York Community High School's AP Policy

Exam Registration

• Please see the 2027 AP Exam Dates Website for exam dates.  Testing Locations will be posted by April 15th, 2027.

• Students need to complete a 2-step registration process to register and pay for their AP exams.

  • 1) Students need to register and pay for their exams on York’s AP Total Registration Website.

  • 2) Students need to join the AP Classroom for each class AND indicate their intention to take the exam for each class section in which they enroll.

    • If you do not have a College Board account to join the AP Classroom, visit myap.collegeboard.org and create an account by clicking the sign-up link.  If you previously set up an account for PSAT, SAT, or other AP exams, you must use the same account. Students should not have multiple College Board accounts. If you are having trouble logging into your existing account, you need to contact College Board to access your login information.

General Testing Information

• Most exams are digital or hybrid this year- you can check the College Board Website for the format of the exam, OR it is stated in your student's registration in AP Classroom. 

• Students need to bring a picture ID, a FULLY CHARGED Chromebook, Chromebook charger, and 2 #2 pencils (mechanical pencils are NOT allowed), AND black or dark blue pens. 

  • Students without the proper materials may be restricted from participating in AP Exams

• Students who have both morning and afternoon tests on the SAME DAY are advised to bring lunch so they can eat quickly between tests.

• Students should leave all personal belongings, including electronic devices such as cell phones and Apple Watches, notes, textbooks, and backpacks, in their lockers. Students who bring any non-permitted electronic devices into the testing room will be asked to show that their devices are powered off when entering the room.

• Students will be able to access their lockers after the exam ends. 

• Personal belongings CANNOT be accessed during testing times or breaks!

Testing Format & Locations

• Students should check in for morning exams by 7:30 AM and for afternoon exams by 11:45 AM.  Students will check in at their assigned location.

• Students who are late to their exam administration may not be allowed to test during regular testing and may have their exams moved to the late testing window, which could incur a $42 late testing fee.

• Students testing with College Board-approved accommodations should report to the Library no later than 7:30 AM for morning exams and no later than 11:45 am for afternoon exams.

• Students will be excused from their classes during periods 1-6 for morning exams and periods 4-8 for afternoon exams.  This allows time for lunch.  All students are expected to attend their class periods that meet outside of their morning or afternoon testing windows.

  • If you are a student testing in the morning with a lunch period of 4th or 5th, you will be permitted in the cafeteria for 6th period lunch to eat

  • If you are a student testing in the afternoon with a 5th or 6th lunch period, you will report to the cafeteria for lunch during 4th period. 

• Please note that some afternoon exams run past the school day.  Please be aware of transportation needs and any after-school activities that may be missed.

• Students and parents will also receive their exam locations via email through Total Registration.

Cancellation Policy

• There is a $42 fee for cancellations or unused exams.  Please cancel your exams in Total Registration.