Updated Information on 2020 AP Exams

posted 4/13/2020

Dear AP students and families,

The College Board has made significant changes to the AP exams this year due to the Covid-19 related school closures. We want to provide information about these updates and to let you know how Weston High School is responding to these changes.

First, and most importantly, you should know that each AP exam will be taken online and at home using your personal laptop or home computer. Each exam is 45 minutes and will consist of either 1 or 2 open response questions. You can find detailed, exam-specific information on the College Board website. Please find this information here.The exams will take place May 11-22; exams are scheduled to begin at noon, 2pm and 4pm each exam day. You will hear from the College Board directly about how to access the exams at home, including information about how exam accommodations will be provided using the online exam platform. For example, extended time accommodations will be built into the test for students pre-approved to receive them. It is important to know that even if we are back at school, you will take your AP exams at home.

We believe that WHS students will be well prepared to take the AP exams. The College Board has communicated with many colleges and universities that support the solution to this year’s AP exams. They are confident that the vast majority of higher education institutions will award credit and/or placement as they have in the past. However, in the face of these changes and the challenges that Coronavirus has caused, if you have changed your mind about taking the AP exam in May, you may request a refund of your exam fee ($100 per exam). If you decide not to take the AP exam, you will still receive AP credit for the course from Weston High School. Students will not be penalized for not taking the exam.

Any student who has decided NOT to take the AP exam should contact me via email (pattersone@weston.org) to request a refund by April 24 at the latest.

I hope that you and your family are staying safe and well. If you have any questions at all, please reach out to me or to your guidance counselor.

Best,

Erin Patterson
AP Coordinator

AP Exams 2020 Start Times

Below are the primary exam dates. Makeup exam dates can be found below the Course Specific Exam Information.

Exam Start Times: Local times may vary depending on a student’s geographic location.
Eastern Time: 12:00 p.m.
Eastern Time: 2:00 p.m.
Eastern Time: 4:00 p.m.
Mon, May 11 Physics C: Mechanics Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism United States Government and Politics
Tues, May 12 Latin Calculus AB

 

Calculus BC

 Human Geography
Wed, May 13 Physics 2: Algebra-Based English Literature and Composition European History
Thurs, May 14 Spanish Literature and Culture Chemistry Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Fri, May 15 Art History United States History Computer Science A
Mon, May 18 Chinese Language and Culture Biology Environmental Science
Tues, May 19 Music Theory Psychology Japanese Language and Culture

 

Italian Language and Culture
Wed, May 20 German Language and Culture English Language and Composition Microeconomics
Thurs, May 21 French Language and Culture World History: Modern Macroeconomics
Fri, May 22 Comparative Government and Politics Statistics Spanish Language and Culture

 

 

 WHS 2020 Final Exam Schedule  TBD

2020 REVIEW SCHEDULE
Students are required to attend review sessions
Attendance will be taken.
8:45-10:00 A1 Block
10:05-11:20 C1 Block
11:25-12:35 LUNCH
12:40-1:55 D1 Block
2:00-3:15 H1 Block
8:45-10:00 B1 Block
10:05-11:20 E1 Block
11:25-12:35 LUNCH
11:25-12:30
Marching Band Rehearsal
12:40-1:55 F1 Block
2:00-3:15 G1 Block
MEMORIAL DAY
8:45-10:00 A1 Block
10:05-11:20 C1 Block
11:25-12:35 LUNCH
12:40-1:55 D1 Block
2:00-3:15 H1 Block
8:45-10:00 B1 Block
10:05-11:20 E1 Block
11:25-12:35 LUNCH
12:40-1:55 F1 Block
2:00-3:15 G1 Block

 

2020 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE TBD
Students need only report ON TIME for exam.
Attendance will be taken in each class.
8:40-9:10 Study/Reading period
9:15-11:15 C block final
11:15-12:15 LUNCH
12:20-1:10 Study/Reading period
1:15-3:15 D block final
8:40-9:10 Study/Reading period
9:15-11:15 E block final
11:15-12:15 LUNCH
12:20-1:10 Study/Reading period
1:15-3:15 F block final
8:40-9:10 Study/Reading period
9:15-11:15 B block final
11:15-12:15 LUNCH
12:20-1:10 Study/Reading period
1:15-3:15 MATH FINAL
8:45-10:15 SCIENCE MCAS – grade 9
8:45-10:15 Potential makeup finals grades 10 & 11
11:15-12:15 LUNCH
12:20-1:10 Study/Reading period
1:15-3:15 G block final for GRADES 10 & 11
8:45-10:15 SCIENCE MCAS – grade 9
**1st Wednesday** 10:15-12:50 June Academy walkthrough each session
Early Release – 12:50 10:15-10:40 JA 1 – AM
10:45-11:10 JA 1 – PM
11:10-11:50 LUNCH
11:55-12:20 JA 2 – AM
12:25-12:50 JA 2 – PM
9:00-11:00ish CLASS DAY
11:15-12:15 LUNCH
12:20-1:10 Study/Reading period
1:15-3:15 H block final
8:40-9:10 Study/Reading period
9:15-11:15 A block final
11:15-12:15 LUNCH
12:20-1:10 Study/Reading period
1:15-3:15 G block final for Grade 9
8:45-9:30 MCAS pilot test for Freshmen
8:45-9:30 Assembly – Grades 10&11
9:40-3:15 All blocks meet for 30 mins
9:40-10:10 A1 Block
10:15-10:45 B1 Block
10:50-11:20 C1 Block
11:25-12:20 Lunch
12:25-12:55 D1 Block
1:00-1:30 E1 Block
1:35-2:05 F1 Block
2:10-2:40 G1 Block
2:45-3:15 H1 Block