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AP testing is here! Students will be taking AP exams from May 5th -16th at Homestead High School. 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.
Students will be taking either fully digital AP exams, hybrid AP exams, or fully paper AP exams. The attached testing schedule indicates dates, times, and whether exams are digital, hybrid or paper. Hybrid exams are where students complete multiple-choice questions and view free-response questions in Bluebook. They then handwrite their free-response answers in paper exam booklets that are returned for scoring.
Students should bring the following items to the exam:
· Your charged computer and cord if taking a digital or hybrid exam.
· YOUR COLLEGE BOARD ACCOUNT LOGIN INFORMATION for digital and hybrid exams.
· Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for those who are taking paper/pencil exams. 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, if you are taking a hybrid or paper exam.
· 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
https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/exam-policies-guidelines/calculator-policies to learn more about the calculator policy for each of these exams, and for a
list of authorized calculators. For all exams that allow or require calculators, except AP Statistics, you can use the built-in Desmos graphing calculator
through the Bluebook testing application.
· A ruler or straightedge if you are taking an AP Physics exam.
· If taking a hybrid or paper exam your proctor will supply you with your AP ID label sheet.
Students should NOT bring the following to the exam:
· Electronic equipment: (phones, smartwatches, or wearable technology of any kind, 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.
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 in 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.
ATTENTION AP WORLD HISTORY EXAM STUDENTS!!!
The AP World History exam will not end until approximately 3:30. Students should plan for transportation after the exam as buses will not be available to take students home from Homestead.
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 $59 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!
This final exam information was provided at registration and is also available in the Student Handbook.
Please note that students must take their final exams as scheduled. Any student who is absent during final exams will be considered unexcused and will receive a zero on the exams, essays, projects, or any other assessment being given. Exams will not be given early under any circumstances. Students may NOT be parent-excused (PX) on final exam days. Students are expected to be in attendance on these days to take their final exams. Parent/student vacations should be scheduled after the end of each semester, noting that the second-semester exam schedule may change due to cancellation days. Students are expected to be present in school the entire day during final exams. In some classes, students may be required to give a presentation or other such assignment in class as their final assessment. Due to time constraints, presentations may begin before the set final exam dates. A student who is required to give a presentation before a final exam day for a final grade must be in attendance for the scheduled final exam day for that class to receive credit. This requirement is in place because all students in the class deserve the same benefit of having a full student audience and the feedback they offer during their presentations. Final exams are on Tuesday, May 27th, Wednesday, May 28th, and Thursday, May 29th (the last day of school). Students are dismissed on the 29th at 11:11 a.m.
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A U.S. GOVERNMENT CLASS!!
Pursuant to Indiana Code (IC) 20-30-5-7(d), each student attending a public school corporation enrolled in a U.S. government course where credit is awarded for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, or Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma designation is required to take the naturalization examination provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), administered during the student’s high school U.S. government course, including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, dual credit, and Cambridge International courses. Students are not required to pass the naturalization examination in order to pass the U.S. Government course.
This test is based on the 100 question exam individuals must pass to immigrate and obtain U.S. Citizenship. The questions are all civics based, and cover basic functions of the government, the laws, and the Constitution. Students will complete 20 of these questions, and must earn a grade of 12/20 (60%) in order to pass.
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Academic Support and Tutoring
Classroom Teacher Support: Communicate with your teacher(s)! Ask for help! Every teacher will be willing to work with you! Students should make every effort to work with specific teachers before or after school.
National Honor Society (NHS): Free Tutoring in all subjects from our Junior and Senior National Honor Society students is available. Email your counselor to start the process of being matched with an NHS tutor.
Peer/Student Math tutors: See your math teacher for a list of student tutors and contact information. Don't forget about the Math Resource Room available during your Study Hall period.
Spanish: In this handout, students can see when Spanish teachers are available both before and after school for extra help.
Ask Rose: Ask Rose is a free math and science tutoring service for Indiana and other students in grades 6-12. Tutors are Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students who major in math, science or engineering—which means they’re more than equipped to help with just about any math or science homework problem. The program is certified by the National Tutoring Association. Click here for more information!
The first course is Principles of Biomedical Science(PBS). This is open to any grade level with prerequisite or current enrollment in Biology.
The second course is entitled Human Body Systems(HBS). Prerequisites include Biology I, passing grades in PBS, and finished or current enrollment in Algebra II.
The third course is the line up is Medical Interventions. Prerequisites include passing grades in HBS and finished or current enrollment in Algebra II.
The last course available is Biomedical Innovation. Prerequisites include passing grades in Medical Interventions and finished or current enrollment in Algebra II.
If you are interested in these courses, check out the resources linked below to learn more. Remember to sign up for these classes when making your 2024-25 course selections!
Biomedical Science Video, presented by Tammy Behrens, one of the teachers for this course track
The PLTW Biomedical Science program is a four-year course of study for highly motivated students that focuses on all aspects of both medical and biomedical careers with an inquiry-based approach. Each course counts as a science elective credit, which can apply toward the required six science credits necessary for a Core-40 diploma or above. All four courses are not required; however, each course is a prerequisite to the next one. All courses have individual research, group collaboration, and informative and interactive activities. Students going into the medical or STEM field have found these courses very helpful. 2021 Homestead graduate, Josie Gery loved how the program helped her "develop lab skills that [she] used in upper level science classes in high school and now in college."