[BHS Etree] ADMIN: AP TEST Reminder and Very Important Deadlines

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REMINDER~Message to BHS Staff, Etree, and Students: 

Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, the AP Program is introducing new resources and processes designated to help students earn college credit and placement. 
Please note, this is not a new Berkeley High policy but a completely new way that College Board is managing AP courses and test sign ups this year.

Here’s what you and your student need to know:

Students in AP classes must register with College Board if not already.  In the past, students registered in early Spring; however, the College Board has shifted exam registration to the fall. AP Exams will continue to be given in May. 
At Berkeley High School, the process will be:
Students sign into or create a new account with College Board at www.collegeboard.org <http://www.collegeboard.org/> if not already. 
Students join their AP teachers classroom using a code and are automatically signed up for the test. If students will not take the exam, they must notify their classroom teacher by November 8th. 
Beginning October 7th -November 15th students will pay for their AP exams through Total Registration at  https://www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/050290 <https://www.totalregistration.net/AP/050290>  without a late fee. 
              Please note: Late fees will be charged after November 15th, however 
              the system is open until December 15th. 
In April 2020, students will receive information about their specific exams.
The exam fees are: 
On-time order 
Exam ordered by November 15 
$110
Late Order 
Exam Ordered Between November 16 and March 13
$110 + $40 (late fee) 
Cancelled/unused exam
Exams cancelled after Nov 15 or not taken by the student 

$40 fee 

Free and reduced lunch 
*Please take approval letter to Benette Williams in room C106
Exam ordered by November 15

 
$20 fee


Free and reduced lunch 
Cancelled/unused exam
Exams cancelled after Nov 15 or not taken by the student 

$20 fee


 
Through their College Board accounts, students will get personalized feedback through the new digital tools that provide daily support for every AP classroom. Their teachers will be able to track their performance throughout the year using monthly personal progress checks. 

Hear what students think about the changes coming to AP® in the 2019­20 school year.
https://youtu.be/3MCNEYCZWqw <https://youtu.be/3MCNEYCZWqw>
 							
Parents: learn about the new resources and processes coming to AP® in the 2019­20 school year.
https://parents.collegeboard.org <https://parents.collegeboard.org/>
 							
If you’re taking AP® next year, make sure to set up your College Board account if not already.
https://cbaccount.collegeboard.org/iamweb/smartRegister?appId=292&DURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww <https://cbaccount.collegeboard.org/iamweb/smartRegister?appId=292&DURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww>. collegeboard.org <http://collegeboard.org/>%2F
			 							
New AP® resources and processes are designed to help more students earn college credit and placement. Learn more. https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-2019-students-parents-handout.pdf <https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-2019-students-parents-handout.pdf>
 	
If you have any questions contact: Benette Williams at benettewilliams at berkeley.net <mailto:benettewilliams at berkeley.net>

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