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.

Important Note:

Starting with the 2027-2028 school year, a $25 program fee will be added to student fees for students who enroll in one or more AP courses or who request to take an AP exam without taking the course. Only one AP program fee will be assigned per school year, regardless of the number of exams students are taking. This program fee is in addition to the base exam fee.

The 2027 AP Exams will be administered over two weeks in May 2027.

Morning AP Exams

• Students should arrive for morning AP® exams at 7:30 a.m. for exams to begin at 8:00 a.m.
• Exam locations will be available closer to the exam dates.

Afternoon AP Exams

• Students should arrive for afternoon AP® exams at 11:30 a.m. for exams to begin at 12:00 p.m.
• Exam locations will be available closer to the exam dates.

>> Visit the AP® website for the 2027 exam schedules

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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.