Testing Out

“Testing out” is a process where a student completes a test or task designed to show understanding of the content addressed within a particular course. If a student meets a minimum level of performance, they will be awarded credit for that course. Testing out is available only for courses that are required for graduation. 

High School Testing Out for the 2026-27 school year will occur on these dates:

Thursday, Jun 18, 2026

Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026

Each exam will be administered on one of these two dates only. Advance registration is required to participate, details are shown below. Specific testing schedules will be emailed to students at the close of registration in mid May and will be based on how many and which assessments a student is taking.

Testing will take place in-person. Anticipate that students will need to be present at the designated test center (one of our AAPS school buildings) on the scheduled day of testing. We will provide the specific test location when precise schedules are emailed to all registered students at the close of registration in mid May.

If you are planning to enroll in Ann Arbor Public Schools for the following school year and want to know more about participating in testing out for the upcoming summer, please see this additional information as well as reading details below.

Before registering:

It is important that you review the course content. See the syllabus link on the left, and all information posted on this page. Updated syllabi for 2026 will be posted by April 6, 2026. Review all updates before registering to ensure you are viewing the most current version of the syllabus.

Registration:

Registration will be open from April 6 - May 4, 2026. The registration form will be linked below during this time frame.

Detailed steps for registration are listed below. Students who plan to enroll in Ann Arbor Public Schools in the fall of 2026 are welcome to register for testing out, but must complete their enrollment process and paperwork at least two weeks prior to the testing date in June to be eligible to test.

NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE MAY 4 , 2026 DEADLINE.

After you register:
Students will receive a confirmation email within an hour of registration.

While all HS tests will be administered on June 18 and June 23, the specific time and date for each test will be determined by the registration volume and the specific test(s) each student plans to take. 

We will provide testing schedules by email shortly after the close of the registration window in mid May.

Steps to complete your testing out registration.

• 1. Read Testing Out FAQ and Testing Out, Why or Why Not? 
  2. View the Testing Out Orientation Video (Update Available April 6, 2025) 
  3. Read the course syllabus; be sure to check for syllabus updates to be sure you are reviewing current details for the 2026-27 school year; all updates to syllabi will be posted by the start of the registration window. You are welcome to review the syllabi posted currently to get a start on preparation, but be sure to review the updated syllabus as it becomes available in April.
  4. Complete the Registration Form for each test you would like to take. If you plan to test for two courses, you should complete the registration form twice, selecting a different course each time. The electronic registration form will be available from April 1 - May 1, 2025.

Important note regarding testing out for Algebra 1:
Middle school students planning to test out of Algebra 1AC must test only during the Middle School Testing out opportunity (click here for more info.)
Current grade 8 students who want to test out of Algebra 1 will do so during the HS testing out session and use the procedures described here on this page.

 

For any additional questions please contact: aaps_hs_testingout@aaps.k12.mi.us