Mission Vista High School's AP Policy

AP Students

AP Test Schedule

What You Should and Should NOT Bring to the Exam

Dear Student:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2024

You will be taking your AP Exam(s) soon.

Listed below is your exam schedule and a list of items you should and should not bring with you into the exam room.  Please note that you will need to bring your own water bottles with you in a clear plastic container with the label removed, but snacks will be provided for you.  Please review the schedule carefully for accuracy. If you see any discrepancies, please contact me immediately. (Room location is subject to change.  Check the website before the exam to ensure proper location).

• Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for completing multiple-choice answer sheets.
• Water -in a clear plastic bottle with the label removed.  
• Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.
• Your six-digit school code if you are testing at a school different from the one you regularly.
• A watch (in case your exam room does not have a clock that you can see easily).
• 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.)
• A ruler or straightedge only if you are taking an AP Physics Exam. (Protractors are not allowed.)
• If applicable, your SSD Student Accommodation Letter, which verifies that you have been approved for an extended time or another testing accommodation.

*Some colleges and universities use Social Security numbers as student identifiers when assigning AP credit or advanced placement for qualifying AP scores. While the College Board does not require students to provide their Social Security number, they may want to check with the college or university where they are sending scores to see if they prefer for students to provide a Social Security number on their AP Exam answer sheet.

You should not bring the following to the exam room:

• Electronic equipment: (cell phone, smartphone, smartwatch, 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. (I advise you to bring a paper or plastic bag that you can put your items in and label with your name). 
• Unapproved aids: Books, compasses, mechanical pencils, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters*, notes or colored pencils.*
• Rulers, straightedges, and protractors (except as noted above).*
• Scratch paper; notes can be made on portions of the exam booklets or, for Chinese Language and Culture and Japanese Language and Culture, on the scratch paper provided by the proctor.
• Computers* or calculators (except as noted above).
• Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
• Watches that beep or have an alarm, or smartwatches.
• Clothing with subject-related information.
• Food .*  (Food will be provided for you during the break).  * Unless this has been preapproved as an accommodation by the College Board Services for Students with Disabilities office prior to the test date.

You are required to arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to your exam: 7:30 a.m. for the morning administration and 11:30 a.m. for the afternoon administration. 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. 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 Mission Vista High School during the exam period. Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP Exam score.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. Good luck!

                                                        Zein Stearman,  AP Coordinator

Zeinsleiman-stearman@vistausd.org

760-758-6800 X73307