Students Who Are Legal Residents of Loudoun County but Are Not Enrolled in Loudoun County

Advanced Placement Examinations for Non-Public School Students Living in Loudoun County

Students who are legal residents of Loudoun County but are not enrolled in Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) may participate in Advanced Placement (AP) examinations administered by the School Counseling Departments in LCPS, by following the required registration procedures and guidelines.

Test takers are reminded that each AP examination is based on the rigorous curriculum established by the College Board and regulations for the administration of the examination must adhere to the internationally-standardized regulations of the College Board. Further information regarding AP examinations is available at http://www.apcentral.collegeboard.com.

Results are mailed to the student’s home by the College Board around the middle of July. Detailed information about AP examinations may be found at http://www.collegeboard.com under the College Board Tests tab.

Procedures for Registration

 On or before February 26, the student or student’s parent/guardian must register for the AP examination(s) by completing and submitting the “Registration Form for Advanced Placement Examination(s) for Loudoun Students Not Enrolled in LCPS.” The form and information packet are available at the high school in the family’s attendance zone. Individuals interested in obtaining the information and forms on- line will find them at: http://www.lcps.org/cms/lib4/VA01000195/Centricity/Domain/123/AP%20Directions %20for%20Home%20Schooled%20Students%2016.docx.

 The completed registration form must be submitted to the Director of School Counseling at the local high school along with the fee(s) for the examination(s). The fee is $92 per examination. A list of high school contact information is attached.

 Students may be eligible for AP Exam fee reductions resulting in a fee of $62 per exam if any of the following criteria apply:  The student’s family receives assistance under part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act.  The student is a member of a family whose taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed 185 percent of the poverty level as established by the U.S. Census Bureau. The table on page two lists annual family incomes, by family size, at 185 percent of the poverty level. If the AP student’s family income did not exceed the amount listed in the appropriate row and column, he or she qualifies for a College Board fee reduction. Size of Family Unit Annual Family Income* 1 $21,775 2 $29,471 3 $37,167 4 $44,863 5 $52,559 6 $60,255 7 $67,951 8 $75,647

 The Director of School Counseling will verify that the test is available at the school. The Director will provide the registrant with a receipt, specifying the date, time, and location of the examination(s).

 If the test is not being administered to LCPS students at the LCPS high school nearest the student’s home, the director may assist the student in locating another LCPS high school where the test is being offered.

 Some high schools require pre-administration sessions, in accordance with College Board guidelines. Students who do not attend the high school will be informed regarding the time and place of the pre-administration session and must attend the pre-administration session. If the high school does not conduct a pre-administration session, the work of that session will be completed with the entire group prior to administration of the examination.

 In accordance with College Board regulations, accommodations for special needs will be permitted only if the student has completed the required “Services for Students with Disabilities” form and received approval from the College Board for such accommodations.

 Refunds for untaken tests will follow College Board guidelines.

AP Examination Guidelines

 Students must arrive on time for the examination and may not leave the test center early. Late students cannot be admitted to the examination.

 Students are responsible for bringing the following items to the examination:  Several sharpened number two pencils with erasers  Watch  Calculators for Calculus AB and BC, Chemistry, Physics B and C, and Statistics examinations (see www.collegeboard.com/ap/calculators for approved graphing calculators)  A ruler or straightedge for AP Physics examinations  Social security number (not mandatory, but used for identification and appears on the student’s AP Grade Report)  An I.D. with photo and signature if homeschooled or do not attend the school where they are taking the examination  The school code for the student (The school code for Virginia’s homeschooled students is 994-799.)

 Students should not bring these items:  Books, compasses, mechanical pencils, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, notes, rulers, or straightedges (exceptions mentioned above)  Scratch paper (provided in examination booklet)  Typewriting equipment, computers, or calculators (exceptions mentioned above)  Watches that beep or have alarms  Portable listening or recording devices—even with headphones—or photographic equipment  Beepers, personal data assistants (PDAs), cellular phones, or other electronic devices  Food or drinks  Clothing with subject-related information Directors of School Counseling Loudoun County Public Schools

Briar Woods High School Broad Run High School David Royhab, Director, School Counseling Casey Sarafinas, Director, School Counseling 22525 Belmont Ridge Road 21670 Ashburn Road Ashburn, Virginia 20148 Ashburn, Virginia 20147 703-957-4402 571-252-2314

John Champe High School Dominion High School Christina Campbell, Director, School Counseling Jaclyn Smith, Director, School Counseling 41535 Sacred Mountain Street 21326 Augusta Drive Aldie, VA 20105 Sterling, Virginia 20164 703-722-2687 571-434-4412

Freedom High School Heritage High School Kenneth Christopher, Director, School Counseling Suzanne Eicholtz, Director, School Counseling 25450 Riding Center Drive 520 Evergreen Mill Road, SE South Riding, VA 20152 Leesburg, Virginia 20175 703-957-4307 571-252-2816

Loudoun County High School Loudoun Valley High School Dan Croyle, Director, School Counseling Jeannine Cummings, Director, School Counseling 415 Dry Mill Road, SW 340 N. Maple Avenue Leesburg, Virginia 20175 Purcellville, Virginia 20132 571-252-2012 540-751-2407

Park View High School Potomac Falls High School Joanne Nagurny, Director, School Counseling Rae Ann Paolozzi, Director, School Counseling 400 W. Laurel Avenue 46400 Algonkian Parkway Sterling, Virginia 20164 Potomac Falls, Virginia 20165 571-434-4507 571-434-3204

Riverside High School Rock Ridge High School Robert Yarborough, Director, School Counseling Kevin Terry, Director, School Counseling 19019 Upper Belmont Place 43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive Ashburn, VA 20148 Ashburn, Virginia 20148 703-554-8907 703-996-2107

Stone Bridge High School Tuscarora High School Tim Lucas, Director, School Counseling Gabrielle Carpenter, Director, School Counseling 43100 Hay Road 801 N. King Street Ashburn, VA 20147 Leesburg, VA 20176 571-252-2214 571-252-1907

Woodgrove High School Geri Fiore, Director, School Counseling 36811 Allder School Road Purcellville, VA 20132 540-751-2607 Registration Form for Advanced Placement Examination(s) for Loudoun Students Not Enrolled in Loudoun County Public Schools & Students Taking the Test But Not Enrolled in the AP Class

Full Name of Student

Address

Home Telephone

Parent/Guardian Name

Loudoun County Public Schools home high school______

Are you homeschooled?

If not homeschooled, what school do you attend?

School Code you will use

Has the student completed a “Services for Students with Disabilities” form? ______

Please list the AP exams for which you have prepared and for which you wish to register:

Do you qualify for the AP fee reduction program?______

Payment for each examination is $92 unless the student qualifies for the AP fee reduction. A check payable to “County of Loudoun” should be attached.

Must be returned to the School Counseling Office by February 26, 2016