AP^® Testing - Information & Schedule

AP Tests will be given at WJ May 4-8 & 11-15, 2009. 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.

• May 2009 Testing Schedule
• What NOT to bring to AP exams
• What to bring to AP exams
• Attendance, Arrival & Dismissal
• Email announcements
• College Board Calculator Policy

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

May 2009 AP Exam Schedule

Week 1	Morning Report at 7:30 a.m.	Afternoon Report at 11:30 a.m.
Mon. 5/4	US Govt. & Politics (NSL)	Comparative Govt & Politics* French Language*
Tues. 5/5	Computer Science A* Computer Science AB* Spanish Language*	Statistics
Wed. 5/6	Calculus AB Calculus BC	Chinese Language & Culture**
Thurs. 5/7	English Literature* German Language* **	French Literature* Japanese Language & Culture* **
Fri. 5/8	U.S. History	European History Studio Art-All Portfolio Materials Due
Week 2	Morning Report at 7:30 a.m.	Afternoon Report at 11:30 a.m.
Mon. 5/11	Biology* Music Theory*	Physics B* ** Physics C*
Tues. 5/12	Chemistry* Environmental Science*	Psychology
Wed. 5/13	English Language & Composition* Italian Language & Culture* **	Art History**
Thurs. 5/14	Macroeconomics* World History*	Microeconomics
Fri. 5/15	Human Geography* Spanish Literature*	Latin Literature

*Potential conflicts. Students wishing to take exams that are scheduled for the same time slot should contact Maria Limarzi, WJ 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

• Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for all multiple-choice answer sheets.
• 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.
• 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 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 the afternoon. Students may not be 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!

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