<p>My son’s high school does not require students to take the AP tests, but if they don’t take it, the teacher has the option to require a final for class. Anyone taking the AP test is released from the class as soon as the test is over. AP tests are the two first weeks of May, the third week of May is the last week of classes and the fourth week of May is finals week with May 27th being the end of the year. My son loved his post-AP schedule; he didn’t have to be at school until 10:30 and had two lunch periods. </p>
<p>I understand the concern of the OP. With a month or more of class time after AP testing, only some teachers would make good use of it. For many, it would be junk time.</p>