AP testing is here! Students will be taking AP exams from May 6th -17th at Homestead High School. The testing schedule with locations will be given to AP teachers in April. Teachers will then share this information and help students locate their testing locations prior to test day. If you are approved for testing with accommodations, please note that you will be testing on the same day as your peers, but separately in an alternate location. You will be told your testing location before test day. All students, please read the helpful information provided below.

Students should bring the following items to the exam:

• Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for all responses on your multiple-choice answer sheet. Mechanical pencils are not allowed.

• Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.

• A watch that does not have internet access, beep, or have an alarm.

• Up to two approved calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking an AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exam. Visit exploreap.org/calculatorpolicy to learn more about the calculator policy for each of these exams, and for a list of authorized calculators.

• A ruler or straightedge if you are taking an AP Physics exam. (protractors are not allowed.)

• Your AP ID label sheet: Your proctor will provide this at each exam you take.

Students should not bring the following to the exam:

• Electronic equipment: (phones, smartwatches, or wearable technology of any kind, laptops, tablet computers, Bluetooth devices, portable listening or recording devices-MP3 player, iPod, etc, ---cameras or other photographic equipment, devices that can access the internet, separate timers of any type, and any other electronic or communication devices) are prohibited in the exam room and break areas.

• Books, compasses, protractors, mechanical pencils, pencils that are not No. 2, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, notes, or colored pencils.

• Scratch paper, (notes can be made on portions of the exam booklets.)

• Watches that beep or have an alarm.

• Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.

• Ear plugs

• Clothing or shoes with subject-related information.

• Food or drink

• Clipboards

Students are required to arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to your exam: 7:30 a.m. for the morning administration; 11:30 a.m. for the afternoon administration. If you ride the bus, please be as prompt as possible to your testing room the morning. Afternoon test takers are to eat “A” lunch and then proceed to their testing room. If you test for a full day, we will make sure you have time to eat lunch between tests. Several afternoon exams will not end until after 3:30 p.m. Students may not be dismissed until an exam has officially ended. Requests to leave early will be denied. Do not make outside appointments on testing days. Students who play a sport or have a job; it will be your responsibility to inform coaches or employers of your AP obligation and arrangements should be made accordingly. IF HOMESTEAD DELAYS SCHOOL, MORNING EXAMS WILL BE CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED ON THE LATE TESTING DATE. IF SCHOOL SHOULD CLOSE, ALL AP EXAMS WILL BE CANCELED FOR THE DAY AND RESCHEDULED.

Students are encouraged to get a good night’s rest before each test and eat a nutritious breakfast. Students are allowed to bring a snack and beverage for the 10- minute break. However, eating is prohibited while taking exams. It is advisable to bring a sweater/sweatshirt in case the room temperature is below comfort level.

Students are required to abide by the policies of both the College Board and Homestead HS during the exam period. For more information regarding test security and administration policies please visit apstudents.collegeboard.org/exam-policies-guidelines/exam-security-policies

Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP exam grade. Students cannot be in possession of a cell phone during the testing period. Cell phones brought into the testing room will be collected by the room supervisor and kept during testing. Phones will be returned after testing is completed. If a student is found to have a cell phone on them during testing, the exam will be collected, and the College Board will be contacted. In addition, cell phones may be confiscated to determine if they were used to copy any exam information.

If a student needs to cancel an exam, please inform Mrs. Hamilton in the Office of Student Services as soon as possible. (ahamilton@sacs.k12.in.us or 260-431-2212). For paid exams, you will receive a $58 refund; for free exams, students will be billed the $40 cancellation fee.

Once again students and parents with any questions regarding AP testing should visit apstudents.collegeboard.org or contact Amy Hamilton, AP Coordinator either by email or phone. GOOD LUCK STUDENTS!

ahamilton@sacs.k12.in.us