Advanced Placement Exams @ Dutch Fork High!

By: Robert S. Jackson, Ed.S., Assistant Principal for Instruction

The time has come once again for students to take their Advanced Placement Exams. As customary, AP exams will be given over the next two weeks (May 2-13). The two sites that will be used for exam administration are Shady Grove United Methodist Church and Dutch Fork High School.

The schedule of exams is listed below:

Week 1 – May 2-6

Name of Test	Test Date & Time	Number of students testing	Testing Location
Chemistry	Monday, May 2 (B) 8:00	12	Media Center   Classroom
Environmental Science	Monday May 2 (B) 8:00 am	32	Shady Grove
Psychology	Monday, May 2 (A) 12:00 pm	40	Shady Grove
Computer Science A	Tuesday, May 3 (A) 8:00	16	Shady Grove
Calculus AB Calculus BC	Wednesday, May 4 (B) 8:00	AB –24 BC –59 Total - 83	Shady Grove
English Literature	Thursday, May 5 (A) 8:00	115	Shady Grove
US History	Friday, May 6 (B) 8:00	132	Shady Grove
European History	Friday, May 6 (B) 12:00	43	Shady Grove
Studio Art	Friday, May 6 (B) 12:00	15	Art Studio

Week 1 – May 9-13

Name of Test	Test Date & Time	Number of students testing	Testing Location
Biology	Monday, May 9 (A) 8:00	52	Shady Grove
Music Theory	Monday, May 9 (A) 8:00	8	Band Practice Rooms
Physics B	Monday, May 9 (A) 12:00	28	Shady Grove
Physics C	Monday, May 9 (A) 12:00	16	Media Center Classroom
US Government	Tuesday, May 10 (B) 8:00	80	Shady Grove
English Language	Wed., May 11 (A) 8:00	137	Shady Grove
Statistics	Wed. May 11 (A) 12:00	87	Shady Grove
Macroeconomics	Thurs., May 12 (B) 8:00	83	Media Center
World History	Thurs., May 12 (B) 8:00	163	Shady Grove
Human Geography	Friday May 13 (A) 8:00	20	Shady Grove

Student Reminders

Teachers, during your classes over the next few days, please remind your AP students of the following:

AP Exams will be administered again at Shady Grove United Methodist Church Family Life Center. All exams will be at the family life center except for Studio Art, Music Theory, Physics “C”, Chemistry, and Macroeconomics which will be on campus. Check the schedule for more details.  Students are required to arrive at the testing site no later than 30 minutes prior to their exam: 7:30 a.m for the morning administration and 11:30 a.m. for the afternoon administration. Students will not be dismissed until an exam has officially ended. If they play a sport or have a job, it is their responsibility to inform their coach or employer of their AP Exam obligation, and arrangements should be made accordingly.

Essentials:

Students should bring the following items to the exam room:

·         Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for all 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

·         A watch (in case the exam room does not have a clock that may easily be seen)

·         Up to two calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking an AP Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exam. (Visit www.collegeboard.com/apstudents to learn more about the calculator policy for each of these exams and for a list of authorized calculators.)

·         A ruler or straightedge (ID Card) if you are taking an AP Physics Exam

Students should not bring the following to the exam room:

·         Cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, e-mail/messaging devices, and any other electronic or communication devices. All phones and other devices should be left in students’ vehicles.

·         Books, compasses, colored pencils*, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters*, or notes

·         Rulers and straightedges (except as noted above)

·         Scratch paper (notes may be made on portions of the exam booklets)

·         Computers* or calculators (except as noted above)

·         Watches that beep or have an alarm

·         Portable listening* or recording devices (even with headphones) or photographic equipment

·         Food or drink*

·         Clothing with subject-related information

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

Reminders:

Get a good night’s rest before your exam and eat a nutritious breakfast. The school will provide a snack for your 10-minute break during testing (students will not be permitted to go to their vehicles). 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 Dutch Fork High School during the exam period. Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP Exam grade.

Be sure to review the 2010-11 Bulletin for AP Students and Parents that you received in February 2011. If you have any additional concerns, please feel free to contact me. Good luck!