April 2014 Dear AP Student, Listed below is your exam schedule. Review it carefully for accuracy. If you see any discrepancies, please contact Mrs. O’Connor immediately. Please also note the attached site map to familiarize yourself with the room assignments. AP Exam Date AP Biology Monday, May 12th Student Arrival Time 7:45 a.m. Room AP Calculus AB/BC Wednesday, May 7th 7:45 a.m. ISU Alumni Center Room 118 AP Chemistry Monday, May 5th 7:45 a.m. ISU Alumni Center Room 118 AP Comparative Government &Politics AP Computer Science Friday, May 16th 7:45 a.m. U-High Counseling Center Tuesday, May 6th 7:45 a.m. ISU Alumni Center Room 118 AP English Language Friday, May 9th 7:45 a.m. ISU Alumni Center Room 118 AP English Literature Thursday, May 8th 7:45 a.m. Illinois Wesleyan Main Lounge AP European History 11:45 a.m. Illinois Wesleyan Main Lounge AP Macroeconomics Wednesday, May 14th Thursday, May 15th 7:45 a.m. U-High Counseling Center AP Microeconomics Thursday, May 15th 11:45 a.m. U-High Counseling Center AP Physics: Mechanics AP Physics: Electricity & Magnetism AP Psychology Monday, May 12th Monday, May 12th 11:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. U-High Counseling Center U-High Counseling Center Monday, May 5th 11:45 a.m. U-High Counseling Center AP Spanish Language Tuesday, May 6th 7:45 a.m. U-High Library AP Statistics Friday, May 9th 11:45 a.m. ISU Alumni Center Room 118 AP Studio Art Friday, May 9th NA AP US Government & Politics AP US History Tuesday, May 13th 7:45 a.m. ISU Alumni Center Room 118 Wednesday, May 14th 7:45 a.m. Illinois Wesleyan Main Lounge ISU Alumni Center Room 118 Mr. Henning’s room You should bring the following items to the exam: Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for all multiple-choice answer sheets. Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for freeresponse questions in most exams. A watch (in case your exam room does not have a clock that you can see easily). A calculator with the necessary capabilities if you’re taking an AP Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exam. Visit www.collegeboard.com/apstudents to learn more about the calculator policy for each of these exams, and for a list of authorized calculators. A ruler or straightedge if you’re taking an AP Physics Exam. Your social security number for identification purposes (optional). If you provide it, the number will appear on your AP Grade Reports. You should not bring the following to the exam: Cellular phones, pagers, MP3 players, or personal digital assistants (PDAs) Books, compasses, colored pencils, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or notes. Rulers and straightedges (except as noted above). Scratch paper (notes can be made on portions of the exam booklets). Computers (except as noted for students with disabilities), or calculators (except as noted above). Watches that beep or have an alarm Portable listening or recording devices (even with headphones) or photographic equipment. Food or drink Clothing with subject-related information You are required to arrive at the testing site no later than 15 minutes prior to your exam: 7:45 a.m. for the morning administration; 11:45 a.m. for the afternoon administration. You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the testing site. Students may not be dismissed until an exam has officially ended. Do not ask to leave early if you finish before the end of the test, as your request will be denied. If you play a sport or have a job, it will be your responsibility to inform your coach or employer of your AP obligation and arrangements should be made accordingly. Get a good night’s rest before your test, and eat a nutritious breakfast. You are allowed to bring a snack and beverage for your 10-minute break. However, eating and drinking is prohibited while you are taking an exam. You are required to abide by the policies of both the College Board and University High School during the exam period. Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP Exam grade. Since this activity is off-campus, you will need to complete the attached permission slip and have your parents/guardians sign it, and turn into Mrs. O’Connor by April 26th 2013. If you decide not to take an exam, please inform me as soon as possible prior to the test administration. You must submit a refund request in writing in order to receive the partial refund of $51 per exam. Be sure to review the Bulletin for Students and Parents that you received in January. If you have any additional concerns, please feel free to contact me. Good luck! Courtney O’Connor Karen Valouche Permission Slip for Off-Site AP Testing The Advanced Placement Program Exams will be administered at: ISU Alumni Center or Illinois Wesleyan University. Since the school does not provide transportation, we ask that you fill out the information below: __________________ has permission to drive or ride with another (insert student name) student during the weeks of May 5th through May 9th and May 12th through May 16th for AP testing to ISU Alumni Center or Illinois Wesleyan University on __________________________. (date) _______________________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature) ___________________ (Date)