Plainedge High School's AP Policy

On the day of the exam - what students must bring

• Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for all responses on their multiple-choice answer sheet
• Pens with black or dark-blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams
• Your school ID.
• A watch that does not beep or have an alarm (in case the exam room does not have a clock that can be easily seen).
• Up to two approved calculators with the necessary capabilities if they are taking an AP Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry and/or Physics Exam. Students should visit apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse to find the calculator policy for their subject. 
• A ruler or straightedge only if they are taking an AP Physics Exam (Protractors are not allowed.)

On the day of the exam - what students must leave at home

• Electronic equipment: (cell phone, smart phone, 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, protractors, mechanical pencils, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters*, notes or colored pencils*
• Rulers, straightedges and protractors (except students taking the AP Physics Exams)
• Scratch paper; notes can be made on portions of the exam booklets
• Watches that beep or have an alarm, or smartwatches.
• Computers* (except as noted for students with disabilities) or calculators (except students taking the AP Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Physics, and/or Exams). Visit the most current lists of AP-approved graphing calculators on The College Board student site
• Reference guides, keyboard maps or other typing instructions
• 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 exam date.