MONTA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

21840 McClellan Road Cupertino, CA 95014-4055 (408) 366-7600

Information for Advanced Placement Students and Parents 2012

Dear Parents and Students: As the second half of the school year begins, it is never too early to begin planning for AP Examinations. AP Examinations dates are May 7th May 18th. Below is a list of frequently asked questions and answers to help guide you in the process of planning for your testing. If you have any questions or concerns that are not answered here or the College Board site, please contact Mrs. Deb Mandac, ASB secretary, at Deb_Mandac@fuhsd.org or (408) 366-7606. AP Testing FAQs: 1. Where do I find information about AP tests? The Bulletin for AP Students and Parents, available in ASB and AP classrooms, contains information about AP Exams, the AP Exam Administration, and exam security policies and procedures. www.collegeboard.com/apstudents is also a great resource for students to learn about the AP Exams. 2. When and where do I sign up for the AP Exams? Registration forms will be made available in the main office starting January 30th. The registration window closes after March 1st. AP Chinese Language Information Due to a limited number of seats, registration for the AP Chinese Language & Culture exam will be managed with a priority registration process. Please refer to the table below to determine your registration window. This exam costs $105 and is not open to non-FUHSD students. For details about registering for AP exams, please refer to your school s website or visit the ASB office. Date 1/30-2/10 y y 2/13-2/17 y y y 2/20-3/01 y y y y Who can register Students enrolled in FUHSD AP Chinese class Any 12th grader Students enrolled in FUHSD AP Chinese class Any 12th grader Any 11th grader Students enrolled in FUHSD AP Chinese class Any 12th grader Any 11th grader 9th or 10th graders enrolled in FUHSD Chinese program

3. How much do the tests cost? Most exams are $95 each with checks payable to FUHSD or cash. Special format tests (foreign language tests and Music Theory) cost $105. 4. Where will each test be located? Test locations are scheduled after sign-ups. Most tests will be administered at Monta Vista, although there is a possibility that your test may be administered at an off-campus site. We will notify you once the test locations are determined. You will be notified of testing sites when you receive the AP Student Pack in April. 5. What is the schedule for each of the tests? Test Date Monday, May 7 Tuesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 9 Thursday, May 10 Friday, May 11 Monday, May 14 Tuesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 16 Thursday, May 17 Friday, May 18 8:00 a.m. Session -Chemistry -Environmental Science -Comp Sci A -Spanish Language -Calculus AB -Calculus BC -English Literature and Composition -German Language -United States History -Biology -Music Theory -United States Gov t and Politics -English Language and Composition -Macroeconomics -World History -Human Geography -Spanish Literature 12 noon Session -Psychology -Art History -Chinese Language and Culture -Japanese Language and Culture -Latin:Vergil -European History -Studio Art -Physics B -Physics C: Mechanics -Comparative Gov t and Politics -French Language -Statistics -Microeconomics 2 p.m. Session

Physics: Electricity and Magnetism

6. What happens if I am taking two tests scheduled at the same time? Please inform Mrs. Mandac, ASB Secretary, of the conflict and you will be scheduled for a late test for one of the examinations.