IB / AP Exam Procedures 2003: What Students Need to Know

IB / AP Exam Procedures: What Students Need to Know

   Regularly check the bulletin board outside the IB Office and read daily student bulletins for important information about the May 2004 Exam Session. Also read the attached IB Regulations for IB Candidates.

Know your school codes before testing begins:

AP Exams: 410906              IB Exams :     0503

You have received the IB Code of Conduct and Exam Regulations. IB Exam Regulations are also posted in Ms. Chandler's room and outside the IB Office. Read the rules carefully. If you do not understand student expectations, please see Mrs. Carrero.

Refer to your 2004 exam schedule for dates/times/locations of specific exams. All exams will be administered at Southside HS; portables will be used. Check the IB bulletin board daily for any room changes.

2.    The language lab will be used for AP foreign language exams.

3.    You are required to arrive at the test site no later than 30 minutes before the start of the exam.

Dear Parents of IB/AP Students:

The IB/AP staff is working hard to make the May 2004 IB/AP Exam Session successful and problem free.

On April 15 I met with students to review exam procedures and student expectations during the exam session. Students received a copy of exam procedures and the exam schedule. The exam schedule is also be posted on the school web site:

IB students also received their IB PIN numbers, which they will need to access their IB scores online, beginning July 6, 2004.The College Board will mail AP scores to students’ homes. Students will also be able to access AP scores after July 1. Details on how to access AP scores can be found in the student’s AP Candidate Pack.

Should you have any questions or concerns about the May 2004 Exam Session

(May 2 – 25), please contact me at dcarrero@greenville.k12.sc.us, or 299-8480.

We look forward to a good testing experience and positive results.

Best regards,

Deborah Carrero

AP morning exams: 7:30 a.m. AP afternoon exams: 12:30 p.m.

IB exams: arrive 30 minutes before each exam.

AP exams: Students may not be dismissed until an exam has officially ended.

Do not ask to leave early if you finish before the end of the test, as your request will be denied.

IB exams: You may be released once you have finished your exams, turned in all test materials and been dismissed by the exam proctor, according to IB Exam Regulations (see item 16 on attached Conduct of the Examinations: Notice to Candidates).

Be on time for every exam.

You must leave the test area after you have been dismissed.

Make no commitments or appointments during testing times.

If you play a sport or have a job, it is your responsibility to inform your coach or employer of your IB and AP test obligations and make arrangements accordingly.

4. Items to Bring to Exams:

Several #2 pencils with erasers
Black or blue ballpoint pens (all IB exams require black or blue pen; no pencils. AP free-response sections require pen.)
An approved calculator for Calculus, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Statistics
Ruler or straightedge for IB Biology, AP Physics
A watch
Extra batteries for calculators
A sweater in case the room temperature is below your comfort level.

Do NOT Bring:

Books, compasses, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters or notes
Scratch paper
Computers or typewriting equipment
Watches that beep or have alarms
Portable listening or recording devices - even with headphones (leave radios and CD players at home)
Beepers, cellular phones, or personal data assistants (PDAs)
Food or drinks
Clothing with subject-related information
Personal items such as blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, etc.

Calculators: Check with your math/science teachers to ensure that your calculator is approved for use on your specific AP and IB exams. Before math exam requiring a calculator, a math teacher will check each student’s calculator. If you do not have an approved calculator, you will not be able to use it. Students may not share calculators or other materials. Be sure to bring extra batteries for calculators or recharge the ones you have.

Visit www.collegeboard.com/apstudents to learn more about the AP calculator policy for each AP exam that requires a calculator, and for a list of authorized calculators.

5. If you have 2 or more exams on one day, bring a bag lunch/drink and eat at the test site. Do not plan to go out to lunch – normally, you will not have enough time between tests. Tardiness to an exam because of a delay at a restaurant is not a valid excuse. You may not be admitted to an exam if you arrive late.

6. Should an emergency or unexpected situation arise on exam day, please contact Mrs. Carrero (299-8480), Ms. Stone (299-8398) or the SHS Main Office (299-8393).

It is important that you contact one of the individuals above any time you have extenuating circumstances. Leave a message on Mrs. Carrero or Ms. Stone’s answering machine is available to take your call.

7. Attendance at school: You are excused from attending classes on days that you are taking exams. However, you are expected to be in class on days when you do not have scheduled tests. Mrs. McAfee receives a daily report of which students take specific exams.

8. Failure to take IB and AP exams: Please refer to page 9 in your student handbook regarding consequences for not taking exams.

9. Student Parking: During exams, you are to continue to park in your assigned places in the student parking lot. Students are not permitted to park in the bus parking lot, teacher lot, or front circle.

10. Dress Code: Any time that you are on campus, you are to adhere to the school dress code as outlined in your student handbook-- No exceptions. Do not wear anything to an exam that you would not normally wear to school.

11. AP Pre-Administration Session: There will be a mandatory meeting for all students taking AP exams on April 30, 8:30 a.m., Lecture Room. Bring a #2 pencil. All AP students must attend. Mark your calendars now.

12. IB Results Form (IB Seniors only): If you know to which college you want your IB results sent, please complete the IB Results Form and return it to Mrs. Carrero today. Otherwise, complete the form and return it to Mrs. Carrero no later than May 28. After that date, you are responsible for requesting that information from the IB Organization and you will be charged a fee for that service.

You may have your scores reported to only one university and you must have a firm offer of acceptance from that university for your IB scores to be sent.

You are required to abide by the policies of the International Baccalaureate Organization, the College Board, and Southside High School during this exam session. Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your IB and AP exam grades.

Should you have any other questions or do not understand exam procedures, please contact Mrs. Carrero. As always, thank you for your cooperation in making this a successful exam session.

GOOD LUCK TO EACH OF YOU.

YOU’LL DO A GREAT JOB ON YOUR EXAMS!

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