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October 2023
Dear Student:
Please read the information below regarding testing policies. Contact me immediately if you see a discrepancy or if you decide not to take an exam for any reason. Make up testing using an alternate form of the exam will be allowed only in cases of extreme hardship (serious illness, family tragedy, three exams scheduled on the same date or two exams on the same date and time). Alternate tests will be administered only on May 17-19. Depending on the reasons for late testing, students may be charged an additional fee of $50 per exam.
You should bring the following items to the exam room:
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Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for completing multiple-choice answer sheets.
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Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.
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A watch (in case your exam room does not have a clock that you can see easily).
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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.)
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A ruler or straightedge only if you are taking an AP Physics Exam. (Protractors are not allowed.)
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A government-issued or school-issued photo ID.
You should not bring the following to the exam room:
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Electronic equipment: (cell phone, smart phone, 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.
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Unapproved aids: Books, compasses, mechanical pencils, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, notes or colored pencils
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Rulers, straightedges, and protractors (except as noted above).
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Scratch paper; notes can be made on portions of the exam
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Computers or calculators (except as noted above).
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Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
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Watches that beep or have an alarm
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Clothing with subject-related information
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Food or drink
You are required to arrive at the testing site on time no later than 7:30 a.m. for the morning administration and 11:30 a.m. for the afternoon administration. Test time may require that you adjust your normal lunch schedule. Wednesday morning and afternoon exam students should bring a sack lunch. If taking an exam any other morning will require students to eat during C lunch (D lunch if 3rd hour class has this lunch). Any afternoon exams on all days except Wednesday will require students to eat during A lunch. Please review the schedule for location of exam. Many exams will take place at the CERC Building in the Media Center. 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. Arrange transportation home if necessary and student who are taking Wednesday morning exams will need to arrange their own transportation to school as testing registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Latecomers may not be admitted.
You are required to abide by the policies of both the College Board and Lake Orion High School during the exam period. Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP Exam score. Students may not consult with textbooks, teachers, or other students regarding the exam during the break between sections 1 and 2.
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.
Mr. Kiner
AP Coordinator
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