Lowell High School's AP Policy

Please be aware of the AP exam policies and rules set forth by this school and the College Board:

• No students will be allowed admittance to exam rooms once exam has started.
• During scheduled or unscheduled breaks during exams, students are not allowed to consult textbooks, notes, or ask questions to teachers or other students. Do not use electronic or communication devices during breaks.
• Do not leave the testing area during the exam.
• In the event of fire alarm, it is your responsibility to stay with the proctor(s) and do not discuss the exam with others during the fire alarm.

WHAT TO BRING TO THE EXAM ROOM:

• • A physical photo I.D. (School-issued photo I.D. for school year 2025-26, valid driver's license, valid passport) - no electronic documents allowed
  • FOR ALL AP EXAMS OTHER THAN Chinese, Japanese, German, Italian, French, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Music Theory - All students are REQUIRED to bring a SFUSD district-managed Chromebook or device that has College Board’s Bluebook app installed. Bring your computer charger, too. (Note: Since our school requires digital AP exams to be completed on a district-managed Chromebook, each non-Lowell student must bring their own testing device on exam day to swap for one of our SFUSD district-managed Chromebooks to take their AP exam. If you have a school or district managed Chromebook, bring that on exam day to use.)
  • Calculators - If you are allowed to use a calculator on your AP Exam, review the College Board’s calculator policies to make sure you bring an acceptable calculator for your particular exam.
  • AP ID barcode sheets (If required for your exam, your barcodes will be be at the exam room of your first AP exam that uses the barcodes. You are responsible for keeping the barcode sheet and bringing it to any subsequent exams requiring the barcodes.)

WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE EXAM ROOM:

• • Non-Bluebook electronic equipment or communication devices, like cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches or anything else that can access the internet
  • No backpacks
  • Watches that beep or have an alarm (or smart watches)
  • No food or drink in the exam room, including bottled water (water and snacks will be provided during the break)
  • Writing utensils (pencils and pens) will be provided, so do not bring any
  • Scratch paper (will be provided)

You can view the College Board’s complete policy at https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/exam-policies-guidelines.