** — some students combine CBE with career/technical acceleration.

## What Texas CBE™ offers Denton ISD families

- TEKS-aligned practice with full-length timed mocks (80% acceleration bar).
- 5-language platform — English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese.
- Free sample questions, no signup required.
- Full-course access $29.99 per subject for 3 months.

## Three things to verify with your Denton ISD counselor

1. **Current 2026-2027 testing window and registration deadline.**
2. **Whether Supplemental Original Credit (virtual) may be a better fit** than a CBE for your student's specific situation.
3. **Whether it's acceleration (80%) or credit recovery (70%).**

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## Related guides

- [Frisco ISD CBE — Parent Guide](https://www.texascbe.com/blog/cbe-frisco-isd-parents-guide) (neighboring)
- [Northwest ISD CBE — Parent Guide](https://www.texascbe.com/blog/cbe-northwest-isd-parents-guide) (adjacent)
- [CBE vs STAAR — parent decision guide](https://www.texascbe.com/blog/texas-cbe-vs-staar-which-path-parent-decision-guide)

## Sources

- Denton ISD — Counseling & Social Work / Credit by Exam / Exam for Acceleration.
- Denton ISD — Secondary Curriculum: Secondary Summer Programs for Students.
- Braswell HS — LaGrone/ATC Course Info.
- Texas Education Code §28.023.
- 19 TAC §74.24.

*General guidance based on publicly available information. Confirm current rules with your campus counselor.*

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