[BHS etree] ADMIN: AP Test schedule, general information and request for help

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contact: jhuseby at pacbell.net

Next week, the Advanced Placement tests will begin.  Collectively our
students will be taking close to a 1,000 exams in 28 different subjects.
This is more than 150 tests over last year. The exams are generated and
graded by the College Board (the same private organization which offers the
SAT.) Berkeley High receives a small percentage of the fees to supervise and
administer the exams but must rely on volunteers to help proctor, pass out
and collect materials, and monitor those who need extended time.   If your
child is taking one or more AP exams, please volunteer to proctor one other.
The College Board suggests one proctor for up to 35 students in a room. Two
for up to 50 students. Three for up to 100 students. Four for up to 150
students and five for up to 200 students. In addition, we need one extra
where there are students needing extended time.

Volunteers must be able to stay the entire length of the exam and may not
assist at tests a close relative is taking.  Morning tests begin at
approximately 7:30 a.m.; afternoon tests begin at approximately 12:40 p.m.
On campus Parking Passes will be available for proctors.

Below are the exams which need proctor help. The asterisk indicates one or
more students who have qualified for extended time.  Please look the list
over and let Janet Huseby (jhuseby at pacbell.net) know with which exam(s) you
can help.

Monday, May 2
(library)7:30 a.m. English language (26 students)*
(library) 12:00 p.m. French language (17 students)

Tuesday, May 3
(Jacket Gym) 7:30 a.m. Calculus AB and BC* (195 students)

Wednesday, May 4
(Jacket Gym) 7:30 a.m. Spanish language * (100 students)
(TBA)7:30 a.m. Computer Science (7 students)
(Jacket Gym) 12:00 p.m. Statistics * (84 students)

Thursday, May 5
(Jacket Gym) 7:30 a.m. English literature (100 students)
(Jscket Gym)  12:00 p.m. German language * (12 students)

Friday, May 6
( Jacket Gym) 7:30 a.m. US History (166 students)

Monday, May 9
(Jacket Gym)  7:30 a.m. Biology (122 students)
(Jacket Gym) 12:00 p.m. Physics C (33 students)

Tuesday, May 10
(Gallery of Community Theatre) 7:30 a.m. Chemistry * (78 students)
(library) 7:30 a.m. Environmental Science* (26 students)

Wednesday, May 11
(various locations)  7:30 a.m. US Government and Politics * (142 students)

Thursday, May 12
(Jacket Gym) 7:30 a.m. Macroeconomics* (142 students)

Friday, May 13
(Library) 12:00p.m. Latin: Virgil * (26 students)

For your information, the additional tests which do NOT need proctors are as
follows:
May 2,  pm Human Geography
May 3,  pm World History
May 5,  pm French Literature
May 6,  pm European History, Studio Art
May 9,  pm Music Theory
May 10, pm Psychology
May 11, pm Art History
May 12, pm Microeconomics
May 13, am Spanish Literature

Students should bring:
1. Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for multiple-choice answer
sheets.
2. Black or dark-blue ballpoint pens for completing areas on the exam
booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.
3. A watch (in case exam room does not have a clock they can see easily).
4. A calculator with the necessary capabilities for taking an AP Calculus,
Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics exam. Visit
www.collegeboard.com/apstudents to learn more about the calculator policy
for these exams, and for a list of authorized calculators.
5. A ruler or straightedge for the AP Physics Exam.
6. Social security number for identification (optional). If provided, the
number will appear on AP Grade Reports.

Please contact Janet to let her know which exam you can help proctor.
jhuseby at pacbell.net
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