April 2016

Dear Student:

You will be taking your AP Exam(s) shortly. <If you have not attended a preadministration session, you need to arrange an appointment immediately. This is mandatory in order to take an AP Exam.>

Listed below is your exam schedule. Review it carefully for accuracy. If you see any discrepancies, please contact me immediately. <Please also note the attached site map to familiarize yourself with the room assignments.>

AP Exam	Date	Student Arrival Time	Room	
<AP English Literature and Composition>	<Wednesday, May 4>	<7:30 a.m.>	<INSERT>	
<AP Music Theory>	<Monday, May 9>	<7:30 a.m.>	<INSERT>	
<AP Physics C: Mechanics>	<Monday, May 9>	<11:30 a.m.>	<INSERT>	
<Human Geography>	<Friday, May 13>	<7:30 a.m.>	<INSERT>	

You should bring the following items to the exam room:
•	Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for completing multiple-choice answer sheets.
•	Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.
•	Your six-digit school code if you are testing at a school different from the one you regularly. Home-schooled students will be provided with their state or country’s home-school code at the time of the exam. 
•	A watch that does not have Internet access, beep, or have an alarm (in case your exam room does not have a clock that you can see easily).
•	Up to two calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking an AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exam. (Visit www.collegeboard.com/ap/calculators to learn more about the calculator policy for each of these exams, and for a list of authorized calculators.)
•	A ruler or straightedge only if you are taking an AP Physics Exam. (Protractors are not allowed.)
•	A government-issued or school-issued photo ID and your AP Student Pack if you do not attend the school where you are taking the exam.
•	Your social security number (for U.S. citizens)* for identification purposes (optional). If you provide it, the number will appear on your AP score reports. 
•	If applicable, your SSD Student Accommodation Letter, which verifies that you have been approved for extended time or another testing accommodation. 

*Some colleges and universities use Social Security numbers as student identifiers when assigning AP credit or advanced placement for qualifying AP scores. While the College Board does not require students to provide their Social Security number, they may want to check with the college or university where they are sending scores to see if they prefer for students to provide a Social Security number on their AP Exam answer sheet.

You should not bring the following to the exam room:
•	Electronic equipment (cell phone, smartphone, laptop, tablet computer, etc.), portable listening or recording devices (MP3 player, iPod, etc.), cameras or other photographic equipment, devices that can access the Internet, and any other electronic or communication devices.
•	Unapproved aids: Books, compasses, mechanical pencils, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters*, notes or colored pencils.*
•	Rulers, straightedges, and protractors (except as noted above).*
•	Scratch paper; notes can be made on portions of the exam booklets or, for Chinese Language and Culture and Japanese Language and Culture, on scratch paper provided by the proctor.
•	Computers* or calculators (except as noted above).
•	Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
•	Watches that beep or have an alarm, or smartwatches.
•	Clothing with subject-related information.
•	Food or drink.*

* Unless this has been preapproved as an accommodation by the College Board Services for Students with Disabilities office prior to the test date.

You are required to arrive at the testing site no later than 30 minutes prior to your exam: <7:30 a.m.> for the morning administration and <11:30 a.m.> for the afternoon administration. <INSERT SITE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON PARKING.> Students may not be dismissed until an exam has officially ended; do not ask to leave early if you finish before the end of the exam. If you play a sport or have a job, it is your responsibility to inform your coach or employer of your AP Exam obligation, and arrangements should be made accordingly.

Get a good night’s rest before your exam, and eat a nutritious breakfast. You are allowed to bring a snack and beverage to the testing site for your 10-minute break. However, food and drink are prohibited in the exam room. It is advisable to bring a sweater, in case the room temperature is below your comfort level.

You are required to abide by the policies of both the College Board and <INSERT SCHOOL> during the exam period. Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP Exam score. Since this activity is occurring off-campus, you will need to complete the attached permission slip and have a parent or guardian sign it. <Please note that you are not required to attend school on the day of your exam(s). An attendance roster will be published for the school prior to and after an exam.> <If you decide not to take an exam, please inform me as soon as possible prior to the test administration. You must submit a refund request in writing in order to receive the partial refund of <INSERT REFUND AMOUNT> per exam. Please include your home address with your request. A check will be issued in <INSERT MONTH>.>

Be sure to review the 2015-16 Bulletin for AP Students and Parents that you received in <INSERT MONTH>. If you have any additional concerns, please feel free to contact me. Good luck!
                                                         <INSERT NAME>, AP Coordinator                                      

Permission Slip for Off-Site AP Exams: Option 1

AP Exams will be administered at the following location:

<INSERT LOCATION NAME & ADDRESS>

Since the school does not provide transportation, we ask that you complete the information below:

__________________ has permission to drive or ride with another 
     (student name)

student to <INSERT LOCATION> on ___________________.
						    (date)

<Students will be dismissed from morning exams by noon. Students who do not have other AP Exams scheduled in the afternoon will not be required to return to the school campus. The reverse is also true for students taking afternoon exams. They do not have to come to school on the morning of the afternoon exam. Afternoon exams usually end by 4:30 p.m.>

_______________________________			___________________
       (Parent/Guardian Signature)					   (Date)

Permission Slip for Off-Site AP Exams: Option 2

AP Exams will be administered at the following location:

<INSERT LOCATION NAME & ADDRESS>

Please check one:

___	I plan to drive myself or ride with a parent/guardian.

___	I plan to ride with another student or parent/guardian.

___	I plan to take school transportation.

<Students will be dismissed from morning exams by noon. Students who do not have other AP Exams scheduled in the afternoon will not be required to return to the school campus. The reverse is also true for students taking afternoon exams: they do not have to come to school on the morning of the afternoon exam. Afternoon exams usually end by 4:30 p.m.>

_______________________________			___________________
       (Parent/Guardian Signature)					  (Date)