Advanced Placement (AP®)

1. AP® Raccoons are grounded in their future pathways and are taking coursework that aligns with their future plans:
   • I chose this rigorous, college-level course because it is aligned with my goals for my future.
   • I  read the course description for the AP course(s) I have chosen to enroll in, and I meet the requirements for each course.
   • I consulted with my parents, school counselor and/or teachers to ensure that I am registered for the appropriate number of AP courses.
2. AP® Raccoons are committed to engaging in and persevering through rigorous coursework:
   • Homework/Studying Outside of Class: An AP® course is the equivalent of a college-level course; therefore, it requires significantly more work and organization than the average high school course (about an hour or more of studying nightly and increased expectations around the level and length of reading, writing, and note-taking).
   • Course Pacing: In order to cover everything that may appear on the end-of-course AP® Exam, this course must proceed at a rapid pace typical of a college-level course.
   • End of Course AP® Exam/Portfolio: An end-of-course AP® Exam/Portfolio represents the culmination of all of my learning. It is a required component of the course.  The exam/portfolio fee and any additional fees charged are not refundable.  Extra fees in addition to the base exam fee will be applied for makeup testing ($75),  unused/canceled exams ($40), and students who sign up for their exam in AP® Classroom later than College Board’s published exam order deadlines ($40).
   • Rigor: I recognize that the material covered in an AP® class is very challenging. I also recognize that while my grade in this course and the score I receive on the AP® exam matter, the amount and quality of knowledge I take from this class to college is most important.
   • Drop Requests: If I decide this class is not a fit for me, I need to talk with my teacher and book an appointment with my school counselor within the first two weeks of the course to request an academic misplacement.  After the first two weeks of class, I will not be allowed to drop this course without an F on my transcript. No refunds will be given on exam fees for classes dropped beyond the first two weeks, and an additional $40 unused/canceled exam fee will also apply.
3. AP® Raccoons are accountable for demonstrating independence, responsibility, self-advocacy, and a high degree of effort to meet college-level coursework expectations:
   • Self-Advocacy: If I am unclear about any topic that has been covered, it is my responsibility to seek help outside of class in order to keep pace, such as signing up for extra help during Pride Period, talking with my teacher, emailing my teacher, etc.
   • Attendance: Regular school attendance is crucial to successfully completing an AP® course due to the fast pace and difficulty of the content.  I am committed to attending class every day possible, maintaining a school attendance rate above 95%  to keep pace with this course.
   • College Board Student Account Creation: I understand that I must create a student account on the College Board website using my full, legal name to access practice exams, questions and to obtain my AP® score online in July.

Students who enroll in an AP® course are required to take the corresponding examination administered every May. The cost of the exam is automatically added to student fees. 

Additional fees apply for canceled or unused exams or late exam registrations.  

Students may choose to take an exam without enrolling in the corresponding course; those students must contact the AP Coordinator within the first two weeks of the school year to gain access to the AP® Classroom resource to prepare for their end of course exam and to have an exam ordered.

In early July, students access an online AP® Grade Report, and if the student requests it, a copy of the report is sent to a college or university. Each college or university decides which examination grades are acceptable for credit and/or advanced placement.

All morning AP® exams begin at 8:00 a.m. and afternoon exams begin at 12:00 p.m.

Morning AP Exams

Date	Exam Name	Arrival Time	Release Time*	Location
Tuesday, May 5, 2026	AP Chemistry	7:30 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	East Campus Room 615
Tuesday, May 5, 2026	AP Human Geography	7:30 a.m.	11:00 a.m.	OHS Upper Gym
Wednesday, May 6, 2026	AP English Lit and Comp	7:30 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	OHS Upper Gym
Thursday, May 7, 2026	Physics 2: Algebra-Based	7:30 a.m.	11:45 a.m.	n/a
Thursday, May 7, 2026	AP World History: Modern	7:30 a.m.	11:30 a.m.	OHS Upper Gym
Friday, May 8, 2026	AP United States History	7:30 a.m.	11:45 a.m.	East Campus Room 615
Monday, May 11, 2026	AP Calculus AB/BC	7:30 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	OHS Upper Gym
Tuesday, May 12, 2026	AP Precalculus	7:30 a.m.	11:45 a.m.	OHS Upper Gym
Wednesday, May 13, 2026	AP English Language and Comp	7:30 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	OHS Upper Gym
Friday, May 15, 2026	Environmental Science	7:30 a.m.	11:30 a.m.	East Campus Room 615

 

Afternoon AP Exams

Date	Exam Name	Arrival Time	Release Time*	Location
Tuesday, May 5, 2026	AP United States Government and Politics	11:30 a.m.	3:30 p.m.	OHS Upper Gym
Wednesday, May 6, 2026	AP Physics I Algebra-Based	11:30 a.m.	3:45 p.m.	OHS Upper Gym
Thursday, May 7, 2026	AP Statistics	11:30 a.m.	3:30 p.m.	East Campus Room 615
Friday, May 8, 2026	AP Studio Art & Design: Portfolios (Digital submissions) are due by 7 p.m. CST	n/a	n/a	n/a
Monday, May 11, 2026	AP Music Theory	11:30 a.m.	3:15 p.m.	OHS Room 148
Monday, May 11, 2026	Seminar	11:30 a.m.	2:30 p.m.	East Campus Room 615
Tuesday, May 12, 2026	AP Psychology	11:30 a.m.	3:30 p.m.	OHS Upper Gym
Wednesday, May 13, 2026	AP Physics C: Mechanics	11:30 a.m.	3:30 p.m.	OHS, The Vic, Room 265
Thursday, May 14, 2026	AP Computer Science Principles	11:30 a.m.	3:15 p.m.	OHS Upper Gym
Thursday, May 14, 2026	AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism	11:30 a.m.	3:30 p.m.	n/a
Friday, May 15, 2026	AP Computer Science A	11:30 a.m.	3:25 p.m.	Updated Location: East Campus Room 615

* Listed release times are approximate.

LATE AP Exams (make-up testing with APPROVED circumstances) Monday, May 18-Friday, May 22, 2026 - No School May 22

Important Notes:

• Students are responsible for knowing the start and end times of their exams.
• These approximate posted start and release times include a buffer to allow for a break(s) in between exam sections, materials distribution/collection, and instructions.
• Students are required to attend the exam for the entire time and may not arrive after the exam start time or leave early.  Students who leave early risk score cancellation.
• Accommodation testing (individual and/or small group) will be administered accordingly, with locations TBD.
• Your test date may differ from the National AP test date due to an IB exam conflict.
• Please see your teacher, Mrs. Schultz (IB), or Mrs. Fink (AP) if you have any questions.