• The US Department of Education has a YouTube channel with videos for school members, students, and parents. This information is not just for high school juniors and seniors. Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel

• For college searches and research, finding ways to pay for college, or making a college plan for 6th-12th graders, visit College Board’s website – Big Future – to assess a wealth of materials.

• Texas Care Check- 24-hour hotline at 1-800-822-PLAN(7526)

• Texas Career Check and click “Explore Careers” at

• Texas Reality Check Will you be able to afford the lifestyle you want? 

• View students' scores on PSAT

• Free online courses, lessons, and practices Khan Academy Website

(Examination for Acceleration or Original Course Credit — No Prior Instruction)

Credit by examination is for students who have an exceptional command of a subject area or grade level content, but no prior formal instruction in the grade level or course for which they are trying to earn credit.  Credit earned through this testing program applies to grade-level acceleration for grades K-8 and original course credit for grades 9-12.

To earn grade-level credit in grades K-8, the student must score 90% or higher in each of the following areas:  Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies and receive the recommendation of their building administrator. Elementary students must still meet the minimum age requirement to attend kindergarten by being 5 years old on or before September 1.  Applicants must have the approval of the principal or counselor to take the CBE.  Approval is based on past and current performance.  

A K-8 student who wants to accelerate a grade will not be eligible to accelerate the current grade that they are enrolled in. That particular student would actually test for the next grade level because they would not be eligible due to already receiving instruction for their current grade level.

Bully Prevention
This site provides info for families, community members, and educators regarding bully awareness and prevention.

Van Care program
The foundation's signature program is the Care Van Program which provides access to immunizations, oral care and health education for uninsured and medically underserved children throughout Texas.