MHS AP Exam Attendance Policy

Be sure to read this carefully. All AP test takers and their parents are expected to fully understand the policies outlined below. Failure to comply with the testing policies of Montgomery High School and/or the College Board could result in the student losing the opportunity to sit for exams.

1. General Attendance & Scheduling Guidelines

• Regular Administration: All students are expected to sit for their exams during the regular exam administration in May. Special events (trips, sporting events, college graduations, etc.) do not qualify for make-up exams.

• External Exam Conflicts: Students taking an AP exam at another school that conflicts with an MHS exam are not eligible for an alternate exam at MHS.

2. Exceptions & Alternate Exam Eligibility

Exceptions are made strictly at the discretion of administration under the following conditions:
• AP Exam Conflict: The student has two AP exams scheduled at MHS at the exact same day and time.

• Athletic Championships: A conflict exists with an MHS varsity championship or playoff game in which the student is an active participant (regular season or rescheduled regular season games do not qualify). The conflict must be with the start time of the game, not the meeting time or time the busses are leaving. Students in this situation should be prepared to arrange for their own transportation to the game.

• Severe Illness:
  Note: Exams missed due to illness do not automatically qualify for a make-up, even with documentation. Students should make every effort to test during regular administration.
  Notification: The AP Coordinator must be emailed at least 2 hours prior to the exam start time.
  Doctor's Note: Must be from an in-person visit with a licensed NJ medical professional within 24 hours of the exam. It must explicitly state that symptoms rendered exam participation impossible. The professional cannot be a relative.
  Review: Administration will review documentation and communicate decisions to the student/parent by May 15.

• Emergency: Official evidence of the unavoidable conflict (e.g., boarding pass, court order) must be provided.

  3. Arrival & Dismissal Rules

  • Morning Exams: Arrive by 7:30 a.m.
  • Afternoon Exams: Arrive by 11:30 a.m.
  • Lateness: Late arrivals will not be admitted once testing begins, and no make-up exam will be offered for lateness.

  • Dismissal: Students cannot be dismissed until the exam session officially ends. Total session time includes material distribution, instructions, and breaks, so testing sessions will run significantly longer than the actual test time.