Advanced Placement (AP)

AP Exam Update from the Collegeboard

AP Exam Update from the Collegeboard

As schools and communities navigate the unprecedented challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the health and safety of educators and students are the AP Program’s top priorities. The College Board Advanced Placement program is implementing new resources and test options for students for the 2019-20 school year. These solutions are meant to be as simple and lightweight as possible for both students and teachers — without creating additional burdens for school leaders during this time. The College Board states that colleges support this solution and are committed to ensuring that AP students receive the credit they've worked this year to earn. For decades, colleges have accepted a shortened AP Exam for college credit when groups of students have experienced emergencies.

Important AP test changes for 2019-20 school year:

Beginning on Wednesday, March 25, students and schools will have access to free, live AP review lessons, delivered by AP teachers from across the country https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/coronavirus-updates#free-ap-classes

The lessons will focus on reviewing the skills and concepts from the first 75% of the course. These mobile-friendly classes are designed to be used alongside work that may be given by schools, and will be recorded and available on-demand so teachers and students can access them any time.

Traditional face-to-face exam administrations will not take place. Students now have the option of taking a 45-minute online free-response exam at home. For each AP subject, there will be 2 different testing dates as students may want to take the exam sooner rather than later, while the content is still fresh. Other students may want more time to practice. The specific test dates and the free-response question types will all be posted by April 3 here https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/news-changes/coronavirus- update?SFMC_cid=EM288604-&rid=47340455

Any student already registered for an exam can choose to cancel at no charge. More information on how to cancel and request a refund will be shared by the College Board soon.
Students will be able to take these streamlined exams on any device they have access to— computer, tablet, or smartphone (not a preferred method as all tests should be taken on a computing device). Taking a photo of handwritten work will also be an option. It is recognized that the digital divide could prevent some low-income and rural students from participating. Working with partners, the College Board and NSD will work together so these students have the tools and connectivity they need to review AP content online and take the exam.

AP curricula is locally developed and the College Board defers to local decisions on how best to help students complete coursework. To be fair to all students, some of whom have lost more instructional time than others, the exam will only include topics and skills most AP teachers and students have already covered in class by early March. Information about the reduced scope of content that will be covered on each 2020 AP Exam is currently posted on AP Central®. The specific test dates and the free-response question types will all be posted by April 3. The College Board will also unlock any relevant free-response questions in AP Classroom for digital use so students can access all practice questions of the type that will appear on the exam. For course specific exam information, such as what units will be covered in the exams, click here: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/news- changes/coronavirus-update?SFMC_cid=EM288604-&rid=47340455

The exam questions are designed in ways that prevent cheating. The College Board will use a range of digital security tools and techniques, including plagiarism detection software, to protect the integrity of the exams. Scoring at-home work for an AP Exam isn't new to the AP Program. For years the AP Program has received and scored at-home student work as part of the exams for the AP Computer Science Principles and AP CapstoneTM courses.

AP classes are rigorous academic courses designed for students who are college bound. There is no placement test for AP. Students self-select these courses and should be prepared to work at a college-level pace. At the end of the course, the student is expected to take the AP exam.

AP exams are highly recognized by colleges and universities with regard to a student's preparation for the demands of college courses. AP exams present an opportunity for college credit and/or higher placement in college courses. Each college decides which AP exam grades it will accept for credit or placement.

The AP exams are offered to Northshore School District students in May of each year. The registration for the exams is from the end of February through the end of March.

AP Exam Locations & Testing Information - 2020
2020 AP Exam locations & policies regarding testing and alternate testing dates are TBD.

AP Exam Registration
The AP exams are offered to Northshore School District students in May of each year. The process for registering for AP exams has changed significantly this year. Registration and payment options without late fees of $40/per test will close Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 11:59pm. See dropdown menus below for the specific process. Please also refer to the PDF AP Exam Registration Information sheet by clicking the resource below.

AP Late Exam Registration
Late exam registration is open until midnight of Friday, March 6th 2020. There is a $40 late fee added for each late exam. Follow the directions below to register for exams. Make sure you visit both websites to complete the registration process.

Full AP Exam late registration instructions

College Board AP exam registration instructions

Join codes for ap exam registration

AP Exam Registration Presentation

IB Exam schedule

AP exam schedule

AP Exam Window Attendance Policy
In order to honor the hard work and dedication that has brought students to the final stage of taking an AP Exam, students will receive an all-day school-related absence on their exam day(s). Students should talk to their teachers regarding the work they will miss on the day of their exam, and are welcome to attend all classes that are outside of their testing window. If they are unable to return to school after their exam, or do not attend school prior to their exam, the absence will be marked as school-related. This will allow students the flexibility to prepare and recover from the exam, and attend the classes that cannot be missed.

AP Classes at IHS

AP English Language and Composition 11

AP English Language and Composition is a college level course that cultivates critical thinking through examining a wide variety of readings. Structurally, the course will adhere to the prescribed tenets of the AP English Language and Composition course requirements. The focus of the wide variety of close reading, discussions and written responses (20 essays minimum) will be the literal what of the text, the techniques of style underlying the how and the timeless, universal connections of why.

AP English Literature and Composition 12

The AP English Literature and Composition course is designed to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students can deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students should consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone.

AP Statistics

This course is designed for serious math students planning later study in engineering, psychology, science, sociology, business, or mathematics. Course covers college level statistics and intends to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Exam given by College Board. Topics include exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference.

AP United States History 11

The AP program in United States History is designed to provide students with analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in United States history. This program prepares students for immediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those of full-year introductory college courses. This accelerated survey course will cover topics from the Age of Discovery to the present. Students who enroll in the course will be expected to be highly motivated, willing to accept academic challenges and capable of moving at a fast pace. It is expected that AP US History students will take the AP exams in May.

AP U.S. Government and Politics 12

This class involves both the study of broad, general concepts of the United States political system as well as the analysis of specific case studies. Basic concepts include Constitutional basis of US government, political ideals and behaviors, the political party system, institutions of the national government, public policy, and civil rights/liberties. This course is designed for a serious, college bound student.

AP Environmental Science

AP Environmental Science is open to all students. The class will provide students with an understanding of the scientific principles that govern interrelationships in the natural world. Important environmental issues will be explored and the comparative risks of known and potential problems will be evaluated. Specific focus on finding solutions to current and future challenges will be highlighted. This course meets college entrance requirements for an algebra-based science.

AP World History

This is a college level yearlong course designed to develop greater understanding of global history; the study of human interactions and their consequences throughout history. This class begins its study in ancient history and ends with an investigation of present day global relations. Students who successfully complete the course will be prepared to pass the AP World History exam, which will enable them to earn college credit.

AP Human Geography

This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. In addition, this course will focus on reading, writing, and study skills to help prepare students to be successful in high school and beyond. AP Human Geography addresses the Common Core State Standards for History, prepares students for the Smarter Balanced State Assessments, and establishes the skills necessary for a successful progression of learning to the next grade level of Social Studies course work.

AP Scores: How to Access

College Board will make AP scores available to students online in July via the AP scores website.

In order for a student to access their scores, they will need to follow these steps.

At Exam Time:

Students should fill in AP answer sheets carefully and consistently at exam time to prevent delays in score access.
Name, date of birth, sex, mailing address, and email address are especially important.

Before July:

If a student hasn't already, sign up for a College Board account on the student AP scores website. as early as possible.
Students must have THEIR OWN account to access their scores (parents must not create an account for their student).
It’s best to provide the same information on your College Board account and your AP answer sheet.
Some students may already have an account, particularly if they’ve registered for the PSAT, SAT, or participated in other College Board programs.
Students should confirm this by signing in.
Students must remember the following required login information to access scores:
- College Board account username and password
- 2019 AP number (or student ID number if they provided it on their AP answer sheet)

In July:

Students will receive a reminder email from the College Board
Log on to apscore.org. to get their scores

Other Helpful Video Tips:

The College Board also has the following videos available to help understand the process for accessing scores:

AP Students – Get Ready for AP Scores: Video.
How to Get Your AP Scores: Video

AP Exam Registration & Payment

AP exams will take place pursuant to the College Board's May 2020 AP exam schedule, May 4-8 and May 11-15.

IHS student AP exam registration and payment is online only and contains two separate parts through CollegeBoard's MyAP account and Total Registration.

Part 1: Students must pay for their AP tests via Total Registration. Registration/payment are accepted at https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/480101
- Tests not paid for will not be ordered

Part 2: Students will use their AP Classroom Join Codes (found in the resource below) to commit to the AP test. Students will need to login or create a personal College Board account to join their AP Class Section. Please visit: https://myap.collegeboard.org/login for more information.

AP Classroom Join Codes - 2020

Online registration runs through 11:59 p.m. on October 31 ($104 per exam)

Exams ordered or cancelled after October 31 will incur a $40/test fee. The final date to order a test is March 6.
Students in need of financial support should contact their counselor before October 25.
Students requiring 504 or IEP testing accommodations should see their counselor before November 15.

Exams are not offered to students outside of our district.

Questions? Contact Shawn Rainwater at srainwater@nsd.org.

AP Exams Not Offered through IHS

Music Theory
Italian Language and Culture
Latin
AP Capstone
AP Seminar
Physics C Mechanics
Physics C E & M
European History
Comparative Government and Politics

Exam Cost Reduced for Low-Income Families
IB & Other Testing Conflicts

Exam Cost Reduced for Low-Income Families

IB & Other Testing Conflicts

As IHS offers both AP and IB examinations in May students who are taking IB exams will need to check to see what testing conflicts they will run into during their registration. IB exams will have NO alternate testing dates. IHS will offer alternate testing dates for AP exams. These specific testing dates can be found at the following webpage:

ap alternate testing schedule (to be added)

All students that are taking both AP and IB tests need to consult the IB & AP Testing schedule to identify any conflicts in testing dates. If there is a conflict that is discovered between a student's AP and IB testing they will need to indicate on their AP registration that they would like to test during the alternate testing dates. Please consult the following IB and AP testing schedule to identify conflicts.

testing Schedule to be Posted soon

AP Test Schedule - Spring 2019

Contact

AP Testing Coordinator

Mr. Shawn Rainwater

Phone Number

425-408-7305

Email

srainwater@nsd.org

(Quickest response)

College Board

Contact CollegeBoard

College Board AP Testing Website

IHS AP Exam Locations & Testing Information