AP Test Day Instructions


Please read the important information carefully for AP Testing at Da Vinci on May 7th, 11th, and 14th, 2026:

It is important to arrive on time for your exam(s). Call times for exams are 7:30 a.m. for morning exams and 11:30 a.m. for afternoon exams. For afternoon exams, students will be excused from class at  11:15 a.m. and school lunches will be available for pick up at that time. Most tests are at least three hours long; this does not include time for test-related administrative tasks (up to 30 minutes before and after exams). No early dismissal is permitted. Students will only be excused from class for the testing-affected periods. Attendance for AP tests will be handled internally; parents do not need to report AP testing to Da Vinci High School Attendance.

Be sure you know your test-specific testing location for each exam. This information is below and will be sent by email for each exam and is available from your AP teacher(s).

Date Arrival Total Estimated Class Location
 5/7 11:30 a.m.  11:30 - 2:30   Statistics- Regular 19
 5/7 11:30 a.m.  11:30 - 4:00  Statistics - Accommodated  4
         
 5/11 7:30 a.m. 7:30 - 12:00  Calculus - Regular  F606
 5/11 7:30 a.m. 7:30 - 1:30  Calculus - Accommodated  4
         
 5/14 7:30 a.m. 7:30 - 12:00 Art History - Regular 17
 5/14  7:30 a.m. 7:30 - 1:30 Art History - Accommodated 3
 5/14 7:30 a.m. 7:30 - 12:00 Spanish - Regular F606
 5/14  7:30 a.m. 7:30 - 1:30  Spanish - Accommodated 4
         
 5/14 11:30 a.m 11:30 - 2:30 Computer Science - Regular 19
 5/14 11:30 a.m. 11:30 - 4:00  Computer Science - Accommodated  4
         
 5/21 7:30 a.m. 7:30 - 12:00 p.m. Computer Science - Regular 4

If you are testing with accommodations, please note that you will be contacted by Ms. Strand to confirm your room. 

Most exams are digital (Art History, Computer Science) or hybrid (Math). Hybrid exams have a computer section and a paper/pencil section. The Spanish exam is paper/pencil with a component that requires a DJUSD - issued Chromebook. 
Fully Digital and hybid exams:
All students bring either a (1) DVHS Issued Lap-Top or a (2) personal device (fully charged).
➡️Any student using a personal device must download Bluebook prior to test day. Students without a device can check one out at the AP exam. 
➡️IMPORTANT: All students must know their College Board account log in information in order to access the test (without using a cell phone or autofill). 

Spanish exam: Students will receive a fully charged Chromebook on exam day.

What to bring:
  • A photo ID, Drivers' License or passport  
  • A fully charged testing device AND charger...if the test requires it (see above)
  • Pencil/pen with blue/black ink (all exams except fully digital)
  • Up to 2  approved calculators for the exam you're taking (optional -  a Desmos calculator is embedded in exams)
  • Other: Water bottles and labeled/bagged snack (optional) 
Do not bring:
  • Mechanical or colored pencils
  • Headphones/ear plugs
  • Scratch paper
  • School-related materials
  • NEW! Hats, caps and hoods will not be permitted in the testing rooms. Head coverings worn for religious or medical reasons are allowed as long as the proctor can see students’ eyes and ears.
All cell phones and electronic devices (airpods, smart watches, etc) will be collected at the beginning of testing. Backpacks will be inaccessible during testing.

Please feel free to contact Ms. Strand [email protected] or 510-648-7420 with any questions.