West Bloomfield High School's AP Policy

 ALL EXAMS IN 2025 will utilize ONLINE TESTING.  Each student will need to make sure that their device (Chromebook or laptop) is correctly uploaded with the most recent version of College Board Blue Book testing program.  WBHS will have all testing students check this during March/April.   Each student will receive more specific information when they receive location information in March/April --  including reporting time and room location. 

WHAT TO BRING TO THE EXAM ROOM:

• A school photo ID or a government-issued photo ID, like a passport or driver's license.  THIS IS MANDATORY.
• Test timing will be available to all as part of the Blue Book program,  but a student may bring a watch that does not beep or have an alarm -- no smart watches.
• The Blue Book testing program also provides immediate calculator support.  You can also bring up to two approved calculators with the necessary capabilities if you are taking the AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exams.  Visit apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse to find the calculator policy for your subject.  For a list of approved graphying calculators, visit www.collegeboard.org/ap/calculators.
• A ruler or straightedge  may be needed only if you're taking an AP Physics Exam.  Protractors are not allowed.
• WBHS will be following the up-to-date guidance on distanced seating as established by the CDC and Michigan Department of Education.

WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE EXAM ROOM:

• Electronic equipment (cell phone, smartphone, etc.), portable listening or recording devices (MP3 player, iPod, etc.), cameras or other photographic equipment, devices that can access the Internet (except for the device used to take the test on the Blue Book program --- which automatically eliminates any access to the internet as a whole, and any other electronic or communication devices.  AT NO POINT SHOULD A STUDENT HAVE THEIR PHONE IN THEIR POSSESSION DURING TESTING.  (THIS ALSO INCLUDES DURING SCHEDULED BREAKS DURING THE SAME EXAM).  PER AP POLICY, EVEN IF THEIR PHONE IS OFF, A STUDENT SHOULD NOT HAVE IT IN THEIR POSESSION AS IT IS IMMEDIATE GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL.  AP POLICY ALSO REQUIRES THAT A PHONE BE CONFISCATED IF A STUDENT IS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF THEIR PHONE DURING THE EXAM PERIOD).
• Book, compasses, protractors, mechanical pencils, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, notes, or colored pencils.
• 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.
• Watches that beep or have an alarm, or smartwatches.
• Reference guides, keyboard maps, or ther typing instructions.
• Clothing with subject-related information.
• Food or drink is not allowed at the testing tables,  but can be accessed during breaks.