AP Exam Registration This packet contains information you will need to register for the 2018 AP Exams. Information letter for parents and students Schedule of exam dates Registration form Compliance/Parent Permission Form Fee Reduction Application SSD Form College Board Publication: Bulletin for AP Students and Parents Completed registration form and full payment for exams are due to Mrs. Stiffler in the Social Studies Office (by Room 3) on or before Friday, March 16, 2018.
To: Parents/Guardians and Students From: Mrs. Stiffler, AP Coordinator Date: February 12, 2018 Franklin High School 12000 Reisterstown Road Reisterstown, MD 21136 Phone: 410-887-1119 Fax: 410-833-4434 Students currently enrolled in AP courses at Franklin High School already realize the value of taking such demanding courses. AP courses not only allow students the opportunity to study a subject in greater depth but also help to prepare them for college level work. The next important step after completing the AP class at Franklin High School is to take the AP exam in the subject(s) that has been studied all year. College admissions officers are well aware of the rigor of AP courses and exams, and colleges may award credit for certain scores on the tests. Participation in the program, which includes taking the AP exam, can only be a positive step toward admissions and placement in competitive colleges. Please read the included Bulletin for Students and Parents 2017-2018 to learn about additional benefits of the AP program. You may be interested in learning how particular colleges award AP credit. That information is available at http://www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy. The scheduled dates established by the College Board for the AP exams are included in this packet. Morning testing sessions are scheduled for 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon; afternoon testing sessions run from 12:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Students should plan to arrive 20 minutes early. To register for AP exams: Please complete the enclosed registration form and return it with full payment to Mrs. Stiffler in the Social Studies Office (by Room 3) on or before Friday, March 16, 2018. Make checks payable to Franklin High School. (There is a $25 fee for returned checks.) ONLINE PAYMENT is also available for those wishing to pay with a debit or credit card. It can be accessed through BCPS One at https://bcpsone.bcps.org/. After logging into BCPS One, click on Online School Payments and follow the prompts. After paying online, students should return the required forms to Mrs. Stiffler in the Social Studies Office (by Room 3) on or before Friday, March 16, 2018. The total cost of each AP exam is $94.00. Fee reductions from College Board and Baltimore County Public Schools are available for students who are on the Free and Reduced Meal program or for those with low family income. (See the family income table included in the registration packet.) Contact Mrs. Stiffler for more information. There will be no refunds after April 27 th. Before April 27 th, a $70.00 refund may be requested in writing. o If a student has an emergency or is ill the day of the exam, contact must be made with Mrs. Stiffler that day through email or phone (mstiffler@bcps.org or 410-887-1119)
Testing Locations: Most AP exams will be given at the Northminster Presbyterian Church, 705 Main Street, Reisterstown. Morning sessions are scheduled for 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, and afternoon sessions run from 12:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Plan to arrive at the testing site no later than 7:40 a.m. for morning testing and 12:10 p.m. for afternoon testing. Please note that parents are responsible for students transportation to and from the church; transportation will not be provided. Human Geography, French, Music Theory and Studio Art AP Exams will be administered at Franklin High School. Teachers of these courses will tell students where to report on exam day. Cell Phone Policy: The College Board has imposed a strict policy forbidding cell phones and other electronic devices in the testing rooms. All electronic devices, including cell phones, must be labeled with the student s identifying information. They will be secured by the exam proctor and only be returned after testing has been completed. If a student is seen with a cell phone, MP3 player, PDA, Apple watch, or any other electronic or communication device in the testing room or during a break, the device will be confiscated and the student dismissed from testing. The test will be invalidated. Please consider leaving all electronic devices at home or in a vehicle during testing. If this is not possible, bring a plastic bag with your name on it to store your electronic devises. Pre-administration Sessions: All students are required to attend one of the pre-administration sessions to bubble their answer sheets prior to testing. The following sessions are being offered to students: April 20, 2018 in the Cafeteria at 2:30pm April 24, 2018 in the Library at 7:00am April 26, 2018 in the Cafeteria at 2:30 pm April 27, 2018 in the Cafeteria at 2:30pm Students who are enrolled in Seminar classes will have the opportunity to complete this task in their Seminar class on April 17, 2018. If you have any questions regarding registration for the AP exams, please contact Mrs. Stiffler in the Social Studies Office at 410-887-1119 ext. 252 or by email mstiffler@bcps.org.
2018 AP Exam Calendar Week 1 Morning Exam Afternoon Exam Arrive by 7:40am Arrive by 12:10pm Monday, May 7 Chemistry Psychology Tuesday, May 8 Spanish Physics 1 Wednesday, May 9 Thursday, May 10 Friday, May 11 English Literature (grade 12) United States Government and Politics United States History Studio Art* Environmental Science Week 2 Monday, May 14 Tuesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 16 Thursday, May 17 Friday, May 18 Morning 8 a.m. Biology Music Theory* Calculus AB Calculus BC English Language (grade 11) Human Geography* Microeconomics Afternoon 12:30 p.m. French* Computer Science A Macroeconomics Statistics European History *Exams will be administered at FHS
EXAM REGISTRATION FORM Register in the Social Studies Office by Room 3 Between February 13 th & March 16 th from 7:15 to 7:30 a.m. and 2:15 to 2:40 pm RETURN THIS PAGE Student Name Homeroom Teacher Place a check mark by each AP exam you plan to take. Students should confirm with their teacher the exact name of the AP exam to be taken. Please check your exam dates carefully on the previous page. If you have 2 exams at the same time, you may register for the late administration of one of them. Please see Mrs. Stiffler about the late exam option. Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry Computer Science A English Language & Composition (Eng 11) English Literature & Composition (Eng 12) Environmental Science European History French Language Human Geography Macroeconomics Microeconomics Music Theory Physics 1: Algebra Based Psychology Spanish Language Statistics Studio Art: 2-D Design Studio Art: 3-D Design Studio Art: Drawing U.S. Government & Politics U.S. History TOTAL # OF EXAMS YOU ARE TAKING x $94.00 = $ TOTAL PAYMENT DUE FEE WAIVERS See the next page to determine if you qualify for a Fee Waiver. If you qualify, please complete the Fee Waiver form and submit with your registration. I qualify for a fee waiver. EXAM FEES 1 exam $94 2 exams $188 3 exams $282 4 exams $376 5 exams $470 6 exams $564 Please make your check payable to Franklin High School Return this completed form and full payment to Mrs. Stiffler in the Social Studies Office on or before Friday, March 16, 2018. Please make checks payable to Franklin High School. (There is a $25 fee for returned checks.) If you are paying online using a credit or debit card, please make your payment before returning your registration forms. There will be no refunds after April 27 th. Prior to April 27 th, a $70.00 refund may be requested per test in writing by the parent/guardian. Requests should be sent to Mrs. Stiffler. Student Signature: Parent Signature:
Compliance/Parent Permission Form RETURN THIS PAGE BCPS/COLLEGE BOARD COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT I understand that by participating in the AP program, I am expected to take the AP exam and will comply with all BCPS and College Board rules and regulations. Student Name (Print Clearly): Student Signature: Date: Parent Signature: Date: Parent Approval Form for Late Arrival or Early Dismissal Parent Initials Students staying home in the morning to prepare for an afternoon exam AND/OR returning home after a morning exam will be marked absent/unexcused from school during those hours unless this form is signed and submitted with the registration form. For morning exams: I give my student permission to be dismissed from school immediately following the morning exam. Your Morning Exam Date(s): For afternoon exams: I give my student permission to be excused from morning classes on the day of their afternoon exam. Your Afternoon Exam Date(s):
AP FEE REDUCTION APPLICATION THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL. RETURN THIS PAGE ONLY IF APPLICABLE Name of Student If you meet one or more of the guidelines listed below, complete and return this form ASAP but no later than March 16, 2018 to Mrs. Stiffler. The College Board Fee Reduction will reduce the cost of the exam to $53. Students who meet any of the below criteria are eligible for this fee reduction. The Baltimore County Public Schools Fee Reduction will reduce the cost of the exam to $0 for students who are enrolled in the Free and Reduced Meals program as of January 9, 2018. If you have questions about your eligibility for one or more of the fee reductions, please contact Mrs. Stiffler. Please check the appropriate item(s) to indicate your student s eligibility and then sign below. My student is enrolled in the free or reduced lunch program. My student is a member of a family who receives public assistance such as SNAP/Food Stamps or federally subsidized public housing. My student is a member of a family whose taxable income did not exceed 185% of the poverty level as established by the US Census Bureau. The table below lists annual family incomes, by family size at 185% of the poverty level. Household Size Annual Family Income (not to exceed this amount) 1 $22,311 2 $30,044 3 $37,777 4 $45,510 5 $53,243 6 $60,976 7 $68,709 8 $76,442 Each additional person add: $7,733 Parent Signature Date
College Board Accommodations RETURN THIS PAGE ONLY IF APPLICABLE Student Name: If you have requested and been approved by the College Board for testing accommodations, please provide your SSD Code: Students who receive College Board Accommodations will take their exams at Franklin High School. There teacher will tell them where to report. List the exams for which you want to use your College Board accommodations: List the exams for which you do NOT want to use your College Board accommodations: Parent Signature: Date: Student Signature: Date: