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Thank you for registering for Advanced Placement exams. Please note that exams will be conducted at the First United Methodist Church, 420 North Nevada Ave [across the street from the small gym at Palmer]. On exam day, please note the exam room location. Please enter the church through the doors at the north end of the building.
You will find a separate schedule of exams and student expectations for the exams. Please read them carefully and note Cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, e-mail/messaging devices, and any other electronic or communication devices – Leave them at home or in your car – they are NOT allowed in the building during exams!
You should bring the following items to the exam room:
- Your school ID card
- 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 you cannot see the clock in the exam room – but alarm MUST be turned off)
- Up to two (2) calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking an AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, or Statistics Exam. (Visit https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/home to learn more about the calculator policy for each of these exams, and for a list of authorized calculators.)
- Your College Board SSD Accommodations Letter if you are taking an exam with approved testing accommodations
You MAY NOT bring the following to the exam room:
- Cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, e-mail/messaging devices, and any other electronic or communication devices – Leave them at home or in your car – they are NOT allowed in the building during exams! –
- Books, compasses, colored pencils*, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters*, or notes
- Rulers and straightedges (except as noted above)
- Scratch paper (notes can 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 (water bottles and snacks are ok during breaks)*
- 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.
- FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF YOUR AP EXAM – NO SCORES – AND NO REFUND
You are required to arrive at the testing site no later than 20 minutes prior to your exam: 7:40 a.m. for the morning administration and 11:40 a.m. for the afternoon administration. Please park at Palmer High School and enter the main doors to the north of the church building. 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 during the actual testing. It is advisable to bring a sweater or sweatshirt, in case the room temperature is below your comfort level.
You are required to abide by the policies of both the College Board and William J. Palmer High School during the exam period. Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP Exam grade. You will be excused from classes at Palmer ONLY during the time of the scheduled exam).
Please be sure to visit https://ap.collegeboard.org/ for additional information.
If you have questions regarding testing accommodations for students with disabilities - please visit https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/ and note that all paperwork needs to be submitted to the College Board no later than January 18, 2024. Please see your guidance counselor or Mr. Anton Schulzki for further information. (No accommodations may be granted unless approved by the College Board.)
If you have any additional concerns, please feel free to contact me. Good luck!
Anton Schulzki AP Coordinator
719.328.5075 anton.schulzki@d11.org
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