Holland Christian 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 building during the exam.

WHAT TO BRING TO THE EXAM ROOM:

• A watch that isn’t a smartwatch. 
• A government-issued or school-issued photo ID if you don’t attend the school where you’re taking the exam.
• For exams that allow or require the use of calculators: You can bring up to 2 approved calculators with the necessary capabilities. (Note: The Desmos built-in calculator is also available as an option in Bluebook for these exams.)
• Pencils or pens: 
  • For fully digital AP Exams: You should bring sharpened pencils or pens for taking notes on school-provided scratch paper.
  • For hybrid digital AP Exams: You should bring 2 sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) or pens with black or dark blue ink to write in the free-response booklet.
• Fully charged testing device with Bluebook installed and a charging cord/AC adapter that’s compatible with your testing device.

WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE EXAM ROOM:

• Electronic equipment of any kind (except devices being used for the exam). Prohibited electronic equipment includes: wearable technology of any kind, smart glasses, smartwatches, phones, laptops, tablet computers, unauthorized Bluetooth devices**, portable listening or recording devices, cameras or other photographic equipment, devices that can access the internet, separate timers of any type, and any other electronic or communication devices.
• Electronic writing instruments including stylus pens, Apple pencils, and iPad stylus.
• Books, notebooks, compasses, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or notes.
• Mechanical pencils, No. 3 pencils, or colored pencils. 
• Rulers or straightedges (these are allowed only for AP Physics exams). 
• Protractors.
• Scratch paper (the proctor will provide scratch paper for applicable exams).
• Computers or calculators (except as previously noted).
• Reference guides or reference information (the proctor will provide any applicable reference information).
• Keyboard maps or other typing instructions.
• Watches that beep or have an alarm. 
• Food or drink.  
• Clothing or shoes with subject-related information.  
• Head coverings (e.g., hats, brimmed caps, etc.) are not permitted while testing. Head coverings worn for medical or religious reasons are permitted during testing provided they do not obstruct testing staff’s ability to view the test taker’s eyes and ears. 
• Earplugs or headphones.
• Clipboards. 
• Privacy screens. 
• Separate computer monitors. 

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