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AP® Testing - Information & Schedule

AP Tests will be given at WJ May 7-11 & 14-18, 2012. The length of AP tests varies by subject. Exams take approximately 3 hours of ACTUAL TESTING TIME. Adding one 10 minute break between sections and the time to distribute, collect and count materials the morning AP exams usually end around 11:30 with the afternoon exams ending around 3:30. Students must make arrangements for transportation to and from AP exams. Students taking the afternoon exams will DEFINITELY NOT BE FINISHED IN TIME TO RIDE THE AFTERNOON SCHOOL BUS.

Additional information about exams, including registration information and room assignments, will be posted on this page and sent home with AP students in the Spring. Students who are not taking AP courses but wish to register for AP exams should listen for information on the morning announcements or contact WJ's AP Coordinator via email to ap@walterjohnson.com

Students are required to abide by the policies of both the College Board and Walter Johnson High School during the exam period. Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize AP Exam grades. Students should get a good nights rest before the tests, and eat a nutritious breakfast.

Use the links below to view the testing schedule and other information about AP exams.

For other information about the APs visit: walterjohnson.com/depts/ap and www.collegeboard.com/ap/students/

May 2012 AP Exam Schedule

Week 1 Morning Report at 7:30 a.m. Afternoon Report at 11:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted below
Mon.
5/7
Chemistry*
Environmental Science*
Psychology Report at 12:15 p.m.
Tues.
5/8
Computer Science A*
Spanish Language*
Art History Report at 11:45 p.m.
Wed.
5/9
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chinese Language & Culture** Report at 12:15 p.m.
Thurs.
5/10
English Literature & Composition Japanese Language & Culture* **
Latin Vergil*
Fri.
5/11
U.S. History*
German Language* **
European History Report at 11:45 a.m.
Studio Art-last day to submit digital portfolios and to gather 2-D Design and Drawing students for the physical portfolio assembly. Students should have forwarded their completed digital portfolios to their teachers well before this date.
Week 2 Morning Report at 7:30 a.m. Afternoon Report at 11:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted below
Mon.
5/14
Biology*
Music Theory*
Physics B* Report at 12:00 p.m.
Physics C*
Tues.
5/15
US Govt. & Politics (NSL) Comparative Govt & Politics*
French Language & Culture*
Wed.
5/16
English Language & Composition Statistics
Thurs.
5/17
Macroeconomics*
World History*
Microeconomics* Report at 12:00 p.m.
Italian Language & Culture* **
Fri.
5/18
Human Geography*
Spanish Literature*
 

*Potential conflicts. Students wishing to take exams that are scheduled for the same time slot should contact WJ's AP Coordinator, by email to ap@walterjohnson.com to arrange for an alternate test in one of the conflict subjects. Administration of alternate exams is strictly regulated by AP security policies and may not be allowed in some circumstances.
**These exams will not be offered at WJ unless 10 students register. If fewer than 10 WJ students are interested in taking these exams, students will be referred to a nearby school for testing.

What NOT to bring to AP exams

  • Cellular phone, IPod or other MP3 player, pager or personal digital assistant (PDA). Leave them in the car, a locker or at home!
  • Backpack
  • Books, compasses, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or notes.
  • Scratch paper (notes can be made on portions of the exam booklets).
  • Rulers and straightedges (except if taking one of the Physics exams).
  • Computers (students with a computer accommodation will use a school machine)
  • Calculators (except if taking Calculus, Statistics, Chemistry or Physics).
  • Watches that beep or have an alarm
  • Portable listening or recording devices (even with headphones) or photographic equipment.
  • Clothing with subject-related information

What to bring to AP exams

  • ALL STUDENTS MUST BRING several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for all multiple-choice answer sheets.
  • ALL STUDENTS MUST BRING black or dark-blue ballpoint pens for completing areas on the exam booklet covers.
  • A snack and beverage for the 10-minute break.
  • A sweater, in case the room temperature is below your comfort level.
  • If testing in a location other than the audition, a watch WITHOUT AN ALARM (in case the exam room does not have a clock that you can see easily).
  • If taking Physics: a ruler or straightedge.
  • If taking Calculus, Chemistry, Physics or Statistics: A calculator that complies with the College Board Calculator Policy. Students are advised to borrow a 2nd calculator from a friend and/or bring replacement batteries to the exam.

Attendance, Arrival & Dismissal

Students are not required to attend classes on the day(s) of their AP exam(s). The attendance office will be notified of the excused absence(s) of students taking the exam(s). Students who decide not to take an exam or are ill on exam day must contact WJ's AP Coordinator by email to ap@walterjohnson.com or phone 301-803-7101 before the start of the exam.

Students are required to arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the exams: 7:30 a.m. for the morning administration; 11:30 a.m. for most afternoon exams (check the schedule for afternoon exam report times). Students are not dismissed until an exam has officially ended. Students should not ask to leave early if they finish before the end of the test, as their requests will be denied. Students who play a sport or have a job, are responsible for informing coaches or employers of AP obligations and making arrangements accordingly. Students taking two exams on the same day should bring their lunch as there will not be time between exams to buy lunch!

Email Announcements

An announcement email list will be used to communicate with students who are registered for AP exams and their parents. To join the list, please send email to wjap-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. You will be asked to reply to an email to confirm your request to join.
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