SDUSD AP Policies
SDUSD AP Policies
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AP's website and call center may share information that is inaccurate for a district the size of SDUSD. To meet the requirements set by both AP and SDUSD, some adjustments are necessary.
Who can order exams?
Who can order exams?
Any SDUSD student may take any AP exam. It is not required that students be enrolled in the AP course to take the exam.
To order an exam requires 2 steps:
1- Students must register themselves in AP Classroom.
2 - Students must pay the exam fee or request reduced rates.
Students who do not attend SDUSD schools may request exams but it is unlikely there will be available exam seats because finding enough proctors to meet the exam room ratios is already challenging with SDUSD testers.
Who can get exam discounts?
Who can get exam discounts?
SDUSD families who meet the eligibility requirements set by AP:
their family’s annual income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service,
in households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or in some states, Medicaid benefits,
unhoused, migrant, runaway, or in foster care
enrolled in a federally funded Head Start Program
How do families apply for reduced rates?
How do families apply for reduced rates?
To request reduced rates for exams requires 2 steps:
1 - families will complete the LCFF form = this is the qualification form for exam discounts
2 - fill out a google form = this gives AP Coordinator permission to search if you meet the qualifications for exam discounts
If families are eligible, AP will discount the standard exam fee and SDUSD will pay the remainder of the standard exam fee. Any cancel, late, or exam-only fees will be paid by scholar or family.
What are the fees for 2027 exams?
What are the fees for 2027 exams?
Exam fees and deadlines are set by AP. The date that scholars join AP Classroom will determine the exam fee.
BEFORE NOVEMBER 1
AP courses that begin in August = $100 standard fee
AP "exam only" orders = $100 standard fee + $15 "exam only" fee
NOVEMBER 2 TO MARCH 1
Any AP new exam order for AP courses that begin after August = $100 standard fee
Any AP new exam order for AP courses that began in August = $150 = $100 standard fee + $50 late order fee
Any AP new "exam only" orders = $200 = $100 standard fee + $50 late order fee + $50 "exam only" fee
MARCH 2 TO MAY 13
Any AP new exam order = late exam date ONLY
Any AP new exam order = $200 = $100 standard fee + $50 late order fee + $50 late date fee
Any AP new "exam only" orders = $300 = $100 standard fee + $50 late order fee + $50 late date fee + $100 "exam only" fee
What is the process for cancellations / refunds?
What is the process for cancellations / refunds?
Exam fees are determined by both the date of registration on AP website and date of cancellation.
Students who paid standard exam fees and cancel before the deadlines will be eligible for a refund. Students will fill out a Google form which will be processed within a week.
Students who qualified for reduced rates MAY owe cancel fees. AP keeps half the exam fee as a cancel fee so depending on what you paid, you may owe the difference.
Student who qualified for free exams WILL owe cancel fees. The agreement was SDUSD would pay the exam fee for students who qualify but students would be responsible for late/cancel fees. It will be attached to student's SchoolCash account like a lost Chromebook.
BEFORE NOVEMBER 1:
any exam order will receive 100% refund
NOVEMBER 2 TO MARCH 1:
AP courses that began in August or "exam only" = any exam order will receive 50% refund
AP courses that began after August = any exam order will receive 100% refund
MARCH 2:
refunds no longer available for any exam order - exception for seniors awaiting college acceptances
APRIL 15:
final day for Seniors to cancel with 50% refund
What happens if ... happens on exam day?
What happens if ... happens on exam day?
Scholar cannot login to Bluebook testing application?
AP requires schools start exams at specific times so there is not much time to wait for login issues. If the exam room cannot wait, scholar will need to leave the exam room, call AP to get access, then complete the late date request form linked below within 24 hours of missing the exam.
Scholar wakes up sick?
Complete the late date request form linked below within 24 hours of missing the exam. Some exams require materials be shipped to school and additional proctors may need to be hired to meet AP ratios.
Scholar learns there is no exam ordered?
Given that students must complete steps on different websites, it is easy for mistakes to happen. SDUSD sends many reminders throughout the year asking scholars and families to confirm the exam order is accurate. Complete the late date request form linked below within 24 hours of missing the exam.
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