AP Classes and Testing Information
AP COURSE OPTIONS
AP courses offered at PHS
- English Language and Composition
- English Literature and Composition
- United States History
- United States Government and Politics
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Biology
- Pre-Calculus
- Calculus AB
AP courses offered virtually
EXAM SCHEDULE
EXAM SCHEDULE
AP Exam Schedule 2025 (by date)
Explanation of the testing format for the 2025 testing schedule
Two exams at the same time: You may register for both exams. You will take one exam on the alternate testing date. Mrs. Kolodziej will contact you after registration closes to inform you of which exam you will take on which date.
Two exams in a day: You will take the exams on the primary testing date as scheduled, per College Board policy.
AP CLASSROOM
COLLEGE BOARD AP CLASSROOM
All students enrolled in AP courses must enroll in the appropriate AP Classroom on the College Board's My AP site:
During the month of September, your AP teacher will provide you with the join code(s) necessary to join the correct sections of your course.
Students in Microeconomics will be provided join codes in February to join the correct section of the course.
Exam-only students (not enrolled in the relevant course at PHS): You will receive a join code when you register for the exam. Be sure to immediately join the AP Classroom, so that your exam can be ordered.
** Joining the AP Classroom automatically orders the exam. Emails will be sent out in early October confirming your test orders. You MUST confirm and pay by the end of the business day November 15.
If you do not pay, a test will not be ordered and you will not test. **
How to Join Your AP Class Section video
AP EXAM FEES
AP EXAM FEES
Each test cost $99
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/ordering-fees/exam-fees
All fees will be due by November 15 or March 15 for AP Microeconomics. Only exams that are paid for by these dates will be ordered.
Payments can be made via
- Check made out to Petoskey High School brought into the counseling office
- Cash brought into the counseling office
EXAM CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Students must request an exam cancellation via email to Mrs Kolodziej.
Students will receive a partial refund for exams canceled through April 18, 2025. After April 18, there are no refunds.
EXAM DAY LOGISTICS
EXAM DAY LOGISTICS
Morning Exams:
- Report Time: 7:30am or otherwise listed
- Report directly to your assigned testing room, sent to you by email.
- See the schedule above for anticipated end time for regular time exams.
- Lunch: Students will eat lunch in the before or after testing.
- Extended time students and students taking two tests in a day should bring their lunch from home.
Afternoon Exams:
- Report Time: See schedule above, and sent to you by email.
- Report directly to your assigned testing room, sent to you by email.
- Students must pre-arrange their own transportation to the testing locations and home for all afternoon exams. You will not catch the bus.
- See schedule above for anticipated end times for regular time exams. End times for afternoon tests are unpredictable, and may vary from those listed here. Extended time exams will end later.
- Lunch: Students will be able to leave class early, so that they have time to eat before testing. Bringing your lunch is recommended, as you will sometimes be eating during the "off" periods
- 12:00 report: You may eat during A lunch
- 11:30/12:00 test completion: You may eat during C lunch
- Make sure to tell your coach or advisor that you will miss practice/games/meetings, if applicable. PHS will not reschedule exams for regular season athletic events. If a conference/county/state tournament is scheduled on your exam day, please reach out to Mrs. Kolodziej ASAP to discuss options.
Two exams in a day:
You will need to bring a bag lunch. You will have an opportunity to eat (quickly, ~ 15 minutes) in a designated area between exams. You might also consider bringing a "snack lunch" that you can space out and eat during the exam breaks and the break between tests.
Class Attendance Policy On Testing Days:
- If you are absent from classes beyond those during your exam time and lunch, you will be marked absent. PLEASE monitor your absences for the year.
- If you intend to leave after your exam, please ensure that a parent calls the attendance line to excuse the missed classes after the exam.
- You may NOT leave for the day without going through the attendance office. These are considered class cuts. If you're leaving, follow the procedure above.
All Exams:
- Please be ready to go when you arrive! Pencils sharpened, stopped at the restroom, etc. Check the list of what to bring/not bring below. We will begin promptly!
- Students cannot be dismissed early. All test takers must remain until all tests are collected and counted.
- Students should bring with them only what is necessary for exams. In most testing rooms, we have very little extra space for student belongings.
What to Bring:
- Several sharpened No. 2 Pencils with erasers (not mechanical pencils)
- Pens (dark blue or black ink only)
- Scientific or Graphic Calculator (Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Envinromental Science, Statistics, Physics only) - be sure yours meets the requirements. No calculators will be provided.
- 4-Function Calculator (Microeconomics and Macroeconomics) - Here are some Amazon links to acceptable calculators, if you can't find one in your kitchen junk drawer: Casio-HSVA, Amazon Basics Desktop Calculator, TI-503 Calculator
- A ruler - for Physics tests that allow a ruler. No protractors allowed.
- Macbook and power cord - for all tests
- A watch (not a smartwatch) so you can monitor time
- Layers of clothing
- Other necessary items: inhaler, tissues, period products (keep these on your person or in a small bag (e.g. pencil case) that you keep with you). You won't have access to your backpack during the test.
- Water/small snack
- Bagged lunch - if you have two exams in the same day, or if you have a morning extended time test. You might consider bringing a "snack lunch" that you can eat throughout the day if you are taking multiple tests.
What NOT to Bring:
- Backpack/Large Bag - if at all avoidable. If you need to bring it, bring only what's necessary (don't bring things for classes you won't be attending). Note you will not have access to your backpack during the test or break.
- Leisure books - You cannot read during the test or break.
- Scrap paper - Will be provided for digital tests
- Test Prep Books/Class Notes/Textbooks/etc - These can not enter the test room at all. Leave them home.
- Cell Phones/Smartwatches - The official College Board policy is no phones in the testing room. Any cell phones, etc. that make it to the testing room will be turned off, collected and returned to you after all exams have been collected. If you don't want us to take it, don't bring it at all.
- Mechanical Pencils
- Highlighters - they are not permitted
- Anything that makes noise
- Anything that covers your head (hoodie, hat)
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: DIGITAL EXAMS
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: DIGITAL EXAMS
The AP English Language, English Literature, English Language, US Government and US History exams will be digital exams. All other tests will be a hybrid format where students will complete multiple choice responses online and their written responses will be done with paper and pen.
On test day, you must bring:
- your charged MacBook
- your power cord
- external mouse (optional)
- your College Board username and password
You will use the Bluebook app for testing, which has been loaded to your MacBook.
Scrap paper will be provided. Do not bring your own.
It is strongly recommended that you complete the Preview questions in the Bluebook app when they become available in April. While these are not scored, it will allow you to practice using the tools within the app.
AP TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The College Board requires that all students accept the terms and conditions. You will be asked for confirmation of your agreement to these terms as part of your test on exam day.
ABSENCES FOR EMERGENCIES
ABSENCES FOR EMERGENCIES
Students who have an emergency and are unable to test as scheduled should contact Mrs. Kolodziej, AP Coordinator, immediately by email. We will determine if you are eligible to reschedule to a future testing date.
Exams may be made up in very limited circumstances; a doctor's note will be required for absences missed due to illness.
If you are out sick, please make sure that you email me immediately - please do not assume that message will be relayed to me.
SENDING AP SCORES TO YOUR COLLEGE
SENDING SCORES TO COLLEGES
Seniors should send their official scores to the college they will attend. This will send all exam scores for all AP exams you ever took. The deadline to make this request is June 20 for 2025 Exams.
Sophomores and Juniors should not send their scores at this time. You will report unofficial scores on college applications, and send your official scores at the end of your senior year.
