Kennedy HS

MCAP Assessments / Adjusted Bell Schedule

While we will operate on an adjusted schedule to support MCAP testing, all students are expected to arrive at school at the regular time of 7:45 a.m.

On Tuesday, 5/12, and Wednesday, 5/13, students will participate in the MCAP Government and Algebra assessments. Students who are not testing will have opportunities to participate in academic support sessions, wellness activities, SSL opportunities, and, for seniors, Credit Recovery support.

A.P. & I.B. Exams

As we approach Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exam season, we want to ensure all students and families are prepared for a smooth and successful testing experience. These exams are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning and potentially earn college credit. Please take a moment to review the following expectations:

• Review the testing schedule for arrival times, locations, and approximate exam session end times.
• Some afternoon exam sessions extend beyond the school day. Please make arrangements for transportation home on those days.
• Students with accommodations and those testing on a later date will be notified of their testing locations by their teacher(s).
• Students may NOT enter the testing location once the exam session begins.
• Students who do not sit for an AP or IB exam will be charged an obligation.
• Students MUST turn off all internet-connected personal devices and put them in their backpacks upon entering their testing location. Devices must remain away until the end of the test.

AP Exam: Key Expectations

• All students will need a fully charged MCPS Chromebook and should bring a charger as backup.
• Students will log in to their test using their College Board username and password. Proctors do not have access to this information.
• The obligation for a missed AP exam is $40.
• More information about the AP exam preparation, expectations, and required materials can be found here.

IB Exam: Key Expectations

• The IB does NOT allow make-up exams. In case of extreme emergencies, please contact Ms. Velzeboer and your teacher as soon as possible.
• The obligation for an IB exam is $124
• The IB requires students to remain supervised for a minimum of 2 hours, regardless of the length of each paper. This requirement is reflected on our AP/IB Exam Schedule.
• More information about IB Exam preparation, expectations, and required materials can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact us:

Yearbook Fundraiser

Attention students! Do you want to earn a FREE or discounted yearbook? Sign up TODAY for the Yearbook Double Good Popcorn fundraiser! The fundraiser will run from Monday, May 11th to Monday, May 18th. If you make $90 in sales, you’ll earn a discounted yearbook, and if you make $180 in sales, you’ll earn a FREE yearbook. For more info, scan the QR code or go to bit.ly/kennedyyearbookfundraiser!

¡Atención, estudiantes! ¿Quieren obtener un anuario GRATIS o con descuento? ¡Inscríbanse HOY en la recaudación de fondos para el anuario con Double Good Popcorn! La campaña se llevará a cabo desde el lunes 11 de mayo hasta el lunes 18 de mayo. Si logran $90 en ventas, obtendrán un anuario con descuento; y si logran $180 en ventas, obtendrán un anuario GRATIS. Para más información, escanea el código QR o visita bit.ly/kennedyyearbookfundraiser