AP Classes and Testing Information

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)