AP Testing is almost here! In order to create an efficient, calm and secure testing environment, please read ALL of the following information carefully.
On Test Day:
Arrive at the testing location (this specific information will be published by/on April 26) NO LATER THAN 7:30am for the morning exam and 11:30am for the afternoon exam.
Upon arrival, we will have clear ziplock bags for you to label and store your cell phone and any other electronic devices (smart watches, etc). We will keep your devices secure and return after the test. If you have your backpack, you may bring it to be stored, but NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES are allowed inside. Any electronic noise can jeopardize the test/score of every student in the room.
You may bring a snack in a clear bag (or clearly labeled with your name/identifiable) that will also be collected and given to you at the 10-minute break. Only water will be allowed in the Testing Room and stored under your chair. You will not have access to your backpack until the test is over.
Have a hard copy of an ID (school-issued, driver’s license, passport) ready to show the proctor. Your ID MAY NOT BE ON YOUR cell phone.
When arriving inside the Testing Room, you will be expected to quickly and silently find your seat.
Here are College Board’s guidelines for what to/what not to bring to AP Testing:
Please bring:
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A current government issued or school issued photo ID (NOT ON A CELL PHONE).
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2 sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers. 2 pens with black or dark blue ink.
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Up to 2 approved calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking an AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, or AP Statistics Exam. Visit apstudents.org/courses to find the calculator policy for your subject. Only a four-function calculator is allowed for Micro/Macroeconomics. For a list of approved graphing calculators, visit apstudents.org/calculators.
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A ruler or straightedge only if you are taking an AP Physics Exam. Protractors are not allowed.
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If you are taking Spanish Language or English Language , please bring your fully-charged, district-issued Chromebook to the exam.
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A watch that does not have internet access, beep or make noise, or have an alarm. (optional)
Prohibited Items
You may not bring prohibited items into the AP Exam. Prohibited items include:
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Electronic equipment including phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wearable technology, cameras, recording or listening devices (including earpods/earbuds), or any other type of electronic or communication device. (please review cellphone procedure above)
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The only exceptions to the above restrictions are laptops or other devices specifically permitted to be used for digital testing.
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School-owned and school-controlled digital recording devices are allowed only for the AP French, AP German, AP Italian, and AP Spanish Language and Culture Exams, and the AP Music Theory Exam.
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Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, protractors, mechanical pencils, pencils that are not No. 2, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils.
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Papers of any kind. Scratch paper will be provided.
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Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm.
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Computers or calculators that are not approved.
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Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
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Ear plugs.
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Food or drinks (See snack policy above).
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Clipboards.
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Weapons or firearms.
We will handle reporting your attendance at AP exams to the DSHS Attendance Office. Your parents do not need to call and excuse you from the class(es) you will be missing. If you have a morning exam, you can report to class after the exam without a stop at the Attendance Office. For afternoon exams, you will be excused from your class by 11:00 to arrive on time at 11:30. Please note that you will not be excused from class before an afternoon exam or from class after taking the morning exam. If the morning exam runs past DSHS’s scheduled lunch, you will be given 30 minutes to eat before reporting to class. If you are a junior high school student, please work with your school’s Attendance Office regarding your absence.
If you have a College Board approved accommodations exam, you will hear directly from Mrs. Gladding where to report for your test administration.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Testing Coordinator Mrs. Gladding at [email protected] or stop by the Testing Office before/after school or at lunch. Congratulations to you all on working so hard in preparation of your exams. The AP testing team is looking forward to supporting you on test day.