Lathrop High School's AP Policy

What to Bring on AP Exam Day

Be sure to bring these:

• No. 2 pencils for your multiple-choice answer sheet. 
• Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.
• An acceptable calculator if your AP Exam allows the use of a calculator.
• If you don’t attend the school where you’re taking the exam: a current government-issued or school-issued photo ID. (Additional ID may be required by authorized test centers outside the United States.)
• A watch that does not have internet access, does not beep or make noise, and does not have an alarm.

Don't bring these:

• Electronic equipment including phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wearable technology, cameras, recording or listening devices, or any other type of electronic or communication device.
  • Digital recording devices that meet AP Program criteria are allowed only for the AP French, and AP Spanish Language and Culture Exams.
• Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, protractors, mechanical pencils, pencils that are not No. 2, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils.
• Scratch paper: Students are prohibited from bringing scratch paper to the AP Exam. 
• Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm.
• Computers or calculators that are not approved.
• Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
• Ear plugs.
• Clothing or shoes with subject-related information.
• Food or drink.
• Clipboards.