AP Parent Q&A

Thursday April 3, 2025

Agenda 1.        Welcome 2.        Review Commonly Asked Questions 3.        Open Q&A 4.        Closure

Commonly Asked Questions

1.          What’s the 2025 testing schedule?

2.          How does a digital exam change my student’s testing experience?

3.          Where are students testing?

4.          What do students need to bring? What’s prohibited?

5.          What resources are available for studying?

6.          How to clear attendance?

2025 Testing Schedule

Monday, May 5	Tuesday, May 6	Wednesday, May 7	Thursday, May 8	Friday, May 9
8AM- Biology	8AM- Chemistry 12PM- US Gov	8AM- Eng Lit 12PM- CSci A	8AM- Statistics 12PM- Japanese 12PM- W History	8AM- US History 12PM- Econ 8PM- Art
Monday, May 12	Tuesday, May 13	Wednesday, May 14	Thursday, May 15	Friday, May 16
8AM- Calc AB 8AM- Calc BC	8AM- French 12PM- Env Sci	8AM- Eng Lang	8AM- Sp Lang 12PM- CS Prin	8AM- Sp Lit 12PM- Psych

Note Please plan to check in 30 minutes prior to the start of the test                                                                                 

Digital AP Exams

Starting in May 2025, standard paper testing will be discontinued for 28 AP Exams—these exams will move to the Bluebook digital testing application. 16 exams will be fully digital and 12 will be hybrid digital.

Fully Digital at SHS Hybrid Digital at SHS ● AP Computer Science A ● AP Biology ●             AP Computer Science Principles  ●          AP Calculus AB ●             AP English Language and Composition  ●          AP Chemistry ●             AP English Literature and Composition  ●          AP Macroeconomics ●             AP Environmental Science ●          AP Statistics ●             AP Psychology ●             AP United States Government and Politics         Unchanged Exams at SHS ●             AP United States History   ●          AP French Language and Culture ●             AP World History: Modern           ●          AP Spanish Language and Culture ●             AP Spanish Literature and Culture

Fully Digital- Students complete multiple-choice and free-response questions in Bluebook, with all responses automatically submitted at the end of the exam.

Hybrid Digital- Students complete multiple-choice questions and view free-response questions in Bluebook. They handwrite their free-response answers in paper exam booklets that are returned                               for scoring.

Unchanged- AP Exam administration for exams with audio components and exams consisting solely of portfolio assessments is remaining unchanged for the May 2025 AP Exam administration

Where are students testing? All 2025 AP tests will be administered on campus at Salinas High School.  SUHSD has required all sites to test utilizing district devices and wireless access in order to provide seamless IT support during each test. Exact locations will be communicated on a class by class basis in the coming weeks

What does my student need to bring?

Fully charged chromebook

Bluebook login information

Dress in layers

                                                        

Arrive & check in 30 minutes prior to test time                                                            

AP Exam Terms and Conditions

Prohibited Items

●             Electronic equipment including phones, smartwatches, smart glasses, fitness trackers, wearable technology, cameras, recording or listening devices, or any other type of electronic or communication device.

●             Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, protractors, mechanical pencils, pencils that are not No. 2, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils.

●             Papers of any kind, except periodic table handouts for AP Chemistry (which will be provided to you by your School) and the Personalized Project Reference for AP Computer Science Principles Exams (which will be provided to you by your School). Scratch paper will be provided.

●             Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm.

●             Ear plugs.

●             Food or drink.

Studying Resources

AP Classroom

College Board provides free online instructional resources to support students, including videos and practice questions at myap.collegeboard.org

Course Specific Study Sessions

Please reach out to your AP teacher for more information regarding their learning opportunities

Attendance

Students are expected to attend school as usual on all testing days. Per Ed Code, attendance is required on any school day while students are on campus. 

As with any school day, a parent or guardian may sign their student out through the Attendance Office if needed.

Please refer to the districtwide Catapult message sent on Sunday March 30th for additional details regarding how to clear absences. 

 

Dear SHS Parents and Guardians, This memo provides important information regarding student attendance procedures at Salinas High School. Your cooperation in following these guidelines is greatly appreciated and helps us ensure the safety and well-being of all our students. Reporting Absences: For all-day absences, including those due to illness, appointments (dental or medical), or other reasons, please email the attendance office in advance at SHSATTENDANCE@SALINASUHSD.ORG. Student Pick-Up: When you need to pick up your child from school during the school day, you will be required to present a valid photo identification card for verification purposes. This is a necessary safety measure to ensure we are releasing students to authorized individuals. Parking Considerations: Please be aware that parking on and around the school campus can be challenging, especially during peak hours. We encourage you to plan ahead and allow ample time to find parking when coming to pick up your child. Additionally, please allow sufficient time for your child to be called out of class and meet you. Your understanding and adherence to these procedures are crucial for maintaining accurate attendance records and ensuring a smooth and safe environment for our students. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, The Salinas High School Administration