SPS Notice for Parents of Students taking AP Exams
We appreciate your flexibility and patience as we worked to navigate the logistics surrounding AP Exams at SPS. Due to the unique challenges of remote learning resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the CollegeBoard announced that they will be offering AP Digital Exams in Administration Windows to provide equitable access to AP Exams for all students. Based on a thorough review of the testing options and the most current health and safety guidelines in King County, SPS has reached the decision to follow the CollegeBoard's Administration Window 3.
Students who are signed up and wish to take an AP Exam will take the test during the CollegeBoard’s Administration Window 3 (June 1-4, 7-11) This decision was made to provide all AP teachers and students the most amount of time possible to prepare for the full-length AP exams, knowing that remote learning has posed different challenges for all students. More importantly, to ensure the health and safety of all students and staff, all exams will be administered digitally at home.
In-Person ONLY AP Exams | For the AP Exams that only have the option for In-Person testing (World Languages & AP Music Theory), SPS will offer these exams to students at their high school. Visit the SPS AP Exam FAQ.
AP Exam Refunds | BHS families will receive a full refund if you decide not to take an AP Exam. Please note refunds may take up to 2 months for processing time. Contact Mike Broom at [email protected] if you want to cancel an AP Exam.
Follow the steps below and on the attached AP Digital Testing App Download Instructions.
Access the Software Center App on your district-assigned computers
Navigate to the “Type here to search” section of your district-assigned laptop home screen on the bottom left corner
Search for “Digital AP Exams”
Click “Install”
Note: Students are not able to download the AP Digital Testing app through the CollegeBoard website on their SPS-assigned computers and should follow the SPS AP Digital App Download Instructions.
Installing the AP App on Personal Devices
Students planning to use a Personal Device must ensure their personal device meets all the requirements outlined in the Digital Testing Guide. In addition, using a private laptop does not allow students to access Seattle Public Schools’ technical support prior to, during, and after digital testing.
Note: Students cannot use a personal Smartphone, iPad, or Chromebook to download the AP Digital Testing App.
