# Fort Sam Houston ISD CBE — Military-Family Guide: 80% Pass, Interstate Compact, JBSA Liaison (2026-2027)

> Fort Sam Houston ISD CBE guide for JBSA military families: 80% acceleration bar, Texas Interstate Compact provisions, School Liaison support, Cole Jr/Sr HS.

**Source:** https://www.texascbe.com/blog/cbe-fort-sam-houston-isd-military-families-guide  
**Published:** 2026-01-20  
**Updated:** 2026-09-04

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Fort Sam Houston ISD (FSHISD) is a unique San Antonio-area district — it serves military families stationed on Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA-Fort Sam Houston). The district has one elementary, one middle school, and **Robert G. Cole Junior/Senior High School** (grades 6-12). FSHISD also serves families under the Military Cooperative agreement with JBSA-Lackland and Randolph Field ISD.

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 FSHISD. Confirm specifics with your campus counselor.

## Fort Sam Houston ISD's CBE — the essentials

| Aspect | FSHISD context |
| --- | --- |
| **Passing bar** | **80%** for acceleration (TEC §28.023); 70% for credit recovery (19 TAC §74.24) |
| **Military context** | FSHISD is a Texas **military-family district** — students often transfer between states during PCS moves. CBE can consolidate credits earned in other states' curricula. |
| **JBSA School Liaison** | Joint Base San Antonio provides a School Liaison Program Manager for transitioning families |
| **Registration** | Through the **Cole Jr/Sr High School counselor** |
| **Interstate Compact** | Texas is a member of the **Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children** — special provisions for military transfers. |
| **Secondary campus** | Robert G. Cole Junior/Senior High School (grades 6-12) |

## Why CBE matters for military families at FSHISD

Families PCS'ing into JBSA-Fort Sam Houston mid-year often arrive with credits from another state's system (California A-G, Virginia Standards of Learning, Florida B.E.S.T., etc.) that don't map exactly to Texas TEKS. CBE is one path to reconcile:

- **Course-substitution CBE** — Take Texas CBE to formalize a similar course completed in another state's system.
- **Acceleration CBE** — Reach the next level in a subject the student was ahead in at the previous state.
- **Credit-recovery CBE** — Recover a course credit that didn't transfer cleanly.

Texas CBE™'s TEKS-based practice is a fit here — the exam content is what Texas expects, not what your previous state expected.

## Common uses for military families

1. **Algebra 1 / Geometry credit reconciliation** after PCS from a state with different sequencing.
2. **Foreign-language CBE** — many military-family students have overseas immersion experience.
3. **Advanced acceleration** for students who were on an accelerated track at previous schools.

## What Texas CBE™ offers FSHISD families

- TEKS-aligned practice with full-length timed mocks — same TEKS content Texas expects.
- 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 FSHISD counselor

1. **Whether the Interstate Compact provisions apply** to your student's transfer situation.
2. **Current 2026-2027 testing window and registration deadline.**
3. **Confirm with the JBSA School Liaison Program Manager** for military-family-specific support.

Comparing districts, or moving?

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## Related guides

- [Northside ISD CBE — Parent Guide](https://www.texascbe.com/blog/cbe-northside-isd-parents-guide) (San Antonio)
- [CBE vs STAAR — parent decision guide](https://www.texascbe.com/blog/texas-cbe-vs-staar-which-path-parent-decision-guide)

## Sources

- Fort Sam Houston ISD — Home.
- FSHISD — JBSA School Liaison Program Manager.
- Texas Education Code §28.023.
- 19 TAC §74.24.

*General guidance based on publicly available information. Confirm current rules with your campus counselor and the JBSA School Liaison.*

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