Sparta High School's AP Policy

Dear AP Students,

As you prepare for your upcoming AP Exams, please review the following important policies and guidelines set by both SHS and the College Board. These rules will be strictly enforced to ensure fairness and compliance.

Before and During the Exam

  • Arrive 30 minutes early to your testing location. No late admittance is permitted once the exam begins.

  • Cell phones, smartwatches, and all electronic devices are not allowed in the exam room or during breaks.

  • Personal belongings will not be accessible once testing starts.

  • Snacks and drinks may be stored in designated areas. Only a clear water bottle is allowed at your desk (kept under your chair).

  • Calculator covers and hats are not permitted at desks.

  • During breaks, you may not access notes, textbooks, devices, or communicate with others about the exam.

  • Students may not leave the building during testing.

  • You will remain in the room until the full testing time has ended.

What to Bring

  • Lunch/snack and a clear water bottle

  • 2 sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers

  • 2 pens (black or dark blue ink)

  • Fully charged school-issued Chromebook and compatible headphones (personal laptops are not permitted)

  • A watch without internet, alarms, or beeps

  • Up to two approved calculators (for Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Statistics). Check approved list here: apstudents.org/calculators

  • Ruler or straightedge (AP Physics only; protractors not allowed)

  • SSD Student Accommodations Letter, if applicable

What NOT to Bring

  • Cell phones, smartwatches, wearable tech, cameras, MP3 players, or internet-enabled devices

  • Books, notes, dictionaries, correction fluid, mechanical pencils, or highlighters

  • Watches that beep or have alarms

  • Unapproved calculators, reference sheets, or typing guides

  • Earplugs, clipboards, or clothing with subject-related information

For the full list of policies, visit the College Board website: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/exam-policies-guidelines
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