Dear Students and Parents,

As we start-up with virtual class meeting again this week, after our "Spring Break," I hope this message finds you reenergized, healthy, safe and at home. I wanted to share some important information that has been announced regarding significant changes to the  administration of Advanced Placement (AP) exams for this school year, as a result of COVID-19. 

As we entered Spring Break, College Board announced that, as  p art of their efforts to support  students and schools  and alleviate the challenges  facing the educational community , they have  changed the exam fo rmat to a 45-minute, online, free- response  exam, which students will  take  using computers, tablets or smartphone s . Moreover,  the AP Exams  will only include topics and skills that students have covered in class through early March. 

To ensure test security, College Board will use a variety of digital security tools and anti-plagia rism software. Please know colleges are in full support of these measures  and are committed to making sure students receive college credit for the AP courses they have taken this year.

The College Board is committed to supporting teachers and students, alike, t o help them prepare for the AP Exams . Through the AP Classroom platform, they  will  provide online reviews and practice questions  for  teacher and student use. 

T he full exam schedule, specific free-response question types and additional testing details will be available by April 3 . More information for students with accommodations will also be provided at that time.

As always, we will keep you abreast of new developments, as information becomes available to us. 

Thank you for your cont inued support and encouragement.