Download 2016 AP Exam Letter

February 2016
MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Through:
RE:
All AP Teachers and Students
Kayla Freeman, AP Coordinator
Dr. Myriam Yarbrough, Principal
AP Exams
Taking the Advanced Placement exam is an important part of all AP courses. Paint Branch High
School desires that all students take AP exams for the AP classes that they have taken. Many
colleges and universities indicate that they often do not attach value to a course labeled AP unless an
official AP Exam grade is also presented for that course. Scoring well on an AP exam can often earn
students college credit for their high school class, saving a significant amount on tuition.
The AP exam fee for 2016 is $92.00 per exam. For the 2016 AP exams, all students at Paint Branch
High School will need to register online through the Total Registration website. This registration
will take a few minutes and can be completed from any computer with internet access. AP exam
payments should be made after registering either online through the Montgomery County Public
School Online School Payment website (http://osp.osmsinc.com/montgomeryMD) or by check or
money order (payable to PBHS). Checks and money orders should be turned in to Ms. Freeman in
the math office (room 2328) before/after school or during LAP. Payments may not be made in cash.
Online Exam registration will begin on Tue., Feb 16, 2016 at 7:30 AM and end on Wed., March 16, 2016
at 3:00 PM. In order to register, students should click on the link provided on the school website or visit
www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/210316 to register for their exam(s). To complete registration, students
must answer all of the required questions. Registration is not complete until students have printed the pdf
of the confirmation page that is provided at the end. We know that parents may desire to register their
students for exams. We strongly recommend that parents and students are both present while registering
to ensure that the correct exams are ordered.
Please note the following dates for the registration process:
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Tue., Feb. 16, 2016 at 7:30 AM - Registration Begins
Wed., Mar. 16, 2016 at 3:00 PM - Registration Ends
Fri. Mar. 18, 2016 at 3:00 PM - Registrations that have not been paid for will be
cancelled and exams will not be ordered.
Subsidizing Fees: While there are limited funds available to cover the cost of exams, there are three
types of subsidies available to Paint Branch students.
1. Students eligible for a fee waiver (see fee waiver form): The College Board provides a $30.00
reduction and the school forgoes its rebate of $9.00, resulting in a cost of $53.00 per exam,
which the State of Maryland may cover. At this time, due to state funding, the expected cost
students will be responsible to pay is $12.00 per exam. However, if funding changes, students
may be responsible for a greater portion of the cost (up to $53.00). Please see Ms. Freeman
for a fee waiver form or to verify submission of form in January 2016.
2. Students who demonstrate a financial hardship: If you do not meet the federal poverty / fee
waiver guidelines, but require assistance paying for exams, a parent/guardian should
demonstrate financial hardship in writing to Ms. Freeman.
3. Multiple Exam Takers: Student’s taking multiple exams who are not eligible for financial
assistance will receive a discount as follows:
a. 1 exam - pay the full amount ($92.00);
b. 2 exams - you will have a 25% reduction ( $23.00) on one exam (resulting in a cost
of $69.00 for the 2nd exam);
c. 3 or more exams - Paint Branch will pay 50% ($46.00) of the cost of one exam.
(Resulting in two exams at $92.00 and one exam at $46.00)
Refunds:
Refund requests in the amount of $43.00 (per full price exam) must be made in writing by June 3,
2016, for any test not taken. Once you begin an exam – that is, write on an exam booklet or answer
sheet – you cannot receive a refund. You are expected to report to the designated testing room on
time. Late arrival will result in forfeiture of the test. The exact test location will be communicated to
you in April during the pre-administration session.
The following AP exams will be offered May 2016:
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language & Comp
English Literature & Comp.
Environmental Science
French Language
Physics I
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Psychology
Spanish Language
Studio Art
Statistics
US Gov. & Pol. (NSL)
US History
World History
Please Note:
 Students wishing to take exams that are scheduled for the same time slot should see the AP Coordinator,
Ms. Freeman, to discuss late testing options.
 Under no circumstances may an examination be given before the scheduled starting time.
 February 18, 2016 is the deadline for submitting requests for testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
Please contact Ms. Kayla Freeman at 301-388-9955 or via email at: [email protected], if you
have any questions.